DISCUSS
Issues and Advocacy
We look at current issues: local, national and international. The group develops action plans to start the ball rolling to get individuals, our own CFUW, and other local groups working toward bettering our world. If you have burning issues you’d like to put forward for consideration and you like lively discussion that can lead to action, this is the group for you. Meeting time currently the second Tuesday morning at 10am.
Morning Chat Group
We meet the fourth Monday morning of the month at 10am in the glass area at the Vintners' Grill, Coast Capri Hotel. Topics are of general interest and elicit lively discussion.
EAT
Dining In Celebrating more than 20 years of Dining - We enjoy fun and informality.
We (couples or singles) take turns hosting informal dinner parties, usually on the last weekend of the month. The hosts set the date and time and organize the menu and theme (if any). The guests bring the rest, usually appetizer, salad, or dessert. We are quite flexible but usually meet towards the end of the month. Home dinners are held in October, November, February, March and April, with January and May being held at a restaurant. Please note: currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
Dining Out
We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month, usually at 5:30pm. The restaurant for the next month is decided by the group at each dinner. All are welcome. Please note: currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
Out to Lunch Bunch
We meet at a different restaurant on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 11:45am. The purpose is to sample the offerings of our local restaurants and to enjoy each others’ company. There is a sign-up sheet for each month. All are welcome and the participants take turns arranging the venue. Please note: currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
Dining In Celebrating more than 20 years of Dining - We enjoy fun and informality.
We (couples or singles) take turns hosting informal dinner parties, usually on the last weekend of the month. The hosts set the date and time and organize the menu and theme (if any). The guests bring the rest, usually appetizer, salad, or dessert. We are quite flexible but usually meet towards the end of the month. Home dinners are held in October, November, February, March and April, with January and May being held at a restaurant. Please note: currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
Dining Out
We meet on the 1st Thursday of each month, usually at 5:30pm. The restaurant for the next month is decided by the group at each dinner. All are welcome. Please note: currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
Out to Lunch Bunch
We meet at a different restaurant on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 11:45am. The purpose is to sample the offerings of our local restaurants and to enjoy each others’ company. There is a sign-up sheet for each month. All are welcome and the participants take turns arranging the venue. Please note: currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings.
EXERCISE
Walking
We meet on Fridays usually at 9:15am in the parking lot of the Apple Bowl on the corner of Burtch and Bernard. Alternately walkers go directly to the trailhead for the stated time, usually around 9:30am. Walks last about an hour and suit those who like an easy and sometimes moderate challenge. The walks may be in Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland or West Kelowna. Twice a year we try to go further afield, such as the Summerland Research Station or Fintry for a walk and a picnic. Leaders always carry a cell phone. Weekly walk/coffee details are circulated 1 - 3 days prior to the planned walk by the leader. Newcomers are always welcome. Coffee afterwards is either in a café or someone’s house. There is no obligation to stay for coffee. However, we often have more people for coffee than the walk! These walks continue while keeping physical distance. Gathering afterwards is out of doors when possible.
Golf Group
We play at different courses around Kelowna and the surrounding area. Usually we play 9 holes. Come and have fun with us next year starting in May and going as long as the weather co-operates and the interest is there. Day and time varies.
Walking
We meet on Fridays usually at 9:15am in the parking lot of the Apple Bowl on the corner of Burtch and Bernard. Alternately walkers go directly to the trailhead for the stated time, usually around 9:30am. Walks last about an hour and suit those who like an easy and sometimes moderate challenge. The walks may be in Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland or West Kelowna. Twice a year we try to go further afield, such as the Summerland Research Station or Fintry for a walk and a picnic. Leaders always carry a cell phone. Weekly walk/coffee details are circulated 1 - 3 days prior to the planned walk by the leader. Newcomers are always welcome. Coffee afterwards is either in a café or someone’s house. There is no obligation to stay for coffee. However, we often have more people for coffee than the walk! These walks continue while keeping physical distance. Gathering afterwards is out of doors when possible.
Golf Group
We play at different courses around Kelowna and the surrounding area. Usually we play 9 holes. Come and have fun with us next year starting in May and going as long as the weather co-operates and the interest is there. Day and time varies.
