Interest Groups
Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are poised for action this year! CFUW Orangeville & District members in good standing can join any number of the following or other interest groups:
Active Living: meets one Sunday per month to do assorted activities like hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, tennis, etc.
Afternoon Book Discussion: meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month to discuss agreed upon books.
Art Appreciation Group: has been virtual due to COVID but can now resume in-person visits to art exhibits, theatres, ballet dance, galleries, art workshops and museums too! Co-convenor needed.
Book Exchange: Must be signed-up for this no later than 3rd Wednesday of September. Monthly exchange of mystery or literary books. Cost is $35 per year. The last book you receive in the exchange is yours to keep.
Breakfast Club: Meets first Friday of each month for breakfast to have fun, companionship and exchange books.
Daytripppers: Meets several times a year for all-day excursions to attractive locations & good restaurants for lunch – convenor required.
Dinner Club (in homes): Cancelled until further notice. Groups of 8 women meet monthly at members’ homes to share beautifully pre-prepared dishes provided by the eight members. Best way to get to know people!!
Dinner Out (in restaurants): Meets 3-4 times per year for dinner and good conversation in local restaurants.
Evening Book Discussion: Group is filled. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss an agreed-upon book. (Membership closed after September Meet & Greet.)
Evening Reading Group: Meets 2nd Tuesday evening of each month to discuss agreed-upon book, which one member will research and then review – convenor required.
Exploring Vegan Cooking: Meets monthly at members’ homes to share vegan dishes provided by each member. Vegan knowledge, recipes, tips and food sources are shared.
Friday Night Social: Meets Friday nights, 3-4 times per year at members’ homes for appetizers, drinks and to just enjoy oneself.
Games: Meets monthly from Nov. to March at members’ homes on week-ends or evenings to play board and card games – co-convenor required.
Golfing: Meets on demand from May thru’ October at local golf clubs.
Ice Skating: morning adult skates at Tony Rose Arena. Outdoor venues will also be considered.
Lunch (at restaurants): Meet once per month to enjoy good food and conversation.
Needle Arts: Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, etc. Available to every level, including total beginners. Meets first Tuesday evening of each month.
Scrapbooking: Meets monthly on Sunday from Nov. to April – convenor required.
Secret Santa Book Exchange: One time book exchange in early Dec. at a member’s home for secret book gift exchange, laughs, games, conversation and holiday goodies brought by attendees.
Soup and Salad Exchange: Meets several times a year to taste and share appetizers, soups, salads, breads and desserts – convenor required.
Wine, Women & Travel: Meets second Wednesday each month to share travel experiences, websites, info, best practices – convenor required.
Women In Action: Meets evenings to research & champion issues important to our club, such as
Indigenous Issues; Poverty; Gender Based Violence; etc.
Women’s Getaway Weekend: 2022 week-end getaway TBC. Convenor required. Most recent trips have been to Bayfield, Kawartha Lakes District, Prince Edward County, Port Stanley, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Collingwood.
Your ideas for new interest groups are welcome!
Our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are poised for action this year! CFUW Orangeville & District members in good standing can join any number of the following or other interest groups:
Active Living: meets one Sunday per month to do assorted activities like hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, tennis, etc.
Afternoon Book Discussion: meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month to discuss agreed upon books.
Art Appreciation Group: has been virtual due to COVID but can now resume in-person visits to art exhibits, theatres, ballet dance, galleries, art workshops and museums too! Co-convenor needed.
Book Exchange: Must be signed-up for this no later than 3rd Wednesday of September. Monthly exchange of mystery or literary books. Cost is $35 per year. The last book you receive in the exchange is yours to keep.
Breakfast Club: Meets first Friday of each month for breakfast to have fun, companionship and exchange books.
Daytripppers: Meets several times a year for all-day excursions to attractive locations & good restaurants for lunch – convenor required.
Dinner Club (in homes): Cancelled until further notice. Groups of 8 women meet monthly at members’ homes to share beautifully pre-prepared dishes provided by the eight members. Best way to get to know people!!
Dinner Out (in restaurants): Meets 3-4 times per year for dinner and good conversation in local restaurants.
Evening Book Discussion: Group is filled. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month to discuss an agreed-upon book. (Membership closed after September Meet & Greet.)
Evening Reading Group: Meets 2nd Tuesday evening of each month to discuss agreed-upon book, which one member will research and then review – convenor required.
Exploring Vegan Cooking: Meets monthly at members’ homes to share vegan dishes provided by each member. Vegan knowledge, recipes, tips and food sources are shared.
Friday Night Social: Meets Friday nights, 3-4 times per year at members’ homes for appetizers, drinks and to just enjoy oneself.
Games: Meets monthly from Nov. to March at members’ homes on week-ends or evenings to play board and card games – co-convenor required.
Golfing: Meets on demand from May thru’ October at local golf clubs.
Ice Skating: morning adult skates at Tony Rose Arena. Outdoor venues will also be considered.
Lunch (at restaurants): Meet once per month to enjoy good food and conversation.
Needle Arts: Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, etc. Available to every level, including total beginners. Meets first Tuesday evening of each month.
Scrapbooking: Meets monthly on Sunday from Nov. to April – convenor required.
Secret Santa Book Exchange: One time book exchange in early Dec. at a member’s home for secret book gift exchange, laughs, games, conversation and holiday goodies brought by attendees.
Soup and Salad Exchange: Meets several times a year to taste and share appetizers, soups, salads, breads and desserts – convenor required.
Wine, Women & Travel: Meets second Wednesday each month to share travel experiences, websites, info, best practices – convenor required.
Women In Action: Meets evenings to research & champion issues important to our club, such as
Indigenous Issues; Poverty; Gender Based Violence; etc.
Women’s Getaway Weekend: 2022 week-end getaway TBC. Convenor required. Most recent trips have been to Bayfield, Kawartha Lakes District, Prince Edward County, Port Stanley, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Collingwood.
Your ideas for new interest groups are welcome!
