Interest Groups

Bridge group meets (usually 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m.) on the first & third Wednesdays of the month. Members are asked to take a turn hostessing, which means getting a headcount for people who plan to play and/or eat lunch. Hostess finds subs, if needed. She also supplies cards, tallies, score sheets, and pencils. Any AAUW member can join as a regular member or as a sub. Contact Linda Howell for more info.

Travel from your kitchen and savor the world with this fun group! The dining group meets September through May. Host once, be a guest the rest of the time! Join us for an evening of fabulous food and conversation. Spouses/partners welcome! Contact Mary Cleveland for more info.

Interested in downhill skiing? Join fellow members to carpool to Ski Bluewood throughout the winter. It's a great chance to make new friends and enjoy the slopes. NOTE: Lift tickets are usually “2 for 1” on one weekday; anyone 70 or over skis FREE. Contact Kim Zora for more info.

This club has been meeting since 1984 and meets at 7pm on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings are voluntarily hosted by club members & another member leads the discussion. Selections are chosen & voted on by our club members in December (when the two book clubs also gather for a Seasonal Soiree). Contact Ruth Ladderud for more info.

Share your love of gardening and learning! Visit local nurseries and gardens. Participants trade gardening tips, books, and plant “starts!” Contact Kate Frey for more info.

We’re local hikers who love the great outdoors and the Walla Walla landscape. Adults, families and dogs are always welcome! Our group is community-led with a rotating set of leaders and hikes for every level. Contact Karen Yager to learn more.

Members gather to visit and share projects, techniques, and information. The group meets on the second Friday of the month at SonBridge Center for Better Living (College Place) at 1:30 p.m. Contact Cecile Ervin for more info.

This group is for members & guests who are interested in French language & culture. Some speak French well, and all are learning French by listening and speaking. The group participates in shared activities & then switch to English to enjoy food & beverages. Contact Helen Brownell for more info.

The Lunch Bunch meets from 12 – 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. An annual schedule is decided for the book selections & vary from non-fiction to fiction, classics, local authors, and current events. Members and guests are welcome on a regular or drop-in basis. Contact Sue Hardin or Helen Brownell for more info.

This group is for AAUW members and community members with varying levels of pickleball experience (beginning to advanced). The group plays on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. Contact Judy Peasley for more info.

The pinochle group meets at Ruth Ladderud’s house, generally on the last Monday evening of the month. The games aren’t always that impressive but the conversation and laughter makes it all worthwhile! We are happy to teach anyone who would like to give it a try. Contact Missy Newcom for more info.

Silent Reading is a social haven for bibliophiles — a communal/public space to read silently in the company of others. BYO book, device, magazine, or audiobook, and read for an hour — followed by optional social time. Attendees love sharing book recommendations! This group meets twice monthly, with morning & evening options. Contact Cherie Bernave or Rochelle Short for more info.

Explore local wineries and tasting rooms with other AAUW wine enthusiasts. Learn more about Washington wines and the winemaking process. This group typically meets one Thursday each month from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at various winery locations. Each activity is limited to 10 people and requires signing up via SignUp Genius due to capacity and experience limitations of most wineries. Contact Leslee Duval for more info.