Clubs, Groups & SIGs

Fiction Book Club

The WISE Fiction Book Club is excited to begin our reading journey by announcing the books we will be reading this coming year based on Book Club members' recommendations. This selection of titles offers something for everyone, is designed to spark conversation, keep you interested, and maybe discover an author you have never read before.

See our current book selections and schedule below.

If you are interested in joining the WISE Fiction Book Club email Cathy Samko.

Fiction Book Club Schedule 2025-2026

Meetings are held from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm and meet on the Assumption campus in La Maison Salon, unless notified otherwise.

The WISE Nonfiction Book Club meets to discuss a wide selection of nonfiction books voted on by club members. We meet five to six times a year for lively conversations about works ranging from the sciences to history to biography to the humanities. We welcome all who might wish to join us.

See our current book selections and schedule below.

If you are interested in joining the WISE Nonfiction Book Club send an email to Ellen More.

Nonfiction Book Club Schedule 2025-2026

Club meetings are held from 1:30 pm to 3 pm and meet on the Assumption campus, Testa Science Building, Room 155, weather permitting.

Movie Club

The WISE Movie Club is a fun social club open to all WISE members, friends, and their guests. We present a free movie on the Assumption campus once a month, typically on a Saturday afternoon. Movies are usually followed by a short discussion for those interested. Plus, there is always free popcorn and candy! Come join us at our next movie and bring a friend.

For more information, email Bobbi Corn, Movie Club Coordinator

Next movie in January 2026

Movie Title to be announced

Artificial Intelligence (AI) SIG

The WISE Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group invites all who are curious about the what is happening with this crazy, new technology. Led by resident tech wizard, Karl Hakkarainen, you are sure to learn something fascinating.

Next AI SIG Meeting: Tuesday, December 16 at 11:30 am on Zoom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. Wondering what it is all about? Want to learn more about how to use various AI tools? In this special interest group, we discuss the ins and outs of AI and its implications across many areas, from education to health care to technology and more.

No technical experience is necessary, just a curiosity about AI. Moderator Karl Hakkarainen encourages all to join the next meeting of this SIG.

Supreme Court SIG

Next SC SIG Meeting: Friday, December 19 at 10 am on Zoom

The WISE Supreme Court Special Interest Group meets regularly to follow the oral arguments, decisions, and other topics of interest related to the Court. This group is led by the very capable Jack Ross (A.B., Yale University; J.D., University of Virginia; Former lawyer and Adjunct Professor of Law, Washington & Lee University; Court Coordinator, Family Services of Central Massachusetts Mediation.)

The discussions of this group are informed and lively! No legal background is necessary -- all are welcome to attend. Meetings are typically held over Zoom. Reading materials and Zoom links will be made available to prior to each meeting date.

WISE Forum: A Weekly Discussion Group

The WISE Forum is not currently in session; we will resume in February 2026.

Sharing wisdom and meeting friends

Each week when classes are in session, WISE members gather to discuss issues that are important to their lives. Some weeks, we have a specific topic queued up. Other times, it'll be an open forum where you can bring your ideas and questions. Every meeting has two important goals: discuss the topic at hand and nourish our friendships.

We'll meet on Mondays from 11:30 to 1:00 on Zoom during Session C.  For the other sessions, we meet in person in Pierre's Pub in Hagan Hall.