Study/Interest Groups (SIG) 2024-2025
These groups are offered to the VAAUW members. Some of the groups have met for years, others are fairly new. We are always open to new ideas and adding groups to our offerings. The following will meet over the ’24-25 season. Contact information is included below. For the latest updates, always check your most recent Venice Views.
Banned Books: Meet with others concerned about the movement to censor books from libraries and schools and other issues gaining speed within our community.
Lynda Weston – lyndalweston@hotmail.com, 740-504-5993
4th Monday – Jacaranda Library, October – April 1:30 PM
Book Group: Book lovers discuss a variety of group-chosen literary titles.
Lynda Weston – lyndalweston@hotmail.com, 740-504-5993
Hilda Dillman – broomh@icloud.com, 941-759-0015
2nd Monday – Jacaranda Library Meeting Room. Pre-talk at 1 PM, Meeting starts at 1:25 PM. June through October join us on ZOOM
Bridge For Fun: An inclusive group that welcomes newer to experienced players. (Not a beginner teaching group). Plan for lunch.
Bernadette McEnerney – bmcenerney@comcast.net, 215-208-8249
2nd & 4th Friday, 11:30 AM at Venetian Golf & River Club
Coastal Cruising: Members enjoy pontoon boating along Sarasota Bay or the Intracoastal Waterway.
Paula Dulski – pmdtom@aol.com, 732-501-1803
4th Tuesday – Info in the Venice Views
Cook’s Corner: Members choose a monthly culinary theme and recipe to prepare and share. Pre-register.
Joan Kieran – jekieran@msn.com, 802-324-2485
3rd Wednesday – Oct. thru May, 11:30 AM – Info in the Venice Views
Euchre: An excellent social card game, simple in concept but with a high degree of subtlety in the play. Plan on lunch.
Charlene Turczyn – turczyn306.com, 941-488-5450
Jeri Jaminet – jerijoy3@gmail.com, 941.220.7660
1st & 3rd Fridays 11:30 AM Paradise Grill, Nokomis
Evenings Out: Enjoy an evening dining out at one of the local restaurants.
Melanie Odom – odomm99@yahoo.com, 941-223-4912
3rd Wednesdays 6:00 PM, Oct, Nov, Jan – April. Info in the Venice Views
Exploring w/your Camera: Grab your camera, smartphone, or iPad to explore some wonderful, wild & wacky sites only found in Florida! Every picture tells a story. Join us!
Val Dwek – valgene@opline.net, 917-969-1014
Lynda Friedman – lynrich2@comcast.net, 401-714-1585
2nd Tuesday Info in the Venice Views
French Conversation: Stay active and engage in the French language. All levels are welcome to participate in French discussions.
Jane Metcalf – flametcalf@yahoo.com, 219-869-4174
Thursdays at 4 PM – Location varies. Info in the Venice Views
Lunch Bunch: Join us for Lunch, Brunch, or Happy Hour! Daytime fun with friends.
Anita Kunkle – amkun05@msn.com, 716-481-8748,
Lydia Russo – lydia1944@gmail.com, 914-629-6094
4th Wednesday 11:30 AM Info in the Venice Views
Mah-jong: Check the latest Venice Views for current information.
Mix and Mingle: Meet with members for wine tasting and lively conversation, often at a female-owned business.
Kathleen Pickering – kecumings@gmail.com, 941-387-6088,
Judy Houston – judywrites.jh@gmail.com, 941-375-9856
2nd Monday 4-6 PM Location varies.
Movie Mavens: Check the latest Venice Views for current information. Offered to members. Check your monthly Venice Views for up-to-date information on the various groups and meeting times.
COASTAL CRUISERS
BRIDGE FOR FUN!
COOKS CORNER CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK’S DAY
LUNCH BUNCH OUTING
LUNCH BUNCH
Lunch Bunch Group