READ
Book Chains
We love to read! But we have no meetings, no discussion. We each read a different book between club meetings and then pass it down the chain, (always to the same person). In this way we pay for one book, but read eight. Cost is shared equally. In May at our annual potluck we draw for a book to keep. * Please note that as all spaces in the chains are currently taken, a waiting list has been started.* Click on the files below to download the titles for each book group.
Morning Book Discussion Group
We meet the last Tuesday of the month at 9:30am to discuss a book chosen from a list selected the previous May.
Afternoon Book Discussion Group
We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month, usually at 1:30pm, at various members' homes. Books are chosen in the spring. Everyone is welcome to come and join the discussion.
Book Chains
We love to read! But we have no meetings, no discussion. We each read a different book between club meetings and then pass it down the chain, (always to the same person). In this way we pay for one book, but read eight. Cost is shared equally. In May at our annual potluck we draw for a book to keep. * Please note that as all spaces in the chains are currently taken, a waiting list has been started.* Click on the files below to download the titles for each book group.
Morning Book Discussion Group
We meet the last Tuesday of the month at 9:30am to discuss a book chosen from a list selected the previous May.
Afternoon Book Discussion Group
We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month, usually at 1:30pm, at various members' homes. Books are chosen in the spring. Everyone is welcome to come and join the discussion.
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Here are the books each group is reading this year.
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CREATE
Knitting
The knitting group meets monthly, usually on the 3rd Thursday at 1:30pm in various members' homes. We knit, chat, laugh, share patterns and expertise, because "knitting is good for your brain". You can bring your own project to work on or you can work on group projects such as afghans to raffle, felted animals and felted hats for sale. Proceeds go towards awards for students attending post-secondary education in our region. Last year we raised significant funds from the sale of felted wool hats, animals and other knitted items.
For Meals on Wheels clients
We meet in members’ homes four to five times a year to make attractive table and tray favours to be distributed to Meals on Wheels clients. We are always open to new ideas and eager to learn different skills! Please note, currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Knitting
The knitting group meets monthly, usually on the 3rd Thursday at 1:30pm in various members' homes. We knit, chat, laugh, share patterns and expertise, because "knitting is good for your brain". You can bring your own project to work on or you can work on group projects such as afghans to raffle, felted animals and felted hats for sale. Proceeds go towards awards for students attending post-secondary education in our region. Last year we raised significant funds from the sale of felted wool hats, animals and other knitted items.
For Meals on Wheels clients
We meet in members’ homes four to five times a year to make attractive table and tray favours to be distributed to Meals on Wheels clients. We are always open to new ideas and eager to learn different skills! Please note, currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.
PLAY CARDS ... and more
Bridge
We meet to play bridge at 12:30pm every 2nd and 4th Monday in members’ homes. The hostess provides tea, coffee and dessert. Skill level is not important.
Out and About
We plan a monthly outing to a local museum, art gallery, concert, festival, happening at a park, whatever catches our eye. The day and time will therefore vary with the event. Please note: some activities suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings. Others are planned with social distancing guidelines in mind.
Adopt-A-Road
CFUW Kelowna has a contract with the City to clean up 2 roads in October and April. We usually do this on a chosen Thursday morning, carpooling about 9:30am to Weddell Place and Poplar Point Drive. Coffee following! We maintain distance while we work.
New ideas for more interest groups are always welcome!
Bridge
We meet to play bridge at 12:30pm every 2nd and 4th Monday in members’ homes. The hostess provides tea, coffee and dessert. Skill level is not important.
Out and About
We plan a monthly outing to a local museum, art gallery, concert, festival, happening at a park, whatever catches our eye. The day and time will therefore vary with the event. Please note: some activities suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings. Others are planned with social distancing guidelines in mind.
Adopt-A-Road
CFUW Kelowna has a contract with the City to clean up 2 roads in October and April. We usually do this on a chosen Thursday morning, carpooling about 9:30am to Weddell Place and Poplar Point Drive. Coffee following! We maintain distance while we work.
New ideas for more interest groups are always welcome!