Interest Groups
Please e-mail us to obtain further information on any of the groups below, to offer suggestions for new groups, or to provide any comments: aauwnmi@att.net
Adventures in Dining - Co-chairs: Samia Mankarious & Nancy McNash
This group usually meets the 3rd Saturday of each month in the evening for dinner at a member's home, a clubhouse or a restaurant. Each member of the group co-hosts a dinner during the year. The hostesses decide on the location and menu (if not a restaurant), contact members and send recipes as needed to those who commit to attending. Spouses and singles are welcome. Neither regular attendance nor gourmet cooking skills are required. Call Samia or Nancy for additional information or to join group.
Book Group - Chair: Delores Browning
This group meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at a member's home, to discuss a selected book. All books are selected by the group at a planning meeting. This very popular group is open only to members, but
regular attendance is not required.


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Bridge - Couple Chair: Jean Hilchey | Singles Chair: Alice Kiersey
The COUPLES GROUP meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at a member's home on a rotating basis. A new group can be formed when sufficient members (enough for 2 or 3 tables) are found. Another couple is needed. Call Jean if you are interested in being an alternate or forming a new group..

A SINGLES GROUP meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A substitute list is maintained. A new group can be formed when sufficient members (enough for 2 or 3 tables) are found.
Conversational French - Chair: Denese Zink
This group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in a member's home, on a rotating basis, to discuss various topics in French. A speaking knowledge of French (but at varying levels of expertise) is necessary. Contact Denese at 949-786-7460, or landuvoz@pacbell.net
Happy Hikers - Chair: Gayle Perry
Meets the third Sunday of the month for a 1-2 hour hike, with lunch as a reward. Orange County offers excellent hiking trails, and each hike is hosted and selected by one of the members of the group. Contact Gayle Perry for more information.
Mah Jongg: Tina Byrne

 

An American Style Mah Jongg group is forming. If you are interested, please contact Asha Satiani. The first meeting will be for planning when and where they will play, so be sure to get in on the fun!

Movie and Lunch Bunch: Kay Sandell

 

This group meets the 1st Saturday of each month. The time changes depending upon the venue. The movie and location of the lunch are selected by the hostess the week before the movie. Members meet for either the lunch or the movie or both. Members must be on the group's email or phone list for notifications.

Out and About - Co-Chairs: Kathy Wicker & Sharon Koch
This informal group usually meets on the second Saturday of the month to explore museums, historical sites, and a variety of interesting events.The dates and times of the excursions vary, depending upon the venue.
Theatre Group - Carolyn Cooper
This group meets monthly, usually on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon at the Newport Theatre Arts Center, to attend a local play. The dates and times vary, depending upon the venue. Members buy season tickets for Sunday afternoons. Lunch is prearranged. Others are welcome if there is an extra ticket due to conflicts. Call Carolyn.
The Salon - Eleanor Klein
This group meets monthly for exhilarating, satisfying conversations. They get the opportunity to continue a conversation to a satisfying conclusion. They discuss issues, and learn a lot from each other. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at seven in the evening.
Get Away Group - Carolyn Hoggan
This currently forming group will be planning some weekend get-aways. Contact Carolyn for more information.