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Interest Groups

Update:  All our Interest Groups will follow COVID 19 Protocols.

BOOK CLUBS

Wed Night Book Club

Last Wed of the month at 7:30 pm

From September to June , meeting in member’s homes, we enjoy in-depth discussions over a glass of wine. Our discussions are lively and unpredictable. What fun!

The Book Bags 
4th Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 am except for July, August & December

At the June meeting books are proposed, voted on and slotted into the upcoming months.

The person who suggested a chosen book facilitates and someone else hosts.
Discussions are lively and wide ranging.  Everyone has an opinion, is willing to share and also willing to listen.

BRIDGE
Every Friday from Sept – May from 1:00 – 4:00

We take turns hosting 2 tables of 5 hands of bridge with a break for tea/coffee and a goodie.
The bridge is friendly and conversation lively.  We are looking for members interested in playing on a regular basis or as a spare.

KNITTING
Meets for two hours every other Wednesday at members’ homes

We work on personal projects and various charity projects, helping and encouraging each other.  Our charity projects have included knitting washcloths, hats, scarves, mittens, socks, blanket squares, children’s cardigans and even members of the Royal Family posed on a balcony – this delight was auctioned at the National AGM in Victoria.  We accomplish all this while enjoying good conversation on a wide range of topics.

OUT ‘N’ ABOUT
Meets at least monthly

Out and About was started to provide opportunities for members to socialize and to explore our island home. Chatter and laughter follow us to a local venue or take us further out. Members learn of the month’s plan in the newsletter and sign up at the general meeting for an event later in the month. The organizers make reservations if necessary and arrange carpooling. The objective is to have lunch and fun. To get involved, simply sign up to attend, offer to drive if you can do that, and perhaps suggest an outing you think will be of interest.

WRITING
Meets as announced

There are a number of our members writing books or articles.  We meet several times a year to review member’s writing and give positive feedback about how to proceed to publish or self-publish.  Members contemplating writing memoirs, articles or books of any genre are most welcome to join us.

TALKING CIRCLE

Meets as announced/Robin

Are you interested in group discussion on topics such as “Indigenous Women in   Canada today and  what about  tomorrow?” or “Are these groups (Indigenous Peoples, Colonists and Immigrants) the three pillars of Canada’s  society in the 21st Century? How do we create balance?   Other topics are welcome.

Join us Feb 9th  for

Guest: Dave Mills Dogwood: Environmental View Coastal Tanker Traffic

Previous presentation recordings  are available on our YouTube Channel here: Click Here

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Annual Book Sale

The CFUWPQ Annual Book Sale is postponed . Collection of book donations continue from our drop box at Save–on-Foods.  Thank you! The members of CFUW PQ would like to announce that the annual … ...read more

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CFUW PQ Dec 2020-Jan 2021 Newsletter

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