Special Interest Sections of Novato AAUW
Special Interest Sections offer all members a chance to network with associates, make new friends, stay in touch with old friends, gain new knowledge, sharpen acquired skills, or just enjoy a pleasurable time together. Open to all members, these groups invite occasional or regular participation.
Antiques & Collectibles
Meetings feature presentations by a guest or member on antiques and collectibles. Meetings are held on the first or second Wednesday evening of each month. Occasionally, field trips are taken to local shows or shops.
Daytime Books
Read and discuss one book a month, occasionally branching out to articles, essays and poetry, and aiming to have a diverse selection of fiction and nonfiction, both serious and entertaining. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon.
Evening Books
Meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month for engaging discussions on a varied selection of books. Books are scheduled only a few months in advance. New members are very welcome.
Grandmas & Wannabes
Meets on the fourth Thursday evening of each month to brag, share stories, photos and ideas for caring, teaching and entertaining the grandchildren.
Lunch Bunch
Meets on the third Tuesday at noon at a local restaurant for good food and good company.
Mah-jongg
Meets on the first and third Monday afternoons of the month to play American Mah-jongg. There is a regular foursome but new learning sessions may open up.
Movie Mania
Meets on the last Tuesday evening of the month for wide-ranging discussion of recent movies. Participants discuss any interesting films they have seen during the month.
Wednesday Walkers
Two walks each month, on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings. The first is generally shorter/easier, the second is longer or more difficult.
Wine & Cheese
Meets some months on the second Wednesday evening (watch the newsletter) to share a drink, a nibble and good conversation.
Antiques & Collectibles
Meetings feature presentations by a guest or member on antiques and collectibles. Meetings are held on the first or second Wednesday evening of each month. Occasionally, field trips are taken to local shows or shops.
Daytime Books
Read and discuss one book a month, occasionally branching out to articles, essays and poetry, and aiming to have a diverse selection of fiction and nonfiction, both serious and entertaining. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 12 noon.
Evening Books
Meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month for engaging discussions on a varied selection of books. Books are scheduled only a few months in advance. New members are very welcome.
Grandmas & Wannabes
Meets on the fourth Thursday evening of each month to brag, share stories, photos and ideas for caring, teaching and entertaining the grandchildren.
Lunch Bunch
Meets on the third Tuesday at noon at a local restaurant for good food and good company.
Mah-jongg
Meets on the first and third Monday afternoons of the month to play American Mah-jongg. There is a regular foursome but new learning sessions may open up.
Movie Mania
Meets on the last Tuesday evening of the month for wide-ranging discussion of recent movies. Participants discuss any interesting films they have seen during the month.
Wednesday Walkers
Two walks each month, on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings. The first is generally shorter/easier, the second is longer or more difficult.
Wine & Cheese
Meets some months on the second Wednesday evening (watch the newsletter) to share a drink, a nibble and good conversation.
