Small Groups
The Austin Affiliate of AAUW provides many opportunities to connect with other members. Below is a list of small groups that meet regularly. Additional information about small group activities is provided in the monthly newsletter.
Travel Club
Travel Club is an opportunity to hear about the recent travels of other group members or a “day trip” to a nearby town. Check the monthly newsletter for the exact date and location. Contact person: DedaRae Graber – drgraber@charter.net.
First Friday Lunch Group
Meets at 11:30 am for a one-hour lunch on the first Friday of each month at Bella Victoria. Reservations required. Contact Person: Dorothy Krob – sdkrob@live.com.
Needlework Group
Meets on Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM at Coffee House on Main. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc. You are also welcome to just enjoy a cup of coffee and talk – no needlework project required. The group is also happy to offer lessons for those looking to start a new hobby. Contact Person: Sue Grove at sgrove@riverland.edu.
Great Decisions Group
Great Decisions is an informal discussion group for AAUW women who are interested in learning more about many countries and current issues. The Foreign Policy Association provides the purchased materials. We meet for one hour on the fourth Monday of the month at 1:00 PM at KSMQ. The topics for January-May will be announced via the monthly newsletter. Contact Person: Peggy Benzkofer at pjbenzko@gmail.com.
Morning Book Group
This group meets to discuss the book choice. This group meets at 9:00 am on the third Thursday of the month at Perkins Restaurant in Austin. Books being discussed will be in the monthly newsletter and are listed below.
Morning Book Group Schedule for 2025-26
| Date | Book | Leader |
| Sept 18 | The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah | Nancy Krouse |
| Oct 16 | The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin | Harriet Ulland |
| Nov 20 | The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskins | Liz Richarson |
| December no meeting | ||
| Jan 15 | Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard | Dorothy Krob |
| Feb 19 | Stone Queen by Fiona Davis | Lois McConnell |
| Mar 19 | Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano | Janet Gilbertson |
| Apr 16 | Page Turners Selection | Terry Becker-Ersland |
| May 21 | Where the Rivers Part by Kao Kalia Yang | Mary Malhereck |
| Jun 18 | Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt | Debbi Sharp |
Evening Book Group
This group meets on the third Monday of most months at 7:00 PM . Please let the hostess know if you are planning to attend. Contact person: Rae Dawn Rao.
Evening Book Group Schedule for 2025-26
| Date | Book | Leader | Host |
| Sept 16 | In the Shade of Olive Trees by Kate Laack | Sue Grove | Sue Grove |
| Oct 20 | The Magnificent Life of Emily Post by Allison Pataki | Dorthy Krob | Dorthy Krob |
| Nov 17 | The Correspondent by Virginia Evans | Carolyn Bogott | Carolyn Bogott |
| Dec 15 | The Telephone of the Tree by Alison McGhee | Sue Grove | Sue Grove |
| Jan 19 | Advika and the Hollywood Wives by Kirthana Ramisepti | Morgan Carlson | Judy Pesonen |
| Feb 16 | Kiara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro | Carolyn Bogott | Judy Pesonen |
| Mar 16 | Page Turners Selection | Peggy Benzkofer | Peggy Benzkofer |
| Apr 20 | Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton | Morgan Carlson | Library |
| May 18 | TBA | ||
| June 15 | Book Choosing Lunch | ||