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Interest Groups
Interest Groups are gatherings of club members who meet regularly
(usually) in each others' homes to pursue a common interest or try
something new and to make lasting friendships. The only requirement
for joining an Interest Group is membership in CFUW
Kitchener-Waterloo.
The choices and meeting times are varied as listed below:
Afternoon |
Evening
Arts I
- 4th Monday
- This group studies topics in the visual arts and individual
members take turns researching and presenting talks on those
topics. Currently, this group is studying the early nineteenth
century.
Bridge and Brunch
Daytime Social Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
- 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
- Note: a knowledge of duplicate bridge is useful. Substitutes
welcome.
Green Thumbs Gardening Club
- 1st Tuesday, 1:30 - 3:30 pm.
- Usually meets in members' homes with discussions of gardening
topics. Outings may also be arranged.
Health & Nutrition
Hiking
Hook, Yarn & Needle
"Monday Night" Book Group
- 1st Wednesday
- This is a group of older club members whose main focus is
on books and individual member discussion.
Out to Lunch
- 2nd Wednesday
- A small group of members who enjoy leisurely discussion over
lunch. New members welcome.
Out to Lunch Too
Potpourri
- 3rd Wednesday at 1:15 pm.
- Another group of individual presentations. Membership open.
Scrabble
Meetings in members' homes usually begin at 7:30 pm.
Antiques
- 1st Thursday
- Decorative arts and antiques discussed. Member presentations
and field trips.
Arts II
- 2nd Monday
- Members research, present and discuss topics in the visual
and performing arts. Currently the group is discussing native
Canadian art and artefacts.
New members welcome.
Bonnes Boissons
Book Exchange
- Two meetings, September & May
- Exchange of recently published books.
Bridge I
Bridge II
Bridge III
Bridge IV
Bridge V
These three bridge groups meet in members' homes. Two or three tables,
lots of chatter. Spares or regulars welcome.
Contemporary Books Discussion A
- 4th Monday
- Participants read a contemporary fiction or non-fiction book
a month and discuss these at the monthly meetings.
Contemporary Book Discussion B
Fun and Gains Investment Group
- 4th Wednesday
- The group studies the financial world and the impact on
investments.
- Limit on number of participants
Gourmet I
Gourmet II
Gourmet III
Gourmet IV
Gourmet V
Gourmet food, meals and discussions abound in all five groups. Each
group sets a limit to number of participants.
Gourmet Calorie Counters
Jaunters
Movie Mavens
- Communicating mainly by email, members arrange groups to
view films at local cinemas. Several outings take place each
month.
New Members Group
Theatre
- One planning meeting, usually mid-May
- The Theatre Group plans six outings a year to theatrical
performances,
many out-of-town. Small sub-groups of four or five members plan
the outings.
Travel I
- 4th Monday
- Conversation regarding travel in the comfort of members' homes:
share your journeys.
Travel II
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting II
Wine Tasting III
Members develop an appreciation for and knowledge of wine
through tastings and field trips. Membership is limited due
to space and equipment.
Women's Studies
- 1st Tuesday
- Discusses women's roles and contributions. New members
welcome.
Last updated August 2006
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