AGED TO PERFECTION —Aged to Perfection meets three times a year on Wednesday afternoon from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at member’s homes, with a fourth meeting at a local winery. They collect $15 at each meeting to help cover the costs of the wine and appetizers. Everyone is expected to participate as either a host or presenter. Last year they explored the wines of New Zealand, Italy and New York State. There is a $5.00 group fee. Contact Judy Barrile.
COOKING WITH FRIENDS —Enjoy a luncheon with your Cooking with Friends members and take home some delicious new recipes! They meet in members’ homes and the volunteer hostess specifies the number she can accommodate; not every member will be able to attend each luncheon. They maintain a waiting list if the group is filled and will contact you when there is an opening. Luncheons are held on the first Friday of each month, from September through June with February not included. Contact Betz Hanley or Pat Williams or Kay Kustanbauter or Joan Grant.
DINNERS FOR 8 — Join this group for an evening of laughs and conversation on the second Saturday evening of each month! Each member may bring a guest, either husband or friend, should they choose. They gather in groups of eight for dinner, with each two bringing a part of the meal (vegetable, salad, or dessert) and the hosts preparing the main course. For holidays and special events, they go to restaurants or have picnics as a whole group. Contact Teddy Nicholas or Mary Ellen Beechan.
FUN WITH FOOD — On the second Thursday of October, November, December, February, March and April, the members of this group have lunch at a restaurant or location arranged by members of the group. Invitations and reservations are sent by USPS mail giving everyone an equal chance of participating when numbers are limited. Anyone is welcome to join the group at any time. The group fee is $5.00 to cover printing and postage. Contact Lurene Frantz, Marilyn Gouran, or Marge Hymer.
GLOBAL CRUISE DINING GROUP — Come travel with a UWC interest group called A Global Dining Cruise. Group members actively participate and enjoy dinners hosted by members in each other’s homes. The monthly host determines the country/region to feature and provides a main course entrée plus designs a menu with recipes that each group member can prepare/bring/ or share at the meal. Cultural recipes are explored and the host shares them with group members as they assign themselves to an appetizer, beverage, soup, dessert or salad as appropriate to the cuisine. Everyone in the group actively participates in some way. In advance of the meal, the host researches the country and shares information about the area with the group during the meal. Contact Ann Mitra.
LADIES AFTERNOON WINE TASTING ––The Ladies’ Afternoon Wine Tasting group meets three times a year to taste new wines and pair them with food that complements the wine. They meet in members’ homes and take turns chairing the programs. This enables them to research wines and share findings with the group. All members must participate in presenting a program when their turn comes up. This is a fun group that loves socializing with one another. Contact Jeanne Weber.
LUNCHES FOR SIX —The group invites you to enjoy an opportunity to learn more about club members along with good food and stimulating conversation. Laughter is guaranteed. Each member hosts once a year and invites five guests to come to her home or go to a restaurant. Two hostesses may plan the luncheon together. In order to meet everyone, this group has had two pot luck gatherings each year—one is in October. Join them on the first Wednesday of each month, October through May (except January), noon or 12:30. Contact Lurene Frantz.
WINE DIVAS — Wine Divas meet seasonally four times a year for tastings of three wines paired with delicious appetizers. Tastings are usually in October, January, April and July with exact dates based on host and presenter schedules. Each tasting is hosted by one member in her home and the wines and appetizers are provided by three presenters. Members are asked to host or present yearly or every other year depending on the number of members in the group. Costs are divided evenly among members and presenters are reimbursed. Contact Patty Garthe or Betty Parks.
WOMEN WHO WINE (formerly GRAPES ARE US) —Lovers of friendship, stimulating conversation, and wine, the members of this group take turns planning monthly meetings; locations and formats of their wine adventures vary. Contact Sukie Woodruff.