Detailed information on each Interest Group is published monthly in the Organ Mountain Views.
To become a member of AAUW-LC, and be eligible to join an Interest Group, click here.
BOOK GROUPS
Anything Goes 2025
Book lovers meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 pm to discuss a wide variety of reading selections, both fiction and non-fiction. New members are always welcome. Contact Anne Chase to join this lively group.
January 13th Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
February 10th The Buddhist on Death Row by David Sheff
March 10th A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central H.S. by Carlotta Walls LaNier
April 14th. The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
May 12th. Astrid and Veronika by Linda Olsson
June 9th The Milagro Beanfield War by John Nichols
July 14th Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo
August 11th The Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate
September 8th James by Percival Everett
October 13th Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan
November 10th An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960’s by Doris Kearns Goodwin
December 8th Holiday Luncheon
January 12th, 2026 The Women by Kristin Hannah
Anything Goes Fiction Book Group 2024
We typically meet from 1:30-3:00ish on the 4th Monday of each month at members’ homes. Contact: Judy McGuire to join this group
2024 Book Selections:
January 29th All the Light You Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
February 26th The Lemon by Sandy Tolan
March 25th Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
April 22nd Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
May 20th This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
June 24th The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
July 29th Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan
August 26th Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson
September 30th Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh
October 28th The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelley
November 18th The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
December 9th Holiday Luncheon & 2025 Book Selection
There are several books listed on AAUW-National’s website written by women who’ve received grants/fellowships from AAUW.
FUN & GAMES
Bridge
The AAUW LC Bridge groups meet at members’ homes each month on the 2nd Thursday and the 4th Thursday from 1:15 pm until approximately 4:00 pm. Contact: Carol Ann Council, for more information.
Going Places
Visit interesting locations not far from home…natural wonders, museums, local businesses, educational venues, and much more. Then enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. Bi-monthly events are announced in the OMV. Contact Michele Rasch for more information.
Chinese MahJong
Have you always been curious about the ancient game of Mahjong? Have you always wanted to learn to play? Now is an excellent time to explore this fascinating game. We meet weekly on Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Instruction is available, and all necessary game equipment is supplied. Call or email Rita Worrell for further information.
FELLOWSHIP & LEARNING
Great Decisions
Discussion topics focus on international problems/concerns related to American Foreign Policy. A Briefing Book entitled “Great Decisions” written by the Foreign Policy Association serves as the reference document for this group and is available to all members and guests, for more information, contact Susan Hychka.
International Gourmet
Members and guests hold periodic dinners in members’ homes. Enjoy member-prepared meals with the theme selected by the hostess. Contact: Suzie Ostrem
New Interest Groups form occasionally; you will find other information in the monthly Organ Mountain Views.
Non-members may participate in three Interest Groups before joining AAUW LC