ABOUT US

AFAN is  a non-profit social organization based in Athens, Ohio. Founded in 1969, it assists  women from Athens and  the surrounding communities make friends and become better acquainted with the area.  With over 200 members, membership in AFAN is open to  anyone, no matter how long they have been in the area. 
Dues are $15.00 per year.

  




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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.


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 are: Antiques & Collectibles, Book Review, Bridge, Gourmet, Hiking, Knit-wits, Needlework, Tongue and Thimble, Origami, Pho-tos and Quilting. 



   NEWCOMERS' COFFEES

During the year new and prospective members are invited to attend our Newcomers' Coffees.  This gives us an opportunity to get to  know our new members and introduce them to other members.

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!
Athens Friends and Newcomers
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September Meeting:  Thursday, September 9, 2010

Annual Fall Welcome Reception and Interest Group Sign-up
Join us for an enjoyable evening, make new friends, or reacquaint with old ones!

     The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 N. Plains Rd, The Plains, OH
6:30 Registration,  7:00 Reception begins
Desserts served
No charge.

Reservations:  Make your reservation before noon, Monday, September 6,
                by contacting mfmurrey@columbus.rr.com.


September Special Event Trip:  Thursday, September 23, 2010

Tour of Columbus Zoo with Barbara C. Brown


Barbara has been a volunteer at the Columbus Zoo for many years.  She will be
taking us on a private tour of the zoo.  After our tour we will be going to Dublin to eat lunch  and tour the shops there.

If you are interested in going,
contact Margaret Murrey at mfmurrey@columbus.rr.com.
Please make your reservation by Monday, September 20. 

We will be meeting at 8:00 a.m. at the Market on State to carpool to Columbus.



AFAN's Charter  Members
AFAN's Past Presidents