The Interest Groups of the Faculty Women’s club provide a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, and participate in fun, educational, and inspiring activities. Conveners of each group are listed on each group’s individual page. Links for each group are below.
For privacy reasons, individual contact information is not always listed for individual interest group. If you would like more information about any of the groups that do not have contact information, or if you would like to join one of them, either contact the convener using the FWC Member Directory, or reach us by e-mail!
Please note: the annual membership fee must first be paid, in order to participate in any of the Interest Groups.
Note: You can learn interesting information about what each of the groups has been doing this year by going to the individual groups listed under the “Interest Groups” menu item.
Art Appreciation
Join our monthly outings to local galleries and artists’ studios, followed by optional lunch in a nearby restaurant. Usually meeting on the third Thursday of each month, the scheduled day may vary depending on exhibits, gallery requirements, and tour availability. More information.
Beginners’ Snowshoeing
For anybody who enjoys the outdoors in winter. Approximately two-hour outings take place on the North Shore mountains on Monday mornings. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a certain level of fitness to navigate the hills. More information.
Book Circulation
Members meet only once a year, on the first Monday of October, to pay the annual book fee of $30 and collect the first book. Thereafter, books are circulated approximately monthly, and at the end of the year members participate in a draw to choose a book to keep. New members are very welcome, but must notify a convenor before September 11th. More information.
Bridge-Mixed (Evening Social)
Enjoy an evening of Social Bridge, 7:00 pm on the first Friday of the month, October to May. Held in members’ homes, new members, singles or couples, are always welcome. More information.
Christian Life, Bible Study and Prayer Group
Connect with other Christian women to grow deeper in your relationship with God and to be part of a supportive community. We’ll be using a free online book study by John Piper: Shaped by God, Thinking and Feeling in Tune with the Psalms. Facilitated by Pastor Bronwyn Spilsbury, meetings are on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 1:30 to 3:00, usually in a member’s home. Come, bring your cell phone, tablet, etc. and join us as we enjoy fellowship and discussions. It promises to be an enriching year! More information.
Climate Change Solutions
This group meets to raise awareness of how dire the climate situation is and what concrete actions we can take to make it better. Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month to share activities, discuss videos, articles, or speakers, tour UBC facilities and plan actions for the Club. More information.
French Conversation
The French group meets once a week on Mondays at 10:30 am at members’ homes or more often via Zoom, for conversation, followed by the reading of a book chosen by the teacher. With the aid of a paid instructor, French conversation and study will be fostered for those who, although not fluent, are not beginners.More information.
Heritage
Our group meets once a month to tour historical buildings and places of interest in the Greater Vancouver area. We aim to meet on the third Friday of the month, but this may vary depending on our tour guides and locations. Outings typically involve lunch at a nearby restaurant. More information.
Hikers for a View
This group meets every Thursday morning for a 1½-2 hours walk around city parks, beaches, Granville Island, UBC Endowment Lands (UEL), interesting neighborhoods…etc. Car-pooling is privately arranged or depends on walk location. Newcomers are always welcome! More information.
Hiking
This fit, experienced, and committed group meets every Thursday for local hikes. Winter activities also include cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. In summer, longer hikes are arranged to other Lower Mainland areas. For safety, numbers are limited. Contact the convenors to join the wait list. More information.
Knit and Stitch
The group meets on alternate Wednesday mornings in members’ homes from 10:30 to 12:30 for knitting, stitchery, crafts, conversation, and refreshments. We invite members to submit items for sale at our Christmas Boutique stall, and ideas for new creations are always welcomed. New members are always welcome. More information.
Topics at Ten: “Fostering Local Connections”
This year our focus will be close to home, moving from last year’s theme of The Big Picture to local concerns, looking at how our community functions and serves us and how we in turn can offer engagement and service. Join us! More information.
Travel
Travel Zoom talks are usually held on the fourth Monday of the month during the academic year, but there may be some date changes to accommodate presenters. The travel group welcomes members, spouses and guests to share their travel photos and experiences. Assistance is available for online setup. More information.
Walking
The group meets every Thursday morning for a comfortably paced walk. Newcomers and visitors are especially welcome. More information.
For more information about any of the interest groups, please contact us.