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Branching Out

AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield National and State Award-Winning Branch

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th Anniversary Year

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

Welcome to a new year with our Ballwin-Chesterfield branch! Sandra and I are excited about gearing up for a successful year with new programs from our Program Committee and kicking the year off with the Fall Brunch. See details to the right. The upcoming year brings the National AAUW Convention. The big meeting is in Washington, D.C. in June, 2017. It will be an exciting event at the seat of our government. Do start making plans to attend. We have new Dollars for Scholars leadership with Janice Buckhold and Phyllis Oakes. Start thinking about DFS events that you can sponsor. DFS events produce income for local scholarships, which makes these events very important to our mission in addition to being fun. St. Louis is full of places to go and interesting things to learn. Sponsoring is easy with help on the B-C website: http://ballwinchesterfield-mo.aauw.net/files/2011/12/DOLLARS-FOR-SCHOLARS-2016.pdf Our branch is working with committees to complete a strategic plan. This will be a working document to guide us to meet our goals, to maintain and, yes, even gain more status as an outstanding branch of AAUW. I hope that everyone is on at least one committee that keeps our branch vital. We will have copies of the committees and their functions available at the September branch meeting, but the committee document is also on the branch website for you to view. Being on a committee gives you an opportunity to contribute to our branch and, also, to get to know some of the other members better. It's a win-win for everyone. The Eleanor Roosevelt Walk will be Tuesday, October 18. This walk supports that part of the AAUW Fund that conducts research on issues related to gender equity in education and the workplace. Your participation in the actual walk is fun and supports an important cause. I hope to see many of you there. Have a wonderful and empowering day! ~ Barb McQuitty Board meetings resume on September 1 at 9:30 a.m.

at Trinity Lutheran Church. All Elected Officers and Appointed Directors should attend. Contact Sandra Murdock (mailto:SESandraM@aol.com).

Barbara McQuitty

Sandra Murdock

INSIDE

P. 2 General Information, Officers, Awards, Directory,

¡Adelante!, IBC Lunch, & Membership

P. 3 ER Walk, Spring Luncheon, AAUW MO Grant,

Legacy Circle, & Communications/Web P. 4 Public Policy, EOF, & LAF

P. 5 Used Book Sale, Hospitality, & Winter Auction

P. 6-7 Dollars for Scholars

P. 8-9 Interest Groups & Calendars

PRESIDENTS' CORNER

ANNUAL FALL BRUNCH

&

SEPTEMBER BRANCH MEETING

STEM Blooms

Thursday, September 8

9:30 a.m. Socialize & Visit Displays

10 a.m. Program

10:45 a.m. Brunch

Reservations by Tuesday, August 30

AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield welcomes members and prospective members to begin another great year at its annual Fall Brunch. Brunch organizers need a count of members and their guests who plan to attend. To make a reservation, please contact Nancy Hutchins by email (mailto: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 her know if you have any special dietary needs. ~ Kay Meyer & Judy Green, Fall Brunch Co-Directors

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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, Joyce Katz, & 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 October Branching Out is September 14. Submit articles to Newsletter Editors Bette Bude (mailto:bettebude@outlook.com) or Mary Jermak (mailto:marygjermak@att.net). For membership information, contact Membership Vice-Presidents Fran Reiland (mailto:fgreiland@sbcglobal.net) or Susan Teicher (mailto:svteicher@gmail.com). For phone numbers and mailing addresses of our members, check the branch Directory.

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

For Flyers & Forms referenced in this newsletter, visit http://ballwinchesterfield-mo.aauw.net/. Electronic Communications (Branching Out, Friday Reminders, & Care Notes) are distributed by Communications/Web Co-Director Joyce Katz (mailto:joyka234@aol.com). Contact Joyce for tech assistance.

