INTEREST GROUPS

We love our interest groups and are open to suggestions for new ones. Our Programme and Interest Group Convenor will be happy to assist any member wishing to start a new group on these topics or other areas of interest. Groups meet monthly in members’ homes or at pre-arranged destinations. Sign-up takes place at our September tea. New members are encouraged to join at any point in the year. These smaller groups often lead to great friendships!

GALLOPING GOURMANDS:

Meet monthly for lunch at a local restaurant for good conversation and a variety of dining experiences. All members are welcome to attend any or all events. Following the meal, the date, time, and venue for the next meeting are set.

Convenor: Changes monthly, rotating through the group

BOOK CLUBS:

For members who are interested in reading books with a variety of genres. Books are selected in advance, meetings are hosted in member homes and for each monthly meeting a facilitator for discussion is chosen. Groups meet in the afternoon and evening.

1st Tuesday at 1:15 p.m.

Literally Speaking, 2nd Thursday at 1 p.m.

Reading Between the Wines, 1st Monday at 7:30 p.m.

BRIDGE GROUPS:

These established groups meet monthly in member homes.

3rd Monday at 1:00 p.m.

4th Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.

2nd Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

3rd Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

1st Thursday at 1:00 p.m.

FILM AFICIONADOS:

The Brock Film Series at the Landmark Theatre,

• Pen Centre, St. Catharines
• The Film House at the Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines
• Maple Acre branch of the Pelham Library

When group members have a shared interest in a movie, they attend together for companionship and enjoyment. All members are welcome.

OUT AND ABOUT GROUP:

When group members have a shared interest in a play, musical, art gallery, museum, or other cultural event, they attend together for companionship and enjoyment. All members are welcome.

WOMEN FOR WOMEN AFGHAN – BREAKING BREAD CAMPAIGN:

Members volunteer to host and attend several pot luck lunches and dinners, sharing friendship and making donations to pay yearly salaries for teachers in Afghanistan. Any donation of $30 or more will receive a tax receipt. Such a worthy cause! All members are welcome. See www.cw4wafghan.ca/ for more information.

VOLUNTEERING IN THE COMMUNITY:

Announcements are made at club meetings about various volunteer opportunities at community events. This volunteering group is comprised of club members interested in hearing about these opportunities and, if their schedule permits, helping out as part of a group representing CFUW Welland & District. All members are welcome.

MAH JONG:

waiting to be organized!

WALKING GROUP:

Experience different walking trails in the great outdoors or walk inside during inclement weather. All members are welcome.