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 next few months:
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Discussion Leader: Paula Salamone
The Life We Bury, by Allen Eskins
THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025
Discussion Leader: Geriann Ronsen
A Refiner’s Fire, by Donna Leon
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
Discussion Leader: Stacy Johnson
The Death of Mrs. Westaway, by Ruth Ware
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
Discussion Leader: Marcia Bugyi
Maisie Dobbs, by Jacquiline Winspear
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
Discussion Leader: Barbara Libby
Death and the Conjuror, by Tom Mead
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Discussion Leader: Kate Collins
The Searcher, by Tana French
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Choose Books
Wednesday, May 19, 2026
Discussion Leader: Pat Miceli
The Briar Club, by Kate Quinn
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 2025-26:
6/18/2025 Demon Copperhead, by Barbara Kingsolver
Facilitator Diane O’Brien, Discussion Leader Kate Collins
9/17/2025 The Measure, by Nikki Erlick
Facilitator Sue Licata, Discussion Leader Mary Crocker
10/15/2025 Brave the Wild River, by Melissa L. Sevigny
Facilitator Maryann Hope , Discussion Leader Kate Collins
11/19/2025 The Glassmaker, by Tracy Chevalier
Facilitator Nan Scinta , Discussion Leader Judy Huber
12/17/2025 Cher Ami & Major Whittlesey, by Kathleen Rooney
Facilitator Leona Barback, Discussion Leader Margie Hadsell
1/21/2026 The Lioness of Boston, by Emily Franklin
Facilitator Lynne Tauriello, Discussion Leader Judy Malamas
2/18/2026 Becoming Madame Secretary, by Stephanie Dray
Facilitator Mary Crocker, Discussion Leader Mary Georger
3/18/2026 The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon
Facilitator Hilde Neubauer, Discussion Leader Mary Bashore
4/15/2026 Book Selection
5/20/2026 The Briar Club, by Katie Quinn
Facilitator Diane O’Brien, Discussion Leader Pat Miceli
6/17/2026 Hamnet, by Maggie O’Farrell
Facilitator Mary Bashore, Discussion Leader Lisa Casey
HAPPY WANDERERS. Meets irregularly to explore Western New York treasures, well-known and otherwise – contact Judy Huber to let her know of your interest.
Next excursion will be to the Buffalo History Museum (1 Museum Court in Buffalo) to visit the Adam Zyglis exhibit on Thursday, March 27. Mr. Zyglis is a Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist born and educated in Western New York. Meet at 10 am at the museum, then plan to have lunch in the area with the group.
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 will only meet quarterly so there will be time to read the books despite hectic schedules and life getting in the way. Sound good? Contact Casey Schultz @ schultzcd24@gmail.com or 863.944.9915 cell.
The next book is Mindset: The Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck.
Meet next April 12 at 11am in Study Room 1 of the Audubon Library. A Zoom option is available. Contact Casey if you plan to participate either way.
LET’S TALK PUBLIC POLICY! Generally meets at 1 p.m. the last Wednesday or 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)
Next meeting THURSDAY, March 27. (Note – newsletter incorrectly said Wednesday.)
Please request study/interest group information from Judy Huber