Fall
2010 - Spring 2011 Interest Groups
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Group |
Contact |
Description |
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Studying
and Discussing World Religions |
Joan Reiber
(843-5537) |
This group will
follow the study course Great World Religions. We will focus on
one of the following religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, or Judaism; the
group will decide. Meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 10:30
am at Joan Reiber's home or a member's home where the group can view and
discuss the DVD. The first meeting is Monday, September 26, at 2505 Yale
Road. |
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Art du Jour
at the Spencer |
Mary Beth
Petr
(842-5342) |
Explore the
rich and diverse collection at the Spencer Museum of Art, meeting on the
third Thursday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Meet at the Spencer and
discover this internationally known collection as we focus on a variety
of topics: special exhibitions, behind the scenes, conservation and collecting.
One topic or area will be chosen each month. UWC member Jerrye Van Leer
(Spencer's Tour and Visitor Services Coordinator( will find and share treasures
of the Spencer. |
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Antiques
Group |
Sally Davis
(842- 3726) |
Meets the fourth
Thursday of the month September through May with alternate dates for November,
December, March and May. Each member serves on one monthly committee each
year as hostess, committee chair/member, presenter or trip organizer. The
committee contacts each member as a reminder of the place and program and
to determine attendance. Annual dues are $5.00. |
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Bird Watching |
Jill Barringer
(842-3025) |
Meeting dates
and times will vary; bird watching in the early morning during spring and
fall migrations may include trips outside Lawrence. Bring a good pair of
binoculars and a bird identification book. |
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Book Discussion
(Afternoon) |
Martha Rose
(842-1427) |
Meets the fourth
Wednesday of each month except for an alternate date in November and no
meeting in December. Meets at 1:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Lawrence
Public Library. Books are chosen by the group and are either a classic,
going to be a classic, or interesting selections that your usual book group
might miss. |
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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) |
Tammy Steeples
(842-7491)
Jill Baringer (842-3025) |
Meets the third Sunday of the month September through April (except December)
from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Couples serve as host or co-host once per year. |
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Bridge
(Daytime) |
Mary Lou Wright
(843-0008) |
THIRD THURSDAY
BRIDGE meets on the third Thursday of the month in a member’s home,
from 1:00-4:00 p.m. FOURTH WEDNESDAY BRIDGE meets the fourth Wednesday of
each month except December in a member’s home (unless there are ttoo
many members to do so) from 1:00-4:00 p.m. For both bridge groups you do
need a knowledge of bridge, but players are friendly and helpful. It's like
riding a bicycle. You don't forget! |
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Cocktail
Fare |
Janis Hutchison
(842-6131) |
Meets the first
Friday of the month October through May (except for January and February)
from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. in a member’s home. Spouses and invited guests
are included. Each member serves on a monthly committee preparing appetizers
with the host responsible for beverages; lots of good food and conversation.
Co-hosts share in the drinks cost. |
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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 23rd Street.
Drop in any time between 9:00-
11:30 a.m. No need to dress up. Come enjoy breakfast and informal conversation. |
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Gourmet
Dinner |
Jane Kuwana
(841-3721) |
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)
Rita Spradlin (749-4107) |
Usually meets
the second Wednesday of the month at varying times depending on the season
and activity. In the winter months the group meets in a member's home.Out-of-town
events are planned in the spring. No meetings in January, July, and August.
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Informal
Supper Group |
Marilyn Hall
(841-2181)
Nancy Yacher (843-5264) |
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.Each member pays a small fee to help defray room costs and
liquid refreshments. |
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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 on the third floor
of Allen Field House at 7:15 a.m. |
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Kansas History |
Rita Spradlin
(749-4107)
Sandra Wiechert (842-5467) |
Meets in February,
March, and April, 1:00-3:00 p.m. on the second an fourth Mondays at the
Dole Institute of Politics. Exact dates are not known at this time but there
will be a charge to cover honoraria for speakers and related costs. |
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Mah Jongg |
Barbara Duke
(865-8591)
Sharon Brown (842-2079) |
Start a new
Mah Jongg group. Choose the day, time, and place and we will teach your
group how to play the fascinating and challenging game of Mah Jongg. Sign
up with one or more other players. Mah Jongg is an individual game (you
don't need a partner) and is played by groups of two, three, or four people.
Time and location to be determined. |
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Needlework
and Chat |
Betty Mitscher
(842-9334) |
Meets the third
Thursday of the month in a member's home from 1:30-3:30 pm. 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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Cathy Ebmeier
(841-6871)
Jane Imber (841-3901) |
New members
will be welcomed at a luncheon September 9 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 18 at Susan Ralston's. The group meets
the second Friday of most months. |
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Spanish
Plays |
Marnie Argersinger
(843-2730) |
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 |
Jane Kuwana
(841-3721)
Judy Carpenter (393-0377) |
Meets four Fridays
during the year (two in the fall and two in the spring) 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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