DIRECTORY

Congratulations! Thank you to the members who renewed in time to be included in the 2016–17 Directory! And thank you to the advertisers who help stretch our budget. If you have yet to renew for 2016–17 (dues are $81), you may go to................. https://ww2.aauw.org/national-renew/ call 800-326-2289, or send your check to Rita Hawkins-Page (payable to AAUW). You'll be included in the December supplement to the Directory. Directories cannot be mailed, so please pick up your copy at the September meeting. Electronic copies are available in addition to or instead of the printed version. Please contact Marilyn (mailto:wlbeiter@swbell.net) to order yours.

~ Marilyn Beiter, Joyce Katz, and Leslie Wier, Directory

Galaxy Award for the unique book sale/exchange

project to benefit EOF.

Ten Star Branch Award for success in achieving

AAUW's mission.

Special recognition as Missouri's top branch in

total giving. Second place in per capita giving.

Individual donations – 48 members received

Century Club recognition for a contribution of $100

or more to all AAUW funds.

AAUW IBC DOWNTOWN LUNCH

3rd

Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. September 20: Weber Grill Restaurant, 1147 St. Louis Galleria, Richmond Heights, MO 314-930-3838 RSVP: Kay Meyer (mailto:kicmeyer51@gmail.com).

AAUW ¡ADELANTE!

4th Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 1600 Clarkson Rd., Chesterfield September 22: A Tale for the Time Being will be reviewed by Betty Takahashi. Contact Julie Triplett (mailto:julietrip@att.net) for further..... information.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Although there are just 16 official members of this committee, we hope that each and every one of you will consider yourselves members ex-officio. You are needed to introduce friends and relatives to the interesting and important work of AAUW-BC. We hope you will do this for the Fall Brunch. We need and will enjoy all the bright, interested, and interesting people you know!

You are welcome to contact Co-Chairs of the Membership Committee Fran Reiland or Susan Teicher with questions or ideas (emails at top of page). We look forward to seeing you and meeting your new-member prospects at the Fall Brunch!

2016–17 BRANCH AWARDS

FROM AAUW of MISSOURI

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Welcome our new members to

the AAUW B-C branch.

COMMUNICATIONS/WEB

Register for the MSD–Member Services Database Are you a new(er) member or have you recently gone on the web? Take a few minutes to register with AAUW National’s Member Services so you can view your contributions, renew your membership, view a branch roster, print a business card, and/or update your contact information. Here is your step-by-step guide: 1. Go to AAUW (www.aauw.org) 2. Scroll down and click on Member Services Database (MSD) 3. Click on Enter the MSD. You’ll see a log-in screen 4. If you’re a first-time registrant, click on Create An Account. You’ll give your member number, which is listed in the Directory, and create a special password—write this down & save it! 5. Keep following the prompts to enter the MSD. You’ll be glad you did! Contact Joyce (mailto:joyka@aol.com.com) for tech support. ~ Joyce Katz & Linda Roberson, Communications/Web Co-Directors

2016 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT WALK Tuesday, October 18, 10:30 a.m.

Des Peres City Park, 12325 Manchester Road, 63131

Here's your chance to help raise funds for research on topics important to AAUW's goals and mission. Sign up for the ER walk, enlist a friend, or sponsor a walker if you can't do the walk. Sign-up and registration sheets with complete directions will be available at the Fall Brunch in September. A $25 tax deductible registration is required, but consider an additional gift of $75 to earn the Eleanor Roosevelt pin and membership in the Missouri Century Club. All contributions made by sponsoring a walker or donations made at any time to the ER Fund are tax deductible. Registration sheets, sponsor forms, and checks (payable to AAUW with ER Walk on the memo line) may be turned in at the September or October meetings or on the day of the walk. Contact Jean Elliott (mailto:elliotts01@sbcglobal.net) for more information. You may also download a registration form at http://ballwinchesterfield-mo.aauw.net/newsletters-flyers/flyers-and-forms/. ~ Jean Elliott, Eleanor Roosevelt Walk

Spring Luncheon Committee Meeting

September 12: 9:30–11:30 a.m. at Schnucks Kehrs Mill (upper level), Kehrs Mill and Clarkson Roads The Spring Luncheon Committee would like to thank all members who attended the May luncheon and who shared wonderful comments. We are so pleased to know how much you enjoyed the event. Anyone who would like to join the committee is welcome to attend the committee's first meeting. Contact Carol Anthony (mailto:Canthony70@att.net) or Carol Derington........................ (mailto:(carol.derington@sbcglobal.net) for more information.

