Interest Groups: UW Faculty
Auxiliary and UW Retirement Association, 2014-15
UWFA Interest Group, Day & Time
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Interest Group and enjoy the friendship and activities that it
provides. All groups are open to both UW Faculty Auxiliary and UW
Retirement Association members. For more information
about any of these groups please contact the Interest Group Chair Traudi Krausser traudik@comcast.net |
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Antiques and
Collectibles: 1st Wed. 10:30 am–12 We invite guest speakers to members' homes or go out on excursions. We welcome new members interested in collectibles. |
Sandy Walston |
206-365-0122 |
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Book Discussion:
3rd
Mon. 9:30 am The group picks both fiction and nonfiction books that have some depth. After background research, a volunteer reviewer opens the discussion. |
Vera Wellner |
206-323-4007 |
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Bridge: Evening: 2nd Fri. 7:00 pm or agreed upon date Meeting in members' homes, the group plays
low key social duplicate bridge with no significant difference from party
bridge. Come join us; it's fun. |
Marcia Brown |
206-524-4490 |
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Bridge: Day
Duplicate: 1st Wed. 9:30 am –
2:30 pm Meet at the Inglewood Country Club for
social duplicate bridge and lunch. |
Connie Heimbigner
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425-828-6230 |
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Foreign Language:
French: Alt. Mon. 12:30 pm The group meets bimonthly
for French conversation and lunch. Discussion topics are decided in advance
of each meeting and range from personal experience to general issues.
Everyone has a chance to speak and the interchange is always lively. |
Yolande
Siki Patty
Whisler |
206-522-0553 206-522-1181 |
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Foreign Language:
German: 3rd Thurs. 2:30 pm, Oct-May The German-speaking group talks about
everything. We meet in different members’ homes. |
Lisbeth Pisk |
206-523-7674 |
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Foreign Language:
Italian: 2nd Tues. 7:00-8:30 pm (start in Oct.) The Italian group talks on topics of general interest that range
widely with speaking, reading, and sometimes writing, always in Italian. |
Anita Bingaman altayon@yahoo.com |
206-856-0313 |
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Gallery Goers: usually 4th Wed. (3rd in
Nov., non in Dec. and as arranged) We go to galleries or museums with a
docent or audio guide. Before or after the tour we have lunch in a nearby
restaurant.
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Mimi Wagar |
206-546-8251 |
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Gourmet – Daytime: 3rd
Tues. 12:30 pm Gourmet cooks enjoy small lunches in members' homes. There are usually two cooks per meal. |
Eva Bor |
206-523-0943 |
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Hiking: Tuesday
Trekkers: Tues. year-round We've been walking, hiking and cross-country
skiing since 1971. Hikes are 5-10 miles, in the mountains or closer to
Seattle, depending on the weather. |
Sandy Wood Barbara Holmes |
206-523-7155 425-487-2639 |
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International
Dining: 1st Sunday evening The group meets in restaurants and homes for good food and conversation. |
Barbara Scattergood dmscattergood@msn.com Carmen Robbin |
425-746-9646 206-524-3883 |
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Scandinavian Cultural Exchange: 2nd Wed.
11:00 am Members are Scandinavians living or visiting in Seattle. The group visits places of interest, lunches at fine restaurants, or meets at members' homes. |
Chris Christoffersen
ragnhildchristoffersen@hotmail.com Lois Arneson
lowellarneson@comcast.net |
425-641-8730 425-454-7380 |
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Seattle/Seattle: 3rd
Wed. of the month The group takes interesting and
educational outings in Seattle and throughout the region. Great for newcomers
and those who want to learn about the area.
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Barbara Archbold
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206-363-2792 |
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Stitchery: 1st Thurs. 10:00 am Members do various stitcher,
including cross-stitch, crocheting, knitting, quilting, garment making, and
mending. We meet at members' homes.
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Tina Schiess Dagmar Shannon |
206-522-0778 206-522-4965 |
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Visiting Faculty
Housing Service: M – F, 9:30 am–12:30 pm (Work 1-4 mornings/month
according to your availability) Volunteers staff a service that assists
new and visiting faculty w/ housing needs. Donations by property owners help
fund UWFA scholarships. |
Gail Butterfield |
206-527-1318 |
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UWRA Interest Groups, Day
and Time
For
more information, contact 206-543-8600 or retiremt@uw.edu
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Birding: Varying Tuesdays, monthly--times vary Birding half or full day field trips by carpool. A few participants are
accomplished birders but most are learners. Bring binoculars.
