American Association of
University Women

Study & Interest Groups

Chair: Chris Salley

Click on a link in the list below to see the groups we sponsor.  If you are interested in a group, please contact the chair of that group.

• AAUW and Social Issues

• Arts and Humanities

• Book Clubs

• Home and Garden

• On the Town

• Just for Fun

"Transcending" at Hart Plaza by David Barr and Sergio De Giusti

AAUW and Social Issues

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS – Discussion of global foreign affairs and relations, economics and social sciences.          

        Chair:  Cheryl Van Zetten
        1^st  Monday – 10 a.m. 

PUBLIC POLICY – (Evening) Discussion and advocacy of AAUW, local, state and national issues.

Chair: Karen Linnell
2^nd Thursday – 7:00 p.m.

THE BREAKFAST BUNCH – Discussion of social and educational issues and ways to take action. Occasionally guest speakers are featured.

Co-Chairs: Callie Schmidt and Charlotte Mahrt
4^th Tuesday – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Kerby's Koney Island

Arts and Humanities

BEYOND THE EDGE – Explores topics that bring together inquiring minds.       

Chair: Ellen Cook
2^nd Monday – 1:00 p.m.
Dessert and coffee

MODERN ART – Study of contemporary art through presentations as well as gallery and museum field trips.

Co-Chairs: Katherine Wlodarczyk and Nancy Gifford
4^th Thursday – 12:30 p.m.
Light refreshments

MUSIC APPRECIATION – Study and discussion of various musical genres and performers as well as listening to musical examples of the selected subject.

Chair: Pat Bentley
4^th Thursday – 1:00 p.m.
Coffee and dessert

Book Clubs

AFTERNOON READERS – Fiction, classics, history, biography and science.

Chair: Sally Jackson
3^rd Thursday – 1:00 p.m.
Refreshments

CONTEMPORARY BOOKS – Various genres

Chair: Callie Schmidt
3^rd Monday – 12:30 p.m.
Dessert and beverage

MORNING AFTER READERS – Fiction and non-fiction.

         Chair:  Cheryl Van Zetten
2^nd Monday – 9:30 a.m.  

MYSTERY READERS – Mysteries

Co-Chairs: Jean Walker and Linda Schnorbus
4^th Wednesday – 12:30 p.m.
Dessert and coffee

NORTHSIDE BOOKS – Non-fiction

Chair: Elizabeth Walton
4^th Monday – 1:00 p.m.
Dessert and coffee

POLITICAL INQUIRY – Current non-fiction focusing on international and national politics affecting world events and public policy

Chair: Anne Nagel
3^rd Wednesday – 10:00 a.m.

POTPOURRI – Contemporary fiction, non-fiction, biography, history and the classics.

Chair: Barbara Pobst
4^th Wednesday – 12 noon
Light lunch

BELLES LETTRES – (Evening) Fiction and non-fiction.

Chair: Bonnie Simms
1^st Thursday – 7:30 p.m.
Dessert and coffee

BEYOND ADELANTE! – (Evening) Diversity themes.

Chairs: Cindy Clement and Renee Zimmerman
1^st Tuesday – 6:30 p.m.
Light refreshments

Home and Garden

ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS – Monthly hands-on arts, crafts and tours of local cultural venues.

Chair: Colette Stager
Meeting time based on event offerings.

CREATIVE NEEDLES – Members share ideas and needlework techniques while making useful items.

Chair: Dona Trudell
4^th Tuesday – 12:30 p.m.
Dessert and coffee

FOODS AROUND THE WORLD – Study of worldwide ethnic and gourmet foods. Small groups host monthly luncheons and share recipes.

Chair: Christine Dagenais
4^th Tuesday – 12 Noon
Luncheon

GREEN THUMB – Presentations on timely garden topics and field trips.
                           March through October

Chair: Pat Bentley
3^rd Tuesday – 12:30 p.m.
Dessert and coffee

PIECEMAKERS – Members learn about our American heritage through the study and execution of quilting.

Chair: Dona Trudell and Ann Larkin
1^st Monday – 9:00 a.m.
Light refreshments

On the Town

EXCURSIONS UNLIMITED – Group excursions to exhibits and museums to learn more about the Detroit area’s cultural attractions.

Chair: Lorry Fenster
Events usually scheduled 3rd Friday every 3 months

THEATER GOERS – Group attends local theatre productions, often followed by discussion over lunch or dinner.

Chair: Sharon Grisdale
Schedule based on theatre offerings

TWO THUMBS UP – Group meets at a local movie house to view a film selected by monthly hostess, followed by discussion at nearby coffee house or restaurant.

Chair: Bev Pintar
1^st Thursday
Meeting time determined by movie schedule

Just for Fun

MAH JONGG – Beginning and experienced players welcome.

Chair: Penny Cambier
1^st & 3^rd Wednesday – 1:00 p.m.

WORD PLAY -- Beginning and experienced scrabble players welcome. 

           Chair: Carlene VanVoorhies
           1^st Tuesday – 9:45 a.m.

BRIDGE GROUPS

General Chair: Marian Benton

Contact Marian Benton if you would like to play in a group, serve as a substitute, or start a new group.

          Advanced Beginners - Every Monday 10:00 a.m.
 Chair:  Mildred Worthy

1st Tuesday – 12:15 p.m. Dessert
Chair: Bev Pintar

          3rd  Wednesday – 11:30 a.m.  Lunch
          Chair:  Mary Hines

2nd Thursday – 11:30 a.m.  Lunch
Chair: Lynn Gavras

1st Friday – 11:30 a.m.  Lunch
Chair: Penny Cambier

2nd Friday – 11:30 a.m.  Lunch
Chair: Mary Lou Harrison

3rd Friday – 11:30 a.m.  Lunch
Chair: Elva Ebersole

4th Friday – 11:30 a.m.  Lunch
Chair: Marie Stuart

4th Friday Duplicate – 11:30 a.m.  Lunch
Chair: Jeanne Dorr

Revised 10/12/09

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American Association of University Women
Birmingham, Michigan