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Interest Groups
Due to COVID-19, some Interest Groups are currently not active.  CFUW Orangeville & District members in good standing can join any number of the following or other interest groups:

Active Living: Despite COVID-19, tries to meet one Sunday per month to do assorted activities like hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, tennis, etc.  NOTE: each month members will take turns contacting & leading the group.


Afternoon Book Discussion: Despite COVID-19, meets one afternoon each month at outdoor patios or via ZOOM to discuss agreed upon books.

Art Appreciation Group:  Convenor provides online links and info on virtual art gallery tours, as well as links to the best-of-the-best in dance, fillm, theatre, photography, architecture, sculpture and humour.

Book Exchange: Must be signed-up for this no later than 3rd Wednesday of September. Monthly exchange of mystery or literary books. Cost is $35 per year. The last book you receive in the exchange is yours to keep.

Breakfast Club: Cancelled until further notice.  Meets  first Friday of each month for breakfast at Angels Restaurant in Orangeville to have fun, companionship and exchange books.

Daytripppers:  Cancelled until further notice. Meets several times a year (usually weekdays) for all-day excursions to attractive locations & good restaurants for lunch.  Return  by 5PM.  NOTE:  members  will take turns planning excursions, and contacting & leading the group.

Dinner Club (in homes): Cancelled until further notice. Groups of 8 women meet monthly at members’ homes to share beautifully pre-prepared dishes provided by the eight members. Best way to get to know people!!

Dinner Out (in restaurants): Weather permitting, the intent during COVID is to dine at outdoor patios or in covered tents at local and regional restaurants.  Meets 3-4 times per year for dinner and good conversation in local restaurants.

Evening Book Discussion: Group is filled.  This group meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss an agreed-upon book. (Membership closed after September Meet & Greet.)

Evening Reading Group: Meets on outdoor patios or via ZOOM on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss an agreed-upon book.

Exploring Vegan Cooking: Cancelled until further notice. Meets several times a year at members’  homes to share vegan dishes provided by each member.  Vegan knowledge, recipes, tips and food sources are shared.

Friday Night Social:  Cancelled until further notice. Meets Friday nights, 3-4 times per year at members’ homes for appetizers, drinks and to just enjoy oneself.   No need to drink alcohol or stay up late.  You only need to love a good time.

Games: Cancelled until further notice. Meets monthly  from Nov. to March at members’  homes on week-ends or evenings to play board and card games.Loads of fun!

Golfing:  Meets every Saturday from May thru’ October at local golf clubs.  Courses are walked with pull-carts.  Tries to keep costs down.

Ice Skating: If arena is open during COVID, this is an occasional morning adult skate at Toni Rose Arena.  Outdoor venues will also be considered.

Lunch (at restaurants): Groups of 10 women or fewer meet once per month on outdoor patios at people's homes or at restaurants.  Social distancing required.

Needle Arts: 
Cancelled until further notice. Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, etc.  Available to every level, including total beginners.  Meets first Tuesday evening of each month in different members’ homes.

Scrapbooking: In-person meetings cancelled during COVID, but convenor will give advice over phone or by e-mail.  [Meets monthly on Sunday from Nov. to April at convenor’s home on Hockley Road.  All levels welcome including total newbies.  Supplies available if needed.]


Secret Santa Book Exchange: Cancelled until further notice. One time book exchange in early Dec. at a member’s home for secret book gift exchange, laughs, games, conversation and holiday goodies brought by attendees.

Soup and Salad Exchange: Cancelled until further notice. Meets several  times a year at members’ homes beginning in early winter in the evening to taste and share Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Breads and Desserts.

Wine, Women & Travel: Cancelled until further notice. Meets at a different member’s home every second Wednesday of each month to share travel experiences, websites, info, best practices, etc. NOTE: each month members  will take turns leading the group.

Women In Action: ZOOM meetings to research & champion issues important to our club, such as:  Indigenous Issues; Poverty; Gender Based Violence; Children’s Issues  & Environmental/Water/Mental Health/Education Issues.

Women’s Getaway Weekend: Cancelled until further notice. Here's a chance to join a group of women for a once a year weekend getaway at an inn, resort or hotel, usually in April. Most recent trips have been to Bayfield, Kawartha Lakes District, Prince Edward County, Port Stanley, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Collingwood.

Your ideas for new interest groups are welcome!


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