Interest Groups

Below is a list and description of current interest groups.

Participation in interest groups is for members only.

If you are a member, click here to see full descriptions and contact information.

Click here If you are interested in learning more or joining.

If you have an idea for a new interest group we will help you with the start-up process.

Contact Bill Peterman for more information. william.peterman@att.net

Mix of Minds Discussion Group

This group meets monthly to discuss thought-provoking articles from any source. Articles and questions are chosen by group members on a rotating basis.

Theater Going Group

This group is for people interested in seeing plays together. After a play is selected, each person buys their own ticket with senior discount. Typically the group meets after the performance for a brief discussion. Carpools are arranged as needed.

Fiber Arts Group

This group meets twice monthly to knit, crochet, appliqué, finger weave, mend, embroider, or other textile projects.

Movie Group

This popular activity is offered at watch parties, includes popcorn and is followed by discussion.

Walking Groups

The AWN Ramblers is a group for energetic, active over-50's who walk in nearby forest preserves.

Other Walking Groups

We'd welcome your help in organizing a walking group with your own ideal pace and setting - perhaps strolling, exploring and/or smelling the roses.

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Local Walking Group.

This group walks about 3 miles in an hour every week on Wednesday at 9 AM from the lobby of the Oak Park Public Library Main Branch.

Arts and Crafts Days

This group meets occasionally to create greeting cards and pictures using Marion's vast collection of decorative paper and watercolors. Contact Marion for dates.

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Published Authors Group Exchange (PAGE)

This group is for AWN members to share our process of being a writer, getting published, doing promotion, and feelings of significant accomplishment. Open to published authors and those aspiring to be.

Interest Groups

This group is for AWN members to share our process of being a writer, getting published, doing promotion, and feelings of significant accomplishment. Open to published authors and those aspiring to be.

Arbor West Neighbors

About Us

Interest Groups

This group is for AWN members to share our process of being a writer, getting published, doing promotion, and feelings of significant accomplishment. Open to published authors and those aspiring to be.​

Arbor West Neighbors

About Us

This group is for AWN members to share our process of being a writer, getting published, doing promotion, and feelings of significant accomplishment. Open to published authors and those aspiring to be.