What we do

It allows for:

Opportunities to continue lifelong learning
Participation in special interest groups both indoor and outdoor (known as Circles)
A varied program of lectures by experts in their fields
Friendship, fun and support engendered by sharing mutual interests
Listening and learning from each other
Expanding networks

Benefits:

Club Rooms and libraries accessible to all members
Broad-ranging activities
Being welcomed at 73 Lyceum Clubs worldwide
Reciprocal accommodation
International and national conferences
Communication and new friends

Membership

To join the one of the Clubs and begin to experience the wonderful world of Lyceum:

* If you know a Club member contact them and they will introduce you to the Club by taking you as their guest to some of the Club activities and then nominate you for membership if you decide to join

* Check the New Zealand clubs section of the Lyceum website, for your local Lyceum club and contact details on the Club’s webs page. She will invite you to attend some of the Club activities to introduce you to the Club and nominate you for membership if you decide to join.

We have many members with generational family members, bring a friend, and enjoy your new activites together, age is not a barrier.

There are Lyceum Clubs in many countries.

Qualifications for Membership

Membership of the Association shall be open to all women of all nations who are interested in expanding their social networks, and who wish to make new friends and participate in club activities (Circles).

These Circles along with luncheons and dinner vary from club to club and can include both indoor and outdoor activities where members meet at regular intervals.

Members can choose which Circles they wish to join.

Subscriptions

An annual fee is payable by new members.

Annual subscriptions are due at the beginning of the Club’s financial year. Pro-rata subscription fees apply to members who join during the year.

There is also usually a fee charged for attending dinners and lunches.

Life Long Learning

The New Zealand Lyceum Clubs are non-profit, membership-based associations of women. The Clubs supports women who have similar interests, directed by a personal desire to keep up with changing trends, physical activities and a wish to stay up-to-date with current knowledge. One of the core aims is to offer learning opportunities to members through regular lectures from experts in their fields. Fun, mental and physical health, and communication are also at the front of Lyceum activities All activities enrich members’ lives.

Members are invited to make suggestions for topics, invited speakers or subjects. This ensures that topics covered are those that are of ongoing relevance to all members.