Interest
Groups
AAUW
Palo Alto Branch has a wide variety of interest groups, both social and
intellectual. A group of members can join together in a section to explore any
common interest. Look on this page for general descriptions of currently active
sections. The branch newsletter, The Key, announces meeting locations, discussion topics, and other information
which vary monthly. If you are interested in visiting, joining or forming a
section, let us know!
Actions
and Issues
Public Policy
Public Policy is an e-section and activities are handled through
e-mail in lieu of meetings. Activities include letter writing campaigns
to elected officials about critical AAUW issues, helping with candidate
and issue forums, participating in get-out-the-vote initiatives such as
phone banks, and other voter education endeavors.
Great Decisions
Two study groups (one morning, one evening group) will use topics
and readings selected by the Foreign Policy Association of Washington
DC for discussion on eight consecutive weeks in February and March.
Details will be announced in The Key.
International Relations: Global Awareness
This section provides an opportunity to discuss with
knowledgeable people the challenges confronting women in specific
nations or issues of interest to women globally. Second Tuesday at 7:30
p.m.
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Books,
Drama and Writers
Evening Books
Group discussion of a book each month. The Key announcement will include the title of the book for the month's
discussion. Third Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Mystery Books
This section meets monthly. An author(s) or topic
is pre-selected for discussion. Although it is nice to have read the
selection, members are encouraged to join to learn about new authors
even when they do not have time to read. The Key announcement will indicate the theme for each monthly meeting.
Reading suggestions can be obtained by phoning the hostess listed in The
Key. Second Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Books R US
This couples section chooses nine paperback books.
All members read the book for the month, and a lively discussion is led
by a volunteer couple. The Key
announcement will include the title of the book for each month's
discussion. Second Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
Drama Reading is designed for around the table play
reading. A play is received each month from the California Drama
Exchange, sponsored by the Fullerton Branch. First Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Writers members meet to read their writing (poetry or
prose, fact or fiction) and to give support and suggestions. New
members welcome. First and third Tuesdays at 1::30 p.m.
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Games
Afternoon Bridge Sections meet the first
and third Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Evening Bridge meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Couples Bridge meets the second
Saturday evening of the month.
Mah Jong invites beginners and advanced players to play Mah Jong, a
Chinese tile game. First and third Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
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Music
and Film
Piano and Instrumental Music
The members of this section enjoy sharing their
music with one another and having a social visit afterward. They are
amateurs at all stages of advancement and there is no proficiency
requirement for membership. Second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Film Buffs
Members meet monthly to discuss previously
selected movies and their reviews. Members see movies independently.
Spouses are welcome. Second Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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Discovery,
Adventures, Travel and Foreign Languages
Spanish Conversation
The members of this section enjoy practicing their
Spanish by reading stories or articles and discussing them, in Spanish.
We welcome new section members who would also like to improve their
Spanish Conversation. Third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Gad-Abouts
The goal of the Gad-About section is to provide opportunities for its
members to make friends by participating in rewarding and fun
activities. Join us if you like the theater, museums, art galleries,
outdoor nature experiences, historic walking tours in San Francisco,
ferry boat rides, and much more. Almost all activities are done using
public transportation. Planning meeting fourth
Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Travel
Section members share slides and tales of
wonderful travels. Spouses are welcome. Third Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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Food
and Wine
Lunch Bunch meets at a
different restaurant each month for lunch and conversation, and the
site is listed in The Key. No reservations
are required Second Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Supper Clubs
These sections meet monthly, taking turns hosting
and cooking, with several cooks per dinner. Spouses are welcome. RSVP
required.
Supper Club I meets second Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Supper Club II meets first Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Wine Tasting
Members study and taste wines, domestic and
imported, selected by members of the group. Spouses are welcome. Fourth
Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
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Networking/Neighborhoods/
Neighborhoods: Our branch membership is divided into twelve neighborhood areas.
Each neighborhood holds events during the year for its residents.
Neighborhood lists are found in the Directory of Membership.
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Self
Knowledge
Meditation
Meditation is the practice of stilling the mind in
order to balance the inner and outer aspects of daily life. We will
experience meditation as a way of keeping in touch with the Self
within. Each group is limited to ten members. Second and fourth
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Genealogy
A study group for those interested in genealogical
research, with guest speakers, field trips and self-help get-togethers.
Third Monday at 7:30 p.m.
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Creativity
Stitchery
These sections meet to work on individual
projects, share ideas about their work, and enjoy each other's company.
Stitchery I
Third Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
Stitchery II
First Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Writers members meet to read their writing (poetry or
prose, fact or fiction) and to give support and suggestions. New
members welcome. First and third Tuesdays at 1::30 p.m.
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Palo Alto
P.O. Box 60653
Palo Alto, CA 94306-0653
info@aauw-paloalto.org
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9, 2001.
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