In 1962 UFC introduced special interest groups, which became very popular. Currently there are 17 activity groups. Members may sign up at the Fall Tea or during the year for such sections as Antiquing, Bird Watching, Cooking, Book Discussion, Bridge, Bunco, Foreign Language Conversation, Resources, Restaurant Luncheons, Scrabble, Stitchery, Walking, Wine Tasting, and Yoga. New sections are formed as new interests arise.

  • Antiquing

    Want to learn about antiques and collectibles? Events are generally held the 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Rosie Cushing, 756-9510 or Linda Schwartz, 759-9792.

  • Birdwatching

    Davis is a wonderful area for observing wildlife, especially birds. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays and consist of a two-to-three hour trip or a longer trip. Contact Lynn Baysinger, 756-8787.

  • Bon Appetit

    Members prepare a recipe from a country or magazine to share with the group. There are six evening groups:

    2nd Wednesday evening: call Katie Flaherty Brady (753-5929);

    2nd Thursday evening: call Sheila Beyer (231-5059);

    2nd Friday evening: call Pat Kaminker (759-9342);

    1st Saturday evening: call Linda Schwartz (759-9792);

    3rd Saturday evening: call Nadia Trauner (759 1125) and

    3rd Saturday evening: call Gale Sosnick (758-5665).

  • Book Club

    There are two evening and one daytime groups that meet monthly to discuss characters and plots.

    2nd Monday evening of the month, Call Ann Rost, 758-3194.

    1st Tuesday evening of the month, call Linda Ridgeway, 231-5679.

    2nd Friday "Brown Bag Lunch," call Yvonne Clinton (753 1711).

  • Bridge

    Would you like to be a substitute in the current group or form one of your own? For more information, call Jan Damesyn, 758-1795 or Irene Cameron, 756-8018.

  • Bunco

    Easy to learn and lots of fun for all levels of players. Bunco meets on the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month. Call Yvonne Adcock, 756-4408.

  • Galloping Dejeuner

    Visit or revisit an area restaurant on the 1st Tuesday or the 1st Wednesday of the month. Call Jan Damesyn, 758-1795 or Wendy Frank, 758-8586.

  • German Conversation

    Enjoy German conversation the 2nd Monday of the month. For further information and monthly meeting place, call Elfriede DeRock, 756-2680 or Sue Ruebner, 753-5168

  • Last Tuesday Lunch Bunch

    Meet new friends while sharing your favorite dish and recipe. Call Jan Damesyn, 758-1795.

  • Resources

    Share your latest finds on carpet cleaners, doctors, restaurants, etc. You can even share a great recipe or a favorite hotel. We supply local resources! This section meets the last Thursday morning of each month. Call Sandi Kniep, 753-3610.

  • Scrabble

    Play Scrabble on the 4th Wednesday afternoon of each month. Call Dorothy Benson, 750-3698.

  • Spanish Conversation

    Join the group for conversations in Spanish, whether you are fluent or just a beginner. The group meets the last Friday afternoon of the month. Call Nancy Roe, 756-0885.

  • Stitchery

    Beginners and skilled needle workers are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Call Marie Gillingham, 661-6801.

  • Sunset

    Cook recipes from the current Sunset Magazine and share the finished product for lunch. This section meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Call Nancy Ulrich, 758-6570.

  • Walking

    Join a great group every morning, rain or shine, for a three-mile walk. Call Mahvash Ghorbanzadeh, 758-3902.

  • Wine Tasting

    Love wine? Come swirl, sniff, and sample many varietal wines along with the appropriate accompaniments. There are three wine groups:

    1st Friday of the month (or TBA, check the monthly newsletter) group, Enjoy a wine experience, such as a fun field trip, wine and food pairing, wine blending or other wine-related activities to be developed by the group. Call Valerie Ward, 756-4657;

    3rd Friday of the month group, call Wendy Frank, 758-8586 or Zola Dethlefsen, 753-6423;

    4th Thursday of the month group, call Amanda Mason, 662-1348.

  • Yoga

    A level one class will meet every Tuesday morning for an eight-week session taught by Kamala Paul. Fees are payable in advance. Call Sandi Kniep, 753-3610. A beginning yoga class has been added. It is a six-week session taught by Risa Fowler. Call Joan Randall, 758-3895.

If you are interested in any of these subject areas (or anything else) please contact one the Sections Chair.

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