Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Do you want to share or need help? Attend a Special Interest Group and meet new friends with the same genealogical interests as you. Most SIGs meet in the WVGS Library multi-purpose room although some are conducted virtually (see details below).
SIG meetings are open to members and non-members. Non-members wishing to also use WVGS Library resources may do so for a $5.00 per day donation.
Bring your charged laptops if you wish but remember no cords in the aisle walkways.
| SIG | Day | Months | Time | SIG Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI (Artificial Intelligence) | 3rd Sat | Jan – Dec | 10:00-12:00 pm | Mike Wendel | sig.ai@azwvgs.org |
| British Isles | 4th Thu | Sep – May | 1:00-3:00 pm | Melissa Bird | sig.british-isles@azwvgs.org |
| Canada* | 3rd Thu | Oct – Apr | 10:00-12:00 pm | Cathy Gallagher Dave Gaboury |
sig.canada@azwvgs.org |
| DNA Virtual Saturday** | 2nd Sat | Jan – Dec | 9:30-11:30 am | Barbara Shroyer | sig.dna@azwvgs.org |
| DNA Tuesday | 4th Tue | Nov – May | 1:00-3:00 pm | Barbara Shroyer | sig.dna@azwvgs.org |
| Document Trail* | 3rd Thu | Jan – Dec | 1:00-3:00 pm | Barbara Shroyer | sig.documenttrail@azwvgs.org |
| Family Tree Maker | 1st Thu | Sep – May | 1:00-3:00 pm | Pam LaFond | sig.familytreemaker@azwvgs.org |
| Germany/Poland | 3rd Tue | Jan – Dec | 9:30-11:30 am | Ken Bus | sig.germany-poland@azwvgs.org |
| Hispanic Genealogy | 2nd Wed | Feb – Nov | 5:30-7:30 pm | Denee Rodriguez | sig.hispanicgenealogy@azwvgs.org |
| Italy | 1st Thu | Jan – Dec | 10:00-12:00 pm | Peggy Morphew | sig.italy@azwvgs.org |
| Legacy | 1st Sat | Jan – Dec | 10:00-12:00 pm | Jim Rogers | sig.legacy@azwvgs.org |
| Scandinavia* | 2nd Tue | Oct – Apr | 9:30-11:30 am | Karen Lee Beth Gister |
sig.scandinavia@azwvgs.org |
| Writing Family History | 4th Thu | Sep – May | 9:30-11:30 am | Lou McLean | sig.writing@azwvgs.org |
If you are interested in joining or leading a SIG, shown or not shown on the calendar, contact SIGs Coordinator Barbara Shroyer at sigs@azwvgs.org.
* Indicates a Hybrid SIG. Members are able to meet remotely as well as in person. Members can obtain the virtual link from the SIG Leader (email in table) or from the SIG Coordinator (sigs@azwvgs.org).
** The DNA Virtual Saturday is only virtual (not in-person). Members can obtain the virtual link from the SIG Leader (email in table) or from the SIG Coordinator (sigs@azwvgs.org).
Verify Schedule with the WVGS calendar.