Activity groups are the heart of the Campus Club at Cornell. It is here that members make new friends, learn and share ideas, develop skills and simply have a good time. A person who joins the Campus Club at Cornell may then attend as many activity groups as she likes.
Contact Leader(s) for Activity Groups followed by an * to find out exact meeting times.
A member may initiate a new activity group by contacting the Activities Chair, Wendy Wolfe ww16@cornell.edu.
Bird Study (Tuesdays, 8:15AM for ‘early birds’, 8:30AM for Main Group; TBA Winter)
The Bird Study Group plans weekly trips for fall (September-November) and spring (April-June), with input from group members about destinations. Destinations include Stewart Park, Sapsucker Woods, Montezuma Wildlife Preserve and more. Opportunities to learn birding basics are offered in September. Birds observed are reported to the eBird citizen science program.
Contact for Fall 2023: Ann Manzano; am225@cornell.edu or Leni Hochman; lenihochman@gmail.com or Carol Cedarholm; ccedarho@gmail.com
Contact for Spring 2024: Ann Manzano; annmanzano@myyahoo.com or Linda Uhll; luhll@yahoo.com
Book Group I (3rd Monday, 2 PM on ZOOM)
This group meets monthly at the Lansing Library, St. Catherine’s of Siena or on ZOOM if necessary – for lively discussions led by various group members. We read both fiction and nonfiction. Books are chosen by the two group leaders from recommendations received from group members.
Contact: Marcia Jacobson; marcia.jacobson@gmail.com or Melanie Kalman; melanie.kalman@gmail.com
Book Group II (2nd Thursday, 1:30 PM, on ZOOM)
Participants meet monthly for lively discussions via ZOOM, based on corona virus restrictions. Book selections are suggested by members and discussions are led by different members each month.
Contact: Dodie Kunz; dodiekunz3@gmail.com
Book Group III (3rd Monday, 8 PM on ZOOM)
Participants meet (via ZOOM until we are able to meet in person in members’ homes) for lively literary discussions. We usually have a volunteer to lead the review for an hour and a half or so, where everyone has a chance to participate in the discussion. The review usually consists of author information and questions to get our discussion going! In January and in June we try and have dish-to-pass dinners (only if we meet in person), followed by book discussion. Monthly book selections are chosen for the year in advance (in June), and are based upon member suggestions and votes. We read fiction, non-fiction, and memoirs/biographies and usually our books are less than 400pp.
Come join us!
Contact: Laura Andolina; andolina@aol.com
Bridge for Intermediate Players (Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to NOON *)
We meet each Wednesday morning, 9:30 am until noon at Lansing Village Hall. We ask for a $2.00 donation each week to pay for the rent of the room. We play all year, including the summer time. The playing environment is relaxed and friendly and the room has both A/C and efficient heating. Please email lindaglabach@yahoo.com to be added to the weekly email that is sent out. JOIN US!
Contact: Pat Holmes; pholmes2@twcny.rr.com or Barbara Armstrong; barb368@yahoo.com
Caregivers (3rd Wednesday, 7PM on ZOOM)
The purpose of this group is for those taking care of others (parents, spouse, relative or family member) find resources and through scheduled meetings, share their own experiences and knowledge with one another.
Contact: Sharon Howrey; fish54@gmail.com
Conversational Spanish (Mondays, 3:30 PM to 5:00PM)
We are a small group who enjoy speaking the Spanish language. We stick to (mostly) Spanish for the first hour before drifting into a bit of English. We all have a basic (or better) grasp of Spanish and enjoy making Spanish a part of our lives. We laugh a lot and are a very congenial group.
Group meets at 3:00-4:30pm every Monday at various locations, which are always shared via email a few days prior to the event, along with the topic for discussion. Currently, we’re meeting upstairs at Wegmans. We also sometimes meet at homes of various members; hosting is not a requirement. Everyone brings their own snack and beverage.
¡Bienvenidas a todas las mujeres que disfrutan hablar español!
Contact: Janie Leff; janeleff134@gmail.com or Kris Hodges; minnswede@gmail.com
Cyclists – Waterfront Trail (Thursdays, 1 PM Fall and Spring, 9 AM Summer)
We meet at the Ithaca Farmers Market (at parking spot #188) to bike the Waterfront Trail and sometimes the Black Diamond Trail. The Waterfront Trail is flat, scenic and there are no cars. We may have to make modifications due to COVID for instance, everyone must have a mask.
Contact:Jan McCarrick; janithaca@gmail.com Kathy Hopkins; kathy1122@gmail.com or Ruth Hopkins; rah27@cornell.edu
Friendship Group (3rd Friday of the month, 3 to 5 PM at the Lansing Village Hall and 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM on ZOOM)
The Friendship Group has been part of Campus Club since 1947. Meetings either have a discussion topic (e.g., share your best, funniest, weirdest or worst souvenir you brought home and why you purchased it), an activity (e.g., playing simple board games you learned as a child), a presentation given by one of our members or by a member of the Ithaca community or an opportunity for good conversation and delicious food (e.g., Afternoon Tea). Meetings usually last around 2 hours.
Contact: Raf Chew; rafchew@yahoo.com or Linda Glabach; lindaglabach@yahoo.com
Games (Tuesdays at 10 AM)
Get out that competitive edge to relive your childhood, to play a familiar favorite, or to learn something entirely NEW. Here’s a short list of some of the games we played this year: Azul (a tiling game), So Clover (a cooperative word game). Mah Jong (Philippine version, not American Mah Jong), Euchre (a quick trick-taking card game), Code Names (a deduction type game), Blockhead (a dexterity game), and so much more. We meet every Tuesday, in person, at 10 to play a variety of board games.
Contact: Raf Chew; rafchew@yahoo.com
Garden Group (usually 4th Friday at 11AM in Person or on ZOOM)
Currently, the Garden Group is meeting in Person or on ZOOM usually on the 4th Friday at 11 AM. We meet at members gardens or on ZOOM to discuss garden related topics or view garden related videos.
Contact: Ellen Lane; ellenelizlane@yahoo.com
Gourmet Diners’ Group (Monthly*)
The Gourmet Diners’ group has monthly themed meals, mostly dinners with occasional brunch and picnic, from September to June. We include spouse/partner/friend, foster camaraderie over delicious meals and interesting conversations! We have a variety of cooking skills from beginners to advanced. Members choose which night to attend and the Hostess chooses the menu and assigns the dishes. Meal expenses are shared. The hostesses and guests use our group’s published cookbook to coordinate the menus for the year. Members take turn hosting, when possible, or help out at bigger parties.
Contact: Alice Kops; portia95@amklegal.com or Drucy Glass; glassdrucy@gmail.com