AMERICAN MAH JONGG— Learn, gain experience, and have fun playing the popular game of American Mahjongg using the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. The group meets every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in one of our homes or at Wegmans Cafe. Each member must have the current 2023 National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card to play. New players are asked to attend the first 4 lessons in the fall to learn the basics. These lessons will be offered concurrently with our Thursday play at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact Cathie Kenny.
ANTIQUES STUDY —This group is for everyone who has, or would like to have, an appreciation for antiques and history. They meet at 1:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month, except November when they meet on the third Wednesday. E-mail reminders are sent to the members 10 days before each meeting with details and last minute information. In Spring 2024, they will take a day trip to the Star Barn at Snow Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, PA . The group fee is $5.00. A document that details upcoming programs is available at the link below. Contact Connie DiNunzio, Lydia Fox, or Linda Wilson.
2023-4 Antiques Study Group programs
AROUND THE WORLD — Women from around the world meet to discuss and learn about one another’s cultures through art, food, discussions about customs and traditions, etc. Meetings are typically held in member homes on the 3rd Friday of the month from 10 a.m. until noon. So far women from Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany, India, Japan, Romania, Thailand and the United States form the group. Contact Mariana Degeratu or Nilima Kumar.
BOOK AND PLAY REVIEW — —The Book and Play Review Group meets six times per academic year (on the 4th Monday of the month) at 1:30 p.m. at Schlow Library’s Community room. They invite local authors to speak about their book or play; each meeting lasts about 1 hour. There is no need for you to have read the book, just come and listen! There is a wide variety of interesting topics covered by the authors. The dues are $5 per person per year. A document that details upcoming speakers is available at the link below. Group co-organizers are: Uma Belegundu, Lida Ouwehand and Mary Atchley.
BRIDGE—-The leaders will be Joanne Rodgers and Bing Morris. No other information is currently available; updates will be posted here when the information is available. Contact the leaders if you are interested in joining the group.
CHINESE MAHJONG —The group welcomes both new and experienced players to join them on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. They play using traditional Taiwanese Chinese rules (as opposed to the National League rules used in the American version of the game) and will gladly explain the rules to new members. The meeting location is in a private home. Contact Kate May.
DAY OF DISCOVERY— This group will take you to places you may have heard about but have never visited. There will be four 1-day trips to include the Flight 93 Memorial, Johnstown and the Flood Museum, and Horseshoe Curve. Dues are $2. The location of the fourth trip is to be determined. Contact Kay Kustanbauter.
GAMES NIGHT – This group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to play games in a relaxed atmosphere. Check the email that is sent each month for the location, which may vary. Members are invited to bring games and they play whatever strikes their fancy. They are an eclectic group that enjoys sampling the gaming tastes of all members – come join them! Contact Kathy Rachael.
GARDENING —The Garden Club welcomes anyone with an interest in gardening or gardens! They have several exciting programs planned for the second Tuesday of the month during the year. The programs may include visiting gardens, speakers, and hands-on activities such as creating arrangements and holiday decorations. There is often an optional lunch prior to programs, a great way to socialize and meet other members. Their fee is $10 to cover expenses. A document that details upcoming programs is available at the link below. Contact Pat Williams or Betz Hanley.
Garden Group Schedule 2023-2024
GOTTA SING NEW— Do you sing in the shower? Do you sing as you vacuum? If so, this is the group for you. They will not try to be a choir. You do not need to have a great voice. They will not even attempt to harmonize. They will sing for the sheer joy of singing. There will be songs from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s. They will sing camp songs, love songs, holiday songs.! Join them on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 2:00 – 4:00, in the Living Room at Foxdale. Contact Doyle Wilkerson with questions.
LION PRIDE —This group exists for members to share fun adventures at our wonderful University. Members take turns planning 5-8 annual Penn State related activities that may include behind-the-scenes and lab tours, visits to exhibits and performances, lunches/dinners, and meetings with professors. Some activities may be exclusive to our membership; others consist of getting a group together to attend some of the great offerings on campus. Contact Laurel Zydney or Jane Stanton.
MEDITATION —Yoga Meditation is the art of focusing your mind and is also part of a well-rounded yoga experience. Learning to meditate involves more than sitting still. The more you’re able to quiet your thoughts through yoga meditation, the more you experience a sense of true presence. Being in the moment helps create that beneficial mind-body connection that yoga meditation is known for. Come and experience and learn this unique technique. You will learn to transform the mind from negative to positive, disturbed to peaceful, and from unhappy to happy. The group meets via Zoom at 10 am every Monday. Contact Lalita Patil.
MEXICAN TRAIN: Leaders Teddy Nicholas and Pat Weaver are holding meetings the second and fourth Monday at 6:30 pm at clubhouses to which UWC members belong. The group welcomes new members.
NEW MEMBER GROUP —This group offers an opportunity for women new to the University Women’s Club to learn more about and get involved in club activities and groups as well as make new friends along the way. They meet on a varied schedule. The first meeting date and time will be established at the New Member Reception. Contact Lucy Auger or Betty Parks for further information.
SPEAKING OF ART – This is an interest group for people who love art — talking about art, learning about art, and sharing artistic experiences. General meetings will be held (most often at Foxdale) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. There is a $5 dues fee to cover the costs of refreshments and stipends for guest speakers. Contact Karen Lintner or Jane Stanton.
WRITING YOUR LIFE HISTORY NEW— Have you thought about writing your life history or memoir? Want to get started? The leader will walk members through the process, offer tips for getting organized, and suggest useful tools and resources. She has a wealth of experience leading others through this process and has also worked on her own history, self-publishing two books. The group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 1:30. Contact Donna Chandler.