Interest Groups 2010-2011
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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 and a meeting of any interest group. Please contact our Membership VP.
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. | Chair:
Margaret Bard margaretbard@gmail.com |
| 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. New members welcome! If interested in joining a group or being on substitute list, please contact the coordinator. | Chair:
Nancy Anderson Dander2567@aol.com |
| CONVERSATION IN SPANISH | Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, 1:30–2:30pm at Nancy Anderson’s home. |
For those who have completed some study in Spanish, to maintain skill. Open to new members who wish to maintain & improve Spanish skills |
Co-Chairs:
Sharon Kelkenberg, sakelk@comcast.net; Helen Lemmon, h-lem-7@comcast.net |
| CURRENT INTERESTS “BLOG” (Formerly Independent Women) | Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 1 pm in a private room at a Saratoga restaurant. | Lunch & Let’s Talk! Choice of 3 menus for $12 (include tax, tip & beverage) at Florentine/Tratterias. “BLOG” face-to-face on Hot & Cold Topics of general interest – personal, social or editorial. All members are welcome. |
Chairs: Shirley Cancellieri robertcancellieri@comcast.net Co-Chairs: Joan Kjemtrup, joanjens@comcast.net; Barbara Hawkes, pugtown@gmail.com |
| 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. Check with chair for openings. | Chair: Mary Ellen Madden lipetska@aol.com |
| FRIENDS OF BACCHUS | 5 events a year on the 3rd Sunday of the month. (Dates & time noted in Grapevine.) | This couples group meets at members’ homes or wineries. We do vertical tastings, wines from one country or place, and wines in an appellation. Call chair for more information. |
Chair: |
| GOURMET SUPPER CLUB | Meets 2nd Saturday every other month, in members' homes. (Dates & times noted in Grapevine.) | "Supper Club" for couples. Members plan a menu of fine food & drink, host & enjoy a pastime with good company for a sit-down dinner with 12 to 14 people. For information contact the chair. | Co-Chairs: Ann Fenolio, lafenolio@aol.com; Mary Pastrone, johnandmary@pastrone.net |
| GREAT DECISIONS | Three sessions are available in morning, afternoon & evening. Most sessions are 8-weeks and begin 1st Thursday in February. (See Grapevine for details.) | Discussions of US foreign policy. Each session begins with a video presentation followed by a moderated discussion. Sign up is in October & November. Interested members welcome! |
Co-Chairs: |
| HIKES AND WALKS: "Scenic Locations" | 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.) New members welcome! | 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.) New members welcome! | Co-Chairs:
Jane Bishop, jtrailcats@aol.com; Kay Duffy, k@kayduffy.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: Barbara Hawkes, pugtown@gmail.com; Co-Chair: Catherine Reinhardt, Check directory for telephone |
| 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: Sharon Kelkenberg, sharon.kelkenberg@forumrsa |
| TRAVEL – "ARMCHAIR" ADVENTURE | Meets 1st Friday of the month, 8pm at The Terraces–Los Gatos. | Multi-media programs presented by AAUW members and friends. Programs are offered Oct – Nov & Jan – May. All members are welcome! | Co-Chairs: JoAn Lambert, jgdblam@earthlink.net; Pat Khan, pakhan@aol.com; Corinne Rathjens, corinnerathjens@comcast.net |