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. At least 4 people are needed each month. There is no limit.
4th Wednesday
1:00-3:00 PM

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.
1st/3rd Wed.
1:30 PM

This cycling group enjoys weekly recreational cycle excursions of approximately 20-25 km, preferably on paved bicycle paths or quiet country roads, but also on cinder or rail trails or wherever a path might lead us. For planning, we normally meet on Tuesdays before 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 smalltown restaurant, or 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!
Every Tuesday
10 AM

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. but some rustiness is fine. This class is currently FULL.
3rd Wednesday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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. Each member is asked to lead one hike. Start time is 10am Thurs.
Every Thursday
9:00 AM

We play in the comfort of our own homes, twice per month via the free online site, myjongg.net
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.
Sunday
7:15 PM

Attention all cross-country skiers! Weather permitting, members will meet weekly during winter months at Murphy’s Point Provincial Park when the Tay Valley Ski Club trails are groomed and track conditions are just right. Outings may be planned on very short notice.
Weekly during winter months
Daytime

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. There is one spot available.
2nd Tues
10 AM to 12 PM

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.
2nd and 4th Sunday
10:00 AM

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. Wine tasting will meet between September and June whenever and wherever group members are willing to arrange such events. There are 5 spots for new members.
TBD
7:00 PM

CFUW Perth & District has seven active daytime book clubs, three focusing on mysteries, and one evening book club. Most are full but two have vacancies. It might be time to start a new #2 Book Club! Members meet monthly in rotating homes for snacks and a lively discussion about their selected novel.
varies
various times see book clubs page link at the top of the page for more info.

Enjoy facilitated afternoon workshops for a variety of crafts. We will meet at the coordinator's home just outside Perth once a month on the first Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Please sign up and join us for these fun activities. Email or text coordinator or use the online form.
Thursday
1:00-3:00 PM

Attention all skiers and snowboarders... Lets hope for snow so we can go hit the slopes! Weather
permitting, members will meet weekly at one of the following clubs:Weather permitting, members will meet weekly at one of the following clubs: Calabogie, Pakenham or Camp Fortune for a half or full day on the slopes. Shared driving can be arranged for those who prefer to travel with others. Lift tickets will be purchased by each member at the regular price. Rental equipment is available at all three locations for those who need it. The group may ski/board together or split up to find runs that suit their skill level, meeting indoors to warm up, re-fuel and re-hydrate.
Every Monday
9:30 AM

We are a fun, friendly group of women who enjoy a game of 9 holes at various courses close to Perth every Monday morning. We will play at the end of May until the end of August 2027, weather permitting. The format is best ball and 3 foursomes each week. We often stay for lunch or a beverage after the game and to socialize. FULL
Monday
9:00 AM

This group is for kayakers of all levels who enjoy getting out on the water and exploring new places. Group members will take turns suggesting a paddling location and ‘leading’ the outing, which will usually last a few hours to a half day, depending on location. Some basic safety gear is a must (life jacket, bow line on your boat, whistle) and a short list of safety measures will need to be followed. We may achieve some fall paddling this year, but anticipate that most of our paddling will occur in late spring through early fall. We aim to paddle once every 2 weeks, but will adjust depending on interest/availability. There is currently no limit to how many may join.
TBD: Bi-weekly on a weekday or weekend.
Daytime

Individual or group lessons taught on an 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 four. 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!
Bi-weekly, Fridays/Tuesday
1:30 PM

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 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.
2nd Wednesday
TBD

This group is for those interested in sharing plant-based dishes or learning more about how and why to make a healthy plant-based dish. Since the group is new, the activities will vary depending on interests. Everyone will bring a plant-based dish to share with the group each month. Links for dish ideas will be provided for those that would like some advice/guidance on what to bring. We can discuss the different levels of plant-based dishes from healthy to heavily processed as well as discuss our own experiences and learn about the health and nutrition benefits from books and influencers. If you are interested but cannot make the second Thursday of each month then please still sign up. The time, day and location can be flexible depending on those interested.
2nd Thursday
6:00 pm

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. There are spots for 1 or 2 single women, and additional groups could be formed.
Sunday every 6 weeks
Evening

The CFUW Members' Yoga Class will meet on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Port Elmsley Karate Club Hall. Our first session will be 6 weeks from October 7th to November 11th (2027 winter session dates TBD). We will resume on Wednesdays from February until April. There is a fee of $90 for 6 classes or $20 per class. Students must bring their own yoga props to class including a yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, a strap and a blanket. Students must be capable and interested in doing downward dogs and sun salutations. Although the warm-up and cool downs are gentle, the rest can be challenging as the focus is to build strength, balance and overall wellness. Each class will have a specific wellness focus, particularly on the chakras. There are 7 spots available.
Wednesday
10:30-11:30 AM

The Bridge and Luncheon group meets on the third 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. We currently need spares for this group. All skill levels are welcome.  If a minimum of four additional people express interest in being part of a Luncheon Bridge, a second group can be started, with meeting dates and times to be decided by the new group.
3rd Friday
11:30 AM

A LITTLE FASTER A LITTLE FURTHER cycling group:
LENGTH - 25-60km
SPEED 17-22 km on average
LOCATION - We will ride on roads with shoulders like Rideau Ferry Road and Old Kingston Road and on quiet country roads and paths.
LUNCH - Occasionally we will stop for lunch or maybe tailgate at the end of the ride or stop for coffee during the ride. This depends on where the ride is.
TIME - We will meet Tuesday mornings at 9:30 at various starting points and get some exercise while riding through this lovely part of the country. You are welcome to join both cycle groups and decide which ride you wish to do on a weekly basis. The biggest difference will be the distance and speed. Hope to see you on a ride.
Tuesdays
9:30

Looking to socialize in a relaxed setting? Join us and enjoy good food and interesting conversations. Members and their partner/spouse/guest meet once per month, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm generally 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 20 and 30. There are 10 spots available for joining this group.
3rd Friday
5:30-7:30 PM

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.
2nd Saturday
6:00 PM

In Person Play
Players will be grouped by skill level. Groups will decide the day and time to play. All players will need an official 2026 card. Players will rotate hosting games in their homes. Beginner members may join to watch and/or to play with a mentor. Everyone is welcome.
Every Wednesday (experienced/intermediate) AND Tuesday/Thursday (intermediate/beginner)
6:00 PM AND 1:00PM/2:00 PM

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.
2nd Tuesday
1:30 PM

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. Special guests, member presentations, and webinars round out the year. Members take turns planning our meetings.
3rd Wednesday
2:00 PM

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. Some Spanish background is required for the Intermediate classes that start on September 15, 2026 and are usually held bimonthly (two Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon) at one of the member’s homes. This class is FULL. If there is sufficient interest, Johana is also available to teach a Beginner class. Any new classes (Beginner or Intermediate) will be held on either Monday or Wednesday mornings.
Bimonthly on Tuesday
10 AM to 12 PM

Please join us for a walk and talk. We will meet in the Metro parking lot (if you are looking at the front of the store, the lot is on your left and behind), It is not an amble or a stroll or a speed walk. It is a comfortable walking pace.
We will wait until 10:05 and then head out. Hope you can join us. We will start on Monday, October 12.
Weekly on Mondays, 10:00 for about an hour.