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ACTIVITIES
Members and guests may join any listed activity. Non-member guests pay $3 per meeting. If you'd like to volunteer to lead an activity, want to make a reservation, or need further information, please consult your bulletin and contact the designated contact, or contact Carol Currie [Activities Chair, 626-792-5118, carol.currie (at) gmail (dot) com.]

::BABYSITTING CO-OP
 bullet Contact: Helen Angove (626)793-7386, htangove (at) yahoo.com

This co-op provides for a Caltech or JPL parent will come to your home and baby-sit your children. In exchange you are asked to do the same for other members. Some members are available for daytime sits. Call Heln to get a copy of the rules and current membership before joining!

 
::BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
 bulletContacts:  Micheline Vogt (Chair) (626)794-7823
 Candy D'Addario (626)791-0993

2nd Thursday of the month 12-2 PM, at the Avery House Library.

Join us once a month for lunch and a lively conversation about books. Please RSVP to Micheline, and don't forget your lunch!

 
::BOOK LOVERS' SOIREE
 bulletContact: Carol Currie (626)792-5118, carol.currie (at) gmail.com
By popular demand, a book group for the evenings! Contact Carol if interested in joining. Please include name, email, phone, 2 meeting day preferences, and title & author of three books that you would recommend.
 
::CALTECH WOMEN'S INVESTMENT GROUP
 bulletContact: Jean Silliman (818)248-0274, jsilliman (at) pacbell.net

4th Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm, Avery Conference Room

Aimed at educating ourselves about investing, members follow individual stocks owned by the group and research other stocks for purchase. Occasional speakers have helped broaden our knowledge about such topics as strategies for deciding when to sell, cyclical stocks and technical analysis of the market as a whole. Prospective members are encouraged to attend a few meetings before deciding to join.

 
:: GALLERY AND CONCERT GOERS
 bulletContact: Carol Currie (626)792-5118, carol.currie (at) gmail.com

Contact Carol for information about outings.

 
:: GARDEN ADVENTURES
 bulletContact: Kathleen Slater (626)577-0067

This group visits interesting gardens and takes armchair tours of famous gardens the world over!

Next Outing:

 
::LET'S DO LUNCH
 bulletContact: Beatrice Mack (626)446-9935

3rd Thursday each academic month, 11am

Enjoy good conversation and great food at local restaurants.

Next Outing:

 
::PLAYREADERS::
 bulletContacts:  Rob Stirbi, (626)796-6309, robert.stirbi (at) jpl.nasa.gov
 Steve Wall, (626)798-0226, steve.wall (at) jpl.nasa.gov  

1st Thursday, 8pm, Athenaeum Hall of Associates

An informal study group that reads plays script-in-hand before an audience of Caltech/JPL friends.
No formal auditions; traditionally no costumes/props/sets; brief introductions precedes the play, and opportunity for discussion after.

 
::PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP
 bulletContact: Oak Park, (626)287-3551, mardelhope (at) yahoo.com

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, Tournament Park

Offers an opportunity for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers (up to age 4) to participate in crafts, song and story time while romping in the park. Also offers a supportive environment for parents and caregivers to observe and interact with their children in learning and at play.

 
::SCRAPBOOKING AND PAPER CRAFTING
 bulletContact: Jennifer Stevenson, (626)399-3100, jennifer.stevenson at caltech.edu

scrapbooking imgSundays, 7-10 PM, Avery Conference Room

A group of people gathering to chat, scrapbook and share scraps. All levels are welcome, instruction available. No commitment-drop in anytime!
Don't forget to bring your supplies!

 
::STITCHERY
 bulletContact: Lisa Storrie-Lombardi (626)395-8665 lisa (at) ipac.caltech.edu

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 8-10pm, members' homes

Bring your needlework, knitting, quilting etc.

 
::WEDNESDAYS IN THE PARK
 bulletContacts:  Saskia Kovac [626-396-9372 saskiakovac (at) sbcglobal.net]
 Babette Sparr [626-644-1805 bmsparr (at) yahoo.com]

Wednesdays, 10am-12pm, Tournament Park (Brown Gym if bad weather)

Drop by for playtime in the park for the little ones--infant through school age--and conversation. This is a great way to meet people from around the world, learn more about the local area, and share practical information about services and activities for families. All are welcome!

 
::WINE TASTERS
 bulletContacts:  Elaine Chapin  [ec (at) ieee.org]
 
Anne Zweizig [azweizig (at) shamrock.com]

Meeting details distributed by email.

This growing group of members, their spouses and CWC friends meets at various members’ homes for dinner and wine tasting.

 

Caltech Women's Club
California Institute of Technology
Mail Code 104B-6
Pasadena, CA 91125
cwclub@caltech.edu