Our Special Interest Groups (SIGS)
SIGs
Special Interest Groups + How to Join.
Women’s Club currently offers over 22 Special Interest Groups— affectionately called "SIGs" — where members can pursue hobbies, interests, join book clubs, develop their talents, go on day trips, or explore something they've always wanted to do. You must first become a member of WCGL to participate in a SIG.
SIG events and activities are posted on each SIG’s description below. For information or to sign up, please call or email any of the chairpersons listed on the individual SIG pages. Chairs can also provide up-to-date meeting details.
If you would like to share ideas for starting a new SIG, or if you have any questions, please contact Faith Stevens.
Faith Stevens, 2nd Vice President
Be Inspired. Socialize. Connect.
Canasta
We meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at the Lakeway Activity Center from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. resuming in September.
If you don't know how to play Canasta, we will train you how to play "Lakeway Canasta."
Peggy Clements
Dining Dames
Dining Dames are on a mission to find the best Cuisine/Restaurants in Austin. We hope to explore various cuisines and locations around Austin.
Dinner Club
One of the best ways to meet people and develop lasting friendships in Lakeway is by joining the 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.
Pat Younger
Dottie’s Follies
Dottie’s Follies is a fun dance group that performs for special occasions. This group is open to ladies who
have a desire to learn dance routines and perform while also improving their fitness and mental capacities.
Dottie Stevenson
Expats
Expats is a group of around 50 ladies from all corners of the globe. We are open to ladies who have lived abroad for a minimum of one year, or who are new to the United States.
It’s a great group to share information, laugh, reminisce, and make friends. We gather most months to socialize, share our experiences, and encourage new suggestions for activities.
Julie Mangum
Galloping Gourmets
Galloping Gourmets enjoy monthly luncheons on the 1st Friday of each month at a variety of restaurants to share lunch with friends and to make new friends. Dues are $20 per year.
Invitations will be sent to group members. Sign up at the WCGL September luncheon or by contacting one of the Chairs.
Cynthia Keas + Joann Anderson
Garden Club
Lakeway Garden Club encourages all plant and gardening lovers to join our educational, monthly meetings. We feature knowledgeable guest presentations, garden tours, and other events.
Meetings are scheduled the 2nd Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. The yearly membership fee is $25.
Amy Bagwell
Girlfriends' Social Hour
Greetings to all our socially minded ladies. We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to enjoy a fun-filled fall.
Our SIG meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4-6 p.m. at various venues around Lakeway to socialize with our girlfriends, enjoy beverages and food of choice.
An Evite is sent each month with all the event details.
Bonnee Nelson + Becky Parker
Hike + Bike
Do you love hiking, bicycling, caving, kayaking, or swimming? Spontaneous outings occur on perfect weather days, a few times per year. We meet for planned outings on the 1st Thursday of the month most months.
Emily Haeussler, Peg Miller, Diane Vercher
Home Inspirations
Home Inspirations focuses on all things interior design: floors to ceilings, furnishings to tabletop.
We schedule our get-togethers on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Yearly membership fee for Home Inspirations is $25.
Elaine Duffy + Becky Parker
Intermediate Level
Chicago Style Bridge
We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month, beginning September 28, 2023. The group will play Chicago Style, which is briefly defined as a form of contract bridge and a variation of rubber bridge, in which one or more sets of four deals are played and scored. This game is well- suited to club and home play. While the auction and play of the hand are the same as rubber bridge, Chicago bridge has some additional unique features. If you are an intermediate range player and are interested in joining us or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the us.
Peg Truckenbrod + Debbie Carver
Let's Do Brunch!
Let’s Do Brunch! features monthly get-togethers which meet on the 1st Monday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each month will have a different theme and be held at a member’s home.
There will be a per-event donation for this SIG.
Jaime Rubenstein
Lakeway Investment Partners
Lakeway Investment Partners welcomes any Women's Club member who has an interest in investing in the stock market. We buy and sell stocks, and at each meeting we have lively discussions on the performance of the stocks we hold or are interested in buying.
Members of Lakeway Investment Partners each make an initial investment of $1,000 and invest an additional $100 each quarter. Lakeway Investment Partners hold their monthly meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month (except July) beginning at 1:30 p.m. We usually meet in members' homes.
Whether you are brand new to investing or a seasoned investor, check us out.
Deanna Allen + Cheryl May
Singles
We are a group of single ladies who 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. Members take turns planning outings each month and our meeting days vary depending on the activity that is planned. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Dee Hall.
Dee Hall
Mahjongg Mavens
The Mahjongg Mavens include experienced players as well as those who are new to the game. All members are asked to have a 2022 official Mahjongg Card which can be ordered online at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org.
Julie Gross+ Leslee Minahan
Stitches and Yarns
We meet at 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month all year.
We share projects, exchange information of common interest, and offer suggestions and encouragement for solving design questions.
We are open for new members who are interested in any of the fiber arts.
Jean Ford
"A" Book Club
The “A” book club meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
For information please contact our Chair.
Beverly Gould
"B" Literates
The "B"Literites meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
If a book club is in your future, please join us. Visitors are always welcome.
Elaine Duffy+ Debbie Carver
Chatty Critics
Chatty Critics reads a mix of fiction and non-fiction during the year, including historical fiction, mysteries/detectives, and biographies.
We also include one book either about Texas or by a Texas author.
We meet on 1st Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
Stephenie Teichman
Literary Ladies of Lakeway
The Literary Ladies of Lakeway meet in members’ homes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month where we enjoy a light lunch and our book discussion. Our group reads a mix of fiction and non-fiction works, as well as one classic each year.
Kimberly Lenz
The Voyagers Book Club
The Voyagers Book Club meets the 4th Friday of the month at 10:00 a.m. If a book club is in your future, please join us.
Visitors are always welcome.
Peg Truckenbrod
Wine With Words
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. for dinner, wine, and lively discussions at a member’s home. Members are asked to host (or co-host) one meeting annually. Our book selections cover all genres. Our meetings are social and fun. For more information about this unique book club, please contact
Teresa Kennedy + Pat Long
World of Books
World of Books meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in members' homes.
Connie Stewart + Lynn McIntire
