Book Review – Afternoon – 1:00 p.m.
The Afternoon Book Review study group normal meets at the First Congregational Church, 310 Bluff Avenue, at 1:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month from September through April. All AAUW members are welcome to attend any of the meetings. Please call the chair if you have questions.
(Chair: Sonja C.)
September 22, 2025
Rebecca, (Classic) by Daphne du Mauier. (Sonja C. leader)
October 27, 2025
White Houses, (LGBTQ + History Month) by Amy Bloom. (Shirley S. leader)
November 24, 2025
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, (Historical Fiction) by Lisa See. (Fran E. leader)
January 26, 2026
Lovely One, (Memoir) by Ketanji Brown Jackson. (Dolcye J. leader)
February 23, 2026
James, (Black History Month) by Percival Everett. (Sonja C. leader)
March 23 2026
The Hate You Give, (Banned Book) by Angie Thomas. (Sandra R. leader)
April 27, 2026
Fearless and Free, (Memoir) by Josephine Baker. (Sue C. leader)
Book Discussion – Evening: 6:00 p.m.
Mead Public Library
710 N. 8th St., Sheboygan
The room at Mead Library varies according to availability. You will be notified in advance via e-mail of a site change. Meetings are held from September through April, on the 2nd Monday of the month, and all branch members are welcome to attend any of the meetings.
(Co-Chairs: JoAnn G. and Jeanne P.)
September 8, 2025
The Maid and the Socialite: The Brave Women Behind Green Bay’s Scandalous Minahan Trials, (Nonfiction) by Lynda Drews. (Judy H. leader) Lynda Drews will discuss her book and the research behind it at our October 6 Branch Meeting!
October 13, 2025
The Women, (Historical Fiction) by Kristin Hannah. (Jeanne P. leader)
November 10, 2025
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, (Nonfiction) by Atul Gawande. (Sue D. leader)
January 12, 2026
The Jackal’s Mistress, (Historical Fiction) by Chris Bohjalian. (Jeanne P. leader)
February 9, 2026
Free: My Search for Meaning, (Memoir) by Amanda Knox. (JoAnn G. leader)
March 9, 2026
The Colony Club, (Historical Fiction) by Shelley Noble. (Nikki L. leader)
April 13, 2026
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, (Historical Fiction) by James McBride. (Grace H. leader)
May, 2026
Book selection for the next year. Date, time and place to be determined by the group at the April meeting.
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Public Policy – on an “as needed basis” TBD
Spring Candidate Forums – To Be Determined
Global Connections– 1:00 p.m.
First Congregational Church – Lounge. (Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month)
310 Bluff Avenue, Sheboygan
We welcome all who wish to study current global topics and those who love to travel.
Monday, October 20, 2025
Program: “Traveling Through Turkey”
Presenter: Ruth Rank
Monday, November 17, 2025
Program: “E is for Egypt”
Presenter: Nancy Buhr
Monday, February 16, 2026
Program: “The Civil Rights Trail”
Presenter: Barbara Alvarez
Monday, March 16, 2026
Program: “Voting Rights Legislation/Voter Suppression”
Presenter: Members will research the topics for discussion
Monday, May 18, 2026
Program: “Planning Meeting for 2026-27”
WhatWomenWant
CoChairs: Grace H. and Lori B.
WWW will continue to explore places of interest in Sheboygan County and nearby. We will notify branch members as we organize the plans for each outing.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Elkhart Lake Pontoon Boat Tour
We will see Elkhart Lake from the lake on a pontoon boat. After a fun tour, we will have lunch in downtown Elkhart Lake.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts, Cedarburg WI
The museum is dedicated to education on the artistic, cultural, historic, and social importance of quilts and fiber arts. We will be given a tour before having time to explore their gift shop. Following the museum experience, we will have lunch in Cedarburg.
April 2026
Frank Lloyd Wright House – Still Bend, Two Rivers WI
We will learn about this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Two Rivers and the family who had it built. We will enjoy the ambiance of this “Dream House” designed in 1938.
May 2026
Tom and Jerry’s Mini-Golf, Plymouth WI
Time for fun on a nice day in the merry month of May! A bit of exercise and good times at the mini-golf center.
Thursday, May28, 2026 (6 p.m.)
Planning Meeting for next year
Place to be determined