The University Club welcomes members to participate in a variety of interest groups. Members may join an interest group(s) by contacting the chairperson(s) of the group(s). If anyone would like to form a new interest group and is willing to act as chairperson, please contact:
Barb Peterson or Anna Abbott.
BOARD GAMES and CARDS
Chairpersons:
Phyllis Cabbage Judy Steciw
Meets 4th Wednesday at
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Groups meet monthly in members’ homes to discuss
a variety of books from current bestsellers to the classics.
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1st Monday
at
Chairpersons: Ann Holton, Julie Schweser
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3rd
Thursday at
Chairpersons:
RuthAnn Kellems
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2nd Friday
at
Books for the Young at Heart
Chairpersons: Ann Burton, Chris Reynolds
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3rd Monday
at
Chairperson:
Lisa Krotz, Janette DeSmet
BOWLING
Chairpersons:
Sandy Parmerter, Denise Hellstein
This non-sanctioned 30-week league meets each
Monday at
BRIDGE
Meets monthly on:
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3rd Tuesday at
Chairpersons: Linda Waddle, Nancy
Jeffries
Check with chairperson for exact location.
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4th Tuesday at
Chairpersons: Bobbie Ney, Carralee Sueppel
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4th Wednesday at
Mondos
Chairpersons: Bev Palmer, Nancy Droll, DeeDee
Couch, Elaine Semken
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Couples - 3rd Friday at
Chairperson:
Mary Scaman
COFFEE, TEA and CONVERSATION
Chairpersons: Bernice Haugejorde, Marianne Wilkening
Meets monthly throughout the year, 4th Friday
DAY TRIP CULTURE GROUP
Trip coordinator: Ann Crowley
Meets monthly, usually on the first Wednesday,
to explore cultural, educational or historical places in the surrounding area. Lunch is usually included in our
plans. Participants may attend as
many or as few trips as desired; however, certain facilities have a maximum
number of participants for their tours.
Register early to avoid disappointment. This is a carpooling group.
Sept 7, 2011 - Celebration River Cruise
Oct. 5, 2011 - Villages of Van Buren County
Nov. 2, 2011 - Fairfield, IA
Chairperson: Carol Throckmorton
This group provides the opportunity for learning why and how people choose a
vegetarian lifestyle and explores the world of delicious vegetarian fool.
The group meets for dining out adventures, potlucks and recipe sharing.
Chairpersons: Sara Tokheim, Jackie Kloess, Karen
Olmstead, Joan Wuest
Golf is
scheduled on Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. at Finkbine Golf Course.
Gourmet Evening
Chairperson: Lois Crowley
Evening Gourmet is for members (with or without a spouse or guest) who enjoy
cooking, trying new recipes, and socializing with friends both old and new. The hostess of each dinner chooses
the menu, prepares the main course, and provides recipes for 6 to 8 guests. There will be four dinners throughout
the year, taking place on the second Saturday evening of November, January,
February, and April.
This group is lots of fun, and a
great way to meet new people and socialize with others with similar interests. It’s also a terrific way to discover
new foods and ways of preparing them.
Please join us!
INVESTING
FOR WOMEN (UCWIN)
Meets monthly on the 3rd
Tuesday,
KNITTING
Chairperson: Audrey Beatty
Meets monthly on the 3rd
Wednesday of the month from
Chairperson:
Bobby Ney
NEWCOMERS’
President: Carol Guenther
Meets monthly on the 3rd
Thursday at
PIANO
Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. to enjoy performing for each other. All skill levels including beginners are welcome. No meeting in January. The May meeting includes a luncheon and begins at 11:00 a.m.
READERS' THEATER
Chairpersons: Judy Terry, Jan Johnston
Meets monthly on the 1st Friday at
RED SHOES
Chairpersons: Cedra
Williamson, Cathy Schiele
New to The University Club? Long-time resident
of
SCRABBLE
Chairperson: Diane Schweer
This group gives Scrabble players the
opportunity to meet other players. A
round-robin tournament is organized so that each player will play with other
players over the course of the year.
SPANISH CONVERSATION
Chairperson:
Ann Gorman, Claire Ashman
This group will meet once a month to converse in
Spanish in the homes of members. Contact the chairperson for day, time and
location.
TALES and YARNS
Chairpersons: Julia Papwowrth, Linda Todd
Meets: 1st Thursday 1:30-3:30. This group meets monthly for social knitting and book of the month discussion.
TASTE OUR COOKIN’
Chairpersons: Pat Khanna, Jackie Kloess,
Karen Olmstead
Kathy Bentzinger
Taste Our Cookin’ is a daytime group for those who like to cook, eat good food, and socialize. Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday
Directions: Take Dodge St. exit from I-80. Go south on N. Dodge. Turn left on N. Scott Blfd, turn right onto 1st Ave. Turn left onto Muscatine, and then turn right onto Wade. The church is on the right.
TENNIS
Chairpersons: Joanne Madsen Beth Smith
Meets weekly for doubles games on Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex, 2820 Prairie Meadow Drive, Iowa City. Weekly play is not required. The schedule is made up in advance for each session so drop-ins cannot be accommodated. Fall session begins in September, winter in January and spring in March. You are welcome to join us for any or all sessions or to sign up as a substitute.
TEXAS
Chairperson: Maggie Hood
A minute to learn, a
lifetime to master.
975 Fox Valley Drive,
North
UCWIN
University Club Women's Investing Network
President: Gerry Tetrault, Vice President: Nancy Ross
Meets: 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Johnson COunty Fairgrounds, conference room of the Extension Office
The purpose of this group is primarily for the education of the partners as they seek to wisely invest the assets of the partnership in stocks, bonds, and oterh securities. For information on the procedure for visiting a meeting or requirements for bein accepted as a group partner, contact either of the persons listed above.
WRITERS' GROUP
Meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday & 4th Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at Hills Bank, 2621 Muscatine Avenue, Iowa City. Members read and critique each other's work and share tips on workshops and publications. Anyone with a desire to write may join. They have published 2 books: Ruthlessly Kind and Magic in Black and White. Both are available for sale
WALKING, HIKING, BIKING
Chairperson: Brenda Saville
Meets: Weekly on Friday, 10:00 a.m
.
The goal is to mix up the type of activity. We will take local walks, hike
on trails, or bike on designated bike trails. Our excursions will finish
with a sack lunch and socialization. When biking or hiking, we may extend
our range beyond the cities of Coralville and Iowa City. All levels of
abilities are welcome.
Women with Hammers
Chairperson: Kathy Maxwell, Audrey Beatty
Meets: 2nd Wednesday 1:00
Organized monthly programs on anything involving
home repair, do-it-yourself projects, gardening, handling power tools "greening"
your home etc.
Wed. Sept. 14 - You will have the opportunity to meet the rest of the members,
hear about exploits at the Dottie Ray Women Build for Habitat for Humanity,
review and refine the plan for the rest of the year. Coralville Public Library
Wed. Oct. 12 - Coralville Library for a lesson on preparing the yard and gardens
for winter
Wed. Nov. 8 - Field trip to the Amana Furniture Shor for lunch and tour.
Please refer to your Clarion for Programs and Locations