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Throughout the month, small activity groups of common interest meet regularly, as announced in the monthly newsletter.  Activities change as interests change.  Current activities include:  

BEADING DINING OUT MOVIE MATINEE
BOOKS GOLF OUT TO LUNCH  BUNCH
BOWLING ICE SKATING PLAY READING
BRIDGE LADIES' DAY OUT SCRAPBOOKING
BUNCO LINE DANCING THEATRE GROUP
COOKING MIX 'N' MINGLE WINE TASTING
 
BEADING

Members have various levels of expertise and share their skills in a relaxed and informal way.  Each person works on her own project.  The group meets on the first Friday of each month at a member’s house.

BOOKS

Book groups meet at local coffee shops.  Titles are selected from among member recommendations. 

Books after Dark: Meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday alternate months.  

Book Discussion Group:  Meets at 10 a.m. the second Friday of the month.  

BOWLING

This group meets every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Members pay to rent shoes and for their games.  The Bowling group plays informally and is not in a league. 

BRIDGE

Bridge groups meet in members' homes.

Friday Fun Bridge:  Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 9:45 a.m.  It is designed for players of intermediate level or better.  The hostess provides a light lunch.

Saturday Evening Bridge:  This activity meets twice a month at 7:30 p.m. Bring a partner (male or female), an appetizer, and your own beverages.  All levels are welcome.

Intermediate Fun Bridge:  This group meets weekly, at 10 a.m., usually the 1st, 4th and 5th Wednesdays and the 2nd and 3rd Mondays.  The group has all levels of players, from novice to skilled players, who are willing to teach newcomers the game.  The hostess typically serves a light lunch.

BUNCO

Bunco meets the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. in a member’s home.  The group plays approximately two hours.  Lunch is planned by the hostess. 

COOKING

Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at a member’s home.  Participants learn to make delicious recipes.  The cost is divided equally among participants. 

DINING OUT

Dining Out meets the 2nd Saturday evening of every other month.  It is open to couples or singles.  A different restaurant is selected every month.  Each couple or person receives a separate check. 

GOLF

The group meets on Monday at 8:30 a.m. at a public golf course.  There are a few good golfers, but there are also plenty of beginners and perennial high-handicappers.  The emphasis is on having fun, and not losing too many golf balls.  So provided you have played a few rounds of golf before and know some of the rules and etiquette, come and join the group. The format varies each week, as do the playing partners, so you get to know everyone.  After playing, most of the members stay on for a light lunch in the clubhouse.

ICE SKATING

This group usually meets the 1st Friday of every month at a public rink.  Costs include admission and skate rental.

LADIES' DAY OUT

Ladies’ Day Out is a monthly outing to an area place of interest.  It usually includes a guided tour and lunch.  Attendees meet at a designated place to form car pools.  The car pool riders compensate the drivers with money for gas and/or tolls (the amount depends on the distance driven).  Each attendee pays for her own expenses for the day. 

LINE DANCING

This event meets every Thursday from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.  It’s open to all members whatever their experience.  Smooth soled shoes are all you need.  The group’s aims are to have fun, learn many dances, and maybe burn off a few pounds.

MIX 'N' MINGLE

This activity is a pot luck lunch held at members’ homes.  The hostess provides drinks, and participants sign up to bring an array of other foods, consistent with that lunch’s theme.

MOVIE MATINEE

This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month for an afternoon movie.  Costs are limited to the price of admission and snacks. 

OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH

This is a small group that meets once a month on various days.  It is a wonderful way to explore different restaurants and cuisine in the Houston area.  Each attendee pays for her selection.

PLAY READING

The group meets the second Saturday evening of alternate months at members’ homes.  Impromptu reading of the parts does not need rehearsal or casting.  The fee is limited to the cost of copying plays.  Snacks or pot luck are served according to the group’s decision.  Spouses are welcome as readers or audience.

SCRAPBOOKING

The Scrapbook group meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at members' homes.  Members bring their photos to organize or put into scrapbooks and are responsible for supplying their own materials.   Refreshments are provided by the hostess or other members of the group.

THEATRE GROUP

The Theatre group meets on a monthly basis to attend a local theatre in Houston.  The group attends some matinees and some evening plays.  This activity is open to members and their husbands.

WINE TASTING

Wine Tasting takes place the fourth Saturday of the month at a member’s home.  The host and hostess select five wines for the evening. Each couple brings a hearty appetizer to share.  The hosts provide desserts and coffee, and the guests provide scintillating chat and laughter.  The hosts are reimbursed ($12 per person) for the wine.