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The club offers more than 34 regularly scheduled activities, including games, book clubs, hiking, dining, and exploring the community.  Most activities meet monthly, year-round.  Browse the listing below for those of interest to you! 

Pursuing Adventure

Explore Asheville:  Members visit artistic, educational, entertainment, and historical places in and around Asheville. Optional lunch afterward. MEMBERS ONLY

ANC Solos: Explore area events and night life, restaurants and more with a fun group of single women. MEMBERS ONLY

Wander Women:  A travel group that plans local as well As International Travel. MEMBERS ONLY


Cerebral Delights

Book Clubs:  These groups meet monthly.  Each club develops its own program and selection of books to read. MEMBERS ONLY 

Chick Flicks:  The group enjoys a quick lunch while discussing the movie selections that afternoon at a selected theaater.  Each member chooses the movie she wants to see and the group divides up accordingly.  MEMBERS ONLY

Fine Art Movies4th Sunday ● Meeting time varies based on showtimes. NOTE: The Sunday may change based on movie availability. This group gathers for a movie at The Fine Arts Theatre or The Grail Moviehouse. The group then meets at a nearby restaurant to discuss. The group leader recommends a movie for the group. An evite will be sent with the recommended movie and the list of other movies and showtimes at the selected theater.   MEMBERS ONLY

ANC Readers:  Looking for a good book to read?  See what other ANC members are reading by signing up to receive a monthly email which lists books our ANC book clubs have selected for the month.  MEMBERS ONLY


Enjoy a Good Game

Bridge:  One of the most popular card games in the world.  MEMBERS ONLY 

Mah Jongg:  An ancient Chinese game played with tiles.  MEMBERS ONLY

Game Night:  Join your friends for a potlock meal and a night of games.  Depending on the attendance, multiple different games could be played at the same time. Bring your favorite dish and learn and play fun games.  MEMBERS ONLY

Euchre: A trick taking game played by four players in teams of two.  MEMBERS ONLY



Rummikub:  A cross between Dominoes and Rummy.  MEMBERS ONLY

Arts and Crafts

Crafts:  The group is led through an organized craft project. MEMBERS ONLY 

KnitWits: Learn how to knit with an experienced instructor in a small group setting. MEMBERS ONLY


Company and Food

Around the World Wine Club:  Educational wine tasting as members select the country and enjoy a taste of  various wines from that country. Enjoy snacks and wine in a relaxing home environment. Wine Club members may also participate in tasting visits at local wine shops and nearby vineyards as scheduled by email invitation. MEMBERS ONLY 

Birthday Fiestas:  Monthly birthday luncheons for members celebrating their birthdays that month.  MEMBERS ONLY

Cooking the Books: Reading cookbooks, articles on recipes. Cooking (activities decided by the group)   MEMBERS ONLY 

Couples Dining: Couples meet at a designated home to enjoy company and a meal.

Fun Lunch:  A social get-together at an ANC member’s home.  Food and wine assignments made each month to share with group.  
MEMBERS ONLY

Thirsty Thursdays:  This social group explores venues throughout our members' area while enjoying each others company. Much like a happy hour! Bring a guest too!

Solo Celebrations:  Get together on selected holidays to share fun, food and friendship with members who are single or may not be able to be with family.  Each activity will be streamlined to the holiday traditions and participants will all contribute to the festivities.  MEMBERS ONLY 

Let's Get Physical

Gardening Group:  Gardeners of all levels exchange ideas, visit local gardens as well as each other's home gardens, and share "green" tips.  MEMBERS ONLY

Let's Take a Walk: Afternoon walks in some of Asheville hot spots.  MEMBERS ONLY

Woodsy Wanderers: Hike 2-4 miles in the woods, at a pace that enables us to enjoy nature and its many wonders. MEMBERS ONLY

Sole Sisters:  Moderate to strenuous hikes of 2-3 hours in various locales with up to 1000 feet elevation gain.  MEMBERS ONLY (two-legged only - no pups allowed)

Special Events

Winter and Summer Parties: Open to all members and one guest.

Monthly Events: A variety of local events (plays, concerts, charity benefits, baseball and basketball games, parades, etc.). Open to all members and one guest.

Giving Back

Hearts & Hands for MANNA Volunteer once a month at MANNA, our community food bank.  MEMBERS ONLY

G.I.V.E. – Gals Interested in Volunteer Experiences:  Members volunteer for projects that arise throughout the year as single events. MEMBERS ONLY 

Caring Crew: Helpful volunteers respond if members are in need of a bit of temporary help (a ride, a meal, a friendly visit …)  MEMBERS ONLY

Donations: Members are asked to bring items each quarter for the selected organization.

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