Dust off the old board games lurking in your closet. Or choose a card game. Something new each month, with rotating hostesses choosing the games and providing light snacks and beverages. Need at least 4 people. Day and time TBD. Meets monthly.

Social Bridge is an informal and great way to spend an afternoon. All levels welcome. We play on alternative weeks, with members hosting a table in rotation.  A light snack is usually served. Depending on numbers there may be multiple tables per session in different people’s homes. If you are not able to commit to alternative weeks, spares are welcome.

Looking to socialize in a relaxed setting? Join us and enjoy good food and interesting conversations. Members and their partners/spouses meet once per month, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Friday of the month. Members contribute one sweet or savoury finger food dish and provide their own beverages. Dress is casual, and the event may be held indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather and the time of year. The hostess sets the maximum number of attendees for each gathering, usually between 16 and 24

Continuing next spring! Meet for 9 holes on a Monday morning.  Many local golf courses to explore. Golfing will be from beginning of May and will continue until the end of September. FULL

Try your hand at drumming and percussion instruments in a relaxed social setting. Create music with African hand drums, or percussion (rattles, shakers, bells and more). Members can bring their own instruments. A playful social symphony. Group energy in-person. NO previous music or instruments skills required. Date/time to be determined.

Individual or group lessons taught on a as needed basis. Learn a new, challenging game that will tickle your brain. Mah Jongg is a traditional Chinese game, similar to Rummy, played by 4.  The players pick up and discard tiles until they use their 14 tiles to complete one of 67 possible hands.  The game is one of skill, strategy and luck!  It’s also addictive!

This is a MUCH SIMPLER version of Mah Jongg. Two, three, or four can play, making it very versatile. It is a stepping stone to American Mah Jongg. Starting October.

For photography enthusiasts with an iPhone or camera… fun and informal photography and videography, sharing of tips, and learning. A relaxed pace with visits to outdoor trails, towns, gardens, and more, often ending up at a nearby coffee shop or home. Also possible… occasional webinars and special guests.

If you would like to be able to converse with the local residents when travelling in Spanish-speaking countries, then join us and Johana, our Spanish instructor from Colombia. We speak in Spanish as much as possible, learning about traditions and discussing current events, history, and food as well as reviewing grammar to improve our language skills. For the intermediate classes, some Spanish background is necessary. The cost is $17 per session. Classes will start on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 and are usually held twice per month (Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 12noon) at one of the member’s homes. FULL

A hiking group that meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. for conversation and challenging walks on trails throughout Lanark; partners/friends and dogs welcome. Come when you can.

Looking for basic computer help? Having trouble understanding “the Cloud”? Join this new group, where the goal is to bring in students doing their community service to walk us through the challenging aspects of understanding our electronics, such as settings, the Cloud, etc.

CFUW Perth & District currently has eight daytime book clubs and one evening club. Members meet monthly in rotating homes for snacks and a lively discussion about their selected novel.

This cycling group is now in our fourth year where we enjoy weekly recreational cycle excursions of approximately 20-25 kilometres. Preferably on paved bicycle paths or country roads, but also on rail trails or wherever a path might lead us. For planning, we normally meet on Tuesdays at 10 and cycle for approximately 90 minutes. However, we’re a flexible group and we sometimes adjust the time due to weather or the day due to special circumstances. Often lunch is in a quaint small town restaurant, or where one is unavailable, we pack a picnic lunch to enjoy the view and company. Or we might plan a pot luck or BBQ. We normally start in May once the weather is warmer and cycle until October or November depending upon conditions. Participants take turns finding the road less travelled and leading us on a new adventure each week. Come join us!

This group meets monthly in members’ homes on the 3rd Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to discuss various topics in French. The hostess serves light refreshments. Members should be fluent in French fluency, but some rustiness is fine. Come out to a meeting to decide if this group is for you! New members always welcome.

A fun, friendly group of women who enjoy a game of 9 holes at some courses close to Perth Monday mornings. We play from May until October weather permitting. In 2025 we will be playing best ball weekly with 3 foursomes. We often stay for lunch or a beverage after the game and to socialize.

Members signing up for this group need to be fit and have a good pair of hiking boots, appropriate clothing, and a hiking pole (optional). The club meets every Thursday at Conlon Farms for departure by carpool to various pre-determined trails. The hike lasts about 1.5 hrs. In the winter members might use snowshoes or ice grippers, if necessary. Coffee/lunch at a local restaurant may follow the hike.

We meet online, twice per month using RealMahJongg.com. (subscription needed, computer or tablet recommended). Dates and times are flexible. The app is a great way to play, practice, and improve your game as you can play against your CFUW mates, other gaming app members or robots.

