Interest Groups


Donna Purnell
Donna Purnell






Garden Group

AAUW Port Townsend members nurture friendships and enjoy sharing recreational activities in Interest Groups. The branch has a large number of Interest Groups, including 10 Book Groups. New groups are formed each year. Interest Groups are open to all members, although some may be full.

• Book Groups (General) - 3 daytime Book Groups and 2 evening Book Groups

• Book Groups (Specialized) - 5 specialized book groups (History, Science, Classics, and two Mystery Book Groups)

• Blazing Paddles (kayaking)

• Bridge

• Knitting (3) - Clicking Sticks, Close-Knit Friends, Wooly Time Knitters

• Couples Supper Club

• Good Will Hunting (thrifting)

• Hot Shots (photography)

• Gallery Hoppers

• Garden Groups (2) - Late Bloomers and Groundbreakers

• Great Decisions (foreign policy)

• Hiking (2) -Trail Trampers and Trail Mix

• Mahjong

• Movies

• Once Upon a Stove (cooking)

• Pen Ladies

• Scrapbooking

• Singles Dine Out

• Wednesdays with Martha (cooking & crafts)

• Writers’ Group



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