Interest Group Descriptions


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	Afternoon Book Reviews 1st Monday, noon	AAUW book lovers meet for lunch. A member reviews a book of her choice. Q & A follows and members decide if they wish to read the book.
	Americana 4th Monday, 7:30 pm	Members present programs on American history. This year's theme: States. We usually take a field trip in May
	American Heritage 2nd Wednesday, 1 pm	A Michigan history and national history group.
	Bibliomaniacs 4th Thursday, 9:15 am	Interested in any topic related to books: creating, reading, collecting, housing, and selling. Our programs consist of presentations or field trips associated with books or publishing.
	Book Exchanges No Meetings	Each member purchases a hardcover fiction or non-fiction book published in 2010. Books are rotated according to a pre-arranged schedule.
	Breakfast Out 3rd Tuesday, 8:30 am	Members meet at restaurants in the Ann Arbor area for breakfast and conversation on international and national politics, local events, and branch matters.
	Bridge (All Groups)	Daytime Social Bridge, 2nd Monday,1:15 pm Evening Social Bridge, 4th Wednesday, 7 pm Learning Modern Bridge, 4th Monday, 12:45 pm
	Classic Books 4th Wednesday, 1 pm	All readings are suggested by The Great Books Foundation. Programs begin in September with a novel read during the summer. In 2010 we will then read from The Great Books foundation's Great Conversations, Vol. 2, which contains essays, poetry, fiction and drama.
	Couples Gourmet 1st weekend, Sept-May	Couples meet in subgroups of 8-12 to share meals in the homesof hosting couples. Members bring designated portions of the meal, often based on a specific theme.
	Creative Arts 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 1 pm	Members bring handwork of their choice to "sit & stitch." Interests range from cross-stitch to beading, knitting, and needlepoint. We share techniques, patterns, and skills. Those who wish to do so knit lap robes for veterans at the VA Hospital and helmet liners for our soldiers in Afghanistan as service projects. We meet in members homes and sometimes visit yarn shops.
	Eclectic Gourmands 2nd Monday, 12 pm	Lunch group meets in members homes and restaurants to explore various cuisines. A talk on the cuisine and culture accompanies each meal. Members take turns planning, preparing, and researching the foods we eat.
	Email Social Network	A Branch email group for members who would like to contact other members for various social activities. If you have tickets for a play, concert, etc. you can email this group and find AAUW friends to share the activity with you. Sign up at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aauwaa_social/
	Evening Book Discussion 3rd Monday 7:30 pm	Discuss modern fiction and non-fiction.
	Evening Gourmet 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm	Exploration of foods of all kinds. Team of 4 cooks prepares meals.
	Excursions	Field trips to cultural & historical sites/events. Planning meetings and excursion dates to be announced. Open to all.
	Gardening 1st Wednesday, 7:30 pm	A relaxed, informal group welcoming anyone with an interest in gardens and horticulture. We share knowledge, tour gardens of interest int he area and elsewhere via pictures, and enjoy an annual herb potluck, craft evening, and plant exchanges.
	Genealogy 2nd Friday, 1pm	Share knowledge and recousrces in pursuit of family history. For beginners & advanced researchers.
	Golf Beginner, Tues am, Thurs am.	Meets May through September on Tuesday mornings at Georgetown Country Club, a par 3 course, and on Thursday mornings at various regulation courses. All levels welcome in this supportive and fun group.
	Gourmet Arts 1st Wed, 12:30 pm	Members host and prepare theme luncheons. Two or three events for couples are scheduled during the year.
	Great Decisions 3rd Monday, 1:30 pm	Discussions of foreign policy issues presented in the Foreign Policy Association's Briefing Book. Participants read the materials and come prepared to discuss the monthly topic.
	Healthy Appetites 3rd Thursday, 11:45 am	Focus is on cooking adn eating using healthy ingredients. We meet in members' homes for lunch; the hostess and co-hostess plan the menu using healthy recipes, which are discussed and shared. We also take advantage of culinary workshops and cooking demonstrations. Healthy food seasoned with lots of laughter. Non-hostesses contribute $5-$10 to defray meal preparation costs.
	HerStory 2nd Monday, 7 pm	Group discusses women's history and issues. In 2010 we will read Susan Douglas' Enlightened Sexism. We meet in members' homes..
	Inglis Recorder Players 1st and 3rd Fridays, 1:30 pm	Both novice and experienced players are welcome. Play 3- and 4-part music
	IT Mentors No meetings	This is a service group: Branch members skilled in computers, software, and/or communications technology volunteer to help other members improve their skills. Individual instruction may be arranged; group learning meetings could be scheduled. To contact, email the webmaster.
	Mah-jongg 2nd and 4th Fridays, 10 am	Ancient Chinese parlor game played with tiles engraved with traditional Chinese drawings and calligraphy. For Long Rules, click here and be patient; for short rules then click here.
	Movie Matinee 1st Tuesday, noon	Filmgoers group meets for lunch and a movie matinee.
	Mystery Readers 2nd Thursday, 7:30 pm	In 2010-11 this group will focus alternately on light (humorous) and dark (noir) mysteries. Each member is encouraged to read a book of her choice by the designated author and the group then discusses the books at the monthly meetings.
	Smart Money 1st Thursday, 4pm	Educate ourselves in order to make sound personal finance decisions.
	The Scrabble Set 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pm	Friendly games. New players are always welcome for fun evenings.
	Travelogue 1st Monday, 7:30 pm	Members share their travel experiences from the United States and abroad with the help of any of the following: computer, slides, pictures, artifacts, videos, brochures, and commentary.
	Walking 1st and 4th Tuesday, 9 am	Meets every Tues. morning. New walkers are welcome at any time. In spring, summer, and fall we walk in Gallup Park on the 1st and 4th Tuesdays, and on the other Tuesdays, at other local parks. If it is raining, and during the winter, we walk inside at Briarwood Mall. Communication is by email each week with updates on destinations.
	Women's Diversity Network 1st Saturday, 11:30-1:30	Additional Branch Participation Group: Members meet with women from diverse Ann Arbor organizations to form friendships and learn about issues affecting women and girls from various ethnic backgrounds. An outreach group: AAUW membership is not required.