Br+ JANUARY, 2013

Branching Out

AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield National and State Award-Winning Branch

July/August, 2016 Vol. 37 No. 1 36

th Anniversary Year

AAUW Advances Equity for Women and Girls Through Advocacy, Education, Philanthropy, and Research

Greetings AAUW B-C, This is the time of the year to get out and enjoy all nature's glory. Green grass, green trees, flowers in a rainbow of colors, warm weather, and less rain–this is what gets us smiling. The summer weather enables you to have picnics, ride bikes, and enjoy outdoor activities. You and your family may take advantage of this wonderful time of the year. For me, that means lots of traveling. …………………………………………… As the newly elected co-president, I plan to attend some committee meetings to learn about the great plans or projects each group is working on for the 2016–17 year. AAUW B-C is excellent at presenting programs that address issues facing girls and women, while at the same time planning activities that are educational and fun............................................. Our AAUW B-C branch has something for everyone. While you are relaxing in this wonderful summer weather, check the items in this newsletter for things to do. Read the Public Policy and AAUW brochures and the AAUW Outlook magazine to stay AAUW-informed. Just for a starter activity, attend the annual picnic on July 14 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Enjoy the picnic in the cool indoors. On September 3, plan to attend the Celebrate the Vote Festival (see p.4). Our voices need to be heard this election year... As you may know, many of our members attended the AAUW MO meeting in late April where our own Pat Shores received the 2016 Woman of Distinction Award (see p 6). We congratulate Pat and are truly proud of her dedication and work in AAUW.…………............................................................ I am honored that you have chosen me as a co-president for AAUW B-C. Thank you. I am looking forward to my two years in office. …….............................................................................. ~ Sandra Murdock

Board meetings resume on September 1 at 9:30 a.m.

at Trinity Lutheran Church. All Elected and Appointed Officers should attend.

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Barbara McQuitty

Sandra Murdock

INSIDE

P. 2 General Information, Officers, Save-the-Date, Dues Renewal, Directory, ¡Adelante!, & IBC Lunch P. 3 Fall Brunch, Hospitality, & New Members P. 4 Public Policy, EOF, LAF, & Celebrate the Vote P. 5 STEM Events P. 6 Honoring Our Members P. 7 Dollars for Scholars P. 8 Interest Groups P. 9 Calendars, Did You Know?

PRESIDENTS' CORNER

SUMMER PICNIC &

JULY BRANCH MEETING

Thursday – July 14 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church 13014 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur,

MO 63141 Parking is in the rear of the

church.

It is Summer Picnic time. Please join us for a great visit and get to know our members better in a relaxed atmosphere. The picnic is indoors–-that means AIR CONDITIONING and NO BUGS! Bring a salad with a serving utensil or a sub-type sandwich to share. Drinks, desserts, and fun will be provided. Look for the red, white, and blue balloons and the AAUW sign. Come and have a great time! All committee members available to set up at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, would be appreciated. Last year we were done in 45 minutes. Thanks, Barb

QUESTIONS: Contact Barb Schillhahn (baschillhahn@gmail.com). DIRECTIONS: From 141/Woods Mill Rd. and Olive Rd., travel east on Olive Blvd. to 13014 Olive Blvd. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is on the right at the intersection of Olive Blvd. and Fernview Dr. OR From Hwy 270 and Olive Blvd., go west to 13014 Olive Blvd. Holy Cross Lutheran Church will be on the left at the intersection of Olive Blvd. and Fernview Dr.

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AAUW BALLWIN-CHESTERFIELD BOARD

ELECTED OFFICERS

Presidents: Barbara McQuitty & Sandra Murdock

V-P Program: Marilyn Fletcher & Judy Stagoski

V-P Membership: Fran Reiland & Susan Teicher

Secretary/Archivist: Susan Fenwick

Finance Officer: Rita Hawkins-Page

Ex-Officio Immediate Past President: Karen Francis ELECTED DIRECTORS

Educational Opportunities Fund: Marian Bauer & Vicky Jany

Legal Advocacy Fund: Doris Nistler & Julie Triplett

Public Policy: Barbara Butchart & Pat Shores

APPOINTED DIRECTORS

Communications/Web: Joyce Katz & Linda Roberson

Directory: Marilyn Beiter & Leslie Wier

Dollars for Scholars: Janice Buckhold & Phyllis Oakes

Governance: Marsha Weppelman Hospitality: Becky Ragan & Pat White

Branch Development Leadership/Operating Funds: Suzanne Couch

Newsletter Editors: Bette Bude & Mary Jermak

Special Events:

Fall Brunch - Judy Green & Kay Meyer

Spring Luncheon - Carol Anthony & Carol Derington

STEM - Marcia Block & Jean Elliott

Standing committee chairs are listed in the Directory.

