AAUW

American Association of

University Women

Hinsdale - Oak Brook Area

Interest groups

                                      

                                           MOVIE GROUP

                                        4th Tuesday, 6:45 PM

                            Contact Irene Spaetzel at 630-964-9064

This is a group that loves the genre of film and all it has to offer. We watch ten films a year at Irene‘s house and discuss the film afterward. We focus on films written, directed and produced by women, but we are open to all films worthy of viewing and discussion.  Popcorn is served, anything else you are welcome to bring along to share it with the rest.

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                               COUPLES GOURMET GROUP

            Meets once a month at a date determined by the group.

                       Contact Irene Spaetzel at 630-964-9064

 

This group fosters friendship and camaraderie through planning, cooking, and dining. Learn the essentials of entertaining with panache! The group rotates to each member‘s home over the year.

 

 TUTORING PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN 

 

                            Contact Jane Hopson at 630-789-2117

 

This group tutors Kindergarten through 3rd grade at Anne M. Jeans School on 91st Street in Burr Ridge.  The volunteers tutor the children byhelping them read baggy books, helping with Math, reading and science projects. It is a very rewarding project and the children appreciate the help.

 

                                        BOOK GROUP A

                                      1 st Friday, 12:30 PM

                         Contact Patricia Burton at 630-852-2168

 

                            BOOK SELECTIONS for 2009 - 2010

           - Fifty Miles From Tomorrow by William Iggiagruk Hensley

           - Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen

           - The Tenant Of Windfell Hall by Emily Bronte

           - The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara

           - Hotel On The Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

           - Emma by Jane Austen

           - Eva Moves The Furniture by Margot Livesey

           - The Forger's Spell by Edward Dolnick

 

This book group concentrates on fiction selections. Titles are recommended by a member who also conducts the review.  Women authors and issues are emphasized, as well as Pulitzer Prize and National Award winners. There are ten meetings per year with one book on the agenda per month.

 

                                      BOOK GROUP B

                                  4th Wednesday, 7:00 PM

                        Contact Mary Sue Coates at 708-588-1712

                              Book Selections for 2009 -2010

 

          - The Bin-Ladens, An Arabian Family In The American

            Century         by Steve Coll

          - Blood and Oil by Michael Klare

         

 

This book group is a small but dedicated group that concentrates on reading nonfiction.  The selections stem from the group‘s broad variety of interests, and the topics are as varied as philosophy, science or history. Members enjoy refreshments along with good discussions.

 

                                       INTERNATIONAL FOODS

                                               LUNCH BUNCH

                                         4th Tuesday, 12:30 PM

                             Contact Bobby Parrot at 630-323-6303

 

This is a group that loves global dining experiences without the work of preparation! It is a friendly, cohesive group that meets at a restaurant chosen by the person “ in charge“ for that particular month. Have you always wanted to sample something exotic in a unique location in the company of likeminded diners? Then, this group is the group for you!