Interest Groups

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CFUW/Kanata members are invited to join as many Interest Groups as they wish. It's the best deal in town - friendship, education and fun, all free! Whether it be on a journey towards laying down a grand slam at the card table, or enjoying many culinary delights, we hope that you will join us for a good time. All the groups meet at times that do not conflict with the second Wednesday of the month, when the CFUW/Kanata General Meeting is held. Participants (or in some cases their partners) must be CFUW/Kanata members.

Groups are asked to inform the website manager: cfuwkanata.web@gmail.com of any changes to these groups as soon as possible.

The established Interest Groups meet as follows: (Note that some groups meet irregularly, or have not yet settled on their schedule: They include: 'Sporty' Adventures and the matchmaking group: YENTA).

-	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1st		Book Clubs 9:30am, 1:00 pm, 7:30pm Bridge Afternoons 1:00pm	Movie Matinee 4:30-5:00pm	Bridge: Afternoon 1:00 pm Bridge: Afternoon Beginners 1:00 pm		Lunch Club 12:30pm Bridge: Duplicate Mixed 7:00pm
2nd		Bridge Afternoons 1:00pm		Bridge: Afternoon 1:00 pm Bridge: Afternoon Beginners 1:00 pm [General Meeting 7:00pm]	History Group 9:30am Evening Dining Out 6:30 pm
3rd		Mixed Duplicate Bridge 9:00am Bridge Afternoons 1:00pm Gourmet Ladies 7:00pm		Outings 1:00pm Bridge: Afternoon 1:00 pm Bridge: Afternoon Beginners 1:00 pm	Chocolate and Wine Book Club 3.30pm	Lunch Pot Luck 12:15am
4th		Bridge Afternoons 1:00pm	Current Issues 1:00pm	Bridge: Afternoon 1:00 pm Bridge: Afternoon Beginners 1:00 pm		Bridge 9:15am Gourmet International Creative Cuisine 7:00pm
last		Bridge Afternoons 1:00pm Professional Networking Group evening		Bridge: Afternoon 1:00 pm Bridge: Afternoon Beginners 1:00 pm		Bridge 9:15am

The Groups

'Sporty' Adventures: Sunday afternoons and other times.

Keep fit and have fun trying out various sports. Each member organizes an event (i.e. time, place, carpooling) they would like to do. Possible suggestions include golfing, downhill skiing, walking tours of studios and artists' homes, cross-country skiing on Kanata trails, skating on the Rideau Canal, indoor badminton, beachball volleyball, swimming, curling, tennis, hiking in Gatineau Park, etc. Most events will occur on Sunday afternoons, but this does not prevent events organized during the week. Just keep moving and enjoy yourself with other members!
Book Clubs: They enjoy discussing a variety of books from a preselected list. Each group is run separately and they have different lists. Please contact the convener(s) if you wish to have the list.
Book Club: Morning: 1st Monday 9:30 am
Book Club: Afternoon: 1st Monday 1 pm
Book Club: Evening: 1st Monday 7:30 pm

Note: This group is closed because the maximum number of 12 has been reached.
Chocolate and Wine Book Club: 3rd Thursday 3:30 pm

The first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 17 at Judy's home. Hostesses are asked to serve wine to those that imbibe (one glass) and something chocolate.

The book will be "Guernsey and the Literary Potato Peel Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer. Judy can take 15 members so please let her know if you are interested. Sign-up is at the first General Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 8. We will compile a list for the year at the Sept. 17 meeting as well as hosting.
Bridge: Mornings: 4th Friday 9:15 am

Meets in members' homes.
Bridge: Mixed Duplicate Mornings: 3rd Monday 9:00 am

We're a friendly group of bridge players, who take turns hosting in our homes. If you'd like to join the group, find a bridge partner of either gender and contact the convenor. If you don't have a partner, we may be able to match you up with another single. We welcome new members at any time of the year.
Bridge: Afternoons: Monday 1pm

Beginners and experts are all welcome to play this fascinating game. The hostess may choose to have 3 or 4 tables.

Please give the hostess a week's notice if you will attend. As we have more players than spaces, the first 12 (or 16) callers will play.
Bridge: Duplicate Mixed: 1st Friday 7 pm

A Bridge partner may be of either gender.
Bridge: Wednesday Afternoon: Weekly 1pm

Taking names for spares only.
Bridge: Wednesday Afternoon Beginners: Weekly 1pm
Current Issues: 4th Tuesday 1pm

Explores a variety of issues that concern our local and Canadian society.
Evening Dining Out: 2nd Thursday 6.30 pm

This will take place Oct. Nov. Jan. Feb. and Mar. In May there will be a potluck for the first 20 people registered.
Gourmet International Creative Cuisine: 4th Friday 6.30 pm

Meets to become familiar with the culture and foods, along with the new ingredients, from all over the world.

Sometimes one of us may have traveled to one of these countries where one was taken aback by the exquisite food that one would like to try preparing, and sharing the experience with other people who are not afraid of venturing into the unknown. We listen to the music of the selected country as well as learn about some of the traditions. We have been known to sing and dance on this second Friday of the month! The ambiance of the country is reflected in the table setting as well as the decor.
Gourmet Ladies: 3rd Monday 7pm

Meet monthly at their member's convenience for an evening of fine dining and socializing. If you enjoy being adventurous with food, this is the group for you!

Due to popularity we have two groups that both meet the third Monday at 7 pm.
History Group: 2nd Thursday 9:30 am
Lunch Club: 1st Friday 12:30 pm

Members enjoy dining at a different restaurant each month. Different members act as the hostesses each month. They are responsible for choosing the restaurant, contacting the people on the group list either by telephone or by e-mail, and then making a reservation for the number of people attending. New members are always welcome.
Lunch Pot Luck: 3rd Friday 12:15pm

This is a very popular, fun gathering each third Friday of the month. Members take turns being hostess and everyone contributes whatever dish they choose to bring. Wine is provided by the non-hostesses that year. The hostess provides the table settings, tea and coffee. There is lots of lively conversation and good spirits. The convener sends an email to a large list of interested members each month and if you want to attend that month you call or email the hostess to set a place for you. Contribute whatever you want, there is no plan and surprisingly it usually works out very well with a lovely selection of appetizers, main courses, salads and desserts. To be included on the monthly email members should contact the convener.
Movie Matinee: 1st Tuesday 4:30-5:00 pm

Members enjoy watching movies together for a reasonable price and great camaraderie on the first Tuesday afternoon of the month.
Outings: 4th Wednesday 1 pm
Professional Networking Group: last Monday of the month starting Sept.28 evening. Time and place to be determined.

A group for business professionals to work on their networking skills in a fun and comfortable environment. Meetings will allow business women to network with each other and guest speakers will be invited for some meetings.
YENTA: This is a matchmaking social group for single people of all ages. Membership is restricted to CFUW members and people known to and referred by CFUW members. Following referral and screening, members are invited to various �meet and greet� events, such as wine and cheese parties, outings, etc. These will be arranged by interest and age groupings. There is a nominal fee to cover the cost of events, a portion of which will be donated to the CFUW Scholarship Fund.

If you are interested in participating, or know someone you might want to refer, such as a friend or relative (e.g. child, in-law, etc.) please contact the conveners.