What is an Interest Group?
- A number of WCCR members gather together to share a common interest or hobby
- It is a great way to meet new people and form lasting friendships
- Groups can be comprised of 3 or 4 people, or as many as 20 or more
- There usually are one or two “leaders” who oversee the group
- Gatherings can be weekly, monthly, or even just occasionally
Feel free to start a group or suggest a group you would like to participate in such as gourmet dinners, out-to-lunch, card games, gardening, fabric painting, music and more — you name it!
Personal & Professional Networking
Professional Women’s Group
Contact: Please e-mail Stacey at BarrioBird@gmail.com
Location: Various locations in Costa Rica
Description: The Professional Women’s Group is a new interest group of the Women’s Club of Costa Rica, formed in July 2010. The Professional Women’s Group was developed specifically for women of all nationalities in order to encourage personal and professional development by networking with other professional women and to develop programs that contribute to all women in Costa Rica. The Professional Women’s Group is an English speaking group, but beginner level English is welcome. The group also hosts a mentorship program, further assisting women’s professional growth.
The Professional Women’s Group holds monthly meetings with speakers presenting on professional development topics, as well as politics, legal topics and current events related to working and owning businesses in Costa Rica. The Professional Women’s Group also hosts monthly social events to grow friendships. If interested please contact us as we look forward to meeting you!
Books & Language
Amantes del Libro Español
Contact: Call 2289-8336 for more information or e-mail info@wccr.org
Location: Escazù
Description: Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. to discuss books in Spanish. Primer martes de cada mes a las 10:00 a.m. para discutir libros en español.
Book Club
Contact: Call 2203-1385 (Mary Alice Lesko) or 2289-9952 (Mij Sezzin) for more information. You can also send an e-mail to Mary Alice Lesko at malesko2000@yahoo.com or Mij Sezzin at mijsezzin@gmail.com
Location: Escazù
Description: Women with curiosity who love to read and talk about different subjects. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Le Cercle Francophone
Contact: Call 2288-5087 (Kathy Chanowich) for more information or e-mail info@wccr.org
Location: San Josè and surrounding area
Description: French speaking lunch club. Be prepared to speak French the entire time — no English allowed! For details contact Kathy.
Cooking & Dining
Creative Cooking
Contact: Call 2282-9532 (Cyndy Vorih) or 2249-1208 (Grace Woodman-Fernandes) for more information, or e-mail info@wccr.org
Location: Santa Ana
Description: Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Cindy’s home in Condominio Las Palmas. Multi-course meals, participants make the food and then enjoy a terrific lunch.
Out to Lunch
Contact: For more information e-mail Mji Sezzin at mijsezzin@gmail.com or Glenda Johnson at johnsonglenda2004@yahoo.com
Location: San Josè and surrounding area
Description: This interest group will begin meeting in September 2011. For more information please contact the group leaders!
Get Physical
Field Trips
Contact: Call 2293-4276 (Nidia Viquiez) for more information, or e-mail info@wccr.org
Location: Various locations in Costa Rica
Description: Explore Costa Rica through field trips.