Interest Groups

After joining the Club, many members also choose to join and participate in the Club’s various interest groups. Currently the Club offers thirty-seven groups which meet regularly for specialized programs covering a wide range of members’ shared and personal interests. Some groups can accommodate only a limited number so membership may be limited. In those cases, a waiting list is maintained and often potential members are called to fill in when a member cannot attend. New groups can be formed with ten interested members.

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Armchair Travel

Armchair Travel groups offer members an opportunity to share travel adventures, tips, and stories through photos, videos, souvenirs, and food.

Armchair Travelers (Afternoon)

Armchair Travelers (Evening)

Art/Culture

Art/Culture brings members together in different venues of modern-day culture.

Art and About

Movie Mavens

Book Clubs

Members find a common bond as they enjoy reading and exploring new books and authors.

Book Buddies

The Book Club

Page Turners

Time of Your Life Book Club

Bowling

All levels of bowlers are welcome. For more information click on the link below.

Bowling

Cards or Games

There are several interest groups for those who enjoy cards and games.

The Bunco Squad

Meets the 1st Wednesday at 2 pm to roll the dice in members’ homes.

Cards and Games

Meets the fourth Thursday at 1 pm. Cards or games are planned by the meeting hostess. This group also meets are the Northcrest Fireside Room.

Cribbage

Meets the first Friday at 10 am at BAM.

Mahjong Maniacs

Meets weekly at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays at an announced location.

Couples Clubs

Couples Clubs (four different groups) offer social activities for couples. Members share in the planning and preparation of easy meals and/or activities. The host couples determine the activities and location for each event. There may be a cover-the-cost fee for each event determined by the hosts. Membership is limited in each group.

Couples Breakfast

Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 8:30 am. at area restaurants.

Couples Club I

This group meets several times during the year with host couples planning the event.

Couples Club II

Meets the last Friday of each month for social interaction with members and spouses.

Couples Having Fun

Meet monthly year round to share a meal and enjoy each other’s company.

Couples 2 Go

Meet monthly year round to explore interesting places to eat or visit.

Grape Expectations

Meet monthly to enjoy wine and a little education.

Two by Two

This casual couples group meets the 2nd Sunday. All couples host or co-host an

event each year.

Culture Sharing

Culture Sharing offers an evening of international friendship in a group of mixed heritage/citizenship, with special emphasis on welcoming international women to the club and community. Meetings are held the third Wednesday at 7 pm at the Northcrest Community Green Room, 1801 20th St.

Exercise Groups

Exercise groups offer members an opportunity to exercise and enjoy the out of doors.

Biking Babes

Rides twice a month April through October. All members must wear a helmet.

Golf

Seasonal group that meets on Tuesday mornings April thru August at Homeward Golf Course.

Take a Hike

Meets the 2nd Monday rain, hail or snow.

Walk and Talk

Enjoys a flexible, healthy, exercise program including a lot of socializing. Meetings are held the third Tuesday at a member’s home at 9 am. Members walk in the hostess’s neighborhood or at the Mall (North Grand) before gathering for coffee.

Food

Food groups offer opportunities for members to express themselves through food.

Breakfast Beauties

Meet on the fourth Friday of each month.

Breakfast Buddies

Meet on the third Friday of each month.

Foodies

Enjoys good food and friendship, meeting the first Thursday of each month. Rotating small committees plan, prepare, and serve lunch to the members of each group. Each group has a set fee for the lunch.

‘Spice’ Girls

Offers members opportunities to explore, create, and share food. ‘Spice Girls’ meet the fourth Monday afternoon and Taste Buds meet the third Thursday. Membership is limited in all of the food groups.

Taste Buds

Offers members opportunities to explore, create, and share food. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Membership is limited.

Gardening

Gardening meets the second Wednesday from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Members bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy a wide variety of programs, tours, and other activities related to gardening. The group also maintains a city flower garden plot in Stuart Smith Park (Elwood and Lincoln Way) during the summer season.

Genealogy

Genealogy members enjoy on-going research of individual family history during monthly meetings (third Thursday, 1:30 pm) or visits to state and community archival resources.

Nature Study

Nature Study provides opportunities for members to explore the great outdoors, see natural wonders, learn about conservation and preservation programs, and become acquainted with the animals and plants that are part of our outdoor world. Meetings are usually held the last Wednesday at 1:30 pm.

Needlework

Needlework groups: Block Builders, Hooks and Needles, and Stitchery, engage members in a wide variety of quilt, crochet, knitting, and needlework projects, respectively, through monthly meetings, workshops, and tours. Members provide their own supplies and equipment.

Block Builders

Meet the second Friday

Hooks and Needles

Meet the fourth Monday

Stitchery

Meets on the first Monday.

Newcomers

Newcomers is a great group for new or prospective members to get acquainted and find their place in the club and community. This group warmly invites all members new to the ISU community or club to all club events as well as monthly events planned entirely for the purpose of getting to know other new members, other club members and become more familiar with club events, interest groups, and activities.

Travel, Food & Adventure

Iowa Cafe Adventures and Lunch Bunch are a must for those who yearn a monthly “adventure”, good food, and unique shopping opportunities! Members venture to different tea rooms, cafes, or eating establishments throughout Central Iowa to enjoy breakfast or lunch and explore places of interest in the area.

Friday Night Out

This group gathers the 2nd Friday for an evening out which may include dinner, movies, potlucks, picnics, or concerts.

Iowa Cafe Adventures

Meet the first Tuesday of the month.

Lunch Bunch

Meets the second Tuesday of the month.

Volunteer

G.I.V.E. (Gals into Volunteering Everywhere)

Members volunteer in various ways throughout the community. Monthly activities are planned by the coordinating member with the date and time determined by the opportunity.

Wine and Beer

Wine and Beer groups provide educational experiences in wine tasting and appreciation or simply exploration and conversation.