Interest Groups and Social Committees Offer Opportunities to Meet People, Get Involved and Have Fun
AAUW members enjoy a variety of interest groups – some for service, some for intellectual stimulation, and some are just for fun. AAUW members are welcome to attend any or all meetings.
Non-members are welcome to attend 1-3 meetings of a group to see if you’re interested in becoming AAUW members. Come join us!
If you are interested in joining an interest group, please fill out our Interest Groups Application.
BOOK GROUPS
Our three popular book groups discuss fiction and non-fiction.
- First Tuesday evening of the month, 7 pm Mary Maier marylmaier@gmail.com
- Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 pm Section One, Geri Williams gerisjs@aol.com
- Fourth Thursday of the month, 1 pm Section Two, to Susan Elgin elgin@cruzio.com
BRIDGE GROUPS are coordinated by Jeanne Jorgensen jeannejorgensen@hotmail.com. The Bridge Groups are looking for new members.
LUNCH BUNCH
This is a really fun thing to do. The group has lunch once a month, 2nd Thursday, at a variety of local restaurants. Some are fabulous, all are interesting and the company is always the very best. For more information contact Kit Hein bythebeach15@gmail.com.
This group is seeking a new leader! Contact Kit Hein if you want to lead this group.
DINING OUT
This is a lot like Lunch Bunch except it’s in the evening and spouses/partners are included. The group enjoys fine dining and socializing at local restaurants one evening a month.
This group is seeking a new leader! Contact Kit Hein or Kris Sheehan if you want to revive this group.
GREAT DECISIONS Foreign Policy
The Morning Great Decision Group meets eight times each year beginning in January, on the second and fourth Fridays, at 10 am.
The meetings focus on foreign policy challenges facing the US, with background information from the Foreign Policy Association. Our discussions are lively and informative; we welcome new members. Contact Vickie Birdsall vickiebirdsall@yahoo.com or Grace Gerbrandt graceger@sbcglobal.net.
READER’S THEATER
This lively group gets together on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 pm to read contemporary plays and the classics. Members read the plays aloud – a very special way to expand your enjoyment of the theater. Contact Barbara Lewis bobbi44@gmail.com for further information.
WALKING GROUP
A wonderful way to enjoy the Santa Cruz Environs. Hikes include such areas as Arana Gulch, Wilder Ranch, Henry Cowell Park’s beautiful River Path, elephant seals at Aňo Nuevo, Pogonip, and Depot Hill in Capitola.
This group is seeking a new leader! Contact Kit Hein or Kris Sheehan if you want to revive this group.
SERVICE GROUPS
We also have service opportunities for women’s rights and education. For information or to donate visit the Scholarships/Donations page.
Local Scholarships Committee
The Santa Cruz County AAUW branch raises scholarship funds for re-entry students at Cabrillo and the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 2022- 2023 $4,578 was awarded to 15 undergraduate and graduate students.
Tech Trek Committee
Each year we sponsor entering 8th grade girls from our area who are interested in science and math to attend summer camp at a California College Campus.
End Human Trafficking Committee
The committee works to raise awareness about the serious issue of Human Trafficking in Santa Cruz County.