Celebrating over 100 years of unity, wisdom, friendship, achievement
For over 100 years the Faculty Auxiliary has enriched the UW community by organizing a variety of social and cultural activities, helping to orient new faculty and raising funds for student scholarships.
The Auxiliary’s programs include seasonal receptions, a speakers series, and an annual scholarship awards dinner and regular gatherings of various interest groups. All groups are open to both UWFA and UWRA members.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the UW Faculty Auxiliary is complying with the Washington Governor’s guidance on allowable activities and group sizes to protect our members.
UW Faculty Auxiliary
UW Faculty Auxiliary Interest Groups Contact information
Contact information for Interest Group leaders is in the current Directory. If you do not have access to the Directory, send an email to UWFAInterestGroups@gmail.com, indicating the group or groups you would like to contact, and the Leader/s will be in touch with you.
UWFA Photo Gallery
UWFA Events Photo Gallery
TT Hiking Photo Gallery
Seattle/Seattle Photo Gallery
Gallery Goers Photo Gallery
Afternoon at the Movies
“Meets every 2nd Thurs. at 2 pm on Zoom until it’s safe to meet in person”
We watch a movie and meet afterward not in a coffee shop, but on Zoom for a lively discussion. About a week before, we email members of the Movie Group what movie we will see and the time.
For a list of past movies we have watched, click here
Members of our Afternoon at the Movies group show off the 3-D glasses they wore to see the sci-fi blockbuster The Martian.
Contacts: Tina Schiess; Hady De Jong
Antiques and Collectibles
First Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.–Noon on Zoom
We invite guest speakers.
Contact: Sandy Walston
Book Discussion
Third Mondays 9:30 a.m. on Zoom
Book Discussion members having a lively discussion
The group picks both fiction and nonfiction books that have some depth. After background research, a volunteer reviewer opens the discussion. Some examples of what we read: Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe, Dorothy Stimson Bullitt: An Uncommon Life by Delphine Haley, Into the Blue by Robert Goddard and The Road from Coorain by Jill Ker Conway. Books Read 1997-2017.
Contact: Christiane Faris
Bridge: Evening
Currently on Hiatus
Meeting in members’ homes, the group plays low-key social duplicate bridge with no significant difference from party bridge.
Contact: Naydene Maykut
The Clean Beach Team
every 2nd and 4th Thursday, times vary
The Clean Beach Team offers an opportunity to be outdoors, walking the beach among friends, and doing something helpful for the environment—all at the same time. We will meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday on both saltwater and fresh water beaches. We will send an e-mail two days before, on Tuesdays, with the time, meeting location and weather forecast. Clean Beach Team cleaners will bring their own garbage bags, but if someone forgets to bring them, we will have bags to share. We recommend wearing sturdy hiking boots and working gloves. And bring your smiles and cameras—for “before” and “after” photos! For more information or to join the group, please contact the leaders.
Contact: Claudia Green or Ron Green
Foreign Language: French
3rd Monday on Zoom; email for details.
At each meeting we set a discussion topic for the following meeting that reflects our wide range of interests.
Contact: Patty Whisler
Foreign Language: German
Third Thursdays, afternoon, 1 pm on Zoom, October-May
The German Interest Group meets on the third Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Oct-May. Topics chosen by members span many interests and lead to spirited discussions shared in German.
Contacts: Dotty Shireman or Kathleen Ellsbury
Gourmet – Out-to-Lunch
Currently on Hiatus.
Contact: Juliet Beard
Hiking - Tuesday Trekkers
Every Tuesday we hike, year-round. A wide range of opportunities are provided for day hikes as well as multi-day trips both nearby and afar. Interested? Check out some of the pictures of past hikes You can also view all the hikes back to 2009. Please read the TT Information sheet. If you’d like to join the Trekkers, you need to first be either a member of the UWFA or the UWRA. If you indicate to the UWFA Membership Chair that you’re interested in joining the Trekkers, she’ll forward your request to the Tuesday Trekker leader and to the Tuesday Trekker Database Coordinator, who will then contact you to complete the process.
Tuesday Trekkers enjoying the day in the woods
Contact: Sandy Wood
Seattle/Seattle
The group takes interesting and educational outings in Seattle and throughout the region. Great for newcomers and those who want to learn about the area.
Seattle/Seattle visiting Amazon Headquarters
Contact: Barbara Archbold
Stitchery
First Thursdays 10 a.m. on Zoom.
Members work on various projects, including cross-stitch, crocheting, knitting, quilting, garment making, and mending. Our activities for this year.
Contacts: Tina Schiess or Barbara Archbold
UW Retirement Association Interest Groups
UW Retirement Association Interest Groups
If you would like to join or to get more information about any of the UWRA’s Interest Groups, please visit the UWRA website, send an email to retirement@uw.edu, or call 206-543-8600.
Birding
Tuesdays, monthly–times vary.
Birding half or full day field trips by carpool. A few participants are accomplished birders but most are learners. Bring binoculars.
Contact: Bettimae Metheny
Book Review
Currently on Zoom. 2nd Fridays, 1:30 p.m., with in-person meetings twice a year. Email for information.
One member presents a book in depth, followed by general discussion. Refreshments before meetings
Contact: Connie Bourassa-Swah
Bridge
Currently on Hiatus, with plans to reconvene in 2022-2023.
For Intermediate players.
Contact: Marjorie Sanders
Day Trips
Varying days and times. Currently virtual.
Visit local spots of interest…museums, gardens, concerts, historical sites, and so on. Info at UWRA web site.
Contact: UWRA office retirement@uw.edu 206-543-8600
Hi-Lites Garden Club
Currently on hiatus
For the active gardener and the gardener at heart!
Contact: Carrie Cone
Travelogue
Currently on Hiatus.
Speakers share their travel adventures from around the world (and the US).
Contact: Randy Everett
Gary Fuller
What is the Big Idea
Usually Wednesday . Meeting virtually. 10:30 a.m., but days/times may vary
Contact: Nancy Wick
Vince Stricherz
Husky Sports
Waiting and watching for future schedules.
Contact: Mark Johnson