Are you new to the Athens area?
Have you been here a while?
Are you looking for something to do?
Then AFAN is for YOU!
ABOUT US
AFAN is a non-profit social organization based in Athens, Ohio for women. Founded in 1969, it assists women from Athens and the surrounding communities to make friends and become better acquainted with the area. With nearly 300 members, belonging to AFAN is open to anyone, no matter how long they have been in the area. Dues are $20.00 per year.
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
AFAN opens the year with an evening reception in September.
Monthly luncheons or dinners are held on the second Thursday of each month through May. In addition, there are Special Event trips to interesting places in Ohio on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Check out our Programs and Events
INTEREST GROUPS
The heart of AFAN is our Interest Groups where small groups of members meet to share a common interest. Some of our current interest groups include: Antiques & Collectibles, Knitting, Book Review, Bridge, Euchre, Hooked on Crochet, Gourmet, Needlework, Quilting, Lunch Bunch, and Women Who WhINE.
See our Interest Groups
NEWCOMERS' COFFEE
During the year new and prospective members are invited to attend our Newcomers' Coffee. This gives us an opportunity to get to know our new members and introduce them to other members.
Athens Friends and Newcomers
Welcome to AFAN!
Download the 2025-2026 membership form.
AFAN Board Members
There once was a newcomer in town,
Having no friends made her frown.
So she joined the group AFAN
And off to activities she ran.
Now she has friends all around!
50
1969-2023
INTERESTED IN JOINING?
Dues are $20.00 per year payable after May 15 and good through May of the following year.
If a person wishes to join after January 1 of any year, dues are half price ($10.00), and good through May of that year.
AFAN meetings are open to members and their guests. Newcomers and others interested in AFAN are welcome with a reservation.
If you are interested in joining AFAN or want more information, please contact:
Margaret Murrey at mfmurrey48@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/AthensFriendsAndNewcomers
Founding and Charter Members
Enjoying Being Together: Interest Groups
Lunch Bunch
Bridge
Needlework
Motto:
"I look upon every day to be lost in which I do not make a new aquaintance."
-Dr. Samuel
Johnson
Theme:
"Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together
is progress
Working together is success."
From
Henry Ford
