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OHIO SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)

Women’s Connection members can join Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that connect you with other members for fun, social, wellness, or learning opportunities. They are topic- or activity-focused and bring together members who share similar interests. SIGs are member-driven and member-led, and are as varied as the members who think them up. Examples include theatre and movie groups, health and wellness groups, travel groups, mahjong groups, and dining or cooking groups. SIGs meet in person and via Zoom. In Special Interest Groups, the members show up when they choose based on their level of interest, but there is no commitment to attend each meeting.

Watch your email for more information on these fun activities!

JUSTICE FOR ALL SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

This group is led by Karen Townsend and Susie Collins. The group formed in 2023 to continue building on learnings from the “Unpacking Whiteness” workshop. In addition to racial justice topics, the discussions relate to gender issues, the rise in anti-Semitism, and Native American issues.

The discussions are based on a combination of books (fiction/nonfiction/memoir), documentaries, and movies/TV series. Often the meetings will combine materials. For example, one month the discussion was about a Toni Morrison documentary and her books. The meeting materials are decided on in advance by members of the group.

The meetings are set up to allow each member to share their thoughts, uninterrupted, on the material to ensure that everyone has a chance to comment. Then the remaining time is spent in an open discussion.

Monthly meetings are held via Zoom on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 A.M.

As a special interest group, all members are welcome to come to any of the meetings. Please reply to Susie and Karen at our chapter email: ohio@womenconnecting.org if you would like to be added to our mailing list and receive the Zoom link and schedule.

Monthly Lunch Special Interest Group

All members are welcome to join us for our monthly lunch. This is a time when new and existing members can meet in a casual setting. We vary the location and cuisine in order to make it easy and appealing for all members to attend. Our facilitator, Liz Anderson, sends out an email notifying members of the date and location for our monthly lunch. Just reply to her email or notify her that you are interested at our chapter email: ohio@womenconnecting.org.

MOVIE, THEATER, MUSEUM AND CONSERVATORY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP

This group brings together women who appreciate a variety of cultural experiences! Whether it's enjoying a thought-provoking movie, getting captivated by a play, delighting in the elegance of ballet and orchestra performances, exploring the wonder of museums, or admiring the beauty and splendor of the gardens, butterflies and exhibits at the Franklin Park Conservatory, there is always something enriching to do.

We have visited the exhibits at the Columbus Art Museum, watched BalletMet performances at the Ohio and Davidson Theatres, and attended ProMusica performances at the Southern Theatre in downtown Columbus as well as free performances at Franklin Park Conservatory. We've attended plays at the Abbey Theater in Dublin and the Columbus Performing Arts Center. Let us know you are interested by emailing us at Ohio@womenconnecting.org.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP AKA WALKING IN THE PARK

The Health and Wellness SIG is for women who like to go for walks or engage in activities that we enjoy and has the added bonus of being good for us. We usually walk on level paths at the Columbus Metro Parks, and have also walked the grounds of Franklin Park Conservatory.

If you like hiking or walking in the park and are interested in joining this SIG, or would like to help schedule a hike or walk, please contact Roberta Kayne at our chapter email: ohio@womenconnecting.org.

Don't see what you're looking for in our existing groups, but have an idea for a new SIG?:

If you are a Women’s Connection member and are interested in organizing and /or leading a new or paused Special Interest Group, please contact Donna Kayne at our chapter email: ohio@womenconnecting.org. When there are enough people interested, we will form a new SIG or re-start a paused SIG.