Interest Groups
Interest Groups are the backbone of our Oceanids organization. They are here to meet the many varied needs of UC San Diego families, especially those new to our campus and community. If you have questions, please contact Interest Group Coordinator, Judy Vacquier. If five or more Oceanids wish to start a new group, please let her know so we can inform other members. All we ask is that your members be Oceanids. If you are not yet a member of Oceanids, please consider joining us by contacting Mary Cutchin, marycutchin@yahoo.com or by submitting a membership form. (For specific activities for the current month, consult the current newsletter or the contact listed below.)
Note to Interest Group Leaders: All events outside of the University must be registered. Please see instructions and links here. Note: The link for the insurance regisitration is now:
https://ucsd.campusconnexionsuc.com/
We will be highlighting our various Interest Groups throughout this year, with brief descriptions and happenings, as well as pictures. A new group will be added, so check the site often. Check us out at: InterestHighlights.htm
Avi Set Birders Top
Contacts: Liz Winant, lwinant@gmail.com
We meet on the second Monday of the month during the academic year. For meeting location, please consult the current Oceanids Newsletter or Liz.
Boogie Board Buddies Top
Contact: Liz Fong Wills, ludditelizfong@gmail.com
We meet every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00am and/or Sunday all year round when the ocean water temperature at La Jolla Shores is 55oF or higher. However, attendance is when you can make it. You must bring your own boogie board plus wetsuit if you feel the need for one. Please contact Liz if you are coming.
Book Group Top
Contacts: Liz Winant, lwinant@gmail.com, Janet Goff, janetrgoff@hotmail.com
We meet on the second Tuesday morning of every month at 9:30am for chatting and 10am for review. Everyone is welcome; we are happy to greet new members who like to read a variety of fiction and non-fiction and who value good writing and a lively discussion. Please join us. We would love to have you in our friendly little group. Our gatherings consist of 7 or 8 of us and there's always room for more. Please be one of them!
Cafe Espanol Top
Contact: Vicky Lindblade, vlindblade@mac.com
This conversation group is designed for fluent Spanish speakers who wish to keep up their Spanish and learn new vocabulary. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 2pm in person from 2 to 3:30pm. One hour of conversation and 1/2 hour of reading aloud and group discussion. Please chair for more information.
Cafe Francais Top
Contact: Anne-France Saillot, afsaillot@gmail.com
For those sho love the French language and want to practice listening and speaking French, our group welcomes you! Our members come from all over the world. At every meeting we discuss a topic and learn new vocabulary. We meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10am to 12pm from October to may. Please contact us for more information.
Cellphone Photograpy Top
Contact: Kim Signoret-Paar, kspaar@outlook.com
The group is on hiatus. For more information, please contact Kim.
Cinema Soiree Top
Contact: Jim Bunch, jbunch@ucsd.edu
The group meets at a designated home on the second Sunday of each month (all year long) at 7pm for socializing; movie discussion starts at 7:30pm sharp. You will be contacted by e-mail about which movie to see and where the discussion will take place. For more information, please contact Jim.
Day Bridge Top
Contact: Beate Menzel, jrblmenzel@cox.net
We meet the first and third Tuesdays of the month all year long at various members' homes. We start at 10am and usually end at or before 3pm. Everyone brings her/his own lunch. The hostess will provide drinks. Please contact us for more information.
German Kaffeeklatsch Top
Contact: Roswitha Enright, enrightroswitha@gmail.com
This group is for beginners and experienced German speakers alike. Guaranteed no pressure. Just come on the 3rd Tuesday at 3 to 4:30pm and have a good time. Only German spoken. If you want to join, please contact Roswitha.
Moveable Feast II Top
Contacts: Mary Cutchin, marycutchin@yahoo.com
This group meets every couple of months for dinner at a chosen restaurant ehile sharing food and friendship. Please contact Mary for information and reservations.
Piano and Chamber Soiree Top
Contact: Judy Vacquier, jvacq@sbcglobal.net
This interest group is for amateurs who need a motivation to practice and want to perform in a relaxed, fun setting among friends. We welcome piano, chamber instruments and voice, classical, jazz and popular music, solos and ensembles. The Piano Soiree has started meeting in person on the fourth Sunday at 3pm, currently at the Judy's home. They have excellent ventilation, outdoor seating if desired, and outdoor refreshments. Masks are recommended and social distancing is observed. Please contact Judy for more information
Horticulture Top
Contact: Nancy Groves, nancygroves@me.com
New Group for all who love plants and the care of them.
Tapas on Thursday Top
Contact: Barbara Bank, bbank@ucsd.edu
The strength of our group is the warmth we share. If you wish to join us, please contact Barbara to be added to our mailing list. We meet at noon on the third Thursday of the month at member's homes. Everyone brings a tapa to share. It may be sweet or savory. We frequently choose a theme for that month's tapas and have a delightful time while sharing food and friendship.
Wednesday Crafts Top
Contacts: Georgina Sham, gbsham@gmail.com, Lynn Jahn, lynnjahn@gmail.com
Join our social group of Oceanids, newcomers, postdocs, spouses of visiting scholars for craft activities every Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 12pm. You'll make friends, learn strange and wonderful customs. We meet at the conference room at La Jolla Village Square, next to the AMC Theater. Please contact Georgina or Lynn for more information.
Wine Tasting I Top
Contact: Alicia Flores Meneses, virginiacisne@yahoo.com
Exploring the taste sensations of a new wine or an old vintage, this group meets the third Friday monthly. Members rotate as hosts. This group is now open to new members. Please contact Alicia for more information.
Wine Tasting II Top
Contact: Alicia Flores Meneses, virginiacisne@yahoo.com
We meet monthly. Members rotate as hosts. The cost for wine and food is shared among the people attending, approximately $10 per person. Please contact Alicia for more information.