Special Interest Groups
SIGs
We've Got a Place for YOU!
Women’s Club offers 30 Special Interest Groups where members can:
pursue hobbies & interests, learn a new skill, discuss books,
develop their talents, socialize with friends, travel together,
or explore something they've always wanted to do.
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To participate, you must first become a member of WCGL.​
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Bonnee Nelson
2nd Vice President
(Special Interest Groups​)
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Movie Club
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Social hour followed by a movie premiere. Members purchase food and beverage of choice.Tickets are purchased as a group tickets so members may sit together.​
Required: Must purchase one of the group theater tickets. Cost: $14
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Meets: 3rd Friday (Social Hour @ 5 pm / Movie @ 7 pm)
Chair: Kim Majkszak
Tiara Tuesdays
A whimsical social gathering proudly wearing our tiaras.
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Meets: 1st Tuesday @ 5 pm
Chair: Jamie Rodgers
Brown Bag Book Review
A lively book discussion where attendees bring their own brown bag lunch and beverage of choice.
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Meets: 4th Wednesday @ 11:45 am
Chair: Kim Majkszak
Fiction Addiction Book Club
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Attendees bring their own food and beverage of choice.
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Meets: 3rd Wednesday at 6 pm
Chair: Margie Beneficio
Hubby-Bubby Gal-Pal Social Hour
​A social gathering of members with their significant others.
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Meets: 2nd Monday @ 6 pm
Chair: Katie Kiefer
What's Cooking?
Jaime will take us on a cooking adventure with a mixture of cooking classes and foodie field trips.
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Required: Some events may require a fee to attend. Cost varies from $30+ (depending on the event)
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Meets: 1st Wednesday @ 10 am.
Chair: Jaime Rubenstein
High Tea Society
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Required: Must pay a fee to attend. Cost varies by venue.
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Meets: 1st Friday at 1 pm (Oct/Dec/Feb/Apr)
Chairs: Robin Hermann and Robyn St. John
Members attend high tea together at Austin area hotels & restaurants
Bean Around Town
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This coffee crew is in search of the best brew. Meets monthly at a different local coffee shop.
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Meets: 3rd Tuesday at 10 am
Chair: Chris Covington
Festival Fans
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Meets: Typically Saturday or Sunday (depending on the event)
Chair: Judy Racino
Members attend local festivals together. May include a lunch or dinner together before or after the event.
Dinksie Chicks (Pickleball)
Round robin pickle ball tournaments at local pickle ball establishments. Followed by optional lunch together.
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Meets: Varying Schedule based on available location dates.
Chair: Linda Michael
Special interest groups
(Returning)
Antiques Club
For those who share a love of collectibles. We will have a number of group activities on Antiques: demonstrations, reports, reviews, and outings to various antique stores as well as programs.
Meets: 4th Thursday at 10 am
Co-chairs: Marion Welch & Judy Murphy
Canasta
Canasta is a fun card game and a great way to meet new friends!
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Meets: 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 12:30-3:30 pm
Chair: Jeanne Phelps
Dining Dames
Dining Dames are on a mission to find the best Cuisine/Restaurants in Austin. We explore various cuisines and locations around Austin.
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Meets: Date varies. 11:30 am
Chair: Allison Rudnick​ Smith
Dinner Club
Dinner Club members and their spouses or significant others meet three times for a casual and fun evening with two other couples to enjoy good conversation and great food.Great way to meet members and develop friendships.
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​Meets: 4th Saturday at 6pm (February, March, April)
Chair: Debbie Carver
Galloping Gourmets
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Galloping Gourmets enjoy monthly group luncheons at a variety of restaurants in the Lakeway area. These gatherings provide an opportunity to share lunch with new and old friends.
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Meets: 3rd Thursday at 11:30 am
Co-chairs: Pamela Swafford & Mary LaBoube​​​
Garden Club
Garden Club encourages all plant and gardening lovers to join our educational, monthly meetings. We feature knowledgeable guest presentations, garden tours, and other events.
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Meets: 2nd Friday at 10:00 am
Chair: Annette Brown and Betsy McCraine
Girlfriends' Social Hour
A casual member get-together at a local venue where we socialize with members old and new while enjoying beverages and food of choice.
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Meets: 2nd Thursday @ 4 pm
Chair: Jackie Mata
Hike & Bike
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For those who love to go hiking, bicycling, caving, kayaking, or swimming.
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Meets: 1st Thursday @ 10 am (time may vary based on activity)
Chair: Lynne LeMon
Let's Do Brunch!
Let’s Do Brunch! features monthly get-togethers at a host home where a theme of menu items are prepared by member hostesses.
Attendees pay: $15 - $20.
Meets: 1st Monday @ 10 am
Chair: Jacquelyn Foreman​
Mahjongg Mavens
All levels of play are welcome.
Each player needs a current year Mah Jongg card.
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​Meets: 4th Friday from 4pm (or 3rd Friday depending on location availability)
Chair: Sharon Baker and Linda Michael
Out and About
Group day trips to different points of interest around the Austin area. Trips often include restaurants, shopping and specific areas of interest related to the venue.
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Meets: October & April
Chair: Becky Parker and Teri O'Brien
Singles
Single members meet monthly for various activities such as going to movies, shopping, dining out, visiting local venues (museum exhibits, outdoor markets) volunteer activities, and so on.
Required: Must be a Single AND must agree to plan one monthly outing.
Meets: Varies (based on activity)
Chair: Karen Morter​ and Dee Hall
Stitches and Yarns
For those interested in any form of fiber arts. We gather to share projects, exchange information of common interest, and offer suggestions and encouragement for solving design questions.
Meets: 2nd Monday 10 am (year round)
Chair: Kim Nearburg and Lee Westphal
“B” Literates
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We meet in the homes of our members. Each attendee is asked to bring a nibble to share. We will read a mix of fiction and non-fiction and enjoy a robust discussion about each book we read. Due to holidays, we will not meet in December.​​​
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​Meets: 2nd Tuesday @ 10 am
Chair: Pamela Swafford
Chatty Critics
Chatty Critics reads a mix of fiction and non-fiction during the year, including historical fiction, mysteries/detectives, and biographies. Each meeting is hosted in a member's home with a light snack and beverage. In December we celebrate the holidays with a potluck luncheon and in May we wrap the year with a meal at a local restaurant.
Meets: 1st Monday @ 1 pm
Chair, Stephenie Teichman
Literary Ladies of Lakeway
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Enjoys a mix of fiction and non-fiction works, as well as one classic each year.
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Attendees are asked to bring a food item to share.
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Meets: 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 am
Chair: Pam Filas
The Voyagers Book Club
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Meets: 4th Friday @ 10 am
Chair: Peg Truckenbrod
