| AAUW BALLWIN-CHESTERFIELD BRANCH OUR INTEREST GROUPS |
Our Special Interest Groups 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.
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. The Brick House Pub & Grill was the prefect
place to lunch on a cold January Day in front of a cozy fire. Seen
were (from top, L to R) Pat Shores & Pam Valentine; Pat Corich &
Joahn Wendt; Julie Triplett & Judy Dawson; Jayne Kasten, Susan
Haynes & The group's sponsor is Harriett Hirschfeld (upper left).
This collage was created by Pat Corich (in hat.)
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. The Brick House Pub & Grill was the prefect
place to lunch on a cold January Day in front of a cozy fire. Seen
were (from top, L to R) Pat Shores & Pam Valentine; Pat Corich &
Joahn Wendt; Julie Triplett & Judy Dawson; Jayne Kasten, Susan
Haynes & The group's sponsor is Harriett Hirschfeld (upper left).
This collage was created by Pat Corich (in hat.)
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)
Biographical Book Group (BBC)
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.
(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.
(right) Cecelia reads her part.
The Literature II book discussion group meets on the 4th
Mondays. In December. the group met at Erlaine Eltomi's
home to discuss Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. Erlaine is shown
at left, 2nd from bottom, with Pat Corich, author of this collage.
Reading of the difficult lives of Chinese immigrants was
especially meaningful at holiday time, when we reflect upon
our many blessings.
Mondays. In December. the group met at Erlaine Eltomi's
home to discuss Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. Erlaine is shown
at left, 2nd from bottom, with Pat Corich, author of this collage.
Reading of the difficult lives of Chinese immigrants was
especially meaningful at holiday time, when we reflect upon
our many blessings.
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. AAUW members met
in February to create valentines for our veterans at the Jefferson Barracks Veterans’ Division. These valentines will be
distributed to the veterans and used as decorations for their facility. The following members created beautiful valentines:
Becky Kruse, Jill Norton, Joan Lunt, Carol Derrington, Rosann Swaringim, Willeyne Berger, Rita Hawkins and Joan Reed. In
a two hour time period, seventy-five valentines were made!
in February to create valentines for our veterans at the Jefferson Barracks Veterans’ Division. These valentines will be
distributed to the veterans and used as decorations for their facility. The following members created beautiful valentines:
Becky Kruse, Jill Norton, Joan Lunt, Carol Derrington, Rosann Swaringim, Willeyne Berger, Rita Hawkins and Joan Reed. In
a two hour time period, seventy-five valentines were made!
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
