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: Pat Noack
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 Pat Noack via phone.
GREAT DECISIONS
Interest Leader: Cynthia Cantor
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
- 1/24/2024 Politics in Latin America
- 2/28/2024 NATO’s Future
- 3/27/2024 Science Across Borders
- 4/24/2024 Mid East Realignment
- 10/23/2024 US China Trade Rivalry
- 11/20/2024 TBD
If you are thinking about joining our group, or would like additional information, please contact Cynthia Cantor at: azcancyn@yahoo.com.
Book Groups
AFTERNOON BOOK
Interest Leader: Cynthia Cantor
2024-2025 Schedule
We meet once a month on the second Monday of the month at 1(one) PM. Contact Cynthia Cantor, azcancyn@yahoo.com for additional information.
Month Book/Author: For Leader and Hostess please see member only section.
- September 9: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugan
- October 14: North Woods by Daniel Mason
- November 11: House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
- December 9: Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes
- January 13: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
- February 10: Mad Honey by J. Picoult & J Boylan
- March 10: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
- April 14: The Women by Kristin Hannah
SUMMER BOOK
Interest Leader: Diane Larson
2024 Schedule: We meet in June, July, and August. Contact Diane Larson for additional information.
EVENING BOOK
Interest Leader: Beth Zdeblick
2024 Schedule: Meets the last Tuesday of the month.
LUNCH BUNCH
Interest Leader: Karen Melching and Melody Johnson
Alternates monthly with Dinner Group; place, date, and time vary.
SOUTHWESTERS
Interest Leader: Diane Larson
Dates and times TBD by scheduler
DINNER GROUP
Interest Leader: Karen Kaplan
Alternates monthly with Lunch Bunch; place, date, and time vary