AAUW MO AWARDED A $1000 IMPACT GRANT

FOR 2016–2017

AAUW’s Impact Grants are awarded to selected state organizations in support of their grassroots efforts around member-driven AAUW public policy priorities. The 2016-2017 Impact Grants were given for proposals focusing on voter education and the campaign for equal pay. Impact Grant funds are intended to provide grantees with resources to pursue efforts that would otherwise be challenging to accomplish.

Here are the four goals for the Missouri AAUW Impact Grant:

Goal One–Require each MO branch to complete one Get Out the Vote activity. Goal Two–Require each MO branch to complete one gender pay gap activity. Goal Three–Establish a MO Lobby Corps, modeled on the national Lobby Corps, that will focus on the passage of a pay equity bill. Goal Four–Expand the visibility of AAUW through six letters to the editor which will appear in media outlets across Missouri, nine Facebook postings, and nine Twitter messages. AAUW MO Public Policy Co-Chairs Karen Francis and Pat Shores will contact each branch’s public policy chair or branch president in the next few weeks to make plans to meet the first goal of completing one Get Out the Vote activity. This Impact Grant is going to allow AAUW to make a significant difference for Missouri women and girls.

Pam Kulp, Newest

AAUW Legacy

Circle Member

Pam has been an AAUW member for nine years, three of which are with

Ballwin--Chesterfield.

Her decision to join the Legacy Circle is due to her mother's wonderful example of taking on leadership roles for youngsters throughout Pam's childhood. Pam feels that it is an honor to leave some money that will help guide future young women and provide opportunities for them to reach their potential.

~ Barb McQuitty

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PUBLIC POLICY

Ballwin-Chesterfield’s Public Policy program, under the auspices of AAUW’s powerful advocacy program, works locally to promote educational and economic equity and civil rights for all women and girls. During the 2016–17 fiscal year the Ballwin-Chesterfield Public Policy Committee will focus on the following goals:

1. Getting Out the Vote 2. Preventing sexual harassment and sexual violence in school 3. Preventing human trafficking in St. Charles County 4. Passing a gender pay gap bill in Missouri

To implement the goals, several activities are planned. The Missouri Impact Grant will assist GOTV training and registering of new voters at the local community colleges. Funds for the second year of the Human Trafficking Grant have been received and will help support the second day-long symposium on Tuesday, January 11, 2017, at Spencer Library, St. Peters, MO. A second musical fund raiser “John Denver Tribute” will be held on Sunday, September 11, 3–5:30 p.m. at the Villa Therese, O’Fallon, MO. Despite strong bipartisan support, it was disappointing that Gender Pay Equity HB. 44 never got off the ground last year, but with great persistence, we will try again this year. You may find pertinent information at http://www.womens-foundation.org/news/2015/4/14/gender-pay-equity-bill-receives-strong-bipartisan-support-in-the-missouri-legislature and http://www.themaneater.com/stories/2015/3/18/bill-hopes-address-gender-pay-gap/. We are pleased that lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to expand the crime of sex trafficking of a child to include advertising of a child in commercial sex acts. Supporters said the change would give police another way to crack down on predators. This was a win. ~ Barb Butchart & Pat Shores, Public Policy Co-Directors

