INTEREST GROUPS
Interest Groups
Interest groups are gatherings of club members who meet regularly to pursue a common interest or try something new. The only requirement for joining an Interest Group is membership in CFUW Stratford.
Interest Groups
2020 – 2021
LUNCH BUNCH
Not currently Meeting
The group meets at a different restaurant each month. Suggestions welcome!
MYSTERY READERS
2nd Thursdays @ 7.30pm
This group is full.
Each month members discuss the work of a chosen mystery genre author.
CASUAL DRINKS & CONVERSATION
2nd Saturdays @ 4.00pm
Virtual meetup for drinks and conversation.
THE CAFE BOOK CLUB
1st Saturdays @ 9.30am
This group is full.
Members meet informally at local cafes to discuss current favourite books.
TRANQUILITY ZONE
Meetings as arranged
Meet on Zoom to connect with others, meditate, and reduce stress
PRIZE BOOK CLUB
Meetings as arranged
The focus is on reading, and discussing, books short-listed for Canadian Literary Awards, e.g. Giller, GG and Canada Reads. The group also gets together to enjoy the awards events.
CROSS-CULTURAL FRIENDSHIP
Meetings as arranged
The group will seek ways to connect with women new to Canada and our community.
INDIGENOUS RIGHTS LEARNING GROUP
1st (in person)and 4th (virtual) Wednesdays @ 7.00pm
Educating ourselves about Indigenous issues through reading, discussion and other learning activities.
MAHJONG GROUP
Not Currently Meeting
MahJong is a tile-based strategy game that originated in China. Come play the Cantonese way!
BOOK CLUB 1
3rd Thursdays @ 7.30pm
Book titles are selected by club members, and the Stratford Library provides a “kit” of books each month.
GOURMET
1st Thursdays – evenings
This group is full.
The month’s hostess chooses a theme and contributes the main dish. Other members bring additions to the feast, potluck style.
QUILTING
Mondays @ 2pm
This group is full.
Members work on personal projects, and sometimes a group project like last year’s Hobo Quilt.
BRIDGE AT THE QUEENS
Not currently meeting.
The list of regular members is full, but spares are welcome.
Cost: $14 for lunch (including tax & gratuity) and a loony to play.
MUSEUM & GALLERY VISITS
Not currently meeting.
After an organization meeting in the fall, members share responsibilities for arranging outings.
PURL GROUP
3rd Wednesdays @ 1.30pm
This group is full.
Members enjoy bringing knitting, crocheting or other needlework creations to work on while chatting and sharing tips. Novices welcome!
Similar to the Knit group, just meeting at different times.
KNIT GROUP
Last Thursdays @ 1.30pm
This group is full.
Members enjoy bringing knitting, crocheting or other needlework creations to work on while chatting and sharing tips. Novices welcome!
Similar to the Purl group, just meeting at different times.
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. on Zoom
All are Welcome!
Contact Louise McColl or Dariel Bateman
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Not currently meeting.
THE FOOD GROUP
Not currently meeting.
Outings as arranged.
Casual dinners at local restaurants.
CREATE A NEW GROUP!
New ideas welcome. Contact Lorraine Keupfer at
519-305-0218 or lorrainekuepfer@gmail.com with your ideas.