Special Activities

  • Book Review: This group meets on the third Wednesday evening of the following months – Sept, Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr and May.  Contact a chair for information on upcoming reviews.  Click here to see Schedule for 2023-24 and see the latest Newsletter for summaries and upcoming programs.
      • Also attached is a member recommended List of Books that you may want to try.  Lots of stimulating ideas!

  • Tour Group: This group goes to museums, historic homes, and other places of interest. Many trips are in the day, but some are in the evening. Upcoming trips are detailed in the newsletter. All are welcome to join any tour – contact the chair.

  • Gourmet Dinner: This group meets 4 times a year and includes spouses and significant others. The host determines the theme, plans a menu, and sends the recipes to the group. Each member prepares her assigned dish and brings it to the dinner. The cost is divided evenly among all who attend. There’s always lots of good food and conversation!

Gourmet

  • Hiking: This group plans hikes every other week throughout the late spring, summer and early fall; venturing all over northeastern Ohio.  We often conclude with lunch at either a member’s home or a picturesque restaurant.  See the newsletter for details of upcoming hikes.

Schedule (2024) – We had an excellent hiking season in 2023, new schedule should be out in April 2024.

  • Discussion Group: This group meets monthly on the evening of the 4th Thursday to discuss current topics in the news and issues that impact our lives.  Always thought provoking!
  • Performing Arts Group: Our newest group attends concerts, plays, galleries and other stimulating venues in the Akron area.  See the latest Newsletter for event information.