Interest

Groups

Interest

Interest

Groups

Interest

Interest

Groups

Would you like to enjoy the company of other women while discussing the latest books, learning how to play bridge, going for a walk or hike in one of Victoria’s many parks, or trying new cuisines? These are among the interest groups we offer.

If there isn’t currently a group to cover an activity of interest to you, there is an opportunity to draw on the membership and find other like-minded women to help create one.

Come and join in!

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Waitlist

Some Interest Groups are at capacity. These Interest Groups have either “Full” or “Waitlist” displayed under the New Member Welcome column. Convenors for Interest Groups that show “Waitlist” have offered to help members start a similar new Interest Group. Contact the convenor if you are interested.

Arts & Culture

Group Name	Group Lead	When	Description	Email	New Members Welcome
1. Chez Nous	Barbara Wilson (Wed) Lucille Proulx (Mon)	2nd Wednesday 6:00 pm &/or 4th Monday 1:00 pm	Meet at members’ homes on Monday and/or a local French restaurant for dinner on Thursday. Conversation en français.	mwade93@gmail.com	Yes
2. Creative Writers	Sheila Miller	TBD	Members share a short piece of their writing. Supportive feedback is encouraged. Information on resources, events, courses for writers is available.	new4sm@shaw.ca	Yes
3. Culture Club	Jenny Reid	4th Wednesday	Participants attend plays, concerts, art galleries & other cultural events plus read books to discuss.	jenslawster@gmail.com	Yes
4. The Social Knitwits	Betty Van Ierland	Every Monday Location: TBD	Bring your knitting, quilting, embroidery, tapestry, cross-stitching, crocheting, tatting or any kind of handiwork and meet a like-minded sorority.	lovemonkeysmama@hotmail.com	Waitlist

Bookclubs

Group Name	Group Lead	When	Description	Email	New Members Welcome
1. Award Winners	Ann Brydon	1st Thursday, 1:30 pm	Members select books where the author or book have won or been shortlisted for an award.	cabrydon@me.com	Waitlist
2. Eclectic Readers	Genie Wright	2nd Tuesday, 1:30 pm	Enjoy lively discussions on books of assorted genres.	geniewright@shaw.ca	Waitlist
3. Focus on Women	Shirley Lucyk	2nd Wednesday, 2:00 pm	Members choose books by or about women (comedians, Nobel Prize winners, etc.)	smlucyk@shaw.ca	Full
4. Focus on Women 2	Shirley Lucyk	Last Saturday, 10:00 am	Theme-based – eg Women Comedians, women in power or pick an author.	smlucyk@shaw.ca	Yes
5. Mysteries & More	Lorna Fischer	2nd Tuesday, 1:30 pm	Members choose and present a variety of books.	lorna@lornafischer.ca	Yes
6. Non-Fiction Readers	Barbara Bailey	1st Wednesday, 1:30 pm	Members read a wide range of non-fiction including biographies and books on topical subjects.	barbarabaileyxr@gmail.com	Yes
7. Non-Fiction Book Club	Allison Barnes	1st Wednesday, 2:00 pm	Members have lively and respectful discussions about books the group have voted for.	mcfarlane.audrey@gmail.com	Yes
8. Random Readers	c/o Audrey Thomas	2nd Thursday, 1:30 pm	No formal presentations. Readers share their love of literature exploring a wide variety of subjects.	amt35wolv@shaw.ca	Yes
9. Recognized Reads	Larisa Stringfellow	2nd Wednesday evening	Books selected for the club have won or have been nominated for an award	dwahutcheson@gmail.com	Yes
10. Women Reading Women	Alton Cole	4th Wednesday, 1:30 pm	An eclectic group devoted to writings by or about women: those accomplished, neglected, eccentric or even rebellious, of any century.	altoncole@shaw.ca	Waitlist

Bridge

Group Name	Group Lead	When	Description	Email	New Members Welcome
Beginners Bridge	Ann Brydon	TBD	Prospective players are welcome. Open to group arrangements.	cabrydon@me.com	Yes
Social Bridge	Maria Barnes	Saturdays 10 am – 12 pm	A fun and social group of women with some experience playing bridge, interested in learning more (between beginner and intermediate).	mpbwmc@gmail.com	Yes

Food & Dining

Group Name	Group Lead	When	Description	Email	New Members Welcome
1. Epicurious	Sheila Yeomans	3rd Saturday, 10:30 am	A group of fun-loving women who are interested in doing food-related activities including making food, sharing recipes, going to various eating places, and exploring what is available food-wise in the city.	s.yeomans@telus.net	Waitlist
2. Foodies	Anne Anderson	1st Wednesday, 1:30 pm	A cookbook-based group that explores the world on a plate. Food-related outings, reviewing and sharing books and recipes, researching local products and outlets, food samplings, and cultural food.	anne.anderson@shaw.ca	Full
3. Tasters	Mary Wilson-Smith	TBD	A group that makes food, shares recipes and goes to various eating places to explore what is available.	marywilsonsmith@gmail.com	Yes
4. Women Eating Around the World	Shirley Lucyk	1st Wednesday, 6:00 pm	Members take turns organizing dinners at ethnic restaurants around town.	smlucyk@shaw.ca	Yes

Networking

Group Name	Group Lead	When	Description	Email	New Members Welcome
College & Careers Group	Joanne Whittier	TBD	For members who are in College/University, engaged in their career or just want to socialize. We meet once every one or two months at a pub/bar or are hosted by a member.	jowhittier@telus.net	Yes

Outdoor Activities

Group Name	Group Lead	When	Description	Email	New Members Welcome
Light Hiking Group	Barbara Hendel	1st Tuesday, 10:00 am	Enjoy 1 1/2 – 2-hour light hikes with varying degrees of elevation and types of trails. Members take turns leading a hike in Victoria & surrounding area. The leader will describe the hike and note whether boots and/or poles are recommended.	barbannhen@gmail.com	Yes
Gentle Walking Group	Noelle Clark	2nd Monday, 1:30 pm	Slow paced 1-1/2 hour walks on even ground but on trails as much as possible. Participants take turns leading. Optional coffee stop after walk.	noellejsc@gmail.com	Yes

Travel

Group Name	Group Lead	When	Description	Email	New Members Welcome
Travel Tips	Noelle Clark & Susan Powell	4th Tuesday, 2:00 pm	Members share tips, travel experiences, and opportunities.	noellejsc@gmail.com	Waitlist
Travel Tips II	Janice Scharf, Carol Munroe & Danielle Donnelly	3rd Wednesday	A monthly travel group discussion of various topics: how to pack only carry on for a big trip, pros & cons of modes of travel, country specific discussions, travel insurance and other considerations, communications while away.	scharfie2015@gmail.com carolmunroe@live.ca	Waitlist