Reading Groups
Reading Groups focus on reading magazines, books, online articles from local websites and newspapers such as the Ann Arbor Observer. They are divided into low-intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced reading material. Some groups may include children.
Reading Groups
Reading Groups focus on reading magazines, books, online articles from local websites and newspapers such as the Ann Arbor Observer. They are divided into low-intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced reading material. Some groups may include children.
Discussion Groups
Discussion Groups meet once or twice a month to discuss topics or films. Meetings give women from around the world a chance to learn about each other and each other’s cultures. Discussions take place in the language of the group (English, French, German, and Spanish).
Groups will meet mostly in person, and occasionally on Zoom. Most groups will alternate between these two options; adapting throughout the year, based on the recommendations of the Washtenaw County Health Department as well as on the preferences of group members. All groups require their members to be vaccinated for in person meetings.
1. Topic Group (Advanced English)
First and Third Wednesday, 1 pm - 3 pm
We meet and discuss topics suggested by our members. Everyone takes a turn speaking. It is very informal and fun. We usually take one field trip each year and meet for lunch at a restaurant in May. Both of these will depend on current health restrictions.
2. What's Happening - Current Events Group
Second and Fourth Monday, 1 pm – 2:15 pm
This is a small group that meets in a local tea cafe to discuss current events happening in the world around us - both local and farther afield!
3. Film Group One (Advanced English)
First and Third Thursday, 7:30 pm – 10 pm
Our diverse group of women enjoy watching international movies that have been recommended by members. Each alternate meeting we discuss a topic relevant to the movie we have just watched. Our long traditions include several special events, such as a Mid-August lunch, Red Carpet Soiree, and White Elephant Sale. All dependent on current health guidelines.
4. Film Group Two (Advanced English)
First and Third Friday, 12:30 pm – 4 pm
We meet at members’ homes. We have a sign-up sheet for members to supply light refreshments. Our films begin promptly at 1 pm followed by a discussion that generally lasts until 4 pm. All films are either in spoken English or English subtitles. We view a variety of films from around the world. We do not view films with graphic violence, however some films have contained war-related bloodshed.
5. French Group
First and Third Tuesday, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Les réunions du groupe de discussion française sont le premier et le troisième mardi soir du mois pendant l’année scolaire. Nous nous réunissons chez les membres, et un autre membre apporte quelques gourmandises. Nous espérons que les membres du groupe peuvent tenir le rôle d’hôtesse ou d’assistante une ou deux fois chaque année. Le troisième mardi du mois nous discutons sur un sujet choisi, par exemple, une région de la France ou les traditions de jours de fêtes.
6. German Group
First and Third Monday, 1 pm - 3 pm
This group welcomes native and nonnative speakers to share their thoughts about topics of general interest and German and American culture. Members support each other to stay connected to their home country and to adjust and feel at home abroad. Everyone has a great opportunity to improve their knowledge of the German language.
7. Spanish Group
Second and Fourth Tuesday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
We are a group of Spanish speakers, many of whom are native speakers from many different countries. However, the group has a number of members who are speakers of Spanish with varying abilities.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from late September through late May or early June. We meet at different homes, socialize while we eat whatever the hostess has prepared as well as food contributions from other members.
With few exceptions, there is an announced topic of conversation for the last hour of the meeting.
