Interest Groups offer an avenue to join in the branch activities, to collaborate with members, participate in activities, and become an advocate for AAUW.

• Arts and Crafts   Sometimes called the Crafties, the group meets on the first Thursday of each month usually in the morning.   Contact Stephanie Norton for the meeting and project schedule.
• Book Discussions
  Mostly fiction: Meets on the second Thursday at 1pm.   Contact Robin Laverty-Reves.
  Non-fiction: Meets on third Tuesday, at 1pm.  Contact Diane Kellegrew.
  Evening Book Group: meets at 6:00 pm on the fourth Wednesday, at 6 pm. Contact Cathy Kalt.
• Gallivanters Meets according to leader’s direction for a variety of activities such as hiking, movie going, bowling, dining, etc. Contact Deb Cubberley for more info.
• Gardening   Meets on third Thursday of each month. Contact Janine Martin.
• Gnaw & Jaw This group is undergoing planning and sign-ups for a a new format to socialize with dinners, both in members’ homes and at restaurants. Stay tuned. Led by Deb Cubberley and Chris Boykin.
• Great Decisions   Runs from January through August. Great Decisions helps us understand current events and issues. The Foreign Policy Association study guide provides the background. Our members provide the lively interpretation, insights, and discussion. Contact Susie Monary-Wilson.
• Gracious Helpers  is a branch interest group that provides meals and support to members who are ill, recovering from surgery, or caring for a family member.  Contact Pat Pedersen, who is also Friendship Liaison, and in this position will send letters of condolence and support to any member who has experienced or is in the midst of an upsetting life event.
•  Hikers set their schedule on a month by month basis, mainly due to weather.   Click here  for more information and see the Lodestone for the current month’s schedule.
• Brisk Walkers: Come out and join us on your favorite local path! Our goal is 3-mile walks once or twice a week, with occasional walks up to 5 miles. The days we walk are:
  • 1st week: Monday, Friday
  • 2nd week: Tuesday, Wednesday
  • 3rd week: Wednesday, Thursday
  • 4th week: Monday, Friday

  Times will be set by those who lead each walk. Please email or text me if you would like to join or lead a walk.

• Writing Group (new group!) meets monthly for 1.5 hours on Zoom (for now) to support and encourage each other, identify topics we would like to learn more about, and provide feedback on written materials as requested. Contact Deb York for information.