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.
Book Circulation
Members meet only once a year, on the first Monday of October, to pay the annual book fee of $35 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 9th, 2026. 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 and Bible Study
Connect with other Christian women to grow deeper in your relationship with God and be part of a supportive community. Co-facilitated by Joyce Chan and Philomena Kaan, the meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month, (September to April), from 1:30 to 3:00, at a member’s home. Come 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 propose innovative solutions and concrete actions that can be taken to lessen the speed and impact of climate change. It seeks to encourage FWC members to give thought to the world that current and future students will be facing. Meetings are held in the afternoon on the 1st Wednesday of the month. We indulge in tea and sweet treats, while seeking to inspire each other to remain involved in preserving and protecting our precious planet and its inhabitants. More information.
Film: Movies with Buddies ***New***
This is an informal, ad hoc group where communication within the group can be posted to all members suggesting films to see, and the person initiating the suggestion can receive replies from interested members, collect their names and suggest a meeting place for discussion after. 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 3rd 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 such as the Lynn Valley, Capilano and Baden-Powell trails. Winter hikes include Hollyburn Mountain and Eagle Bluffs using crampons. In the summer, longer hikes are arranged to other Lower Mainland areas. Numbers are limited due to safety. 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. New members are always welcome. More information.
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 sufficient fitness to navigate the hills. More information.
Trending Topics
This discussion group meets in the morning on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in members’ homes, beginning on September 11, and will be mainly organizational. The topic for discussion at each meeting is chosen at the previous meeting and can be anything of interest to the group – news items, current issues, etc. Please join us – sign up at Coffee on the Terrace on September 8th. 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.