Interest Groups

Interest groups provide a social opportunity for members to chat, exchange ideas, and explore shared interests,  Five members are needed to start a group;  a leader is chosen annually by each group.  (You MUST be a current paid member to attend Interest Groups.)

Birding 101  Time TBD. Contact: Carolyn Rogers.

Book Clubs

Daytime This group meets to review both chosen selections and individual choices.  Each year a month is devoted to poetry and one to a literary classic.    3rd Monday morning of the month at 10:00 a.m. (Zoom only.) Contact: Ann Zumbrun.

Evening  Book choices are mostly contemporary fiction, some nonfiction, and at least one classic per year.  Meetings include discussion and dessert.    4th Monday evening of the month at 6:30 p.m. (Zoom only.) Contact: Chris Stenlund.

Mystery Books  Delving into mysteries is the goal of this group.  Mystery and crime stories cover a broad range of time, place, puzzles, and authors.  Each month’s crime or mystery may be either individual reader’s choice or a group selection.  2nd Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. Contact: Susan Hansen.

Page Turners This daytime book group enjoys fiction and nonfiction.  It’s an informal group that encourages everyone’s active participation. 3rd Wednesday morning of the month at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Calista Sullivan.

Bridge Groups  The hostess makes up tables by calling groups members.  A small donation is collected for the re-entry scholarship. 2nd and 4th Monday 12:30 -3:30 p.m.  Contact: Carol Kinser.

FOOD

Gourmet  For those who enjoy good company and good food, this is a group for you.  On alternating months, singles and couples meet for a potluck with a theme or favorite foreign cuisine.   3rd Saturday evenings of Oct, Jan, March, May at 6:00 pm.  Contact: Carol Kinser.

Lunch Bunch  This flexible group lunches and socializes monthly at various North Coast restaurants.    4th Thursday at 11:45 am.  Contact: Jean Guthrie.

Too Tired to Cook Supper Club  Let’s dine out once a month for good conversation and a respite from cooking. Both singles and couples are welcome.   3rd Thursday at 6 p.m.  Contact: Chris Stenlund.

Mah-jongg  Every Friday at 1 p.m. Contact: Margery Zwerdling.

Stitch in Time  Members bring whatever stitching project they wish to work on—quilting, embroidery, or any other—to members’ homes.   3rd Monday at 1 p.m.  Contact: Katie Wright.