The Branching Out newsletter is published ten times annually. The deadline for article submission for the September Branching Out is August 14. Submit articles to Newsletter Editors Bette Bude (bettebude@outlook.com) or Mary Jermak (marygjermak@ att.net). For membership information, contact Membership Vice-Presidents Fran Reiland (mailto:fgreiland@sbcglobal.net) or Susan Teicher (svteicher@gmail.com). For phone numbers and mailing addresses of our members, check the branch Directory.

For Care Notes, contact Joan Reed (j6a8r1@aol.com).

For Flyers & Forms referenced in this newsletter, visit ballwinchesterfield-mo.aauw.net.

Electronic Communications (Branching Out, Friday Reminders, & Care Notes) are distributed by Communications/Web Director Joyce Katz (joyka234@aol.com). Contact Joyce for tech assistance.

AAUW IBC DOWNTOWN LUNCH

3rd

Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. July 19: Bowood Farms Café Osage, 4605 Olive Street, 63108, 314-454-6868 August 16: The Barn at Crestwood, 1015 S. Sappington Rd., Crestwood, 314-966-8387 RSVP: Kay Meyer (kicmeyer51@gmail.com).

AAUW ¡ADELANTE!

4th Thursday, 1:30 p.m. July and August – ¡ADELANTE! Will not meet. Barnes and Noble, 1600 Clarkson Rd., Chesterfield Contact Julie Triplett (mailto:julietrip@att.net) for further information.

DIRECTORY 2016–17 Firm Directory deadline: dues renewed by July 18 will ensure your place in the next Directory. The deadline helps us meet printing schedules without last-minute crunches. We think you will like the improved formats being streamlined by Joyce Katz and Mary Jermak. You may reserve your Directory (paper, electronic, or both), provide new information, or place an advertisement via email to Marilyn Beiter (wlbeiter@swbell.net), Leslie Wier................ (wierls@sbcglobal.net), or Joyce Katz (joyka234@aol.com). Ads may be placed by members, their family, or their friends. If you have a different picture you would like to use, please email or mail the picture to Joyce Katz.

~Directory committee:

Marilyn Beiter, Mary Jermak, Joyce Katz, and Leslie Wier .

Save the Date: Upcoming Events PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING: August 4, 10 a.m. at Marilyn Fletcher’s home. If you're willing to serve on the committee or would like to learn about its important work and perhaps become a member, please come. An email reminder, including directions to Marilyn’s home, will be sent closer to the meeting date. Contact Judy (jms4331@gmail.com) or Marilyn (marilynfletcher587@gmail.com). EQUALITY DAY: August 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Clayton Plaza Contact Pat Shores (apatriciashores@att.net) for further information. Check the branch website for the registration form. A "JINGLE MINGLE," B-C Winter Auction: December 8 THE event where members and guests come together for fun and shopping to support the branch's Leadership Fund and Operating Fund. Contact Suzanne Couch (mailto:couchsuzanne749@gmail.com).

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: Many thanks go to all who renewing members! Current membership expires June 30. Please renew promptly. See Directory notice below. Go to mailto:http://www.aauw.org/membership/join-renew/ for payment of $81 annual dues. You may also mail your dues renewal check to Finance Officer Rita Hawkins-Page. Checks should be made out to AAUW only.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Welcome our new members to

the AAUW B-C branch.

