✴️ Click on each group heading below for more information ✴️
ANTIQUES and COLLECTIBLES
Co-chairs Susan Winters 419-780-1048 [email protected]
and Paula Galway 419-575-7089 [email protected]
The Antique Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM from September through May except for January and February. Our programs are varied; covering antiques, vintage items, and collectibles. We generally meet in members’ homes but occasionally take a field trip. Dessert is always a part of the evening.
ART MUSEUM GROUPS
These groups meet for a lecture and tour at The Toledo Museum of Art.
Due to the renovations at the museum, groups will meet only twice during the 2026-27 year.
The chairperson will let the members know the schedule once they hear back from the docents.
Additional dues will be determined after groups are formed.
Wednesday Morning Art Museum Group
Debbie Newlove (H) 419-352-3254 (C) 419-308-9355 [email protected]
Wednesday Afternoon Art Museum Group
Barbara Moorman 419-265-6412 [email protected]
Thursday Afternoon Art Museum Group
Paula Galway 419-575-7089 [email protected]
BGSU ARTS GROUP
Lee Field-Starks 401-269-6767, [email protected]
This is a newsletter that is sent out monthly with descriptions of a curated list of arts events taking place on BGSU's campus throughout the academic year. Something from each of the various arts areas, whether it is a music or theater performance or a fine arts exhibit is included. There are many options to choose from so Lee Field-Starks (group leader) will work to provide a good variety over the course of the academic year. Most performances and exhibits are free. However, some performances may require a fee of $10.00 to $15.00 (or more for the opera or larger musical theater productions). Information provided includes the date(s) and time(s) of the show(s), where the event will take place, where to park and a link to purchase tickets, if needed, as well as a link to more information about the performance. Most events are open to the public and members are encouraged to include family and friends when they attend.
BOOK GROUPS
Banned Book Group
Barbara Ruland 419-575-9997 [email protected]
This group meets at 10:00 am on the third Saturday of the month at Grounds for Thought
to discuss books that have been challenged or banned.
Tuesday Evening "Novel Women" Book Group
Peggy Boren 419-494-3041 [email protected]
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm OR the third Wednesday at 2:00 pm from September through May. Books are suggested by members and voted on by the group. We discuss a variety of books - novels, classics and nonfiction.
Thursday Afternoon "Book Divas" Book Group
Karen Cota 419-575-6392 [email protected]
This year the group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Anne Bullerjahn (H) 419-353-5831 (C) 419-494-6119 [email protected]
This dynamic group meets to organize sponsorship of one or more local families during the holiday season. This includes collecting money and food items from the organization, buying items, wrapping gifts, and delivering items to the families.
GARDEN GROUP (MORNING BLOOMS!)
Jan Knape 419-261-5017 [email protected]
Laurie Barr 419-601-0073 [email protected]
Anne Tracy 419-376-2446 [email protected]
Judi Turner 419-356-6927 [email protected]
The garden group will visit local home gardens, including our own, take trips to public gardens and greenhouses, and discuss best practices of gardening. The group will meet once or twice a month from May through August. There will be no fee for the group, but there may be entrance fees to public gardens, and we will divide the cost of gas when car pooling is involved.
KNITTING/CROCHETING (KNITWITS)
Barbara O’Brien (H) 419-352-0754 (C) 419-601-3995 [email protected]
Whether you're new to knitting or have a current project you're working on, this group is for you. Anyone interested in getting together to knit/crochet is welcome. We meet weekly on Thursdays from 2-4 pm at Grounds for Thought. Great conversation and beautiful projects can be had. We meet year round except for the holidays.
LUNCH BUNCH
Mary Lynn Pozniak (H) 419-389-6263 (C) 419-346-6960 [email protected]
Jan Marcin 419-494-9411 [email protected]
This group meets on varying dates of the month at noon for lunch at a local restaurant.
A different place is selected each time! Dutch treat. A great way to meet new and old friends!
MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUPS
Wednesday Afternoon Movie Discussion Group
Denise Robins (H) 419-352-0788 (C) 419-575-1138 [email protected],
Members will see movies individually and then meet to discuss them on the second Wednesday each month at 2:00 pm. Each month a different member of the group chooses a movie for the other members to view and leads the discussion of that movie at the meeting.
Wednesday Evening Movie Discussion Group
Denise Robins (H) 419-352-0788 (C) 419-575-1138 [email protected]
This movie discussion group meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
SOCIAL GROUP (EXPRESSO YOURSELF)
Barbara O’Brien (H) 419-352-0754 (C) 419-601-3995 [email protected]
Denise Robins (H) 419-352-0788 (C) 419-575-1138 [email protected]
The group meets on Mondays at Grounds for Thought at 10:00 am for coffee and conversation.
All members of University Women are welcome.
There is no need to formally join the group or RSVP. Just come when you can.
TOOTs (The Out Of Tuners)
Jo Ascunce 419-308-2928 [email protected]
Members of TOOTs will learn how to sing in tune, using solfege and other ear-training exercises as well as sing in harmony,
become familiar with notation, rhythm, meter, and tackle singing in front of an audience.
Group sessions will be held every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm.
We meet at the BG Church of the Nazarene, 1855 Gorrill Rd, BG.
TRAVELERS GROUP
Carole Matthews 419-601-0678 [email protected]
Daria Filippova 419-494-4703 [email protected]
Aleksei Luchinsky [email protected]
The Travelers group, composed of both individuals and couples, typically meets from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the 4th Sunday of the month from September through May. The schedule for 2025-2026 may have some exceptions due to holidays. Each month one or more members present hints and highlights about trips they have taken; from Yellowstone to Bhutan, from Ireland to Indonesia. Meetings are held in members’ homes or occasionally in a larger venue (which allows for more participants) and feature pot-luck food and beverage items. Members are requested to host, co-host, and/or present periodically.