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Special Interest Groups

You are invited to attend any or all activities and meetings. Join in when you can!

Ballroom Dancing Chair: Katie & Patrick Hwu
The Ballroom Dance group gets together periodically for group dance lessons. The group may explore some local dancing ventures together. Contact Katie if you are interested in joining this fun group!

Morning Book Club Chair: Misty Matin
The group meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Friday of the month. Please contact Misty for the current reading list and meeting location.

Afternoon/Early Evening Book Club Chair: Carol Orlowski

Gourmet Chair: Elizabeth Escobedo-Huh

Lunch Bunch Chair: Pam Newberry
The lunch bunch is a fun group that meets on the second Wednesday of each month to try out some of the many excellent Houston restaurants. Please contact Pam if you would like to be included in the group or have suggestions for restaurants to try.

Pearland Group Chair: Jayme Zage
This year’s Pearland group will include a mix of lunches and happy hours to provide F20 members a chance to mingle and connect with each other. You do not have to live in Pearland to enjoy this group’s events! If you are interested in joining our group or have questions and suggestions, please contact Jayme.

Playgroup Chair: Morgan Garvey
This group is for mothers with small children.

Crafty Ladies: Chairs: Millie Mohan & Kim Fontaine
Pins and Needles & Scrapbooking have merged to form a new group called Crafty Ladies. The group will meet the third Wednesday of each month and will bring whatever craft we are currently working on whether it is a quilt or a scrapbook. Anything goes! Locations vary monthly with Kris Mills hosting November and December.

Sites Around Town Chairs: Paula Perry Karp & Mary Harris Walker
This group meets 4-6 times a year (field trips included). Come join us for adventures around Houston-be a tourist in your own city. This is a great way to have fun and see new things! Paula and Mary are native Houstonians and are enthusiastic to show off their hometown. They have loads of ideas for this group. For more sites and information, please feel free to contact Paula or Mary. They will be honored to speak with you about the exciting year planned.

Tennis Chair: Katie Hwu
The tennis group meets at the Bellaire Public tennis courts for a group lesson on Fridays from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Contact Katie for more information.

Volunteering Chairs: Lesley Stewart & Carol Orlowski

Wine Tasting Chairs: Anne Meyn, Priscilla Saunders & Sherry Wetsch
The wine tasting group meets several times throughout the year, usually on Friday evenings. The group meets in the homes of members as well as local restaurants and wine bars. If you are interested in hosting an event, let us know.

Wine Tasting & Cooking Class Chair: Ruth Kwak
This group will meet in the evenings at Yapa in West University to sample a variety of food and wine from all over the world. These classes are designed to teach and to entertain, and are for those who love good food and wine. A minimum of 8 people are needed for a class. Cost ranges from $35-$45 per person. Dates are to be determined.

Contact Us

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  • to have your name added to an interest group's email list
  • with your ideas
  • to RSVP
  • etc.

Email us: mdacc_f2o@yahoo.com


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