Sections

A variety of special interest “sections” operate under the umbrella of MWC, including book clubs, bridge, gardening and knitting. All members are welcome to join a group and are encouraged to participate. The sections provide a great opportunity to get to know other club members and to share and learn about a common interest. CLICK on the sidebar to get more information on your section of interest!

All are welcome to join, anytime.

For real-time updates about section schedules and details please check back here.

Books in the Afternoon

Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month 12:30 - 2:00 in the Morningside Hills UCC Meeting Room.

Bring your own snacks. Zoom access is an option at every meeting.

Interested in joining? Use your Blue Book to contact section chair: Christine Meenan

June 25, 2025
The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl

Reviewer: Jane Slade

July 23, 2025

Dinner with Edward by Isobel Vincent

Reviewer: Jean White

August 27, 2025
Trust by Hernan Diaz

Reviewer: Joni Bennett

September 24, 2025
Sherlock Holmes and the Red Demon by Larry Millett

Reviewer: Jill Mironer

October 22, 2025
God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Reviewer: Judy Plant

November 19, 2025
What It Means When a Man Falls From the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

Reviewer: Debbi Lantz

December 10, 2025
A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas

Reviewer: Mab Nulty

January 28, 2026
Boat Baby by Vicky Nguyen

Reviewer: Deb Heim

February 25, 2026
The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans by Sharon McMahon

Reviewer: Mab Nulty

March 25, 2026
1984 by George Orwell

Reviewer: Ruth Valgemae

April 22, 2026
The Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise Erdrich

Reviewer: Sarah Hardy

May 27, 2026

Book selection for 2026-2027

Books at Night

Meets at 7pm the first Thursday of the month.

Interested in joining? Use your Blue Book to contact section chair: Sue Sheridan

Sept 4, 2025

Book: The Women by Kristin Hannah

Reviewer: Theresa Carufel

Host: Jane Skelly

Treats: Pat Corcoran

Oct 2, 2025

Book: James by Percival Everett

Reviewer: Sue Sheridan

Host: Barb Johnson

Treats: Theresa Carufel

Nov 6, 2025

Book: Malas by Marcela Fuentes

Reviewer: Barb Johnson

Host: Pat Corcoran

Treats: Sue Sheridan

Jan 8, 2026

Book: The Small and Mighty by Sharon McMahon

Reviewer: Jane Skelly

Host: TBD

Treats: TBD

Feb 5, 2026

Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Host: Toni Dufour

Treats: Nancy Maiers

March 5, 2026

Book: The Roaring Days of Zora Lily by Noelle Salzar

Reviewer: Ellen Dryden

Host: Sue Sheridan

Treats: Lynette Andor

April 2, 2026

Book: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

Reviewer: Diane Benyas

Host: Ellen Dryden

Treats: Ellen Dryden

May 7, 2026

Book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Reviewer: Corral Johns

Host: Corral Johns

Treats: Corral Johns

June 4, 2026

Planning for next year

Bridge III

Meets every Thursday of the month from 1:30-3:30pm.

Bridge III is a newer MWC bridge group. We began a few years ago when a group hired a bridge instructor to teach us using the most current rules of the American Contract Bridge Association. We meet every Thursday in one of the member's homes.

Interested in joining? Use your Blue Book to contact section chair: Jan Utech

Chat & Chew Crew

Meets the second Thursday of the month at 12:30pm.

Locations TBD.

New participants for 2025-26 are welcome and encouraged!

Use your Blue Book to call Judy Johnson, watch the newsletter and / or the website for updates.

FILLE

ADVANCED

(French Club)

Meets on Second and Fourth Mondays of each month, starting in October at 10:00 am.

If you are interested in joining use your Blue Book to contact section chair Kris Mollison.

BEGINNER

(French Club) On hiatus.

