AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN - Ann Arbor, Michigan Branch
INTEREST GROUPS
2007-2008
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Afternoon Book Review 1st Monday, 12:15 p.m. |
Group members review a book of their choosing. Luncheon at Ann Arbor City Club before meeting. |
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Americana 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. |
Members present topics on American history. Trips are planned for October & May to historical sites. |
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American Heritage 2nd Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. |
Americana Afternoons |
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Bibliomaniacs 4th Thursday, 9:15 a.m. |
Focus is on books and the making of books. |
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Book Exchanges (no meetings) |
Each member purchases a book by mid-Sept. Books are rotated according to pre-arranged schedule. |
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Breakfast Out 3rd Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. |
Members meet at restaurants in greater Ann Arbor area for breakfast and conversation. |
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| Daytime Social Bridge | 2nd Monday, 1:00 p.m. |
| Social Bridge I | 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. |
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Classic Books 4th Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. (1st Wednesday in December) |
Great Books Foundation Series. Two novels are also read. |
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Couples Gourmet 1st weekend, Sept.-May |
Couples meet in members homes and bring a dish designated by the hosts. Dinner or brunch. |
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Creative Arts 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1:00 p.m. |
Bring handiwork projects to sit and stitch. Share techniques and patterns. |
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Eclectic Gourmand 2nd Monday, Noon. |
Luncheon group meets in members homes or local restaurants to explore various cuisines. All are preceded by a talk about the cuisine of the day. |
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Evening Book Discussion 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m. |
Discuss modern fiction & non-fiction. Meets all year. |
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Evening Gourmet 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. |
Exploration of foods of all kinds. Team of four cooks prepare meals. |
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Eve. Restaurant Gourmet 2nd Thursday, 6:00 p.m. |
Members explore various restaurants in greater Ann Arbor area. |
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Excursions 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. |
Planning field trips to cultural and historical sites/events. Open to all. |
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Exploration of Myth 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. |
Members study and give presentations on world myths and religions. |
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Filmgoers 2nd Wednesday, 7-ish p.m |
Attend movies at local theaters (Michigan and State) and meet for follow up discussion. |
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Gardening 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. |
Focus on gardens & horticulture, tour gardens, annual herb potluck, plant exchanges. |
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Genealogy 2nd Friday, 1:00 p.m. |
Share knowledge and resources in pursuit of family history. For beginners & advanced researchers. |
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Golf Beginner Mondays 1:45 p.m. Fridays 10:00 a.m. |
A Spring group of beginning golfers who meet for lessons at Mile of Golf, and play at Georgetown Golf Course. |
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Gourmet Arts 1st Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. |
Members host & prepare theme luncheons. Some couples events are scheduled. |
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Great Decisions 3rd Monday, 1:30 p.m. |
Discussion of foreign policy issues contained in the Foreign Policy Association briefing book. |
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Healthy Appetites 3rd Thursday, 11:45 a.m. |
Meets in members homes for educational programs on health-promoting food, recipes and techniques. |
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Hiking/Walking 1st & 4thTuesdays, 9:00 a.m. |
Hiking and walking in Gallup Park and local areas to promote healthy exercise and camaraderie. |
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Inglis Recorder Players 1st & 3rd Fridays, 1:00 p.m. |
Both novice & experienced players are welcome. |
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International Relations 4th Thursday, 1:30 p.m. |
Guest speakers discuss international topics & issues. |
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Mahjongg 2nd & 4th Fridays, 10 a.m. |
Ancient Chinese parlor game played with tiles engraved with Chinese designs and symbols. (rules available here) (photos available here) |
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Mystery Readers 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. |
Read & discuss mystery and detective novels viewed as forms of historical & contemporary culture. |
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The Scrabble Set 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. |
Friendly games. New players welcome. |
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Travelogue 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m. |
Share travel ideas & experiences through slides, videos and pictures. Meets Oct., Jan., Feb., & April. |
For more information on any of these groups, please contact:
AAUW
P.O. Box 2806
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Tel: 734.973.6287