INDOOR ACTIVITIES
All Things Italian
ACTING CHAIR: DEANIE HEATH
If you have an interest in Italian culture or language, this is a group for you. We will meet quarterly. Contact Chair for details.
Book Club
CO-CHAIRS: SUZANNE REISINGER, CAROL TRUTT
Meets the 3rd Wednesday at 2 PM at Northside Presbyterian Church, 1017 Progress Street, NW, Blacksburg
A club for members of the Virginia Tech Faculty Women's Club to discuss books selected by the Chair and Co-Chair in order to expand our minds. A meeting place is determined each month, but usually we meet at the library. Contact Chairs
Bunco
CO-CHAIRS: CONNIE CUMMINGS, LISA HECKERT, ROSEMARY HARTMANN
Meets the 4th Thursday of each month. Location will vary.
Canasta
CHAIR: BETH IFJU, MARIE MARTIN
Meets 3rd Thursday 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM (New Time)
The Huckleberry Café at Warm Heath is open again so plan to take time to get lunch and rekindle friendship or make new ones. Contact Chair
Curiosity Shop
CHAIR: DEANIE HEATH
Meets First Tuesdays at 2:00 PM
Locations will vary based on registration numbers and activities. Activities will include discussions (over lunch, coffee, or wine), international cooking experiences, music experiences, poetry, writing circle, and more. Contact: Deanie Heath to preregister. Send an email to Deanie with Curiosity Shop Registration in the subject line. You will receive a reply with meeting location. Contact Chair
Dine Around
CHAIR: ALICIA LLOYD, NECIA EVANS
Meets First Saturday of each month at 6:00 PM September through May
Couples and singles visit local and area restaurants usually on the Monthly notices are sent by email. Please sign up to be part of this friendly group! We are in the process of planning a new venue. Contact Chairs
Informal Cooking
CHAIR: KATHRYN DOWLING, MEGHAN KUCZMARSKI, JENNIE HAMM
3rd Tuesdays at 11:30 AM
The members gather in each other’s homes and enjoy cooking (and eating) together. Note: Because of space and health concerns in the time of Covid, the maximum number of participants is 21. AT THIS TIME, THIS GROUP IS AT MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION. Contact Chairs to be put on a waiting list.
Lunch Around
CO-CHAIRS: DIANE HOOVER, MARY JANE ZODY
Meets 3rd Wednesday
We gather at restaurants in the New River Valley to enjoy lunch and friendly conversations with old friends and new. Contact Chairs
Mah-jongg
CHAIR: JANET SAWYERS
Meets every Wednesday 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Blacksburg Recreation Center
If any members want to join, please contact Janet about lessons. We are able to accommodate as many members as are interested. For more information, please contact us. Contact Chair
Needle Arts
CHAIR: ANGIE ROBINSON
Meets 2nd Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00 PM
The meetings are held in Blacksburg at the Blacksburg Recreation Center each month. Group members can enjoy many kinds of needlework (quilting, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, etc.) Contact us for more information at VTWC65@gmail.com. Contact Chair
New Members Group
CHAIR: GINGER DAKIN
Paper Crafts
CHAIR: MELISSA MATUSEVICH
Enjoy the satisfaction of creating cards and more under the direction of a skilled paper crafter. Meets quarterly.
Trivia
CHAIR: DIANE BOON, ALICE FERET, BONNIE NICHOLS
Join together to form a team and compete in local trivia competitions including
622 NORTH - DAY/TIME: Thursdays at 8:00; reservations advised; food available; no charge to play; group prizes: $50.00 for 1st place; $30.00 for second place; $15 for third place.
2. EASTERN DIVIDE BREWING - DAY/TIME: Every other Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00; food available; no charge to play; no prizes. No reservations required, but should be able to get a table if we arrive 45 minutes or so in advance.
3. IRON TREE BREWING (Christiansburg) - DAY/TIME: Every other Tuesday 7:00; usually have a food truck on site. Need to arrive an hour ahead - they fill up quickly.
And more!
Women and Wine
CO-CHAIRS: DOROTHY EGGER, TERRI LYNN HOWARD
Meets 2nd Thursday 5:00 PM -7:00 PM. Members learn from the professional staff at the venue how to match wine and menu selections. The fee includes a wine flight, dishes prepared by the venue’s chef, and the tip. Open to all members of the VTWC. Get on the mailing list and sign up when you receive the reservation email from Dorothy with details. Contact Chairs
Yoga
CHAIR: UMA SHASTRY, DEANIE HEATH
Meets Thursdays at 9:45-11:00 at Church on Main in the Fellowship Hall
Contact the chair if you are interested in joining. You must complete a registration process. Participants are encouraged to donate $10-$15/session. A percentage of the donations is donated to the scholarship. Contact Chairs
Sign up for interest groups when you complete the membership form. If you have any changes you wish to make, contact our Membership Chair or the interest group chair.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Canoeing and Whitewater
CHAIRS: VALERIE DYMOND, GOLDIE TERREL
First Wednesday at 9:00 AM
The group spends the day on the river starting the first Wednesday in April and running through to the last Wednesday in October. We canoe during most weather and whitewater experience is preferred. Canoes and equipment are not required. A nominal fee is collected each week to defray the cost of gas for the drivers. In February, the group goes south for a five-day trip on the beautiful rivers of FL, GA, and SC. Space is limited. Contact Chairs
Gardening
The Garden Club members enjoy a recent trip to Roanoke for the 90th Historic Garden Tour.
CHAIR: CAROL TRUTT
We will be visiting local gardens such as the Hahn, Blacksburg Community Gardens, Price House, Christiansburg Museum, Happy Hollow Gardens Park, Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden. Trips to local gardening centers, such as Third Day Nursery, Crow's Nest, Poor Boy's Produce will take place in the spring. Trips will also include lunch at nearby restaurants. Contact Chair