HOSPITALITY

Summer Picnic is just around the corner—July 14—and offers a great opportunity: stop by the Hospitality Table and sign up to bring refreshments to a branch meeting during 2016–17. Hospitality provides refreshments at the October, November, January, February, March, and April meetings and also organizes the Summer Picnic. Each month will have a coordinating hostess to guide the process. Eight to ten volunteers bring food, set up, and clean up. Just look for the new Hospitality Co-Directors, Pat White and Becky Ragan. They will be at the picnic and also at branch meetings with signup sheets until all slots are full. Hope to see you at the Summer Picnic.

~ Vicky Jany & Darlene Harris, Hospitality

Daveann Degenhart, Eureka, MO, 63025 Email: daveannd@gmail.com Daveann has a degree in ophthalmic technology from St. Louis Community College, Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHMPO). Currently, Daveann is a self-employed fitness trainer. In her spare time she pursues other interests such as reading, golf, tennis/pickleball, painting, mah jong, gardening, volunteering, and photography. She loves animals and meeting new people. (Eliah) Jane Edwards, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Email: paral1@aol.com Jane completed a bachelor’s degree at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and a master of arts degree at New York University and the University of Madrid, Spain. Jane is a life member of AAUW and was previously a member of the Creve Coeur branch. She is a retired teacher who also did proofreading in Spanish and French advertising. She enjoys needlepoint and describes herself as a bookworm. Carol Greenaway, Ballwin, MO 63021 Email: kmgcag@charter.net Carol received her bachelor of science degree in engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania. She is retired and now enjoys needlepoint, cross-stitch, crafts, traveling, playing Bunco, and attending sporting events. Joyce M Schuetz, Ballwin, MO 63021 Email: jmguard2@charter.net Joyce, an AAUW Honorary Life Member, was previously a member of the Creve Coeur branch. She completed her bachelor of arts degree in general science at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. Joyce is retired from a career in tax preparation and accounting. She was also a chemist. She now spends her time knitting and is active in politics, the League of Women Voters, and is treasurer of the Missouri Women’s Network. Mary Lois Sennewald, St Louis, MO 63110 Email: marymspirit@aol.com Mary Lois earned her bachelor of arts degree from Webster University and her master of social work degree from St. Louis University. She is a retired psychotherapist and educator. Her current interests include serving as president of the New Mayas Society. Marion B. Stuvland, Manchester, MO 63011 Email: mbstuvland@aol.com Marion earned her bachelor of arts degree in mathematics at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. She was formerly a member of the Creve Coeur branch. She is retired from a career as an engineering associate.

~ Linda Seibert & Marilyn Fletcher, V-P Membership

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Welcome our new members to the AAUW B-C branch.

FALL BRUNCH

September 8: 10:45 a.m. Reservations, please, by Tuesday, August 30 AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield will welcome both members and prospective members to begin another great year at its annual Fall Brunch. This year the theme is "Celebrating STEM." Brunch organizers will need a count of members and their guests who plan to attend. To make a reservation, please contact Nancy Hutchins (bodaciouspsychobabe@yahoo.com) or by phone as listed in the Directory. Nancy is happy to receive your reservation by phone or by email. Please let Nancy know if you have any special dietary needs. ~ Kay Meyer & Judy Green, Fall Brunch

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CELEBRATE THE VOTE FESTIVAL

Parade....Music....Speakers

On Saturday, September 3, 2016, Missouri women will recreate an event staged by 3000 women one hundred years ago in St. Louis. On a sweltering day, suffragists lined the street where delegates to the Democratic convention would walk to re-nominate Woodrow Wilson. Their sole demand was a plank in the party platform in support of women’s suffrage–they accomplished their goal. In 2016, AAUW and other civic organizations want 3000 women to congregate in honor of our right to vote. AAUW is a named event sponsor, but as a non-profit organization, AAUW's financial guidelines do not permit raising money for other organizations. We would like to raise $1000 for Celebrate the Vote. A donation in any amount will be appreciated. We hope that individual AAUW members will donate as they did for the installation of the bust of Virginia Minor in the Missouri state capitol. Talk to Pat Shores to learn how you can participate. Facebook.com/CelebratethevoteFestival/

