Interest Groups

Interest Groups provide members with similar interests an opportunity to learn together and to enjoy one another’s company. Interest Groups also introduce potential members to AAUW. New Interest Groups may be formed by notifying the Board. Current Interest Groups are:

FICTION BOOK CLUB

Chairs are Jessica Barron, 239-302-6773, jessdbarron@gmail.com and Gwyn Goodman, 239-595-4064, gsgoodman11@comcast.net

The group meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Choir Room, New Life Church.

AAUW Fiction Schedule 2025-2026

Nov. 18, 2025 Mad Honey Jodi Picoult

Dec. 9, 2025 Frozen River April Lawton

Jan. 27, 2026 Becoming Madam Secretary Stephanie Gray

Feb. 24, 2026 James Percival Everett

Mar. 24, 2026 Tell Me Everything Elicabeth Strout

Apr. 14, 2026 Absolution Alice McDermott

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP

Chair is Pat Santiago, 239-389-4767, psantiago378@gmail.com.

As the group usually reads 2-3 short stories per meeting, additional anthologies will be chosen as the year progresses. Selections are not limited to American authors. Past reads have included works penned by authors from around the world. The group welcomes book selection suggestions and encourages all members to consider what our “next read” will be.

GREAT DECISIONS STUDY GROUP

Chair is Liz Haines, 239-642-1843, echaines3@aol.com.

Great Decisions is a program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association and is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching documentary film series and meeting in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today.

The Study Group will meet on Wednesday, in person and via Zoom, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every other week starting in January (after the books have been mailed). You must be a member of AAUW or spouse of a member. Usually, members of the group take turns leading the discussion.

CASUAL CONTRACT BRIDGE

Chair is Pam Callinan, mikeandpamcallinan@comcast.net

This is a new activity and arrangements are being finalized as the groups get going. At present there is one bridge group, “Bridge Before,” as noted below. Each one will meet once a month from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Pam Callinan to get the latest information.

BRIDGE BEFORE: This group will meet before our Monthly Cocktails & Conversation the first Monday of the month at CJ’s on the Bay from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. The inaugural meeting is planned for January 2nd.