Interest groups offer AAUW members an opportunity to do what they enjoy and to explore new interests. They provide a forum to meet and get to know other members better. Each group is autonomous, choosing its own chairperson and setting its own program and schedule.

Membership in AAUW Bakersfield Branch is required for participation in interest groups. A non-member may serve as a bridge group substitute in an emergency.

Some groups may be limited in size due to their nature, such as gourmet groups. Members are encouraged to start new interest groups at any time.

Check the Pipeline or online calendar for topics and dates.

NEW GROUPS

Afternoon Book Group – There will be a sign up sheet for an afternoon book discussion group at Fall Coffee.  A pre-selected book will be discussed each month.  Some busy people just attend the evening book group to hear the discussion.  

Evening Gourmet Group – This would be a new group.  How does it work?  Eight to twelve individuals meet monthly to share good food and witty conversation.  Everyone participates in meal preparation by bringing one or more dishes for a pre-assigned course, i.e. appetizer or salad, etc.  Singles or couples are welcome.  There will a sign up sheet at Fall Coffee. 

Quilting Group – The “Quilt Block” a new quilting group

CONTINUING GROUPS

Exploring Women's Health

Meets monthly to provide information through speakers and presentations and promote discussion about all aspects of women's physical and mental health.

Globe Travelers

Meets in members' homes monthly to travel the world via slides, videos, and shared experiences.

Afternoon Book

Meets the third Thursday of each month, except December, at 1:30 p.m.

Evening Book

Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. to discuss the pre-selected book of the month. Anyone is welcomed to join.

Daytime Bridge - Fridays

Meets the second Friday of each month at the Guild House from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge and lunch.

Daytime Bridge - Mondays

Meets the third Monday of each month at the Guild House from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for bridge and lunch.

Evening Bridge

Meets each month at members' homes for bridge on Wednesday evenings.

Round Robin Bridge

Each team of two plays the other teams once between October and May at a time and place of their choosing.

Summer Bridge

Meets semi-monthly during the summer on Thursdays at 11 a.m. for bridge and lunch.

Morning Gourmet

Meets at 10:30 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Membership is limited to 20 people per session. Reservations are necessary. Each member furnishing a home or providing a menu counts the same as cooking. Each member is expected to cook three times each year. The charge for each meeting is $5.

Beginning Bridge

Learn how to play bridge in a safe environment.

Creative Scrapbooking

Meet monthly to work on those scrapbooks you've had sitting in the closet and share ideas with others.

Theater Buddies

A network of people who enjoy going to local and out of town theater productions.