For specific dates, times and locations of activities please see Upcoming Events
AWA Artists
Claudia Gray, Printmaker and Artist started AWA Artists for people of all skill levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Experienced artists come and share your knowledge with the art group. Our goal is to have one or two exhibitions per year. Sign up at the AWA office. For questions email Claudia at awaartist.com.
Arts & Culture
Join us as we explore the world of history, antiques, arts and culture. There is a different lecture or excursion each month. For more details contact Diane Abbott
Choir
The AWA Choir is a voluntary group of women with varying levels of musical skills and talent who love to sing. In existence for nearly 32 years, we perform at local venues and traditionally practice on Wednesday mornings in the downtown area. Please contact Beth Clower or AWAchoir@yahoo.com if you are interested.
Environmental Committee
The Green Corner is an environmental committee formed by a small group of dedicated volunteers who want to explore ways in which we, as expats, can live a more environmentally friendly, sustainable lifestyle. We meet the second Wednesday of the month at the AWA office at 11 am. Please join us. For more information contact Lya Badgley.
Faith & Spirituality
Christianity
Would you like information about local churches and bible study groups? We are looking for a few committed women to do so much more! We would like to be able to offer luncheons, a motivational Family Christmas program, Christian speakers and many other events. Please contact Angel Corrigan to get involved.
Foreign Language
Les Chouchoux: Ladies Who Speak French
If you are interested in the opportunity to speak French in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with an international group, join us. Native speakers and those who use French as an alternate language are welcome. The emphasis is on speaking French for fun and meeting new friends. We discuss many things: books, art, cooking, restaurants, travel and also French and other cultures. We meet once a month for lunch and also plan outings. Every suggestion is welcome. Contact Caroline Benjamin for more information.
Movie Lunch
The Movie Lunch Group meets once a month for lunch followed by a movie in the Orchard Road area. The movie is typically one that your spouse or partner does not want to see, whether it's a "chick flick" or an art house film. For more information or to be added to our monthly contact list email Anne Perng Branigan.
Games
Bridge
AWA Bridge meets every Monday at 12:00 pm at the American Club and we play according to American Standard Five-Card Major Rules. While intermediate bridge players do not need a partner to join, beginners are encouraged to come as a table of four. We do play duplicate but we randomly determine partners on the day of play. Please join us! Each session costs $20 and includes a light lunch. Contact Susan Ingelbinck for more information and to sign up.
Bunco
Bunco is a simple dice game that can be learned in about five minutes. Two sets of partners sit at each table and at the end of each round, everyone changes partners. This is a good social activity where players can quickly meet new people and friends can get together. We meet once a month in a member's home. Contact: Mary Glynn.
Mahjong
As an ancient game, Mah Jong has crossed many cultures, generations and styles of play. The most common thread is the comaraderie the game fosters. We play the international style in a low-stress atmosphere on Mondays from 1 to 4 pm at the American Club. All are welcome. Teaching sessions are conducted the first two Mondays of the month. We ask that newcomers undertake to come to both sessions. Register at the AWA office. Fee is $10 for members, $15 for guests, and includes drinks and a light lunch. Contact: Lara Hallmark.
Handicrafts
Beading Buddies
For all those who bead, want to learn a new skill or meet new friends with a common interest - join us! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 10:30 am in a member's home. Contact Laurie Metcalfe for more information.
Sew 'n Tell
This group is designed for those who like to do handiwork. We meet in a member's home on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Bring your knitting, cross stitch, mending or other handiwork, or join us to learn a new skill and meet friends with a common interest. For more information please contact Cathy Chin.
Scrapbooking
If you want to get all of your priceless photos organized this is the group for you. We usually meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10 am. Whether you are new to scrapbooking or have been doing it forever, bring your photos, albums, books, supplies and lunch and spend the day with other ladies sharing ideas and getting caught up on your scrapbooks. For more information contact Susan Studebaker-Rutledge.
Literary
Book Groups
The AWA Book Groups meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm. All members decide on the books to read in advance so that everyone has ample time to obtain and read each book. The meetings last about 1½ hours and include a light snack. New members are welcome and you are free to attend on an occasional basis if you just want to discuss a specific book or to see what the group is about. R.S.V.P to the coordinators to be included on the invitation list. Check out Book Lists for reading lists, resources and contact details.
Book Swap
Come by the AWA bookshelves and swap or purchase books that have been given by other AWA members. Please bring books in good condition. For the time being no Harlequin romance novels will be accepted. Leave your books with the AWA front desk volunteers.
Page last updated: 18 August 2008