The Wilmington Branch Study and Interest Groups for 2009-2010 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

FRENCH CONVERSATION - Every Fri., 9:45-11:45.  Mary Clark Keyser (610-444-1450). The group gathers at members’ homes for coffee and French conversation, helping each other to talk and “get along” in a foreign language.  We welcome new members.

GARDEN GROUP – 1st or 2nd Wednesday of the month.  Mary Ann Summers (478-5828); Betsy Carmine (478-1320).  A group of women interested in learning more about gardening by visiting gardens and attending talks on the subject.  Most meetings are in the morning and include tours of local gardens and visits to nearby areas of interest.  Luncheon may follow and carpools will be arranged as needed.

LANDMARKS E - 3rd Thursday, September-May except December meeting which is a luncheon on the 2nd Thursday.  Times for meetings vary from morning into early p.m. depending on the program.  Lois Hubbs (994-6120); Susan Macturk (764-3446).  This group takes bus trips to a wide range of interesting locations.  During winter months, the group meets locally for luncheon programs with guest speakers.  New members are welcome. 

GROUPS THAT MEET IN THE AFTERNOON

THIRD TUESDAY BOOK CLUB - 3rd Tues., 12 noon.  Katharine 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. Betty Sherburne (239-4506).  Group meets in homes to prepare and enjoy low calorie luncheons.  Some meetings are held in restaurants. This group's membership is currently at full capacity.

GROUPS THAT MEET IN THE EVENING

CONTEMPORARY CHANCES AND CHOICES (3C’s) - 4th Mon., 7:30 p.m. Ann Bogda (302-477-0326). This is a book review group that meets monthly September through May, except December, at Silverside Church.  In June, July, and August the group meets at the Cokesbury Village. Book selections include both fiction and non-fiction. Reading suggestions are discussed at the spring salad supper with an attempt to select books available at the library or in paperback. For each meeting, members read the book selected for the month, and all participate in discussions led by a designated leader. 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.  Mary Colbourn (994-0204).  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, viewing 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!