Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
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Mah Jongg |
Mary Robison (841-4299)
Chris Day (830-0277) |
Meet to learn to play this fun and challenging game
first played at the time of Confucius by the ruling class of China. Group
will meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 1-4 pm. |
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New Spring 2009: Historic Kansas A, B, C's: Artists,
Bones, & Childhoods |
Katie Armitage (841-3303)
Rita Spradlin (7 49 -4107)
Sandra Wiechert (842-5467) |
Meets in the Spring. More information and dates to be
provided later. Fee. |
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Antiques Group |
Nancy Haggart (842-2712)
Eleanor Woodyard (842-3092) |
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month except November
and December (2nd Wednesday). Full day outings are planned for October and
March. Each member serves on one monthly committee each year as hostess,
committee chair/member, presenter or trip organizer. Annual dues are $3.00. |
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Moms & Tots (previously Books 'N' Babies) |
Faye Hale (749-1728)
Nancy Hale-Martinko (843-4343) |
Meets on the 3rd Friday in a member's home. Designed for
moms and their children 5 and younger. |
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Book Discussion (Daytime) |
Eileen Fitch (843-2740)
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Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in
the Lawrence Public Library. Discuss authors from Shakespeare to Toni Morrison
and great literature you've always wanted to read (or reread). |
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Book Discussion (Evening) |
Ann Blackhurst (841-4099)
Sonja Vicker (840-9740) |
Meets on the third Thursday of each month to discuss a
book that has been chosen by all the members. Meets in a member's home each
month at 7:30 p.m. |
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Book Exchange |
Sharon Brown (842-2079) |
No regular meetings. Each member purchases a recent bestseller
(hardcover, please). An exchange system will be established. |
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Bridge Couples Social |
Mary Miller (843-6237)
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Meets the third Sunday of the month from September to
April (except December) at 7:00 p.m. in a member's home. New members are
welcome. |
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Cocktail Fare |
Ginger Mossberg (842-2205)
Marian Scheid (843-5624) |
Meets the first Friday of the month October through May
(except January and February) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in a member's home. Includes
spouses. Each member serves on a monthly committee, preparing appetizers
with the host responsible for beverages. |
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Come as You Are Breakfast |
Kathy Mulinazzi (841-3645)
Jill Baringer (842-3025) |
Meets the last Wednesday of the month, except December
and May, at Perkins on 23'd Street. Drop in any time between 9:00-11:30
a.m. and no need to dress up or bring anything. Come enjoy breakfast and
informal conversation. |
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C.S. Lewis Reading Group |
Nancy Yacker (843-5264) |
Meets the second Thursday of the month from 1:30-3:30
p.m. in Mary Beth Petr's home. Discuss both reason and imagination in Lewis'
numerous writings.
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Dance Fans |
Mary Ross (760-2816) |
Meets to attend evening programs by University Dance Company
at Lied, by 940 Dance Company at Lawrence Arts Center, and occasionally
to observe daytime master classes, rehearsals, or videos of professional
performances. |
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Gourmet Dinner |
Dottie Nordlund (842-0746) |
Cooperatively prepare monthly dinners for four to five
couples in a member's home. Themes are often ethnic. |
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Great Gardening in NE Kansas |
Joan Reiber (843-5537)
Barbara Gearhart (749 -1829)
Nancy Wickersheim (749-4405) |
Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. during
the gardening season for garden tours and out-of-town field trips. In the
winter months the group meets at a later hour in a member's home. Members
plan and implement the programs. |
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Informal Supper Group |
Martha Langley (843-5095)
Pat Kelly (842-0523)
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Meets the second Sunday of the month at 5:30 p.m. during
October through June. No meetings in January and May. Hostesses provide
entree and each participant brings a side dish. Most meetings are at the
Smith Center unless hostesses' homes are available. Cost: $6.00 per person
each meeting to cover entree, wine, and bar service. |
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Jabberwalkers |
Sherry Slade (841-2093) |
Meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Lied Center
parking lot at 7:15 a.m. for campus walking. During cool, inclement weather,
the group meets at Allen Field House at 7:15 a.m.
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Needlework & Chat |
Betty Mitscher (842-9334) |
Meets the third Thursday of the month in a member's home
from 1:30-3:30 p.m. All levels and all types of needlework welcome. Join
us for a couple of hours of fun and conversation. |
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New Members & Friends
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Sue Givens (843-9438)
Susan Ralston (843-3920)
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New members will be welcomed at a luncheon September
12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Chancellor's campus home. Designed
for those new to UWC or rejoining after many years, as well as members
who wish to mentor newcomers or meet new people. Activities focus on special
places in the community and on campus. Planning meeting will be September
19.
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Spanish Plays |
Marnie Argersinger (843-2730)
Nancy Dinneen (843-6934)
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Meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at
1:30 p.m. in a member's home. Reads mostly contemporary plays and has an
annual potluck meal with spouses. |
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TGIF |
Nancy Hale-Martinko (843- 4343) |
Meets four Fridays during the year (Sept. 12, Nov. 14,
Feb 13, and March 27) from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Malott Room for friendship,
hors d'oeuvres and libations. Hostesses each month coordinate decor, food,
drinks, and clean up. Can include a guest or spouse. Cost: $5.00 per person
each TGIF to cover Union and drinks. |
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