Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
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Daytime
Bridge |
Mary Lou Wright
(843-0008) |
Afternoon
bridge anyone? If there is interest, we can begin playing. Sign up at
the September meeting. |
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Antiques
Group |
Eleanor
Woodyard (842-3092)
Patty Rundquist (843-0307) |
Meets the fourth
Thursday of the month September through May with alternate dates for November,
December, March and May. Each member serves on one monthly committee each
year as hostess, committee chair/member, presenter or trip organizer. The
committee contacts each member as a reminder of the place and program and
to determine attendance. Annual dues are $5.00. |
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Book Discussion
(Daytime) |
Leah Hemenway
(841-0989)
Martha Rose (842-1427)
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Meets the third
Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Lawrence
Public Library. Books are "classic" but are chosen by the group
and are widely varied. Members provide biographic background and read the
books prior to the meeting time. Lively discussion ensue!. |
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Book Discussion
(Evening) |
Ann Blackhurst
(841-4099)
Sonja Vicker (840-9740) |
Meets on the
third Thursday of each month to discuss a book that has been chosen by all
the members. Meets in a member's home each month at 7:30 p.m. |
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Book Exchange |
Sharon Brown
(842-2079) |
No regular meetings.
Each member purchases a recent bestseller (hardcover, please). An exchange
system will be established. |
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Cocktail
Fare |
Janis Hutchison
(842-6131)
Lee Young (842-1846) |
Meets the first
Friday of the month October through May (except January and February) from
6:00-8:00 p.m. in a member's home. Includes spouses. Each member serves
on a monthly committee, preparing appetizers with the host responsible for
beverages. Lots of good food and conversation. |
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Come as
You Are Breakfast |
Kathy Mulinazzi
(841-3645)
Jill Baringer (842-3025) |
Meets the last
Wednesday of the month, except December and May, at Perkins on 23'd Street.
Drop in any time between 9:00-11:30 a.m. and no need to dress up or bring
anything. Come enjoy breakfast and informal conversation. |
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Dance Fans |
Mary Ross (760-2816) |
Meets to attend
evening programs by University Dance Company at Lied, by 940 Dance Company
at Lawrence Arts Center, and occasionally to observe daytime master classes,
rehearsals, or videos of professional performances. |
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Gourmet
Dinner |
Jane Kuwana
(841-3721) |
Cooperatively
prepare monthly dinners for four to five couples in a member's home. Themes
are often ethnic. |
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Great Gardening
in NE Kansas |
Joan Reiber
(843-5537)
Rita Spradlin (749-4107) |
Meets the second
Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. during the gardening season for garden
tours and out-of-town field trips. In the winter months the group meets
at a later hour in a member's home. Members plan and implement the programs. |
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Informal
Supper Group |
Rita Spradlin
(749-4107)
Nancy Yacher (843-5264) |
Meets the second
Sunday of the month at 5:30 p.m. during October through June. No meetings
in January and May. Hostesses provide entree and each participant brings
a side dish. Most meetings are at the Smith Center unless hostesses' homes
are available.Each member pays a small fee to help defray room costs and
liquid refreshments. |
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Jabberwalkers |
Sherry Slade
(841-2093) |
Meets Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday at the Lied Center parking lot at 7:15 a.m. for
campus walking. During cool, inclement weather, the group meets at Allen
Field House at 7:15 a.m. |
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Kansas History |
Katie Armitage
(841-3303)
Rita Spradlin (749-4107)
Sandra Wiechert (842-5467) |
Meets in February,
March, and April. Exact dates are not known at this time but there will
be a charge to cover honoraria for speakers and related costs. |
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Mah
Jongg |
Mary Robison
(841-4299)
Chris Day (830-0277) |
Learn to play
this fun and challenging game first played at the time of Confucius by the
ruling class of China. Time and location to be determined. |
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Moms and
Tots |
Faye Hale (749-1728) |
Meets the third
Friday of the month in a member's home. Designed for moms and their children
who are 5 and younger. |
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Needlework
and Chat |
Betty Mitscher
(842-9334) |
Meets the third
Thursday of the month ina member's home from 1:30-3:30 pm. all levels and
all types of needlework welcome. Join us for a couple of hours of fun and
converstation. |
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New Members
& Friends
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Susan Ralston
(843-3920)
Suan Adams (843-4627) |
New members
will be welcomed at a luncheon September 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
at the Chancellor's campus home. Designed for those new to UWC or rejoining
after many years, as well as members who wish to mentor newcomers or meet
new people. Activities focus on special places in the community and on
campus. Planning meeting will be September 18 at Susan Ralston's. The
group meets the second Friday of most months. |
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Spanish
Plays |
Marnie Argersinger
(843-2730)
Nancy Dinneen (843-6934) |
Meets on the
first and third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in a member's home.
Reads mostly contemporary plays and has an annual potluck meal with spouses. |
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TGIF |
Nancy Hale-Martinko
(843- 4343) |
Meets four Fridays
during the year (Sept. 11, Nov. 13, Feb 12, and March 26) from 5:30-7:00
p.m. in the Malott Room for friendship, hors d'oeuvres and libations. Hostesses
each month coordinate decor, food, drinks, and clean up. Can include a guest
or spouse. Cost: $5.00 per person each TGIF to cover Union and drinks. |
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