Interest Groups
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Anyone who is interested in joining the Los Gatos - Saratoga Branch of AAUW is welcome to attend a monthly Branch meeting or one meeting
of any interest groups. Please contact our Membership VP.
Coordinator - Sarah Model, fritznbits@aol.com
Some interest groups don't meet during July and August.
| Interest Group | When To Meet | What We Do | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT WOMEN | Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm | This group will focus on the needs of women who, at some point in their lives, need to manage by themselves. All members are welcome. |
Chair: Joan Kjemtrup, joanjens@comcast.net Sarah Model fritzbits@aol.com, |
| Book review - am | Meets on 3rd Friday of month at 9.30 am |
Share a wide range of reading with other book lovers. Members may present brief book reviews, share recommendations, followed by an informal discussion. | Chair: Margo Restrick margrest@gmail.com |
| Book review - pm | Meets on 3rd Tuesday of each month. |
Read and discuss the same book. We cover a wide range of subjects | Co-Chairs: Pat Khan pakhan@aol.com, Marlene Lamb marlenela@aol.com |
| BRIDGE | Play daytime, evening, couples or duplicate. |
Groups donate to Education Foundation. If interested in joining a group or being on substitute list, please contact the coordinator. |
Coordinator: Louise Quenon lquenon@comcast.net |
| COMMITTEE ON HOMELESS WOMEN & CHILDREN |
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. |
Works on behalf of homeless families in Santa Clara County. Studies their needs, raises funds to help support shelter programs and emergency aid Volunteers where needed. |
Chair: Sumi Tanabe atanabe@hotmail.com Nancy Anderson dander2567@aol.com |
| FILM BUFFS | Film Buffs meet in member's homes on the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. |
Two movies or two videos are viewed by each member during the month and reviewed at the meeting. | Chair: Mary Ellen Madden lipetska@aol.com |
| FRIDAY MATINEE DRAMATIC READING GROUP | Meets the 4th Friday of the month at 12:30 pm eight times a year. |
No acting experience necessary! Come and join us and find out. | Co-Chairs: Felicia Pollock pollyemm@sbcglobal.net |
| GOURMET SUPPER CLUB |
Supper Club for Couples: Meets on 2nd Saturday every other month in members' homes for 12-14 at sit down dinner. |
Choose from groups interested in fine food, drink plus pastime with good company. For info contact the chair. |
Supper Chair: |
| VINTAGE SIPPERS | 4 events throughout year | 4 events for wine tasting throughout year. | Chair: Judy Rossman Judy.Rossman@sbcglobal.net |
| GREAT DECISIONS | Discussions of US foreign policy 1st & 3rd Thursdays starting Feb. 7, 1 – 3 pm., until June 5 |
Saratoga Senior Center Modular Bldg. Each session begins with a video presentation followed by discussion. | Co-Chairs: Ann Stewart agstewart@hotmail.com and Rosalie Price rozandjohn@ieee.org |
| HIKES AND WALKS | Meets 2nd Thursday morning 12 months a year. |
Easy to moderate 4 to 6 mile hikes. Explore parks, open spaces, plants and historical sites. Bring water. Lunch maybe a bag lunch or restaurant treat. Meet promptly at 9:00 am in Los Gatos or Saratoga as noted in the Grapevine. |
Co-Chairs: Jane Bishop jtrailcats@aol.com and Kay Duffy k@kayduffy.com |
| HIKES AND WALKS: "Back by Noon" | Every 4th Thursday at 9 am, October to May, meet in Saratoga; June to September, meet in Los Gatos. |
Co-Chairs: Jane Bishop jtrailcats@aol.com and Kay Duffy k@kayduffy.com |
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| CONVERSATION IN SPANISH |
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1:30-2::30pm at Saratoga Senior Center, Fireside Room. |
For those who have completed some study in Spanish, to maintain skill. | Chair: Helen Lemmon h-lem-7@comcast.net Sharon Kelkenberg sakelk@comcast.net |
| LET’S DO LUNCH | Join the 2nd Wednesdays lunch bunch for conversation, good food, and networking at 11:30. |
We sample various restaurants in Los Gatos, Saratoga, & Campbell. | Chair: Jean Power ajhpower@aol.com |
| SIGHTS AND SOUNDS | Meets every other month throughout the year. |
Variety of entertaining and educational experiences plus excellent meals at unusual restaurants. Sign up for openings. |
Chair: Ann Hexamer spoksmn@comcast.net |
| TRAVEL | Meets 8 pm 1st Friday evening at The Terraces. |
Multi-media programs presented by AAUW members and friends. | Co-Chairs: JoAn Lambert jgdblam@earthlink.net , Pat Khan pakhan@aol.com and Carol McFarlin clmcfarlin@earthlink.net |