Clubs & Interests

Women’s Groups Causes, Senior Socials

WOMEN’S GROUPS & CAUSES

AAUW Everett: The American Association of University Women Everett branch meets 10 a.m. second Saturdays (September to May; no meeting in January). Contact for location. More info: 425-422-2833, everett@aauw-wa.org.

AAUW Edmonds: The SnoKing branch of the American Association of University Women meets 10 a.m.-noon second Saturdays (except December, March, July and August). More info: aauw.esk@gmail.com, esk-wa.aauw.net.

AAUW Stanwood-Camano: The American Association of University Women Stanwood-Camano branch hosts a “Violence Against Women” program, 1 p.m. April 12 at the Camano Island Library, 848 N Sunrise Blvd. Bring a snack to share. More info: www.aauwsc.org.

American Legion Auxiliary: An American Legion Auxiliary group meets 7 p.m. second Mondays at Vineyard Park Retirement Community, 23008 56th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace. Women’s volunteer group focused on children and veterans services. More info: 206-369-7131, www.facebook.com/AmAux234MLT.

Business and Professional Women: The Greater Everett chapter meets 6:30-8 p.m. fourth Mondays (except July and August) at Bob’s Burgers and Brew, 1611 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett. Women age 18 and older welcome. More info: Joyce Robins at 206-909-6815.

Everett Area Newcomers Club: For women who are new to the area, or who would like to make new friends. A luncheon is March 15. More info: 425-337-3989, lorober@comcast.net, www.eancclub.org.

League of Women Voters: The Snohomish County affiliate has several groups that meet monthly. The North Unit meets 7 p.m. first Mondays at Wrobliski Manor, 1210 E Fifth St., Arlington. The Central Unit meets 1 p.m. third Wednesdays at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The South Unit meets 10 a.m. third Thursdays at Pancake Haus, 530 Fifth Ave. S, Edmonds. The Saturday Unit meets 10 a.m. third Saturdays; locations vary. More info: www.lwvsnoho.org, 425-334-8922.

MOMS Club: Meets 10 a.m. third Thursdays in the Stilly Conference Room at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave., Arlington. Moms Offering Moms Support is a non-religious nonprofit offering play dates, Moms Night Out, baby-sitting co-op, and more. More info: arlstanmoms@gmail.com.

Republican Women: The Washington Federation of Republican Women has local chapters in Everett (the Evergreen club meets 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays; the Snohomish County club meets 11 a.m. second Thursdays), Edmonds (the Bothell-North King club meets 11:30 a.m. third Mondays), and on Camano Island (12 p.m. fourth Tuesdays). More info: www.wfrw.org.

Soroptimist, Everett: The volunteer group focused on improving the lives of women and girls meets 12 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Lunch is $16; RSVP required to Marci Volmer, 360-568-7760. Sandra Richards of Salt of the Earth Ministries speaks at the March 28 program meeting. More info: siofeverett.wordpress.com.

Soroptimist, Marysville: Meets 7 a.m. first and third Tuesdays at Fanny’s Restaurant, 505 Cedar Ave., Suite A1. More info: Renae, 425-971-0031.

Utsalady Ladies Aid: The charitable and historical group meets 1 p.m. second Wednesdays at 78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. Social hour at 11:30 a.m.; complimentary lunch at noon. More info: bytheseay@yahoo.com.

Zonta Club, Everett: Meetings are held once or twice a month at Legion Memorial Golf Course Greenside Grill, 144 West Marine View Drive, Everett. The group of professionals focuses on advancing the status of women and girls. Reservations required. More info: info@zontaeverett.org.

SENIOR SOCIALS

Gift shop: The Carl Gipson Senior Center gift shop is open to all, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Men’s corner, Seahawks items, handmade cards, and inexpensive and nice gifts for anniversaries, baby showers, birthdays and more. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-257-8780.

Lunch, Lake Stevens: A light lunch for seniors is served at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Cost is $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Come early and socialize. More info: 425-335-0345.

Lunch, Granite Falls: Noon Thursdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Cost is $3 seniors and disabled, $6 others. Penny bingo follows. More info: 360-691-7177.

Coffee time: Marysville Parks and Recreation features Café Baxter, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays (except holidays) at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. Free coffee, pastries and conversation. Open to seniors and their adult friends. More info: 360-363-8450.

Friendship Club: A group of senior citizens meets for lunch second Thursdays, September to June, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1216 Broadway, Everett. Ages 50-plus. Lunch is $7. The group also takes monthly bus tours. More info: Val Clement, 425-290-6982.

Mill Creek Seniors Club: Potluck meetings are noon first and third Mondays in the City Hall community room, 15728 Main St. More info: 425-357-1260.

Hilltoppers: The Hilltoppers of Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, a senior social group, meets 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Tuesdays at the church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. The luncheon costs $7. For reservations, call Sheila McGillivray at 425-348-3056.

Singles, Active North Sound Socials: Singles age 50 and older share in a variety of social activities, including potlucks, day trips, games, car shows and more. More info: 206-362-2773 or 425-353-6213.

Singles, breakfast: A friendship breakfast group for singles age 60 and older meets at 9 a.m. Saturdays at the IHOP at Everett Mall Way and Evergreen Way. More info: 425-374-3203.

Other interest groups are listed throughout the month.

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