PUBLIC POLICY

Human Trafficking The first year of our Ballwin-Chesterfield Community Action Grant, Breaking the Chains of Human Trafficking, has ended. We have exceeded every goal we set. Barbara Butchart, Carol Derington, Sr. Esther Hogan, Sr. Ruth Kertz, Shima Rostami, and Pat Shores shared the progress of the grant at the AAUW Ten State Regional Conference in Kansas City, Kansas. Heartfelt thanks to the members of B-C who supported the grant events every step of the way. Next year will be even bigger and better. Missouri Legislator Contacts B-C members made weekly contacts with their legislators to encourage the passage of a pay equity bill. Unfortunately, that did not happen this year, but we will try again next session. We were successful in encouraging our representatives to support a human trafficking bill that passed and will protect young people from sexual predators. Come join our committee and be a part of next year’s exciting Public Policy program. ~Pat Shores & Barb Butchart, Public Policy Co-Directors EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

The EOF committee will be meeting during the summer to plan for the coming year. The 2015–16 year has been a very successful time for us. We were able to support five local scholarships and one NCCWSL workshop attendee. We met our fellowship awardee and heard her interesting talk and rejoiced in the community action grant awarded to Ballwin-Chesterfield. Our members worked hard on the bean soup sale, the Panera Bread card sale, Canasta, and the very successful book sale. These projects, with all the other Dollars for Scholars events, support this very worthwhile work. A special thanks to Linda Roberson, our EOF co-director for the past three years. Linda will be using her special talents on other needs of the branch. We welcome Vickie Jany who will begin as co-director in July. Thanks to both of these super members. We look forward to a great 2016–17. ~ Marian Bauer & Linda Roberson, EOF Co-Directors

LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND

Hobby Lobby Returns to the Lower Court. The LAF committee follows the progress of this case. (information from Mollie Lam, AAUW LAF senior manager). The perils of an eight-member Supreme Court were thrown into sharp relief this month when the court sent Zubik v. Burwell back to the circuit courts. In March, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Zubik, a set of consolidated cases that pose a looming threat to women’s access to reproductive health care. Following on the heels of 2014’s disappointing Burwell v. Hobby Lobby decision, some religiously affiliated nonprofit organizations filed suit objecting to contraceptive coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act. Although this act included an AAUW-supported accommodation for religiously affiliated nonprofits that objected to offering contraceptive care on religious grounds, some nonprofits claimed that the accommodation does not go far enough. Those nonprofits are the plaintiffs in Zubik............................................................. Most, but not all, circuit courts had ruled that the accommodation went far enough to protect the plaintiffs’ religious liberty while still ensuring women’s access to contraception. Rather than resolve the circuit split or make a final decision, the Supreme Court sent all the cases back to the circuit courts and ordered the parties to consider alternatives that could ensure coverage while accommodating the challengers’ arguments. While this is tentative good news for reproductive rights supporters, it does not fully resolve the issue. The Supreme Court will likely have to hear the cases again after a new justice is appointed. Sign the AAUW petition now to urge the U.S. Senate to fulfill its constitutional obligation to consider President Barack Obama’s nominee. ~ Julia Triplett, LAF Director

AAUW MO IMPACT GRANT Karen Francis and Pat Shores have submitted a grant application for an AAUW $1000 Impact Grant. If awarded the grant, each Missouri branch will be expected to do one Get Out the Vote activity and one Pay Equity activity next year. Keep your fingers crossed for this national support for our state efforts. ~ Karen Francis and Pat Shores, AAUW MO Public Policy Co-Chairs

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Andrea Barker

L to R Sandra Murdock, STEM co-director; Kristen Grisham, Cameron Wells, Emily Dunn, and Kiara Scott with their science teacher. Back row, Principal Matt Bailey, PhD

STEM GIRLS OF PROMISE

On Friday, April 29, the STEM committee held a breakfast reception for five eleventh grade STEM Girls of Promise, their parents, and teachers at Valley Park High School. Principal Matt Bailey spoke about the school STEM program. AAUW B-C Co-president Karen Francis spoke about AAUW and skills for a woman in the future work place. Each STEM Girl—Andrea Barker, Emily Dunn, Kristen Grisham, Kiara Scott, and Cameron Wells —was presented with a letter, $25 cash, a certificate, and a science medal by Sandra Murdock and Jean Elliott.

