Interest Groups

 

American Association of University Women/PVP  
Interest Groups

Our members enjoy a robust offering of interest groups – some for intellectual stimulation, some just for fun.  Members meet regularly in small groups to share ideas and learn more about their common interests.  Some popular activities have more than one group, and some are limited by space or require a short waiting list.  If one (or more) of these groups appeals to you, call or email the Group Coordinator for details.  We encourage the formation of new groups; if you are interested in starting a new interest group, contact Nancy Rayner (Interest Group Coordinator) at nrayner777@gmail.com for assistance.

Specific meeting dates, times, meeting topics, and contact person can be found in each issue of Coastlinesnewsletters or on this website. Click HERE to see the calendars for the interest groups.

Discussion Groups

  • Coffee with Friends – this group meets weekly (every Wednesday) to enjoy having morning coffee and conversation with friends.
  • First Friday Tea & Conversation Group – meets on the 1st Friday of each month for conversation and friendship.
  • Living Room Group – meets on the 4th Thursday of each month to discuss topics pre-defined by the group.
  • Women in Transition (WIT) – Members from PVP, Torrance and Beach Cities branches of AAUW meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month to discuss topics important to women.

Study Groups

  • Art Appreciation – Members view DVDs from Great Courses programs and take turns presenting additional information about the topics covered. How to Look at and Understand Great Art is currently being used for discussion.  Trips to local art venues are made when feasible.  This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Book Clubs

  • Contemporary Literature – An informal, inquisitive group who aim to read the best in current fiction. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.
  • Eclectic Readers – From classics to biographies, historical fiction to contemporary tales, the discussion is always informative and stimulating. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
  • Fourth Monday Books – This group engages in lively discussions about contemporary fiction and non-fiction. Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month.
  • Night Books – Members enjoy reading contemporary literature and discussing themes, structure, character development and historical implications. For members who work during the day, this group’s evening meetings, held on the 2nd Monday of each month, are particularly appealing.

Games

  • Bridge-Ettes – Keep your skills sharp while enjoying the congenial competitiveness of friends. This is an eight-member social bridge group which meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Contact the Group Coordinator,Margery Norris, if you are interested in being a substitute or starting a group of your own.
  • Daytime Scrabble – A group for members who like to have fun with words. Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month.
  • Evening Scrabble –For members who enjoy playing Scrabble in the evening, this group meets on the 4th Monday of each month.

Special Interests

  • Cooks’ Corner – Members enjoy virtual cooking demonstrations and share favorite recipes and cooking tips. Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
  • Lunch Groups (2) – Members enjoy a variety of cuisines and lunch together at restaurants throughout the South Bay.  Members take turns choosing restaurants to be visited.  Two lunch groups are active – one meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month and the second meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
  • Women Helping Women – Members meet to discuss and take action on issues impacting women and girls today that will support the Mission of AAUW in our community. Activities range from group discussions to outside speakers to postcarding!  Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month.
  • Handicrafts – Members bring needlework and other hobby supplies to monthly meetings, where they share their work, help each other, and just enjoy each other’s company.
  • Fun at the Movies – Members view a wide variety of movies at their leisure and then meet to discuss them. Meetings are held at on the 4th Thursday of each month.