In addition to the regular programs, special interest groups or smaller section gatherings of the Tacoma Branch meet regularly or occasionally. Non-members are welcome at these smaller group meeting, but we encourage membership for those who would like to attend these groups on a regular basis.
Check our pages Facebook or Instagram for current topics, books, or movies with dates and locations. You may email any of our section leaders for more details concerning these special interest group meetings or feel free to contact us at tacoma@aauw-wa.org
Active interest groups for 2025-26:
Daytime Books:
When – meets on 4th Wed. each month, Sept. thru April except December. 1 pm Objective – book discussion
Leader – Dolora
The 2025-26 reading list for Daytime Book Group :
September 24, 2025 The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women who Created a President by Edward F O’Keefe
October 22, 2025 The Mystery Guest (Molly Maid, #2) by Nita Prose\
November 20, 2025 (Thanksgiving is Nov 27) – Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji
January 28, 2026 – When the Jessamine Grows by Donna Everhart
February 25, 2026 – The Book Club of Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
March 25, 2026 – Ice: from mixed drinks to skating rinks – a cool story of a hot commodity by Ann Brady
April 22, 2026 – Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins
Evening Literary Discussion
When – meets last Monday evening 6:30 pm each month, Sept. thru April except December at the UP Library or a member’s home
Objective – Book Discussion
Leader-Sue S.
2025-26 list:
September 29, 2025: The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club by Faith Hogan
October 27, 2025: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books: A Novel, by Kirsten Miller.
Contact us at tacoma@aauw-wa.org for information about the location
Contact us at tacomabranchblast@gmail.com for more information about the following:
Diggers & Delvers:
When – meets irregularly during the daytime
Objective – gardening with a passion often taking field trips to local gardens
Second Saturday at the Cinema (SS@C):
When – meets September – June, the second Saturday of each month
Objective – to enjoy a movie at a local theater and perhaps coffee afterwards
Paper Crafters:
When – Typically meets on the 2nd Thursday from 10:30-2:00 PM
Objective – to meet with others committed to creating with paper: scrapbooks, photo albums, other paper crafts.
Slow Food Group:
Objective – share good food and conversation
Genealogy and Family History:
Objective – explore family histories by using various resources. Meets most months at various places that support their mission.
Want to know about our upcoming meetings? Check out our Instagram or Facebook