Happy Hour Books

Meets the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM.
Interested in joining? Use your Blue Book to contact section chair: Diane Benyas

9/18/25

Book: Frozen River

Author: Ariel Lewton

Host: Cindy Ridley

Reviewer: Cindy Ridley

10/16/25

Book: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Author: Shelby Van Pelt

Host: TBD

Reviewer: TBD

11/20/25

Book: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Author: V.E. Schwab

Host: Diane Benyas

Reviewer: Diane Benyas

1/15/26

Book: Colored Television

Author: Danzy Senna

Host: Pat Corcoran

Reviewer: Pat Corcoran

2/19/26

Book: Horse

Author: Geraldine Brooks

Host: Cindy Ridley

Reviewer: TBD

3/19/26

Book: The Tie That Binds

Author: Kent Haruf

Host: Cindy Ridley

Reviewer: Amy Johnson

4/16/26

Book: Liars

Author: Sarah Manguso

Host: TBD

Reviewer: TBD

5/21/26

Book: James

Author: Percival Everett

Host: Amy Johnson

Reviewer: TBD

We will also be suggesting and selecting Books for next year at this meeting.

Knitwits

Meetings are on the third Friday of the month at 10 AM.

Interested in joining? Use your Blue Book to contact section chair: JANE SKELLY

Meeting Date Hostess

Sept. 19, 2025 Jane Skelly

Oct. 17, 2025 Barbara Anshel

Nov. 21, 2025 Christy Gutt

Jan. 16, 2026 Peggy Lawrence

Feb. 20, 2026 Mab Nulty

Mar. 20, 2026 Jane Skelly

Apr. 17, 2026 Christy Gutt

May 15, 2026 Heidi Judge

International Connections

This is a group of people who are from abroad, have lived or worked outside the US. We share our international perspectives and ideas and — for the newcomers among us — help each other transition to a new place.

We will meet every other month starting in September (date TBD) for a morning coffee, lunch or aperitivo.

Interested in joining? Use your Blue Book to contact section chairs: Emma Marshall-Cerquiera and Paola Cristallini

Wellness Club

Chairs: Ellen Dryden and Sonia Sahgal

Discover a vibrant community committed to holistic living with MWC’s Wellness Section!

Join us seasonally as we delve into transformative habits for physical fitness, mental clarity, and nutrition.

Fall - Grounding & Reflection

Salt Therapy, November 13th, 2025

Winter - Stillness and Restoration

Winter Tea Ceremony, February 19, 2026

Spring - Renewal & Awakening

Drum Circles, April 27, 2026

The Wellness Section will host its third and final event of the year focused on - Spring Awakening!

To celebrate, the event will be “drumroll," DRUMMING!

Drum circles are fun, energizing and brain building! Join us at the Women’s Drum Center in St. Paul for a special event designed for the Morningside Women’s Club. The session will begin with an introduction to West African drums and proper playing technique. After that short introduction we will learn some traditional rhythms and then a complete traditional song! Research has shown that drumming benefits body, mind and spirit; learning to play an instrument benefits brain power in significant ways - one of the best is growth of the Corpus Collosum leading to measurable brain processing benefits.

Details:

Monday, April 27, 2026

10:00am - 11:30am

Location: Women’s Drum Center in the Dow Building. 2242 University Ave West, St. Paul 55114

This event will cost $20 and be limited to 18 people. Payment will currently be taken at the door. If you have any questions, direct them to me (SONIA SAHGAL) by text or email. Both found in the blue book.

Directions for Parking and entering the building:

The Women’s Drum Center is located in the Dow Building, 2242 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN, 55114. The Dow Building is on the corner of University and Hampden Avenue - the entrance is on the Hampden Avenue side of the building. There is a small parking lot behind the building (south side) and limited street parking on Hampden Avenue. A second parking lot is available on the north side of University Avenue in the Wright Building parking lot. Additional parking can be found on the east side of the building, park close to the Down building and walk around to the entrance on Hampden Avenue.

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