STEM Girls of Promise and AAUW STEM committee

Valley Park STEM Girls of Promise L to R: Kristen Grisham, architecture; Cameron Wells, teaching/business; Emily Dunn, veterinary science; Kiara Scott, mechanical engineering; and Andrea Barker, on right.

ST. Louis Science Fair

The STEM committee judged honors division Science Fair projects on Wednesday, April 27. AAUW B-C STEM awards went to the following students: Deepa Bhuvanagiri, tenth grade, Eureka High School, for her project Effect of Cultural Exposure on Development of Language Stereotypes. Melanie Villani, twelfth grade, Clayton High School, for her project Gun Exposure: Analyzing Differences between Race and Income. Each girl received a letter, a certificate, and a $100 gift card.

Sandra Murdock with Science Fair medals

Jayne Kasten with awards and medals.

2016 Spring Luncheon Director Carol Derington

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Named Gift Award recipients: Susan Heigel, Mary LaRuffa, Linda Kridel, Sister Esther Hogan, & Pam Kulp

......... Outstanding Branch Members: Jayne Kasten, left, & Doris Nistler, right. Sue Barley, Outstanding Branch Member—Lifetime Achievement, center

Incoming AAUW MO President Jan Scott presents Pat Shores with the 2016 Woman of Distinction award at the state convention April 30, 2016.

INDUCTION OF

2016–2018 OFFICERS

L- R, Julia Triplett at the

podium

*Sandra Murdock &

Barbara McQuitty,

Co-Presidents

*Susan Fenwick,

Secretary/Archivist

Rita Hawkins-Page FO

*Fran Reiland &

*Susan Teicher, Vice

President Membership

*Marilyn Fletcher & Judy

..Stagoski,

Vice President Program

*Newly inducted officers

Many thanks to 2016 Spring Luncheon Director Carol Derington for a lovely event.

DFS events raise funds for scholarships, give members opportunities to meet in small groups for

enriching & educational experiences, and introduce AAUW to non-members.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS EVENTS SUPPORT WOMEN’S EDUCATION.

Make Dollars for Scholars Checks Payable to AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield.

TO SPONSOR AN EVENT, contact Janice Buckhold (jbuckhold@charter.net) or

Phyllis Oakes (phylanddave@peoplepc.com. Please Remember - Take Pictures At Your Event!

Check your email beginning at 8:15 a.m. the day of the event for updates or cancellation.

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SPONSORS OF DOLLARS FOR

SCHOLARS EVENTS IN 2015-16

At the annual Spring Luncheon at Whitmoor Country Club, Barb Jowett and Barb Tackitt recognized members who sponsored at least one Dollars for Scholars event over the past year with a “Lucky to Have You” thank-you card and a carnation, a symbol of admiration and distinction. Front Row: Linda Kridel, Mary LaRuffa, Ginger Johnson, Mary Buck, Barb Tackitt, Barb McQuitty, Susan Fenwick, Barb Jowett, and Lorna Anderson Back Row: Marian Bauer, Pat Shores, Susan Haynes, Karen Francis Not Pictured: Linda Bader, Marcia Block, Bette Bude, Danielle Egeling, Julia Goodon, Susan Heigel, Pickett Lema, Barb Schillhahn, and Mary Kay Wolfe

HELP US GIVE THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM

A BLUESY WELCOME TO ST. LOUIS

Friday, September 23 Tour 10 a.m. Carpool from Trinity, 9:15 a.m.

The New York Times, Smithsonian, and CNN listed the new National Blues Museum as one of the “can’t miss” stops for 2016. Enjoy a guided tour of the legendary music scene and learn how the blues influenced Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and even hip hop. Have fun with the interactive exhibits (one where you can actually join a jug band and play your own instrument and another where you can write your own blues tune). Blues musician Bobby Rush says, “The museum will be great for St. Louis and will get ahold of the real deal on where the blues comes from and where it is going.” Enjoy lunch, on your own, across the street at The Kitchen Sink. Driving directions to the museum at 615 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, 63101 will be available for drivers, who may park for $1/hour in a garage a short block away.

