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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOK REVIEW – AM | Meets 3rd Friday of the month, 9.30am. | Share a wide range of reading with other book lovers. Members may present brief book reviews, share recommendations, followed by an informal discussion. | Co-Chairs:
Barbara Oggerino, oggerinobarb@aol.com; Kathy Cusick, kvmcusick@comcast.net |
| BOOK REVIEW – PM | Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm. |
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, 7pm. | 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. If interested in joining a group or being on substitute list, please contact the coordinator. | Chair:
Pat Khan, pakhan@aol.com |
| CONVERSATION IN SPANISH | Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, 1:30–2:30pm at Saratoga Senior Center, Fireside Room. |
For those who have completed some study in Spanish, to maintain skill. |
Co-Chairs:
Sharon Kelkenberg, sakelk@comcast.net; Helen Lemmon, h-lem-7@comcast.net |
| FILM BUFFS | Meets last Tuesday of the month, 7pm in member's homes. | 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 |
| GOURMET SUPPER CLUB | Meets 2nd Saturday of every other month, in members' homes. | "Supper Club" for couples, a sit-down dinner for 12-14. Choose from groups interested in fine food, drink plus pastime with good company. For information contact the chair. | Co-Chairs: Doris Agee, jodoagee@att.net; Gladys Bernyk, gladysbernyk@gmail.com |
| GREAT DECISIONS | 1st & 3rd Thursdays starting Feb. 7th through June 5th, 1 – 3pm at Saratoga Senior Center, Modular Bldg. | Discussions of US foreign policy. Each session begins with a video presentation followed by a moderated discussion. |
Co-Chairs: |
| HIKES AND WALKS | Meets 2nd Thursdays of the month 9am promptly, for 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 in Los Gatos or Saratoga as noted in the Grapevine.) | Co-Chairs: Jane Bishop, jtrailcats@aol.com; Kay Duffy, k@kayduffy.com |
| HIKES AND WALKS – "Back By Noon" | Every 4th Thursday of the month, 9am promptly, for 12 months a year. |
With no announcement or advance planning, we will do a nearby, quick exercise on local trails with 1/2 hour drive & get "Back By Noon." (November to May, meet in Saratoga; June to October, meet in Los Gatos, as noted in the Grapevine.) | Co-Chairs:
Jane Bishop, jtrailcats@aol.com; Kay Duffy, k@kayduffy.com |
| INDEPENDENT WOMEN | Meets 1st Wednesdays of the month, 1pm. | 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. |
Co-Chairs: Joan Kjemtrup, joanjens@comcast.net; Sarah Model, fritzbits@aol.com; Barbara Hawkes, pugtown@gmail.com |
| LET’S DO LUNCH | Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11:30am | Lunch bunch for conversation, good food, and networking. We sample various restaurants in Los Gatos, Saratoga, & Campbell. | Chair:
Clare Baker, clare@clarebbaker.com |
| SIGHTS AND SOUNDS | Meets every other month throughout the year. (Dates & times are noted in the Grapevine.) | Variety of entertaining and educational experiences plus excellent meals at unusual restaurants. Sign up for openings. |
Chair: Peggy Johnson, peggy19467@live.com |
| TRAVEL – "ARMCHAIR" ADVENTURE | Meets 1st Friday of the month, 8pm at The Terraces–Los Gatos. | Multi-media programs presented by AAUW members and friends. All members are welcome. | Co-Chairs: JoAn Lambert, jgdblam@earthlink.net; Pat Khan, pakhan@aol.com; Corinne Rathjens, corinnerathjens@comcast.net |
| VINTAGE SIPPERS | 4 events throughout year. (Dates & times are noted in the Grapevine.) | 4 events for wine tasting throughout year. |
Chair:
Judy Rossman, Judy.Rossman@comcast.net |