Focus Groups              

Refer to the All Points Bulletin for group meeting times, location, and other specifics.

You may download an ALL Focus Groups pdf file to your computer.

ALL-ABLOOM

Contact:  Judy Knutson - jknutson6906@sbcglobal.net  or 262-657-5658

Contact:  Dawn Feldman-Brown - pdfbrown@yahoo.com  or 262-694-1748

ALL-A-Bloom is a subject-interest group devoted to members' interests in nature, horticulture and
exploration of area public and private gardens. The goal is to continue learning about horticulture
from each other and from area experts. The group plans meetings and field trips.  Download a letter from the co-chairpersons. The co-chairspersons have a 2012 calendar of events ready for members. Download the calendar.

ALL 4 FUN SINGERS

Contact: Marialyce Kornkven - jkornkven@wi.rr.com or 262-554-1613

Contact: Marge Miller - mmiller3700@gmail.com or 262-654-6840

The ALL-4-FUN SINGERS meet the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00-2:00pm at St. Catherine Commons (3524 Seventh Avenue in Kenosha) in its lovely dining room, complete with piano. Neither membership in ALL nor talent is required: just an appreciation of old popular songs and show tunes. Songbook is provided. If you have a favorite you would like the singers to try, just make a request.

 

BRIDGE

Contact: ALL Office 262-595-2137 or e-mail rowley@uwp.edu

The ALL Bridge Focus Group is an enthusiastic group of bridge players who are striving to
improve their skills & strategies in a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. We view our weekly
sessions as practice; we help & teach each other as situations arise; we enjoy short lessons led by
members when requests are made. The members are at many skill levels: members who have
played bridge for years, members who have not played regularly, & members who are new to the
game.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Contact:  Sy Adler, 262 877-3628. seymourjadler@gmail.com

Contact:  Ted Anderson, 262 639-7863, trawisc@gmail.com

This is an open-ended, monthly, free-wheeling discussion group. Members will decide the issues
to be addressed and share thoughts along with new or differing perspectives. Sessions will be in
three parts; current affairs, local and national news.

 

GREAT BOOKS: 

Contact:  Pat Kummings - pkummings516@sbcglobal.net

The Great Books group gives members the opportunity to read examples of important writings and
to participate in lively discussions. A key component of our discussions is skillful listening.
Reading carefully, listening closely and occasionally offering thoughtful input creates an
atmosphere where opinions and ideas flow quickly and freely.

Our group reads shorter selections compiled in one book. We are now reading the third book in
the Great Conversations series. We meet in Tallent Hall at 9 a.m. on the fourth Monday of the
month.

 

GREAT DECISIONS

Contact:  Terrance and Therese Constant - t2constant@aol.com 

Great Decisions began late in 2007 when the Education Study /Futures Committee was
reclassified as a focus group. Developed by the Foreign Policy Assn. in 1954, the Great
Decisions Discussion Program is the oldest and largest grass-roots world affairs educational
program of its kind in the country. Members purchase a study guide booklet each year and attend
the eight meetings held on Wednesdays during March and April 2012.

 

MAH JONG

Contact:  Peggy Conachen - mconachen@hotmail.com

This group was formed in July, 2011 following five class sessions. Meetings are weekly using the
American version of Mahjong. Players of any level are welcome. Bring your mahjong set if you
have one.  Check the current ALL Points Bulletin for location directions. 

 

OVER-THE-HILL HIKERS

Contact: Wren Ide - WIDE4@wi.rr.com or 262-694-1046

The Over-The-Hill Hikers meets weekly April through October. Hikes are at various locations in
Racine, Kenosha and Lake County, IL as well as occasionally in Chicago, Lake Geneva and
Milwaukee. This group enjoys hikes of about 2 miles in length on mostly easy to moderate trails.
In addition to the exercise many hikers enjoy coffee or lunch following the hikes. This group is a
good way for new ALL members to get to know other members. We are a fun and friendly group! 

To sign up for the email list, contact me at wrenlide@earthlink.net

 

POETRY

Contact:  Pat Kummings - plkummings516@sbcglobal.net

Contact:  Marilyn MacCaughey - mmctwo@wi.rr.com

This group is for those who enjoy poetry, want to understand more about it and wonder where the
rhymes are. Members take turns leading and the leader suggests a poet or poem to be discussed,
interpreted, and better understood. The Poetry group meets on the 2nd Mondays.  Check the ALL Points Bulletin for time and location.

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

Contact: Jarlene Kriehn - jkriehn2007@att.net or 262-948-0836

 

The Technology group will provide opportunities for expanding knowledge of current and new
technology including gadgets and gizmos. This will be accomplished through demonstration and
discussion with members helping members or by inviting guests to present topics. Meetings are
usually the 4th Monday of each month at 1:30pm in Tallent Hall. For hands-on instruction, the
group meets in a UW-Parkside computer lab.  To join the email list, send an email to Jarlene.

 

 

You may download an ALL Focus Groups pdf file to your computer.