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An investment group meeting on the second Tuesday of every month except August in members' homes with the objectives of educating our members in the fundamental principles of sound investment practices and of investing our funds for growth on a regular basis. On a rotational basis each member serves three months on the investment committee whose function is to review our portfolio, investigate a stock or stocks and/or make a presentation on some aspect of the market. New members are welcome and are invited to attend a meeting to decide if you want to join. The Book Group meets in members' homes on the fourth Thursday of each month from October to May excluding December. At the May meeting members choose which books will be discussed for the following year. The books for fall 2007 are
One Bridge Group plays bridge on the second Thursday of each month from October to May starting at 1:00 pm in members' homes. The other meets twice monthly but dates vary. Spares are welcome. The Cinema Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from October to May. The hostess of the month chooses the movie, usually scheduled for early evening, with discussion and dessert following. The Gourmet Group meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm. The menu is planned by a member and the hostess who distribute the recipes for each member to prepare and serve at the dinner. The duties are rotated so that variety and new ideas make every dinner a happy event. The Issues and Actions group meets on the third Tuesday in members' homes for lively discussion on a variety of social, political and environmental issues. New members are welcome. This group takes action on the resolutions and other matters of concern to the CFUW. They also organize the Recycling for Charity in November and April. View some of their issues on our Advocacy page. This group meets on the second Monday of the month in members' homes for conversation in French. This group consists of 32 members who enjoy a variety of excursions throughout the year. Walks are often followed by a picnic lunch or a restaurant visit. Upcoming events:
Members meet approximately once a month to attend various cultural happenings in and around Toronto. Theatre, gallery or museum showings are among the most popular activities. One of the group leaders will notify you before each event and you will be asked whether you want to sign up for the event. Members choose only the events in which they are interested. Most events are preceded by lunch or dinner to allow for a social time before a performance or visit. Members are free to choose which events to participate in but once having committed are then responsible for the cost of the ticket even if they cannot attend as the tickets usually have to be paid for in advance by the convenors. New members are welcome. The Theology Group meets in members' homes on the first Monday where one group member presents a paper. New members are welcome. This group meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday in members' homes. |
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