An exciting year for 2011-2012 has been planned.  All meetings are at First United Methodist Church, 1033 6th Avenue, New Brighton, PA unless otherwise specified.

Saturday, September 10, 2011:  Fall Brunch, 11:00 a.m. - Shadow Lakes Country Club, Aliquippa  

 Program:  "Parenting Humor" Charlotte Latvala, Freelance writer and author of books about parenting

   (Reservations required)

Thursday, October 6, 2011  - 7:00 p.m.: Look to the Stars! Astronomy and the Telescope at Geneva College, John Stein, Professor of Astronomy, Geneva College

Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.: Pittsburgh and Kennywood Scenes, Linda Barnicott, Artist and Business Owner

Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 7:00 P.M.:  Music of the Season,  AAUW Singers, Susan Brandt, Director

Again you are to bring a gift donation that will be split between The Women's Center and Surprises for Shut-Ins.  Please do not wrap your donations.       Suggested Items include:  assorted nail polish; alarm clocks/small radios; large tote/overnight bags; puzzle books; flashlights with batteries, curling irons/blow dryers;  slipper (assorted sizes); bath robes (assorted sizes), bath and body gift sets; one size fits all night shirts; sweatshirts (assorted sizes); manicure sets; large bottle shampoo/body wash

We do not meet in January!  Stay warm.

Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.: Elder Law and Steps to Take After Retirement, Robert A. Banks, Attorney at Law

Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.: Developing Self Concept in Children, The Reverend Paul L. Holland,Ph.D.

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 7:00p.m. (note: we are meeting on the second Thursday of the month in April)

Osteoporosis, Susan Hellier, CRNP

Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.: Spring Luncheon to Honor Scholarship Awardees and Installation of Officers

  Wooden Angel  Restaurant, Beaver,Pa  (Reservations Required)

GUEST ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY OF OUR MEETINGS.  RESERVATIONS ARE ONLY REQUIRED FOR LUNCHEONS.

 AAUW Singers entertained us at the December branch meeting and Femmes  Luncheon           Femmes' Luncheon at Narcisi Winery, August 2011

ANTIQUES GROUP

2011 SCHEDULE

 In January 2011, the AAUW Antiques Interest Group marked 20 years strong.  The January 1991 Newsletter stated, "The Antiques Group was reactivated at a meeting in the home of Roberta McFarland, the Interest Group Coordinator.  A January meeting at the home of Gladys Justis to share our linens and laces from years gone by was planned." 

The group, which usually meets at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of the month, will be on sabbatical in December, January, and February and on vacation in June July, and August. 

Anyone interested in joining the group or attending a particular meeting should contact Norma Kehr  724-774-3844 or nbkehr@comcast.net.  To quote the 1991 Newsletter, "Come join - this is a fun experience."

Sept. 12, 2011 - At the home of Nancy Cole;  Topic: "Old MacDonald had a Farm" (memorabilia from vintage farm life.

October 10, 2011 - At the home of Janet Wise; Topic: "Battle of the Blue & Gray" (Civil War Anniversary)

November 14, 2011 - At the home of Jane Kennedy; Topic: "Oh! You Beautiful Doll" (Vintage dolls)

GARDEN GROUP:  Has been meeting since the early nineties and currently has 19 members.  

MEETING DATES, HOST, AND PROGRAM

March 23rd. 1:30  Frances Pickard - Nature "deficit" - Carrie Kennedy guest speaker

April 27th    Ruth Ann Duff   Gardening Green

May 25th    Rae Nancy Zuberbuhler   Butterfly Gardening

June 17th    Meet at 8:00 a.m.     FIELD TRIP

July 27th     Jean Macaluso  Private Garden Tour and Speaker

August         Picnic at farm

Sept.            Not meeting

Oct. 26        Janet Wise.  Dried Arrangements

No meetings are scheduled for November and December.  All members are invited to join this active group.  You do not need to have gardening skills.

              

Garden Groups Picnic on the Farm, August 2011

CULTURAL INTEREST GROUP

AAUW FALL into WINTER 2011/ 2012 EVENTS
 
AAUW Gals,
Just a note to let you know that you don’t have to be a member of the Cultural Interest Group to participate in these activities.

If one tickles your fancy, certainly call and let us include you among those attending the event.

It’s great fun and satisfying to do these things together.
                                                                   Sue Brandt, Marlene Holland

 
 
Saturday, January 28, 2012
BENEDUM THEATRE, PITTSBURGH
2:00 p.m. Opera matinee, Hansel and Gretel.  Approximately $85 for First Tier seats.
►Reservations by November 15 to Marlene Holland.  724-728-2474.
 
Sunday, February 12, 2012
BENEDUM THEATRE, PITTSBURGH
2:00 p.m. Musical matinee, Billy Elliott.  Approximately $85 for First Tier seats.
►Reservations & Checks by December 1 to Sue Brandt.  724-891-3224.

The AAUW Cultural Interest Group

Sue Brandt, Chair  [724-891-3224; brandts3@comcast.net]

Marlene Holland, Co-Chair  [724-728-2474; mahkeyboardmusic@aol.com]

Peggy Hayward

Jane Kennedy

Janet Rarick

Joann Soltis

Janet Wise

Literature III

Meets on third Tuesday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in members' homes.

Sept. 20  Major Pedigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson

                        Host:  Joan Tracy

Oct. 18th    The Paris Wife by Paula MacLain

                        Host: Cathy Shewak

Nov. 15th  Annie  Freeman's Fantastic Traveling Funeral     by Kris Radish

                              Host: Susan Huntsman

 Do not meet in December

 Jan. 17th    Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

                         Host:  Kathy Cyphert

Feb. 21st    In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson

                          Host:  Janet Wise

March 20th  Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

                           Host: Bonnie Reyes

April 17th     The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman

                            Host:  Frances Pickard

May 15th     The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew

                             Host Marta Karwoski

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Femmes du Jour schedule for 2012 

 Always 3rd Thursday of the month at 12:30 unless noted.

Jan. 19        Maria's Kitchen, Beaver Falls

Feb. 16       Shadow Lakes, Aliquippa

March 15     Water's Edge Pub, Bridgewater

April 19        Lockhouse 6, Beaver

May 17        PA Culinary School, Pittsburgh  Bus Trip*

June 21       Cheesecake Factory, Ross Park Mall

July 19        SIBA, Rt. 228, Mars

August 16    Bella Frutetto, Rt. 910, Wexford (near Soergel's)

Sept. 20      Clark's Restaurant, Moon Twp.

Oct. 18        Atria's, Rt. 19, Wexford

Nov. 15         Pacentro's, Shopping Center, Hopewell

Dec. 20        Wooden Angel, Bridgewater (prepaid)

Call Jean, 724-869-8507 by the preceding Tuesday if you plan to attend.

* Bus trip to Pittsburgh on BCTA.  Transportation for senior citizens is free for 65+ and $2.75 each way for other seniors.  You must have a bus pass which can be obtained at BCTA in Rochester by presenting a driver's license and Medicare card.

Narcisi Winery, August 2011