Social Justice Book Club
Meets: 4th Wednesday of month at 11:30 am.
This is a good follow-through for those who have attended the Unpacking Whiteness Workshop or if you want to learn more about the important issues of social and racial justice. This cross-chapter group chooses powerful material for engaging discussion.
Coordinator: Julia Fisher
Cultural Bridge Builders
Outing dates and locations will vary.
Expand your horizons and grow your awareness through a variety of cultural experiences. Visit museums, cultural events, galleries, local theater, walking tours and ethnic restaurants. Share and discuss together what you have experienced. Request to be added to the email distribution of events and come as often as you can.
Coordinator: Harriet Yoffee
Thursday Book Club
Meets: 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:00 am. Selections vary from historical fiction to biographies to old favorites.
Coordinator: Shawna Koff
Friday Book Club
Meets: 2nd Friday of month at 9:00 am.
This group always has good discussions about the selected book!
Coordinator: Harriet Yoffee
TED Talkers
Meets: 1st Tuesday of month at 4:00 pm.
Lively conversations unfold as we view and then discuss the selected Talks. Members take turns choosing talks providing an interesting variety of topics.
Coordinator: Elizabeth Meek
Movie Goers
Meets: Periodically. Goes to movies on Tuesdays.
The past few years have led us to choose films and series on streaming services, but we expect to be back in the theaters soon! The selected movies are watched at the member's convenience and discussed together as a group at the meeting.
Coordinator: Janet Pagliuca
Travel Enthusiasts
Meets 2nd Wednesday of month at 7:00 pm.
Love to travel? In this SIG, you can share travel stories and tips, explore new destinations and add to that bucket list!
Coordinator: Cheryl Shnider
Mah Jongg
Meets: Every Monday at 11:00 am.
Addicting and challenging Chinese tile game that is great fun and creates new friendships. Don't know how to play? Ask Joyce about lessons.
Coordinator: Joyce Blumenthal
Community Volunteering
Interested in engaging in some meaningful volunteer work and sharing the experience with Women's Connection friends? Cradles to Crayons, Haley House, Transition House, Rosie's Place, Prison Penpals, Sunflower for Peace Aid to Ukraine, Baldwin Early Learning Academy, and Christmas in the City are a few of the charities we support. What is your passion? New ideas are always welcome!
Coordinators: Susan Spector , Audrey King Joyce Blumenthal
Sunday Brunch
Meets: 3rd Sunday of month at noon.
Our brunches provide a comfortable setting for new members and guests to chat and get to know our membership. Restaurant locations change monthly. Order and pay for your own meal. Come when you are free.
Coordinator: Carol McKee
Aria
Do you like opera? Here is a great opportunity to give it a try. Opera enthusiasts will enjoy a variety of entertaining opera experiences in and around Boston. Make new friends and top off the outing with some lively conversation over a meal.
Coordinators : Audrey Tedeman Susan Stein.
Theater Buffs
Theater dates and locations vary
This Special Interest Group offers the opportunity to connect with old and new friends to share the Greater Boston theater experience. Request to be on our email list to keep in the loop of what's coming to town and what's considered the best of the best. Meet new theater buddies and enjoy lively conversation with Women's Connection cohorts over a meal that often follows a matinee performance.
Coordinators: Susan Galer Joyce Blumenthal.