Interest Groups

One of the best ways to meet wonderful people is to join an AFAN Interest Group. If you have a hobby, we probably have an Interest Group for it. If you’d like to learn a new skill, look for an Interest Group to get started.

Sign-up happens at the Fall Reception in September, or you can join by contacting the chairperson of the group.

List of groups for 2025-2026 
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If you don’t see the interest you are looking for, let us know and we’ll see about getting a new Interest Group started. With nearly 300 members, there is bound to be someone interested in the same things you are.
INTEREST GROUP DESCRIPTIONS

Needlework: Meet monthly to socialize while working on your own project

Quilting: Make quilts for yourself, friends, pets and others

History and Antiques: Explore antiques and history with AFAN friends

Bridge: Join one of the current groups, which include Bridge Buddies, Duplicate Bridge, Bridge Grand Slam, Majors & Minors Bridge, Bridge Sub Club

Euchre: Join one of the current clubs, which include Euchre on Ransom, Monday Euchre, Tuesday Euchre, Wednesday Euchre and Final Friday Euchre

Book Club: Current clubs include Non-fiction, Morning, Afternoon and Albany Book & Coffee

Women Who W(h)INE: Meet 5-7 p.m. on the first Friday of the month in the Athens area to sip and chat

Pickleball: Join the fun on Wednesday mornings at the Athens Community Center

Lunch Bunch: Join AFAN members to explore great places to eat in the area

Gourmet: Get together for food that will delight 

Origami: Learn the Japanese art of folding folding paper into decorative shapes and figures

Helpful Packers: Help pack food boxes at the Southeast Ohio Food Bank in Logan