Serving Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties in Michigan

AAUW
Traverse City Area Branch

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, philanthropy, education, and research.

 

 

Interest Groups

(updated on September 10, 2009)

Note: Looking for people interested in no-carb diet study group with emphasis on women with Type 2 diabetes. Any other interest group suggestions?
Contact Shirley sgibsonmurray@chartermi.net

State Theatre Volunteer Group
State Theatre AAUW Vounteers 3rd Saturdays, year round, 12-3. Jobs are ushering (includes taking tickets, running the vacuum and carpet sweeper, checking the bathroom), concessions (usually assigned to popcorn OR drinks OR cash register), and box office (using the easy-to-learn computer/cash register, answering the phone).The "what's in it for me" is that AAUW gets a mention in the list of volunteer groups; signage at the theatre that day, wears "Ask Me About AAUW" pins and it is lots of fun......the patrons are happy to have such an attractive theatre and are grateful to what they know is an all-volunteer effort.
Please email or call Bonnie for more info or to volunteer. bkwillings@yahoo.com or 929-2036

Verna Mae Morning Book Discussion
10:30 am - 12:00 noon, on last Wednesday of each month, year round, at Horizon Book Store on Front Street, Traverse City - lower level
September 30, 2009 Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
October 28, 2009 City of Thieves by David Benioff
November 25, 2009 First Mothers by Bonnie Angelo
January 27, 2010 American Lion by Jon Meachum
Contact: Maryln 946-5453 for more information

Evening Book Discussion Meets every month September through May at 7:00 p.m. at one of our member's homes. We discuss the book selection for that month with the help of a discussion leader. Some of us meet beforehand at 6:00 at Firefly, 310 Cass to share dinner before we head to the home of the hostess. We discuss book selections at all of our meetings except for the May meeting, where we have a potluck supper and choose our books for the upcoming year.
We welcome you to join our group!
Contact: Deanna, dkelly538@gmail.com
September 10 Living Great Lakes or A Place on the Water by Jerry Dennis.
Oct. 9 Nine by Jeffrey Toobin. Hostess: Jill Fenton
November 12 Women’s Room by Marilyn French
December 10 Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
January 14, 2010 Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Shaffer/Barrows

Writing Group
Meets the first Wednesday year-round, 3–5 pm, at the Traverse Area District Library, larger second floor study room (ask at the adult reference desk). Bring four copies of something you are working on.
Contact: Shirley Murray, sgibsonmurray@chartermi.net

Poetry Reading Circle
New group. This group will focus on sharing and reading poetry
Sunday, January 24, 2010 3 pm. Jill Fenton's home
Contact: Jill 935-0233

Recreation
New recreation ideas for 2010. Contact Jane Kirschke, Chair 946-0373

International Affairs Forum
Attend Forum at Milliken Auditorium monthly from February to June. Reception at 5:15; lecture at 6 pm. Forums are sponsored by the International Affairs Forum and NMC. Cost: $10 in advance and at the door. Topics explore hot spots around the world and relevant issues of global concern. Each month features notable speakers—former ambassadors, government advisors, and think-tank people—who discuss topics in their fields of expertise.
Contact: Sandy, sansep19@earthlink.net
Thurs.,September 17 David Broder "U.S. Foreign Policy under the Obama Administration"
Thurs.,October 15 Juan Carlos Hidalgo "The War on Drugs"
Thurs., November 19 TBA

International Affairs and Cultural Group
IATG Schedule
at Sandy Seppala's 604 Second St. Traverse City
Contact: Sandy, sansep19@earthlink.net for information

Lunch at Lobdell's
We meet for lunch monthly—fall to spring—at Lobdell’s restaurant of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute overlooking the Bay. Luncheons will resume in the fall. We meet at noon in the restaurant lobby for seating at 12:15. Reservations a must. Seating limited. New series beginning in 2010
Contact and reservations: Alta, altacam@yahoo.com

Contact Shirley Murray at membership@aauwtc.org with interest group suggestions


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