The Wilmington Branch Study and Interest Groups for 2007-2008 are listed below with a short description.  Join some of these groups for fun and fellowship!  Call the Study Group Leader or Study Group Coordinator, Lois Hubbs (994-6120), if you wish to attend a meeting. Some groups meet in the Morning, some in the Afternoon and others in the Evening.

GROUPS THAT MEET IN THE MORNING

DELAWARE HISTORY AND LANDMARKS - 3rd Tues., 10:00 a.m.  Dottie Chandler (610-869-0327); Ruth Blizzard (764-8382).  Group visits sites of historical significance to Delaware and/or has a speaker whose field is pertinent to Delaware, its history, past or present.  The group travels throughout the state and enjoys a wide range of speakers.  Programs are followed by lunch at a restaurant.  Members are involved in selection of programs, reservations and carpooling.  The group welcomes new interested members.

FRENCH CONVERSATION - Every Fri., 9:45-11:45.  Mary Clark Keyser (610-444-1450).  The group meets weekly in members’ homes for coffee and conversation on many great topics in French and English.  New members should have some knowledge of French.  The group works together and helps each other as needed. We welcome new members.

LANDMARKS C - 3rd Wed.  Lois Osborn (478-4228). In fall and spring the group visits local places of interest.  During winter months luncheon outings are planned. 

LANDMARKS E - 3rd Thurs., Sept.-May except June, July and August. Connie Keating (478-6174) and Karen Hurst (999-8851). This group takes bus trips to a wide range of interesting locations (weather permitting).  Winter months the group meets locally for luncheon programs with guest speakers.   New members are welcome

GROUPS THAT MEET IN THE AFTERNOON

BOOK GROUP K - 3rd Tues., 12 noon.  Kay Wells (610-869-3861). The group meets at noon for lunch.  Members bring a sandwich and the hostess supplies beverage and dessert.  Each meeting a volunteer reviews a book of her choice.  One month we discuss a book that we all have read (pre-chosen).  The group does not meet in December.  Meets in May for a luncheon.  New members are welcome.

LO-CAL GOURMET - 4th Wed., 12 noon.  Christine Frazer (651-9548).  Members meet in homes to prepare and enjoy low calorie luncheons.  Dinner out with husbands or friends once a month.

GROUPS THAT MEET IN THE EVENING

CONTEMPORARY CHANCES AND CHOICES (3C’s) - 4th Mon., 7:30 p.m. Ann Bogda (477-0326). This is a book review group that meets monthly through May, except December, in the Lounge at Silverside Church.  In June, July, and August the group meets at the Cokesbury Village Atrium Room.  Book selections are divided between fiction and non-fiction.  Book suggestions are discussed at the spring salad supper with an attempt to select books available at the library or in paperback.  A reviewer will present a selection and a volunteer hostess provides light refreshments. There is no limit on the number of members.  All who enjoy reading and discussing books are welcome!

EVENING HANDCRAFTS - 4th Wed., 7:30 p.m.  Betsy Carmine (478-1320) and Jill Kennedy (475-1823).  The group meets to do various craft projects.  Members meet in each other's homes to do crafts; taking turns hosting, baking and leading crafts.  Planning meeting in May decides craft projects for following year. 

FILMS, DRAMA, AND LITERATURE - 2nd Mon., 7:00 p.m.  Janet Huntsberger (655-1402).  This new name for the Play Reading Study Group reflects members’ interest in attending plays, watching films, and reading literature – in addition to reading and discussing plays.  A low-key, relaxed, and friendly group, we meet in members’ homes monthly except January, July, and August.  The hostess leads the discussion and prepares light refreshments.  The schedule for the next year is discussed at the June meeting.  Visitors and new members are always welcome!