| AAUW BALLWIN-CHESTERFIELD BRANCH OUR INTEREST GROUPS |
Our Special Interest Groups (CLICK HERE to see a complete list) bring members together in small-group
settings to enjoy an activity in which a mutual interest or skill is shared. The focus of these groups is
primarily social, and the friendships and contacts formed help to make our Branch membership a most cordial
and cohesive unit. There are 8 Bridge groups, a Scrabble group, 5 literature groups, a movie discussion group,
2 play reading groups, a golf group, a stitchery group, and a group for creative expression.
settings to enjoy an activity in which a mutual interest or skill is shared. The focus of these groups is
primarily social, and the friendships and contacts formed help to make our Branch membership a most cordial
and cohesive unit. There are 8 Bridge groups, a Scrabble group, 5 literature groups, a movie discussion group,
2 play reading groups, a golf group, a stitchery group, and a group for creative expression.
Out-To-Lunch (left) is just that: a chance for members and guests
to get better acquainted in a more intimate setting than a meeting
or project. It's a fun way to try new eating places, and to enjoy
pleasant company. In March the group gathered at Vin de Set on
Chouteau, on the 3rd floor of an historic building. Fine service,
excellent food and great company!; a good time was had by all,
including two guests.
to get better acquainted in a more intimate setting than a meeting
or project. It's a fun way to try new eating places, and to enjoy
pleasant company. In March the group gathered at Vin de Set on
Chouteau, on the 3rd floor of an historic building. Fine service,
excellent food and great company!; a good time was had by all,
including two guests.
Bridge V (left) meets once each month.
L to R: Dottie Schainker, Pam
Valentine, Joan Lunt and Terri
Ciccolella
L to R: Dottie Schainker, Pam
Valentine, Joan Lunt and Terri
Ciccolella
The golf group (below) celebrated their end-of-season luncheon .
People in the photo are: l to r from top of stairs: Ann Jaques, Marian
Bauer, Linda Cook, Ann Ogawa, Pat Jennings, Kathy Rogers, Joan
Corwin, Karen Meyer, Chris Magilligan, Bev Wait, Nancy Russell,
gracious hostess Irene Hill. Standing in front of stairs, from left: Sue
Lancaster, Carolyn Baker, Rhea Moore, Carol Thomas, Elaine Frost,
Joyce Katz. Joan Beach was at the luncheon but had to leave before
the picture was taken. Group sponsors are Bev Wait, Joyce Katz &
Carolyn Baker.
People in the photo are: l to r from top of stairs: Ann Jaques, Marian
Bauer, Linda Cook, Ann Ogawa, Pat Jennings, Kathy Rogers, Joan
Corwin, Karen Meyer, Chris Magilligan, Bev Wait, Nancy Russell,
gracious hostess Irene Hill. Standing in front of stairs, from left: Sue
Lancaster, Carolyn Baker, Rhea Moore, Carol Thomas, Elaine Frost,
Joyce Katz. Joan Beach was at the luncheon but had to leave before
the picture was taken. Group sponsors are Bev Wait, Joyce Katz &
Carolyn Baker.
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LITERATURE GROUPS' BOOK LISTS MAY BE DOWNLOADED HERE: Just click on: Literature I Literature II Reading Reality
Biographical Book Group (BBC)
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This is the original Play Readers group (below)
which has met for more than 6 years! At their
January meeting, they gathered for lunch (left):
Cecelia McFadden, Pat Mueller, Mersine Kallaos,
Susie Teicher, Yvonne Morrison, Julia Triplett and
Dorle Brusche are shown. The hostess, Linda
Tinker, was the photographer.
(below right) Cecelia reads her part.
which has met for more than 6 years! At their
January meeting, they gathered for lunch (left):
Cecelia McFadden, Pat Mueller, Mersine Kallaos,
Susie Teicher, Yvonne Morrison, Julia Triplett and
Dorle Brusche are shown. The hostess, Linda
Tinker, was the photographer.
(below right) Cecelia reads her part.
The Scrabble group meets at a restaurant, plays
Scrabble, emjoys lunch together, and plays after
lunch. At the October meeting are (front row:)
Victoria Gonzalez-Rubio, Marge Jurgenson , Jane
Arneson. (second row) Norma Beckerman,
Alberta Murstein,-the group's sponsor, Jayne
Kasten, Mersine Kallaos.
Scrabble, emjoys lunch together, and plays after
lunch. At the October meeting are (front row:)
Victoria Gonzalez-Rubio, Marge Jurgenson , Jane
Arneson. (second row) Norma Beckerman,
Alberta Murstein,-the group's sponsor, Jayne
Kasten, Mersine Kallaos.
EXPRESSIONS, a group for creative expression, meets on the first Tuesdays for a variety of activities. In May, Barb Smoltz
taught the group how to create beautiful fabric-decorated plates from plats of plain clear glass. It was an enjoyable and
creative process.
taught the group how to create beautiful fabric-decorated plates from plats of plain clear glass. It was an enjoyable and
creative process.
Play Readers Too! was formed when the
popularity of the activity dictated the
need for a second group. Standing are
Suzanne Couch, Mary Jermak, Carol
Derington, Jill Norton and Marcia Block.
Seated: Julia Triplett (the group's
sponsor) and Jayne Kasten.
popularity of the activity dictated the
need for a second group. Standing are
Suzanne Couch, Mary Jermak, Carol
Derington, Jill Norton and Marcia Block.
Seated: Julia Triplett (the group's
sponsor) and Jayne Kasten.
Right: Bridge VI, newly formed in
2008, plays at the Hearth Room
Cafe once a month. The sponsor
is Pam Valentine (L, 2nd from
bottom).
2008, plays at the Hearth Room
Cafe once a month. The sponsor
is Pam Valentine (L, 2nd from
bottom).
Members of Bridge IV: L to R-standing,
Erlaine Eltomi,Sheila Kalman, Rosann
Swaringim. Seated, Sally Goodman, Susan
Shepperd, Jane Miller and Jill Norton
Erlaine Eltomi,Sheila Kalman, Rosann
Swaringim. Seated, Sally Goodman, Susan
Shepperd, Jane Miller and Jill Norton
Harriett Hirschfeld, who
sponsors the group
sponsors the group
Literature II met in July to discuss A Friend of the
Family by Lauren Grodstein. Susie Teicher (top
left) was the gracious hostess, and the able
reviewer was Mersine Kallaos. After the lively
discussion, several of the group lunched at the
Hearth Room. Erlaine Eltomi , co sponsor, holds a
copy of the book, Joyce Katz, (2nd row from
bottom, 2nd right) is the other co-sponsor.
Family by Lauren Grodstein. Susie Teicher (top
left) was the gracious hostess, and the able
reviewer was Mersine Kallaos. After the lively
discussion, several of the group lunched at the
Hearth Room. Erlaine Eltomi , co sponsor, holds a
copy of the book, Joyce Katz, (2nd row from
bottom, 2nd right) is the other co-sponsor.