Interest Groups
In addition to the regular monthly meetings, you can join any number of the following or other interest groups:
Active Living: Usually meets 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: Meets one afternoon each month to discuss a book which one member researches and then reviews.
Art Appreciation Group: Tries to meet once per month in the evenings at members’ homes to discuss art, architecture, etc. Also tours art galleries and workshops to try and do art work.
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: Meets first Friday of each month for breakfast at Angels Restaurant in Orangeville to have fun, companionship and exchange books.
Daytripppers: 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): 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): Meets 3-4 times per year for dinner and good conversation in local restaurants.
Evening Book Discussion: This group meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss an agreed-upon book, which one member will research and review. (Membership closed after September Meet & Greet.)
Evening Reading Group: Meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss an agreed-upon book, which one member will research and review.
Exploring Vegan Cooking: 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: 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: 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 on demand from May thru’ October at local golf clubs. Tries to keep costs down.
Needle Arts: Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, etc. Available to every level, including total beginners. Meets first Tuesday evening of each month in different members’ homes.
Lunch (at restaurants): Groups of 10 women meet once per month to enjoy good food and conversation. Restaurant locations, dates and times are chosen by participants of each group.
Scrapbooking: 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: 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: 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: 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: Meets monthly 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: 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 Buffalo. April 2019 week-end getaway will be to Collingwood.
Your ideas for new interest groups are welcome!
In addition to the regular monthly meetings, you can join any number of the following or other interest groups:
Active Living: Usually meets 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: Meets one afternoon each month to discuss a book which one member researches and then reviews.
Art Appreciation Group: Tries to meet once per month in the evenings at members’ homes to discuss art, architecture, etc. Also tours art galleries and workshops to try and do art work.
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: Meets first Friday of each month for breakfast at Angels Restaurant in Orangeville to have fun, companionship and exchange books.
Daytripppers: 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): 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): Meets 3-4 times per year for dinner and good conversation in local restaurants.
Evening Book Discussion: This group meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss an agreed-upon book, which one member will research and review. (Membership closed after September Meet & Greet.)
Evening Reading Group: Meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss an agreed-upon book, which one member will research and review.
Exploring Vegan Cooking: 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: 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: 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 on demand from May thru’ October at local golf clubs. Tries to keep costs down.
Needle Arts: Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, etc. Available to every level, including total beginners. Meets first Tuesday evening of each month in different members’ homes.
Lunch (at restaurants): Groups of 10 women meet once per month to enjoy good food and conversation. Restaurant locations, dates and times are chosen by participants of each group.
Scrapbooking: 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: 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: 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: 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: Meets monthly 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: 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 Buffalo. April 2019 week-end getaway will be to Collingwood.
Your ideas for new interest groups are welcome!
