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

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