COST: $24 Make a $24 check payable to AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield by September 16. ($14 tour and $10 DFS contribution) Contact Marian Bauer (marianbauer@sbclgobal.net) or Pat Shores (apatriciashores@att.net) for more information.

LAST SHOPPING DAY

AT THE 2015-16 AAUW B-C BOOK FAIR

Readers look over the April selection as book fair volunteers Linda Kridel and Mary Kay Wolfe, one of the originators of the idea for a monthly book fair, wrap up a successful year. Members contributed over $1,300 to Dollars for Scholars by supporting the book collection and sale.

EXPRESSIONS 1st Tuesday, 1–3 p.m. Meet at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 13014 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, 63141 Expressions will not meet in July or August. Our next meeting will be September 6.

Interest Groups 8

Our Interest Groups are primarily social and bring members with similar interests together. Try one! Contact an Interest

Group chair today. Interest Groups and their chairs are listed in the front of your Directory. Barb Jowett

(brjowett@yahoo.com) coordinates all Interest Groups and can help with the information you need.

BOOK CLUBS ~ WE WELCOME ALL READERS

Please RSVP to the hostess by the Friday before the meeting. All addresses are listed in the branch Directory. Download the 2015–16 book lists from the Interest Groups page on the branch website. Questions? Check with the contact name listed for the book group. LITERATURE I 3

rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Literature I will not meet in July or August. The next meeting will be September 15. Contact Alice Crippen (jccripp@sbcglobal.net). LITERATURE II 4

th Monday, 10 a.m.

July 25: Hostess, Mary Ann Murphy (lamorganbrady@yahoo.com) A discussion of The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown will be led by Erlaine Eltomi. August 22: Check after the June 27 book selection luncheon for the August information. Contact Joyce Katz (mailto:joyka234@aol.com) or Erlaine Eltomi (mailto:erlaine.eltomi@att.net). READING REALITY 2

nd Tuesday, 1 p.m.

July 12: Hostess, Dottie Schainker (dschainker@yahoo.com) A discussion of Bettyville by George Hodgman will be led by Jan Horner. August 9: Hostess, Jane Miller (miller.jane@sbcglobal.net) A discussion of Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl will be led by Mary Jermak. This group reads non-fiction selections. For more information, contact Mary Kay Wolfe (mailto:mkwolfe@hotmail.com). BIOGRAPHY BOOK CLUB (BBC) 1

st Monday, 10 a.m.

July 4: No meeting August 1: Hostess, TBD A discussion of Elephant Company, The Story of an Untold Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in WWII will be led by Yvonne Morrison. This group reads and discusses nonfiction, especially biographies, memoirs, and autobiographies. Contact Linda Roberson (robersonlinda11@att.net) for more information.

GOLF Mondays All skill levels above beginner are welcome! Play for fun—9 or 18 holes—and come as often as you can. If you are interested in playing golf, contact Bev Wait (wait89@aol.com) or Elaine Frost (elfrost7@charter.net).

OUT TO LUNCH GROUP

3rd Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

Please Note: You must contact Harriett to reserve a

place or to cancel a reservation. Use email (mailto:Hhirschfe@aol.com) or contact by phone (Find her new phone number in the March Directory Supplement).

July 20: Benedettos on Main, 1672 Main Street, Wildwood

Enjoy authentic Sicilian cuisine in a casual but refined

setting. Meet at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m. Directions:

Go west on Manchester (Hwy 100), turn south on Taylor

Road, turn west on Main Street. Benedetto’s is on the

opposite side of the street from the B & B Movie theatre.

August 17: The Hawthorne Inn, 123 Front Street, Labadie Join us for our semi-annual lunch at one of our favorite Out to Lunch spots. The extensive menu with award-winning food caters to many tastes, and the scenic drive to Labadie only adds to the pleasure. Carpool from the church at 10:45 a.m. or meet at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m. Directions: Go west on Manchester (Hwy 100) into Grey Summit. Turn right on Hwy MM and stay on it until the end. Turn right again and you will be on Front Street. (Highway T is closed for repair).

All members and friends are welcome.

MOVIE GROUP 4th Thursday, 10 a.m.

