Study
groups provide an opportunity for members to grow intellectually and
creatively, broaden their involvement in topics of interest, become
agents for intelligent community action and meet people who share
similar interests. Any member of the NMCB branch may join an
existing group or visita as a guest. Guests may also
participate with Groups, but must
join
within three months of first attending as a guest. For more information
and to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations
please
contact the
study group coordinator.
- Advanced
Spanish Conversation
Our group has over
20 members, some from Latin American countries, and
some native Americans.
We serve brunch, followed by different programs about Spanish culture,
and programs concerning women's health. We have a covered dish supper
at the end of the spring with our spouses.
Meeting Date: 1st Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 1p.m.
Chair: Alicia Portuondo
- Art History
The Art
History study
group meets to study and discuss global art of all periods and genres.
We do this through member presentations and visits to
museums,
galleries, and outdoor art exhibits.
Meeting Date: Please
contact study group coordinator
for upcoming activities
Chair: Mary Anne Anderl
- Bridge - NEW
GROUP!
Bridge
players and their
friends
are welcome to join us! This is a fundraiser for the branch
scholarship funds.
Meetings: Meeting Date: Please contact
study group coordinator
for upcoming meetings
- Drama
The
group studies plays - classical and modern, and attends
performances when feasible. This year the group plans on subscribing to
the Two River Theatre Company in Red Bank. Prospective
members
are welcome to attend
a meeting and/or join the group for a matinee or weekend performance.
Meeting
Date: Wednesdays
Chair: Marjorie Levy, Elaine DeBlasi,Muriel Thompson
- French
Conversation
Our group enables
women with a good knowledge of the French language to maintain their
fluency
through conversations with other members, many of whom are native-born
speakers. Other were educated in France, or were French majors in an
American university. A few members also belong to the Intermediate
French group, and thus have the opportunity to significantly improve
their speaking skills. The hostess serves a luncheon.
Meeting Date: 2nd & 4th Thursdays,
12:30pm-2:30pm
Chair: Kate Wellauer
- French
Intermediate
This
group offers an opportunity to those with some experience in
French to read, write, translate and speak the language. French
culture, customs and current events are included in our lively
discussions. New members are very welcome!
Meeting Date: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12p.m.
Chair: Anne Morrison
- German
Conversation
Our
members come from German speaking countries, or have learned to
speak German as an additional language. Our common goal is to retain
and improve our German language skills, as well as reading and
translating German writings into English. Our reading material includes
current events from newspaper articles, contemporary German literature,
as well as stories of common interest as suggested by our members.
Meeting Date: Twice monthly on Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 12p.m.
Chair: Walli Rosen
- Insights
A
non-fiction book group that focuses on current issues with special
attention to topics affecting women and books written by
women.
Recent
topics have included AIDS education, treatment of women in Islamic
countries, portrayal of American Indians as mascots, etc.
Meetings are held in members' homes. New members
are very
welcome.
Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Chair: Ruth Hodum
- Italian
Conversation
Our aim
is to improve our knowledge of the Italian language. We would
like to feel at ease in conversation. We hope to make Italian travel
easier. Our group enjoys studying the customs, culture, and people of
modern-day Italy. New members are very welcome.
Meeting Date: Please contact
study group coordinator
for upcoming meetings.
Chair: Linda Lees, Fran Unger
- Literature
Group
At
a
summer meeting, this
study group selects literary fiction, with an occasional work of
nonfiction, to be read in the coming year. A different member
acts as leader each month and presents background and critical
appraisal of the selection. Prospective members welcome!
Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday, 1p.m.
Chair: Regina Sieben
- Movies and
More
This
group views a movie once a month at the Clearview Cinema
theater on White Street in Red Bank. There is a
discussion afterward at the Broadway Diner, Monmouth Street, Red Bank.
Once the movie of the
month has been chosen, members are notified as to the
specific Tuesday, cinemas location and movie title. Please join us!
Meeting Date: One Tuesday or Wednesday evening per month
Chair: Kate Bigg
- Writing
Group
This
group welcomes anyone interested in writing of any kind, including
memoirs, poetry, essays, fiction, etc.! Members range from those who
write all of the time to those that think it's time to begin and every
stage in between. Lunch is provided at each meeting by
different members. Meetings begin with a journal exercise and
then a reading from anyone who wishes to share their work with
responses given by the group.
Meeting Date: Please contact
study group coordinator
for upcoming meetings.
Chair: Caroline O'Neil