Interest Groups

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 2025

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

2025   Book Selections:

January 20th              Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

February 24th            Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

March 24th                      The Chancellor by Kati Marton

April 28th                   Godplayer by Robin Cook

May 19th                    By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

June 23rd                    Birds Without Wings by Louis de Bernieres

July 28th                      Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

August 25th                The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg

September 29th         The Lost Apothecary by Sara Penner

October 27th              The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBcBride by Kay Williams

November 17th           I Need You to Read This by Jessa Maxwell

December 8th               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.

https://www.aauw.org/resources/article/fellowships-grants/summer-reading-2022-recent-books-by-aauw-fellows-grantees/

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