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Bettimae
Metheny |
206-325-8125 |
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Book Review: 2nd Fridays, 1:30 pm, Sep-Jun
Meets in members’ homes. One member presents a
book in depth, followed by general discussion. Refreshments before meetings. |
Lynn Klausenburger |
206-525-0329 |
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Bridge: 3rd Mon. 10 am-2 pm For Intermediate players. Meet at the UW Club for contract bridge. Call Marjorie first; she calls participants to arrange foursomes. |
Marjorie
Sanders |
206-524-5562
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Computer Help Group: 2nd
Wed. 10:15-12:15 This interest group is for those who want
to consider, discuss, and get help with home computing devices. In addition
to presentations, we are used as a drop-in computer help center. We meet at
the University House in Wallingford where we have internet access and a big
screen for presentations.. Program updates come by email via UWRA’s e-digest. |
Harvey
Friedman: fnharvey@uw.edu Ron
Aley: aley@uw.edu George
Brengelman: brengelm@seanet.com |
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Day Trips: Varying days and times …Visit local spots of
interest…museums, gardens, concerts, historical sites, and so on. Info at
UWRA web site. |
Lucy
Suzuki |
206-784-2243 |
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First Thursday Talks: 1st Thurs. 10 am Socialize
over coffee and cookies, then hear a guest speaker on contemporary issues.
Meetings are at the University House Wallingford. Free underground parking
available. Call UWRA office for upcoming program. (206-543-8600) |
Mary
Fielder Betty
Campbell |
206-919-3500 206-720-4959 |
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HI-Lites Garden Club: 1st Tues.
noon-2 pm, Oct. -June Meets at UW Botanic Gardens' Center for Urban Horticulture and garden nurseries. Brown bag lunch followed by coffee/tea, desserts, and presentations by gardening professionals. For the active gardener and the gardener at heart! |
Carrie
Cone |
206-685-2579 |
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Mindfulness Meditation: Tues. 10:45 - 11:45 am Drop in for a
facilitated half hour of meditation
and a half hour of discussion. Leader Anil Coumar
is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Meets at Ida Culver Ravenna, 2315 NE
65th St. ,Seattle. Contact Anil before attending for the first time. |
Anil
Coumar coumar@uw.edu |
206-925-3158 |
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Novice Genealogy Group: 2nd Tues. 1 pm The Novice Genealogy Group of the UWRA is open to
anyone interested in genealogy. We meet monthly September-June, second
Tuesday, 2-4pm, usually at the Montlake Branch of
the Seattle Public Library. Topics of general genealogical interest are
presented. Computer literacy is desirable, but not necessary.
Problems or specific questions are requested in advance so that help will be
relevant. Occasionally we go on field trips to Fiske Library, Main Seattle
Public Library, or Seattle Genealogical Society, and have local professional
genealogists present introductory lectures. The group size varies but
is usually 7-15 people. Please join us. |
Anna
Chavelle |
206-910-3809 |
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Travelogue: 3rd
Wed. 7:15 pm Meets in UW Club for easy armchair
traveling! Speakers share their travel adventures from around the world
(and the US). Themed dinners at 5:45 pm optional, by reservation.
UW Club members contact UW Club; non-members welcome, pay for dinner after
the meal (credit card preferred).. |
Joan
Bowers |
206-367-1580 |
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Walking: Every Wed. 9 am sharp An ideal way to meet new people or renew
old acquaintances. We walk a three-mile loop along Lake Washington for about
an hour. Meet near boat launch at end of 65th St. entrance to
Magnuson Park on Sand Point Way NE, rain or shine unless otherwise decided by
telephone. |
Phyllis
Ramsey |
206-523-5819 |
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Urban Cycling: Varying days
and times Occasional short bicycle
trips for varying skill levels. Watch e-digest for schedule. |
Franklin
Furlong furlof@uw.edu |
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Updated
August 6, 2014. For changes, contact Traudi Krausser at
traudik@comcast.net or 206-283-5334