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

The EOF committee met in early August to plan our coming year. We are happy to have four local scholarship awardees, two from Maryville and two from UMSL. These women are nontraditional students, 28 years old or older, who have not had the opportunity to complete their undergraduate education. They are students who are following degrees in the STEM fields. Our Dollars for Scholars events provide the funds for these scholarships. This year we will again offer the popular bean soup sale, Panera Bread cards and the very successful Used Book Sale. Our bean soup and Panera cards will be available in September. Plan to bring your used books in October and support our book sale. This sale will be held October, November, January, February, March, and April. National EOF supports fellowships and grants for women all over our country and abroad. Our monthly canasta, along with the LAF committee, supports this cause. We also will have an Individual Giving event in November. We look for 2016–17 to be a very successful year. Ballwin-Chesterfield continues to be so supportive of important work for women. ~ Marian Bauer & Vickie Jany, EOF Co-Directors

LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND

When I joined AAUW about four years ago, I was often perplexed by many of the acronyms that were referred to during meetings. What was EOF--LAF--NCCWSL? For the upcoming year, I volunteered to be on the LAF committee and am slowly finding out exactly what LAF does. The Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) provides financial and organizational support for a select number of cases in the workplace and in academia that have the potential to provide significant protection for all women. Funding is offered for court filing fees, preparation of briefs, filings and other case-based-costs, and for plaintiff court travel. I would encourage you to go to the AAUW national website* and read about past and current cases. Locally, Ballwin-Chesterfield LAF welcomes all members who wish to volunteer. * http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/legal-resources/ ~ Vickie Jany, LAF Committee

AAUW VISION

AAUW will be a powerful advocate and visible leader in equity and education through research, philanthropy and measurable change in critical areas impacting the

lives of women and girls.

SAVE YOUR USED BOOKS!

All proceeds will go to Dollars for Scholars.

The Used Book Sale returns in October! Start collecting your books, puzzles, CD’s & DVD’s now and bring them to the branch meetings (October – April). Donated items will be for sale at each branch meeting with remaining books sold to local used bookstores. Last year the Used Book Sale earned over $1300, thanks to your generosity in donating and buying books. Let’s do it again! You can clean your bookshelves, help a worthy cause, and get some bargains in good books.

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A NOTE FROM HOSPITALITY~

READY FOR A SNACK? Everyone enjoys the morning treats available at our monthly meetings. Bringing food is a much appreciated and easy way to volunteer and to contribute to the camaraderie. If this is something that interests you, please contact Becky Ragan or Pat White. The easiest way to sign up for a particular month is at monthly meetings. Each month will have a coordinating hostess to guide the process. Hospitality is provided at the October, November, January, February, March, and April meetings Looking forward to seeing you at the Fall Brunch. ~ Pat White & Becky Ragan, Co-Directors, Hospitality

Attention Members: Save on your printing and office supply needs!

AAUW and Office Depot have teamed to offer AAUW members discounts on printing and office supply items. For complete information, go to http://www.officediscounts.org/aauw.html. If your purchase is for branch

business, tax-free status will still apply by following your usual tax-free purchase procedure.

2016 WINTER AUCTION

December 8, 2016 Are you ready for a "Jingle Mingle?" The Winter Auction supports our Operating and Leadership Development Funds and is the only fundraiser for this purpose. We need Winter Auction Committee Volunteers who can help us develop our strategies and are willing to help on the day of the auction. Contact Suzanne Couch (mailto:couchsuzanne749@gmail.com), if you would like to serve on this fun and vital committee! It's not too early to plan items to sell at the auction. As always, your donations of Oral Auction items such as themed luncheons or dinners, baskets, weekend getaways, or tickets to special events are very appreciated. For the Silent Auction, we also need donations of smaller items and homemade goodies or small baskets which can be sold. The successful Boutique continues! Members may donate three or more similar items, which can be purchased immediately. Be creative–some items may include jewelry, handcrafted items, gifts for new babies or their grandparents. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! Please keep your eyes open for treasures to donate, but remember that all items must be new. See you there! ~ Suzanne Couch, Winter Auction Director ~ Karen Francis, Winter Auction Committee

