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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

A special interest group is a small group that you can join with like minded friends to create connection around a shared interest. Join one or more by contacting the group leader.  We've included emails below, but members can find their phone numbers in your Alliance Handbook or in the members-only section of this website.


Mahjong Group

Announcing our newest Special Interest Group.

Join in for a fun social time learning and playing Mahjong together.  Beginners and Experts welcome!

We will meet twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 1:30pm.  Location is To Be Determined.

Come learn or just play.

Contact Robin Young to be added to the list.

ryoung458@yahoo.com



We just needed an excuse to meet up for dinner out.  What better reason than to celebrate our Alliance friends and make new ones!

Come as you are able.  Monthly attendance is not required.  All meals are dutch treat.  The gift of your presence is the only gift necessary. 

Once Trupti knows your birthdate and your mobile number, you will get a monthly text with the details.  RSVP is required.


Our legacy Book Club has been meeting for more than 20 years.  Members meet the first Thursday of the month for the book review.  

This book club has a limited membership with a few openings.  If you're interested in the book club, please contact Sandy Lanier. sandylanier@gmail.com.

DATE

BOOK TO BE REVIEWED

HOSTESSES

September  10, 2026

1pm-3pm

Note week change

There are Rivers in the Sky

by Elif Shafak

Reviewer: Sunnie Le Blanc

Host: Terri Andrews

Co-Host:  Sandy Bunata   

October  1, 2026

1pm-3pm

Theo of Golden

by Allen Levi

Reviewer:  Carolyn Nickell

Host: Nancy Kageler

Co-Host: Nancy Sheinberg

November  5, 2026

1pm-3pm

Isola

By Allegra Goodman

Reviewer: Ellen Rogers

Host:   Lynny Sankary

Co-Host:  Nancy Kageler

December 3, 2026

1pm-3pm

Maisie Dobbs

by Jacqueline Winspear

Reviewer:  Judy Cox

Host;  Judy Cox

Co-Host: Sandy Lanier

January 7, 2027

1pm-3pm

** Note week change

The Stars of Alabama

by Sean Dietrich

Reviewer:  Sue Mackey

Host:   Carolyn Lorimer

Co-Host:  Julie Jones

February 4. 2027

1pm-3pm

The Correspondent

by Virginia Evans

Reviewer:  Kathy Coleman

Host: Kelly Parsley

Co-Host:  Nancy Sheinberg   

March 4, 2027

1pm-3pm

Whistler

by Ann Patchett

Reviewer:  Ann Erwin

Host: Mary Bordelon

Co- Host:  Jane Bruckner

April  1, 2027

1 pm-3pm

Code Name Helene

by Ariel Lawhon

Reviewer: Susan Stevenson

Host: Sandy Bunata

Co-Host: Terri Andrews   

May 6, 2027

Noon- 3pm

Note: Early start!!

Annual Luncheon and Book Pick

Host: Marilyn Bloemendal

Co- Host: Kelly Parsley




BOOK CLUB 2

Books focused on health and wellness. Meets twice per year, in fall and spring.

Books and locations will be published on the website and in E-News.

Leaders: Christel Chase chasechristeltcmsa@gmail.com

Margaret McDonald msmcdonald@charter.net




Group outings to visit local points of interest and events in our area. There will be two programs in the fall and two in the spring. Watch for upcoming adventures in the ENews.

Email Lori to be added to the group list to receive invitations and reminders from her.

Leader: Lori Urso lurso63@gmail.com 




Whether you're married to a physician or a physician yourself married to the practice of medicine, we invite you to meet up for a casual guys night out.  Meetups are the 4th Thursday of each month.

Check social media or the events page for the details each month.  Email Daniel Saunders for more information or to let  him know to expect you.


Parents, grandparents and guardians get together for child friendly activities.

Leaders: Sarah Gates, Sofia Balderamos and Mercedes Dossa. Contact Sarah Gates 214-538-7278 to be added to the group.


Needlepoint, smocking, cross-stitch, knitting, quilting. Beginners Welcome. Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:00pm. Contact Angela Donahue to be added to the email list.abdonahue54@gmail.com


Impromptu meet ups for movies, dinner, museums, or anything fun happening in the area. When a Pop-Up is scheduled, a text or email is sent to the group. Opt in or opt out.  

It’s as simple as that. Contact Linda Kennedy to be added to the list. lkennedy@yahoo.com  


WALK THE TRINITY

Get your steps in while visiting with Alliance friends.  

Monthly walks one Saturday each month at 8:00 or 9:00 AM depending on usual weather that month. All dates and times are on the website. Meet at Clearfork trail head near Press Cafe. Self-paced, all fitness levels, 2-4 miles. Watch for a sign up in the fall.

your own pace.  Strollers welcome.

Led by Christel Chase and Margaret McDonald.  Sign up on our website each month to let them know to expect you.  If your plans change, let Christel and Margaret know.  







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