FWC welcomes members to participate in a variety of interest groups. If you want more information, please email FWC.InterestSections@umich.edu and your name will be forwarded to the section leader(s). Direct contact information for section leaders also is available in the FWC directory.

Campus Explorers: Section members tour locations on the U -M campus or local places of interest that are selected by the leader or section members.  Newly constructed or renovated spaces are of special interest.  The section usually meets on selected Wednesdays, but alternative dates may be dictated by the location. Leader: Jean Gosling.

Cinema: We meet formally on the first Tuesday of the month during the academic year. Interested members go see an afternoon movie at the Michigan or State Theaters, and we sometimes arrange to eat after. However, we now have a decently robust group of members that suggests movies almost every week, including in the summer. We occasionally attend shows at other venues, including at the Detroit Institute of Arts movie house. The number of members at any gathering is relatively small, so it is easy for a newcomer to the group to meet others. Leader: Lisa Neidert and Karen Vigmostad.

Friends of Live Theater: We love live theater and we get to see great shows together in the Ann Arbor area. We usually meet before or after the show for lunch or dinner. Several times throughout the year we meet at local restaurants to discuss plays/shows that members have seen and recommend seeing. Year-round all members are encouraged to suggest plays/shows that they want to see but don’t want to attend alone. Leaders: Silvia Pedraza and Barb Tester.

FWC Goes Out to Dinner: Come join us for enjoyable dinners and good company at 5:00 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday of each month, year round!  Our Wednesday dinner is a favorite of those who like tradition-we meet at the Gandy Dancer restaurant.  We are more adventurous for the Tuesday dinners and try the newest places and new cuisines, along with a few perennial favorites, at various area restaurants.  This is a great group for FWC newcomers and longstanding members alike, where friendships and shared interests grow. Leaders: Ann Abrams and Kathy Luker.

FWC Service: This section welcomes all FWC members who are happy helpers. This is an open section, and any member can join in at any time for a project or act of kindness. We volunteer hands-on help (not monetary) to our own FWC community and the Ann Arbor area community. Service projects can range from small favors to larger commitments within our community. “If there is a need, we can help with our hands.” Please contact service section leaders if there are requests from other FWC members, as well as if you’re interested in joining in on a project. There is no required time commitment–you do what you can, when you want to help. Leaders: Cibele Barbosa-Cesnik and Jasmijn Quon.

Let’s Go: This section is for any FWC member who would enjoy companionship for spontaneous or lightly-planned outings or events. “Events” can be any activity or enthusiasm you’d like to share with other FWC members. All section members can email other members of the section. To invite others, simply email the distribution list, LetsGoFWC@umich.edu, with the necessary information, being sure to include whether or not you need a response from those who want to participate and how and when you will meet. Leader: Marcy Breslow.

Luncheon Adventures: This group meets monthly at area restaurants to sample a variety of cuisines, including American, Asian and European. Current “trend setters” or old favorites are popular options. Newcomers are always welcome; suggestions are always encouraged. Luncheons usually occur on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. from October to May. Restaurants provide separate checks. We extend an invitation to all members to appreciate tasty food and intriguing conversation. Leader: Jeanne Lewellen.

Updated 9/20/2025