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After joining the Club, many members also
choose to join and participate in the Club's various interest divisions.
Currently the Club offers twenty-three divisions which meet regularly for
specialized programs covering a wide range of members' shared
and personal interests. Some groups can accommodate only a limited
number so membership may be limited. In those cases, a waiting list is
maintained and often potential members are called to fill in when a
member cannot attend. New groups can be formed
with ten interested members. Contact us
for more information about any of the divisions.
Armchair
Travelers interest is so high that
two groups have formed.
Armchair Travelers I meet at 7 pm on the second Wednesday
and Armchair Travelers II meet at 1:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday
of the month usually in a member's home. Within these groups
members have an opportunity to share travel adventures, tips,
and stories through photos, videos, souvenirs and food. Membership
is open.
The Book
Club
members find a common
bond as they enjoy reading and exploring new books and authors
at monthly meetings held the second Monday of each month at 1:30
pm in the homes of members. A special treat is holiday music
in December. Membership is open.
Bowling
division meets on Thursdays at 9 am
at the Twentieth Century Bowling Center. Division dues are charged
in addition to the weekly bowling fee. Membership is open to
all levels of bowlers.
Bridge
meets the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Play begins at 1:00 pm at Northcrest Retirement Community, Rose
Room, 1900 Northcrest Circle. Division dues are $1.00/year and
$1.00 per meeting attended. Membership is open.
Couples
Clubs (two different
groups) offer social activities for couples. Members share in
the planning and preparation of easy meals and/or activities.
The host couples determine the activities and location for each
event. There is a cover-the-cost fee for each event determined
by the hosts. Membership is limited in each group.
Culture
Sharing offers an evening
of international friendship in a group of mixed heritage/citizenship,
with special emphasis on welcoming international women to the
club and community. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of
the month at 7 pm in members' homes. Membership is open to all.
Gardening
meets the second Wednesday of each month from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Members bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy a wide variety of programs,
tours, and other activities related to gardening. The group also
maintains a city flower garden plot in Stuart Smith Park (Elwood
and Lincoln Way) during the summer season. Dues are $2.00/year
and membership is open.
Genealogy
members enjoy on-going research of individual family history
during monthly meetings (third Thursday of the month) or visits
to state and community archival resources. Dues are $2.00/year
and membership is open.
Gourmet
groups (Gourmet I, II, and Gourmet on the Go)
enjoy good
food and friendship monthly. Rotating small committees plan,
prepare, and serve lunch to the members of each group. Each group
has a set fee for the lunch. Membership is limited.
Nature
Study provides opportunities for members to explore
the great outdoors, see natural wonders, learn about conservation
and preservation programs, and become acquainted with the animals
and plants that are part of our outdoor world. Meetings are usually
held the fourth Wednesday of each month. Dues are $3.00/year
and membership is open.
Newcomers
is a great group for new or prospective members to
get acquainted and find their place in the club and community. While no
longer a formal division, this group warmly invites all members new to
the ISU community or club to all club events as well as three
special events planned entirely for the purpose of getting
to know other newcomers as well as some other club members.
Needlework, known as Stitchery, engages
members in a wide variety of needlework projects through
monthly meetings, workshops, and tours. Members provide their
own supplies and equipment. In recent years, the group
has had an-going project of turning 'juried' scraps into quilts
for various community agencies. Stitchery meetings are generally held the
first Monday of each month 1:00-4:00 pm at The Greater Iowa Credit
Union, 2623 Northridge Parkway with fifth Monday meetings from
9:00 am-4 pm . Division dues are $5.00/year and membership is
open.
Tea Room
Adventures is a must for those who yearn a monthly
"adventure", good food, and unique shopping opportunities!
"Adventures" are the second Tuesday of each month
when members venture to different tea rooms throughout the
state to enjoy lunch and explore places of interest in the area.
Membership is limited.
Wine Appreciation
groups (three) provide an educational experience in wine tasting
and appreciation. Programs are developed collaboratively by hostesses,
group members, outside speakers, and field trips. The Bacchus
(Roman god of wine) group meets in the homes of members on the
first Monday of the month at 7 pm.; annual dues are $35. The Dionysus (Greek
god of wine) Circle meets on the fourth Tuesday of the
month at 7 pm in the homes of its members; annual dues are $40. Grape
Escape meets in members' homes on the second Tuesday of the
month at 7:30 pm; annual dues are $40. Dues cover the cost of
the wines sampled. Membership is limited in each of the
groups.
Walk and Talk and Golf
offer members an opportunity to exercise and enjoy the out of doors.
Walk and
Talk enjoys a flexible,
healthy, exercise program including a lot of socializing. Meetings
are held the third Tuesday of the month at a member's home at
9 am. Members walk in the hostess's neighborhood or at the Mall
(North Grand) before gathering for coffee. Division dues are
$2.00/year and membership is open to all exercise disciplines.
Golf is seasonal on Tuesday mornings May thru September at
Homeward Golf Course.
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