A group of 8 women craving meaningful conversation with like-minded individuals who share mindfully and listen to hear. Gathering the last Monday of each month from 7 to 9 pm.
Willing to take a turn hosting or facilitating a comfortable and inviting gathering spot that has access to tea and coffee and water. Interested in such conversations as: Is the purpose of life a life of purpose? If so what’s yours?; Self care routines – what are the musts for women aged 55+; How to have challenging conversations with your adult children; How to stay current in a fast paced existence; Aging well in menopause/post-menopause; Life Hacks to living life alive and vibrantly; Investing wisely

Did you take piano lessons as a child or teenager? Do you want to revive your skills, or just play at whatever level you may be? Do you want to get over your piano shyness? Come join the Piano Club to play duets, or solos, simple or not, and listen to the others. The only requirement is to have fun and enjoy playing the piano! Piano sessions are at the home of Diana B. on a beautiful new Yamaha grand piano. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am.

Whether you are a knitter, a quilter, a novice cross-stitcher or simply have some mending to do, this is a fun group for you. Everyone enjoys relaxing for a couple of hours, working on their piece while sharing conversation on a variety of topics. The group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12 noon.  Participants take turns to host in their homes and light refreshments are served.

Not a potluck, not necessarily gourmet, definitely NOT takeout, but an old-fashioned, sit-down at a beautifully set table to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal with pleasant company. If you love food, love to cook, and perhaps have no one to do it for (or even if you do, but just want to share a meal with someone else for a change) this may be something that might interest you. Members meet as often as they choose, taking their turn as host with 6 guests per table, as that seems to be a manageable number to host and prepare for. It also enables small group conversation and gives everyone a chance to fully participate. A group larger than that becomes a different experience. 6 members needed.

Wine tasting will meet monthly or as organized between September and June. Expand your palette, and join fellow members with or without partners or a guest to enjoy wine and food pairings in local restaurants, in member’s homes, a local vineyard, or wherever the organizer would like to gather. Group members take turns making the arrangements. Or much easier to arrange with the help of another member or two. Individual event organizers to indicate minimum/maximum participants as determined by venue. It is anticipated that the wine tasting events will be held during the evening. The day and time will be determined by the event organizer(s).

The Bridge and Luncheon group meets on the first Friday of each month at 11:30 am with social time followed by lunch provided by the host, then followed by three rounds of bridge. Presently there are 9 members, with one person hosting and/or sitting out each month on a rotating basis.  

All skill levels welcome. Players must be fully vaccinated. 

We currently need spares for this group.

If a minimum if four additional people express interest in being part of a Luncheon Bridge, a second group can be started. Meeting dates and times to be decided by the new group.

**Not offered 2024-25.** This group meets in dog friendly locations to walk dogs and socialize. Until a coordinator comes forward Maida Murray has agreed to host dog walkers on her property. At this time the group will meet at Maida’s on Friday at 1:00 pm.

Join fellow members to watch TIFF films on first Friday of the month at 2pm at the Studio Theatre. Then head to a different restaurant for drinks and discussion.  Movie tickets are $12.00 each and films run once a month from October to May.

Do you like to cook and enjoy dinner parties? Give the Gourmet Club a try. We meet the second Saturday of the month in home settings (four couples per home) to share a delicious dinner planned by one member, hosted by another. Each member brings the dish they've been assigned and all costs are shared. Any couple not able to commit to a minimum of four dinners will be Spares. This is an opportunity for spouses and partners to get involved with CFUW.

Laughter and fun with new or old friends: all welcome!. Try new activities indoors and out No experience or special skills of any kind required, just an adventurous spirit! Let your imagination and creativity flow! Fun and play! To be held the 4th Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm.

This group is for experienced players who are familiar with the game and the 2024 card. This group meets in person on Wednesdays at 6:45 pm, rotating hosting games at their homes. New members are welcome!

If you enjoy an “Outing” — something to see, to learn, to enjoy, to explore plus the all-important lunch and fellowship, join the Out and About Club. Our monthly outings are within a radius of approx.100 km during daylight hours. Location and cost information sent in advance; carpooling encouraged. Outings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of October, November, February, April and May.

**Not offered 2024-25.** If you would like to be able to converse with the local residents when travelling in Spanish-speaking countries, then join us and Johana, our Spanish instructor from Colombia. We speak in Spanish as much as possible, learning about traditions and discussing current events, history, and food as well as reviewing grammar to improve our language skills. The cost is $17 per session. Classes will start TBD. Usually held twice per month (Wednesday mornings from 10 am to 12noon) at one of the member’s homes.

Not a potluck, not necessarily gourmet, definitely NOT takeout, but an old-fashioned sit-down at a beautifully set table to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal with pleasant company.  If you love food, love to cook and perhaps have no one to do it for (or even if you do, but just want to sit down with someone else for a change) this may be the group for you. We meet every six weeks, 6 guests per dinner. FULL

Looking for basic computer help? Having trouble understanding “the Cloud”? Join this new group, where the goal is to bring in students doing their community service to walk us through the challenging aspects of understanding our electronics, such as settings, the Cloud, etc. Only accepting those with Apple product. FULL.