SPECIAL INTEREST SECTIONS
FWC members are encouraged to
participate in as many sections as they choose.
Detailed
information about section activity can be obtained by clicking on links
or by e-mailing FWC at
uclafwc@ucla.edu with Sections as the subject or by writing to FWC, P. O. BOX 49363, Los Angeles, CA
90049.
|
See
Calendar
for schedule of days and times of section meetings.
|
|
|
Birthday Club |
|
Meets 2nd Wednesday. We celebrate birthdays in
this social gathering and enjoy a
potluck lunch. The celebrants share their personal and family
histories. |
|
BOOK SECTION |
|
Meets 2nd Tuesday afternoon for book
reviews, discussion, recommendations, and much more. |
BRIDGE SECTIONS
Evening
Morning
Intermediate
|
|
Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings. Experienced players.
Meets 1st Thursday morning. Experienced players.
Meets 1st and
3rd
Tuesday afternoons. Meetings include instruction and play of
bridge hands. |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
CONVERSATION
3 sections |
|
French Reading and Conversation meets 2nd and 4th Monday mornings;
German
Conversation meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings;
Spanish
Conversation meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings.
Members practice their language skills through
reading and conversation. |
|
GALLERIES AND SIGHTS OF L.A. |
|
Meets five times annually to explore the cultural
opportunities of Los Angeles and nearby areas. |
|
INTERNATIONAL COOKING
|
|
Meets 3rd Monday evening
to share culinary skills with an eclectic and/or foreign flair. |
|
Knit Happens |
|
Meets 3rd Friday morning. A social group for members to work on their knitting, crocheting, or
other handwork. |
|
LET'S DO LUNCH |
|
Meets 4th Friday
to savor the food at different restaurants. |
|
MAH JONGG |
|
Meets 1st Monday morning. For Beginner and
Intermediate players. Guidance for those interested in learning. |
|
Music in Cultural Contexts |
|
Members play and/or listen to a
variety of musical genres, styles, and media; interpret, discuss,
and analyze musical pieces; and reflect on the interdisciplinary
nature of the arts. Join us at the MUSIC SECTION BLOG http://uclafwcmusic.blogspot.com |
|
Newcomers |
|
Let us know who you are so we can
welcome you. |
|
PLAY READING |
|
Meets 2nd Thursday evening.
Informal study of theater, both classical and contemporary. Be a
participant or an observer and just enjoy an evening of theater and
discussion. |
|
TAI CHI |
|
Meets every Tuesday afternoon. Intermediate and advanced levels are welcome at an ongoing Tai Chi
class with a skilled instructor ($5 per class). |
|
TENNIS
|
|
Meets at the UCLA Sycamore Courts.
Monday Mornings - For players of all
levels.
Friday Mornings - For players who are at an intermediate
level or better. Play doubles and mixed groups.
Occasional tournaments and round robins.
|
|
WRITERS |
|
Meets 1st Friday morning for guided writing exercises and thoughtful feedback. |
|
Young Professionals |
|
Members meet to network,
socialize, attend UCLA events, and explore the UCLA campus. |
Inactive Sections
Bicycling,
Bird Study,
Chess,
Computer/Desktop Publishing,
Garden Tours,
Genealogy, Golf,
Moms and Kids,
Movies,
Music, Safety,
Swimming,
Travel,
Walking/Hiking,
and Wine Tasting with Potluck
are sections that are currently inactive but may be reactivated if there is
sufficient interest. If interested in any of these sections or if you have
an idea for a new section, please contact FWC by e-mail at
uclafwc@ucla.edu and put Sections as the
subject or by writing to FWC, P.O. Box 49363, Los Angeles, CA 90049. We
welcome your suggestions.
|
