Study and interest groups are a great way to get involved in the SEV Branch of AAUW. Interesting conversations occur in smaller group settings with like-minded women, and fast friendships can be made. Study/Interest groups enjoy the arts and culture, reading and study, food and fun.
Interest Groups are open to all AAUW members. For some, as noted, reservations are required. For Chair or Coordinator contact information, members should go to the Membership Roster in the ‘members-only’ section.
Note: Members, remember to wear your AAUW name tags to all Interest Group activities. Name tags enable us to get to know each other – one of the main purposes of the Interest Groups.
Interest Group Information is in the process of being updated. Please contact aauw.sev.az@gmail.com for assistance.
BRIDGE
Interest Leader: Peggy Cherry
The Bridge group meets on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 PM and play until 3:30. Usually the group meets at Oakwood’s Poolside but can sometimes gather in a person’s home. Although the group does not consider themselves overly serious players, they do enjoy the camaraderie and competitiveness of the game.
If you wish to be added to the group, please contact Peggy Cherry via phone.
GREAT DECISIONS
Interest Leader: Cheryl Dellai
The Great Decisions Program is sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), a private, non-profit and non-partisan educational association. The FPA promotes awareness and informed opinions on U.S. foreign policy and global issues.
Each month the group selects one of the current year’s topics for discussion. Members of the group take turns facilitating the discussion and/or hosting the meeting. No special knowledge is necessary, just an interest in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs. We welcome all points of view.
Our upcoming meeting schedule:
All Meetings are Wednesdays from 3-5PM
- February 26, 2025 – Future of NATO
- March 26, 2025 – Int’l Cooperation on Climate Change
- April 23, 2025 – US Changing Leadership of the World Economy
- October 22, 2025 – US China Relations
- November 19, 2025 – TBD
If you are thinking about joining our group, or would like additional information, please contact Cheryl Dellai.
Book Groups
AFTERNOON BOOK
Interest Leader: Cynthia Cantor
2025 Schedule
We meet once a month on the second Monday of the month at 1(one) PM.
Month Book/Author: For Leader and Hostess please see member only section.
- February 10, 2025: Mad Honey by J. Picoult & J Boylan
- March 10, 2025: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
- April 14, 2025: The Women by Kristin Hannah
SUMMER BOOK
Interest Leader:
2025 Schedule: We meet in June, July, and August.
EVENING BOOK
Interest Leader: Nancy Hooke
2025 Schedule: Meets the last Tuesday of the month. We are taking the summer off. We do book titles month by month, so no titles to report.
January 28, 2025
February 25, 2025
March 31, 2025
April 29, 2025
MOVIE GROUP
Interest Leaders: Lura Dymond and Candace Cox
The movie group selects a movie each month to watch together at a local theater. After the movie, we meet at a local coffee shop or restaurant to discuss the movie.
LUNCH BUNCH
Interest Leaders: Karen Melching and Melody Johnson
Alternates monthly with Dinner Group; place, date, and time vary.
HAPPY HOUR
No Interest Leader
We meet each month at Grill on the Green in Ironwood for Happy Hour from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 21, 2025
September 18, 2025
DINNER GROUP
Interest Leader: Karen Kaplan
Alternates monthly with Lunch Bunch; place, date, and time vary