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, Sep 23, 2026
Widow, by John Grisham
Presenter: Pat Miceli
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Strange House, by Uretsu
Presenter: Stacy Johnson
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2027
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, by Agatha Christie
Presenter: Kate Collins
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2027
In the Bleak Midwinter, by Julia Spencer Fleming
Presenter: Barbara Libby
Wednesday, March 24, 2027
The Art Forger, by B. A. Shapiro
Presenter: Marcia Bugyi
Wednesday, May 12, 2027* Special Date
Choose Books AND
Seneca Falls Inheritance, by Miriam Grace Monfredo
Presenter: Paula Salamone
Wednesday, June 23, 2027
Murder Your Employer, by Robert Holmes
Presenter: Geriann Ronsen
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.
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.
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)
Please request study/interest group information from Judy Huber