Interest Groups

A current (2026/27) membership is required to join and participate in an Interest Group.

Networking is an important component of CFUW Saanich Peninsula. Small groups of members join each other for discussion, activity, friendship, outings and fun.

It is easy to join a group. Just log into the members section of the website and sign up online. Or you can register at all Speaker Series held monthly at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney.

Once you have signed up, the Interest Group organizer will get in contact with you within 2 weeks.

Interest groups can fill up quickly, so add your name to the wait list if a group is at capacity.

Interest Groups Accepting New Members

Our Planet – Our Home

Let’s have hopeful conversations about our changing climate and environment. Learn more about the what’s and why’s of climate change, mitigation and adaptation and the physical and mental health impacts upon seniors and youth. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am.

E-Bike Adventures

Join fellow bikers to explore local places on the Peninsula. Fresh air and fun exercise.

Book Discussion Group 4

3rd Wednesday of the month, in the afternoon at 2:00 pm for discussion.

Meetings are held at various member homes.

Mahjong

American mahjong is a four-player game played with a specific set of tiles.

The group has extra cards to help you learn the game.

Meetings every Friday at 1:00 pm.

Looking for Coordinators!

Two new interest groups are being considered, but we need a coordinator to organize:

Choir and Sing-Along
Couples Dine In

Interested in leading? Reach out to the Interest Group Convenors at cfuwspmembership@gmail.com

Learn & Lunch

Visits to places of interest in our community, with lunch before or following.

Games Group

Play quick to learn games such as Quiddler, Yahtzee, Rummy-O, Farkle, Canasta.

Other card/board games are welcome that members provide.

Cooks Corner

For those who enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, learning new techniques, sharing resources, and getting together to enjoy an outing.

Book Circle

Meets once or twice a year. Each member chooses a new hardcover book. These books are passed around to each member. Meetings are held at various member homes.

Bridge

Each month 2^nd and 4^th Mondays, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Meetings are held at various member homes.

Chick Flix

Movies at the Star Cinema in Sidney, and on occasion in Victoria (carpooling).

Sundays at the Belfry Theatre

Some of the country’s best theatre actors.

Lunch on Sundays

Each group member gets a turn to choose a restaurant for lunch.

The lunches will be on the last Sunday of each month.

Adventures in Dining

Meet for dining-in on the second Thursday of the month. Take turns hosting a maximum of 8 people. The hostess sets the theme for the meal, prepares the main dish, and others contribute the dishes around the meal.