All members are welcome to attend any of the interest group programs. Guests may attend up to three sessions as non-members.
CLUELESS (Reads mysteries). Generally meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at noon at the Family Tree Restaurant, 4346 Bailey Ave. Questions, please contact Barbara Libby.
Meeting dates and selections for the start of 2024-25:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Strangers at the Gate, by Catriona McPherson
Discussion Leader – Barbara Libby
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick
Discussion Leader – Kate Collins
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Empty Mansions, by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.
Discussion Leader – Eleanor Scaffidi
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Mother-Daughter Murder Night, by Nina Simon
Discussion Leader – Paula Salamone
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Thief’s Mark, by Carla Neggers
Discussion leader – Stacey Johnson
DINNER BY THE BOOK (Eclectic selection of books). Generally meets the third Wednesday at 5:30 at the Family Tree Restaurant, 4346 Bailey Ave. Questions, contact Leona Barback at 716-536-1097 or Marilyn Carmichael at 716-228-8626 or via email.
Meeting dates and selections for 2024-25:
9/18/2024 James, by Percival Everett
Facilitator Marilyn Carmichael, Discussion Leader Lynne Tauriello
10/16/2024 This Is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel.
Facilitator Mary Ann Hope, Discussion Leader Judy Huber
11/20/2024 West With Giraffes, by Linda Rutledge
Facilitator Mary Bashore, Discussion Leader Pat Miceli
12/18/2024 The Keeper of Hidden Books, by Madeline Martin
Facilitator Kate Collins, Discussion Leader Leona Barback
1/15/2025 After Annie, by Anna Quindlen
Facilitator Susan McClary. Discussion Leader Mary Crocker
2/19/2025 The Secret Book of Flora Lea, by Patti C. Henry
Facilitator Judy Malamas, Discussion Leader Diane O’Brien
3/19/2025 The Women, by Kristen Hannah
Facilitator Judy Huber, Discussion Leader Mary Bashore
4/16/2025 Book Selection
5/21/2025 Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride
Facilitator Leona Barback, Discussion Leader Marilyn Carmichael
6/19/2025 Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver
Facilitator Diane O’Brien, Discussion Leader Kate Collins
HAPPY WANDERERS. Meets irregularly to explore Western New York treasures, well-known and otherwise – contact Judy Huber to let her know of your interest
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOK CLUB. Will meet quarterly to learn new skills and mentor each other as we study the thoughts of the “experts”.
Why join a professional development book club?
** You’re currently working and want to level up
** You want to network with other professionals
** You want to be a resource for your daughter, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, etc.
** You want to make new friends
** You want to mentor a friend or relative
** You enjoy stimulating conversation with interesting people
** You love learning for the sake of learning
We would only meet quarterly so there would be time to read the books despite hectic schedules and life getting in the way. Sound good? Contact Keola Tweedy @ worldtribednm@gmail.com or 602-653-9509 cell.
The first book, to be discussed in January, is “No Ceiling, No Walls: What Women Haven’t Been Told about Leadership from Career-start to the Corporate Boardroom” by our February branch speaker Susan Colantuono.
LET’S TALK PUBLIC POLICY! Generally meets at 1 p.m. the last Thursday of each month on the second floor of Dash’s, 1770 Hertel Ave. Feel free to bring a lunch or purchase food there
Join the LWVBN (League of Women Voters Buffalo/Niagara) Public Policy group meeting and see if we can work together on the issues of importance to both organizations.
Call Marian Deutschman (716-634-2412) if you’re interested AND send her any articles you’ve seen that you’d like to discuss so they can be sent to the other participants. (mardeu15@verizon.net)
Please request study/interest group information from Judy Huber