Athene Club is a women’s lecture organisation founded in Auckland in 1971 and dedicated to lifelong learning and community connection. Athene Club is founded on principles of curiosity, fellowship and wellbeing. It brings women together to explore and learn about new ideas, contemporary developments, historical perspectives and important issues at local, national and international levels.
The objectives of Athene Club are to:
Provide informative and stimulating lectures on community, national, and international issues for idea exchange and broadening of knowledge and interests
Offer a welcoming social context to foster social connection, wellbeing, stimulation and enjoyment
Enable women to connect at monthly events for social connection, friendship, intellectual enrichment and learning about local, national and international topics