Interest Groups

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 Cedra Williamson. ART MUSEUM TOURS Chairpersons:  Nola Edwards, Diane Allen Docent:  Phyllis Lance (others as needed) Wed. Sept. 16 1:30 Tour the University Art Dept. now housed at the old Menard's on Highway 1. Wed. Oct. 20 9:45 Meet at the west side of the Coral Ridge Mall to carpool  10"30 Cedar Rapids Art Museum.  The Norman Rockwell:  Fact or Fiction Exhibit.  We will eat lunch at a local restaurant and then tour the Grant Wood Studio. Thursday. Nov. 12 at 1:30.  The exhibits of the University Museum of Art this Fall are being shown in the Rickie Ballroom, 2nd floor of the Iowa Memorial Union.   BOARD GAMES and CARDS    Chairpersons:  Judith Doorenbos, Irene Kachmar Meets 4th Wednesday at 1:30pm in a member’s home. Dates and locations to be announced in the Clarion.   BOOK DISCUSSIONS Groups meet monthly in members’ homes to discuss a variety of books from current bestsellers to the classics. ·     1st Monday at 7:30 pm Chairpersons:  Sue Lewis, Joan Nashelsky ·     3rd Thursday at 12:30 pm Chairpersons:  Heidi Galer, Else D’Angelo  ·     2nd Friday at 12:30 pm Books for the Young at Heart Chairpersons:  Ann Burton, Chris Reynolds  ·     3rd Monday at 7:00 pm Chairperson:  Ellen Racheter   BOWLING Chairpersons:  Sandy Parmerter, Denise Hellstein This non-sanctioned 30-week league meets each Monday at 9 am from September-April at Colonial Lanes, 2253 Old Highway 218 South Riverside Drive, Iowa City. New bowlers are welcome.   BRIDGE Meets monthly on: ·   3rd Tuesday at 11:30 am 1st Avenue HyVee Chairpersons:  Linda Waddle, Nancy Jeffries Check with chairperson for exact location. ·      4th Tuesday at 11:30 am 1st Avenue HyVee Chairpersons:  Nancy Kaiser, Molly Stroh ·   4th Wednesday at 11:30 am Community of Christ Church 2121 South Ridge Dr., Coralville Chairpersons: CathyGrawe, Mari Greb, Linda Waddle, Ann Wade  ·   Couples - 3rd Friday at 7:00 pm Chairperson:  Ruth Johnson    COFFEE, TEA and CONVERSATION Chairpersons:  Jean McCoy, Anna Stranieri Meets monthly throughout the year, 4th Friday 9:30-10:30am (no food) to visit, share ideas, discuss issues, or just relax.   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. Tuesday Sept. 15th 8:00 Villa Comagena Shellsburg, IA Wednesday, Oct. 7th:  8:15 Des Moines Art Center and Salisbury House Wednesday, Nov. 4th 7:45 BIshop Hill, IL.  Golf Chairpersons:  Marsha Hamer, Chris Hedlund, Mardell Tinkey, Sue Wolken 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, 9:15-11:30am, in the conference room of the Extension Office at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.  For information on the procedure for visiting a meeting or requirements for being accepted as a partner in the group, contact President Nancy Ross or Vice-President Gerry Tetrault. KNITTING Chairpersons:  Anna Abbott, Jackie Harb Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1:00pm-3:00pm.  All skill levels, including beginners, are welcome.  Locations will vary. Mah Jongg Bobby Neh Meets:  1st meeting Thursday, Aug, 6 at 1:00 NEWCOMERS’ President:  Pat Boelens Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 9:30am at a member’s home.  The great variety of programs planned   will provide an ideal opportunity to become acquainted with each other, the community, and campus. PIANO Chairperson:  Martha Craft-Rosenberg, Nancy Collins Meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday at  1:00 p.m. to enjoy performing for each other.  All skill levels including beginners are welcome.   READERS' THEATER Chairpersons:  Phyllis Cabbage, Jan Johnston Meets monthly on the 1st Friday at 1pm.  At each meeting, a member volunteers to find a play and secure a cast of readers.  These persons then read the play for the group.  Location is decided by the hostess each month.   RED SHOES Chairpersons:  Cedra Williamson, Cathy Schiele New to The University Club? Long-time resident of Iowa City? Don your Red Shoes and join a group of fun-loving ladies who meet new friends each month.  Meets 4th Tuesday, various times and locations   SCRABBLE Chairperson:  Janice Baumback 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 CONVERSATIONSPANISH CONVERSATION   Chairperson:  Claire Ashman   This group will meet once a month to converse in Spanish in the homes of members.  Day, time, and location to announced after the Fall Fair.    TASTE OUR COOKIN’    Chairpersons:  Pat Khanna, Jackie Kloess, SondraLewis                            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  y Church of the Nazarene; 1035 Wade St.; Iowa City, IA 52240. 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:  Else D’Angelo, Joanne Madsen 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 HOLD ’EM POKER    Chairperson:  Maggie Hood A minute to learn, a lifetime to master.  Texas Hold ‘Em is easy to learn and great fun to play.  Beginners are welcome! Meets monthly on the 4th Mondayat 1:00 pm at 975 Fox Valley Drive, North Liberty.    WRITING   Chairpersons:  Bev Johlin, Pam Wertz 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 Please refer to your Clarion for Programs and Locations or contact us from our website

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