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CHICAGO CHAPTER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Members can join Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that connect you with other members for fun, relevant, social and learning opportunities. They are topic or activity-focused, and bring together members who share similar interests. SIGs are member-driven and member-led, and are as varied as the members who think them up. Examples include book clubs, travel groups, theatre groups and dining groups. SIGs meet in person or via ZOOM.

To join an active SIG with openings, contact the Lead listed below the SIG description (visible to members only). The Lead will give you details on the group – how, when, where – and you are ready to go.

Non-members are always welcome to attend; we allow non-members to attend two meetings/events before we request they become members.

Mah Jongg Anyone? - Meets in person

Join in on the fun playing Mah Jongg!

American Mah Jongg is played with four players using tiles marked with traditional Chinese symbols. Players draw and discard tiles as they work to complete a winning hand based on the annually published National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) scorecard.

No experience is necessary. New players are connected with our Mah Jongg instructor and can take beginner classes before joining regular play. We love welcoming new players and the game is always better with a full table.

This group offers a friendly and welcoming way to learn, practice, and enjoy American Mah Jongg together, whether you are brand new or have years of experience.

Weekly Schedule:
Mondays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Beginner players with less than six months of experience
Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. All Levels

Check the calendar to confirm the date, time, and location and to register. Registration is required for weekly play.

Build Your Own Quartet:
In addition to weekly sessions, players are encouraged to form their own Mah Jongg quartets. Small groups often meet in members’ homes, community rooms, cafés, or other public spaces. Hosting a quartet is a great way to play more often, build friendships, and strengthen the Mah Jongg community.

To help you connect with members at a similar level, we have created two Mah Jongg groups on the Women’s Connection website. These groups make it easy to find and communicate with other members who share your interest in playing.

Join the Mah Jongg Beginner Group - Click the button that says "Sign Me Up" to join the group

Join the Mah Jongg Intermediate Group - Click the button that says "Sign Me Up" to join the group

Once you are a member of the group, you can use the “Send Email to Members” button to reach all the members in the group, or use the contact information provided to reach individual members.

Lady Golfers!

A SIG for members who love to golf

Attention Lady Golfers! Are you interested in golfing with other members in the Sydney Marovitz Women’s 9 Hole Golf League? We golf on Tuesday mornings.

Schedule: Weekly on Tuesdays from May through September, with a requested tee time between 9:00 and 9:20 a.m. for the Women's Connection foursomes.

Foursomes are created each Spring! Some experience is preferred.

Solo Together!

A SIG for members who are currently leading the solo life

Solo Together invites our members currently leading the solo life to create new ways of living a happy and healthy future. This group has explored thought-provoking topics such as health, belonging, relationships with self and others, role or identity shifting, acting on one's own behalf, and much more.

Schedule: Monthly at a date/time chosen by the group.

Theater Goers Group

A SIG that gives members a great way to enjoy Chicago theater

The theater scene in Chicago is awesome! Our theater going Special Interest Group attends both live and virtual streaming performances by exceptional small theater companies in Chicago and beyond at least once a month.

Game Day/Night

A SIG for members that enjoy games

The Game Day and Game Night SIG brings together all our favorite ways to play. Bunco, card games, board games, trivia, bingo, and more. Members take turns choosing and bringing the games and selecting the location. Gatherings may be hosted in a member’s home with light snacks and drinks or held at local restaurants or bars.

Check the calendar for upcoming Game Days and Game Nights!

Movie Lovers Group - Meets on Zoom

A SIG for movie lovers!

If you love movies, this SIG is right for you. We view movies in advance of the meeting, and then get together for a discussion. The movies chosen by the group are available on a variety of streaming services. We typically meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month via zoom.

City Book Group - Meets on Zoom

A SIG for members who love to read and discuss books

If you love reading and discussing books, you won’t want to miss the Women's Connection City Book Group. Each month, we select a book to read and then meet to discuss it.

Schedule: Once a month, normally on a Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

STILL Working

A SIG for members who are still in the workforce

The STILL Working SIG members meet monthly after work to socialize, and to have informal yet meaningful discussions on the challenges and opportunities we face while working in a multigenerational workforce. There is no formal agenda, and the goal is to foster insightful conversations, and to cultivate a supportive and enriching community. Interesting topics of discussion might include navigating the multigenerational workforce, striving for work-life balance, transferring knowledge and experience, and deliberating the right time for retirement.

Schedule: Meets monthly, check the calendar for events.

CHICAGO CHAPTER EVENT COMMITTEES

In addition to our Special Interest Groups, the Chicago Women’s Connection also has several Event Committees dedicated to planning activities that benefit all members. These events can be found on the Chicago Calendar.

Below is a list of our Event Committees. If you’re interested in joining a committee and helping us plan future events, please reach out to the contact person listed for each committee.

Social Connections Committee

The Social Connections Committee plans social events including “Meet & Eat” lunches, “Dinners Together” at new and top-rated restaurants, Happy Hours, and Table Talks.

Explore Chicago Committee

The Explore Chicago committee plans special experiences each month such as curated tours and activities for members to explore the unique history and culture of Chicago.

Health and Wellness Committee

The Health and Wellness committee plans a variety of activities that keep us healthy and moving. Our activities can be anything that gets us moving and enhances our well-being—whether it’s walking, yoga, Pilates, dance classes, pickleball, self-care, or meditation.

Community Impact Committee

The Community Impact Committee helps Chicago Women's Connection make a difference through meaningful, cause-driven activities, whether through service projects, donation drives, awareness campaigns, or hands-on volunteering.