Interest Group Updates 2012-2013

•  October 2012 Interest Group Activities

These groups serve the mission of providing a community of friendship to our members. Dates, times and locations are published monthly in the AFF newsletter, House call.

Book Group

Meets monthly, the second Thursday of the month, from 12:30-2:30 PM, at a member’s home or restaurant to discuss a book. The title of the book is announced monthly in House call. Coordinator: Carol Schneidereit brechbill@comcast.net

Bridge Bunch

For members who support each others quest to learn and play bridge. Meets two days each month, from 10 am to 1 pm with the host providing snacks. Instructional Day, the first Monday of each month: our mentor guides us through various card scenarios. This is the perfect starting point for someone who wants to learn the game. Play Day is the third Wednesday during winter months/third Monday during summer months; we play bridge, switching partners every four hands. Coordinators: Sue Demers srdhum@yahoo.com and Jaque Repke jrepke@comcast.net

Community Connections for Parents

A resource for parents wanting to connect their families to the community through existing children's activities and resources. Coordinator: Julie Zinn joyful4@verizon.net

GTKY (Getting To Know You) Luncheons

Held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at area restaurants. This provides an opportunity to meet new AFF members and renew old friendships. Interested participants will receive e-mail each month to provide the location and confirm your participation for that month. All members and guests welcome. Coordinator: Sue Demers srdhum@yahoo.com

Gourmet Group

Currently seeking to create a new group of couples to participate monthly in a planned dinner at rotating homes. Coordinator: Angie Dye angiedye3@yahoo.com

Hospital Programs

Women's Health program in the fall and Children's Hospital tour in the winter.  Coordinator: Michelle Webber mwebber@hmc.psu.edu

Knitting Club

Meets the second Tuesday of the month at the home of the coordinator; members work on individual projects and socialize for several hours; very informal.  Interested knitters make scarves for the Cancer Institute. Coordinator:Trish Good  tgood49@comcast.net

Follow this link for more information on AFF programs and committees.