Movie Group will not meet in July or August. Our next meeting will be September 22. For more information about this group, contact Doris Nistler (mailto:dnistler14@att.net) or Mersine Kallaos (mailto:mkallaos@prodigy.net).

GENEALOGY

This interest group is appropriate for all—from those who are just starting to research their family history to the most serious genealogists among us. We welcome new members. We will continue our researching this summer and meet again in the fall. For more information, please contact Fran Reiland..(mailto:fgreiland@sbcglobal.net) for upcoming events.

PLAY READERS 3rd Monday, 12:30 p.m.

July 18: Hostess, Judy Stagoski .................. (mailto:jms4331@gmail.com) August 15: Hostess, Mersine Kallaos (mailto:mkallaos@prodigy.net) For more information, check with Julie Triplett (julietrip@charter.net).

Interest Groups and Calendars ~ July-August 9

BRIDGE CALENDAR

To play or sub in a group, contact Barb Jowett (brjowett@yahoo.com) BASIC BRIDGE and BEYOND 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Hearth Room July 21: Nancy Hughes August 18: Barb Tackitt

BRIDGE BUDDIES 2nd

& 4th

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Hearth Room: lunch and bridge July 13: Barb Tackitt July 27: Barb Tackitt August 10: Barb Jowett August 24: Kathy Childers

BRIDGE FRIENDS 3rd Thursday, 10 a.m. Hearth Room: lunch and bridge July 21: Judi Hart August 18: Carol Reed

BRIDGE I 1st Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Hearth Room July 6 and August 3: Contact Janet Ludewig. BRIDGE II 3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m. Walnut Grill July 19: Diane Correll August 16: Carolyn Baker

BRIDGE III 4

th Wednesday 10 a.m. Hearth Room

July 27: Marianne Word August 24: Nancy Remley

BRIDGE IV 1

st Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

Kaldi’s at Schnucks Woods Mill July 5: Jill Norton August 2: Susan Zerjav

BRIDGE V 2

nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

July 12: Sue Eastes August 9: Contact Sheila Kalman. BRIDGE VI 3

rd Monday, 10 a.m. Hearth Room

July 18: Mary Pinney August 15: Joan Lunt

DUPLICATE BRIDGE I 1st

Tuesday, 9:50 a.m. July 5: Jane Miller August 2: Lauretta Weimer

DUPLICATE BRIDGE II 4

th Tuesday, 9:45 a.m.

Hearth Room July 26: Marilyn Morton August 23: Carol Osterloh

BEGINNERS’ DUPLICATE BRIDGE 4th

Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. Hearth Room July 26: Linda Magre August 23: Judi Hart

SUMMER ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

July Golf on Mondays

12 Reading Reality 1 p.m.

13 Picnic Set Up 3:30 p.m.

14 Branch Picnic 11 a.m.

18 Play Readers 12:30 p.m.; Dues Deadline for Directory Listing

19 IBC Lunch 11:45 a.m.

20 Out To Lunch 11:30 a.m.

25 Lit II 10 a.m.

AUGUST Golf on Mondays

1 Bio Book Club 10 a.m.

4 Program Meeting 10 a.m.

9 Reading Reality 1 a.m.

15 Play Readers 12:30 p.m.

16 IBC Lunch 11:45 a.m.

17 Out to Lunch 11:30 a.m.

20 Equality Day 10 a.m.

22 Lit II 10 a.m.

30 Brunch reservations due

NOTE: Beginning Bridge & Beyond is looking for a few fun players that enjoy a good game of bridge, low stress levels, and a lovely lunch. Please contact Susan Zerjav (mailto:szerjav@yahoo.com) or call by phone.

Coming in September

1 Board Meeting 3 Celebrate the Vote 8 Fall Brunch 23 $$ Blues Museum Tour

Did You Know . . .?

Susan Fenwick’s photograph, Japanese Garden Drum Bridge, was one of six entries featured on AAUW notecards sent to you early this summer as winners in the eighth annual AAUW Art Contest. Over 200 submissions were judged in the contest from member artists all over the country. Susan volunteers at the MO Botanical Garden and enjoys pursuing her hobby of photography there. She serves as Secretary/Archivist for our Ballwin-Chesterfield Branch. (Photo from Missouri in Motion.)