Meetings are held in the homes of members unless otherwise indicated. 

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES CIRCLE - ON HIATUS

This circle meets on the third Wednesday of the month. The time of day varies, but lunch in a restaurant usually is included. Activities for the group include field trips to art museums, exhibits at the Museum Center, antique malls and shops, and historical places. All knowledge levels (including “none. ") and interests are welcome. Try one of our activities! Please call Carol for more information.

DAY BOOK CIRCLE

Tari Carrelli, Chair

The daytime Book Circle meets the fourth Wednesday of the month upstairs at Joseph Beth Bookstore from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. to review a pre-selected book. Lunch is by reservation downstairs at the Bistro at 11:30 a.m. NO meeting in November or December. May is a luncheon. This group is open to all members. You can call or email either co-chair for more information.

DAY BRIDGE CIRCLE

Dr. Jan Dyehouse, Chair

A friendly game is organized on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at noon unless otherwise decided by the hostess.

EVENING BRIDGE CIRCLE - ON HIATUS

This circle meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Circle members take turns hosting. Please call Carol for more information. This circle will meet during the summer months as well.

DRAMA CIRCLE - ON HIATUS

Theater lovers meet in members’ homes at 6:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month for a light supper, after which members and spouses join in the play reading. Guests are always welcome.

NEEDLECRAFT CIRCLE

Diana Fenichel, Chair

Members bring their current needlework or mending for a relaxed morning of camaraderie on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 A.M, including summer months. We are currently knitting and crocheting hats to donate to Crayons to Computers. Please call the hostess to confirm attendance. Guests are always welcome.

FRIENDS AND FOOD CIRCLE - ON HIATUS

The circle will meet four times this year on Saturdays, in members’ homes (except for the Finale), to enjoy camaraderie and food. Members will prepare dishes from their own recipes, per the themes outlined below, and will share equally in the total cost of the meal. All club members are encouraged to participate. Please join us, attending alone, with your husband or a guest.

EVENING BOOK CIRCLE

Diana Noelcke, Chair     

This circle meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month (except January) at the Mecklenburg Gardens Restaurant.  Members make book selections and facilitate discussions at the scheduled meetings. In addition, the circle chair distributes a reading list of three books to members via email at three-month intervals. Guests are welcome. 

VOLUNTEER CIRCLE

Dr. Darlene Anderson, Co-Chair

This circle provides opportunities for members to participate in community service and outreach activities congruent with the University’s interest in building community partnerships. The three selected volunteer opportunities for Club year 2016-2017 are: 1) The Seven Hills Neighborhood House Service Project for Children, 2) Dress for Success Cincinnati, and 3) Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati.  Members meet four times a year to discuss plans for and confirm their availability to support these three volunteer opportunities.  Circle meetings are held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday in August, November, February, and May at the Mecklenburg Gardens Restaurant. Guests are welcome.  Call or email either co-chair for more information.