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 (mailto:jbuckhold@charter.net) or

Phyllis Oakes (mailto: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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BREAD, BEANS, AND BOOKS

PANERA BREAD CARDS On sale at September–October branch meetings COST: $10 Buy the Panera Bread Co. cards and use them for any purchase at any Panera or St. Louis Bread Co. across the nation! You will receive full value for your money and the branch will benefit. These cards make GREAT LITTLE HOLIDAY GIFTS and THEY NEVER EXPIRE! Questions? Contact Linda Bader (mailto:Lbader7311@aol.com). BEAN SOUP SALE—GOURMET MIX On sale at fall meetings COST: $6

Back again by popular demand, our homemade gourmet mix, featuring 15 kinds of beans, will be for sale at our fall meetings. Our mix is easy to use and makes a large pot of delicious soup. Be prepared for cool fall days and frosty winter nights, or buy some bags for zesty gifts. Questions? Contact Linda Bader (mailto:Lbader7311@aol.com).

DONATE YOUR USED BOOKS!! Bring donations from October–April (no collection in December) Collect your books, CD’s, & DVD’s and bring them to branch meetings. Members of the EOF committee will sell items before the branch meetings, at the break, and after the meetings. The remainders will be sold to local used bookstores. All money funds Dollars for Scholars. What a great reason to clean your book and media shelves! Questions? Contact Mary Kay Wolfe (mailto:mkwolfe@hotmail.com).

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, The 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 (mailto:marianbauer@sbcglobal.net) or Pat Shores (mailto:apatriciashores@att.net) for more information.

THE WOMEN OF 1916 Thurs., Oct. 20

11 a.m. Carpool from Trinity at 10:20 a.m. COST: $14

Hawken House of Webster Groves, 1155 S. Rock Hill Rd., St. Louis 63119

Join the celebration of the centennial of the St. Louis Suffragists with this one hour tour provided by a Hawken House docent while we view the beautiful fashions of the day and learn about the amazing struggles of these brave women who were early champions of the right to vote. The cost covers the $4 tour and a $10 donation to Dollars for Scholars. An optional lunch will follow at a nearby Webster restaurant.

Sign up at the September or October branch meeting or contact Mersine Kallaos (mailto:mkallaos@prodigy.net) or Karen Francis (mailto:karenbitzafrancis@yahoo.com).

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GREAT HOUSEWIVES OF ART TOUR Friday, November 4 COST: $12 Tour: 1 p.m., meet in Sculpture Hall, St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr. 63110 Optional Lunch: 11:30 a.m., Panorama (Carpool, 10:45 a.m. for those attending lunch before the tour) "Why don't art galleries display more images of modern woman's daily domestic grind?'' Join us for an exclusive docent-led tour inspired by the book Great Housewives of Art by self-taught artist Sally Swain. Swain has reinterpreted the recognizable style of famous paintings to parody “the great women behind the great male artists” and has connected “high art” with aspects of women’s domestic chores.

Building on the focus of women in art, we will explore various women artists in SLAM’s collection, possibly including a unique opportunity to visit the private prints, drawings, and photographs study room. NOTE: This special tour is limited to 12. If more are interested, another tour will be planned for a later date. Register at the September or October branch meeting. Contact Mary Kay Wolfe (mailto:mkwolfe@hotmail.com) or Bette Bude (mailto:bettebude@outlook.com) for more information.

PLEASE JOIN THE DOLLARS TEAM AND HELP TO SPONSOR AN EVENT

In 2016, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Ballwin-Chesterfield (MO) Branch entered its twenty-third year of the Dollars For Scholars program that provides support for scholars through a unique, successful series of mini-fundraisers that combine educational/cultural field trips with the opportunity to support the educational goals of non-traditional students, women who need financial support in order to attend classes to prepare them for, or keep them in, the ever-changing job market. Presently, AAUW Ballwin-Chesterfield Dollars for Scholars program is funding four $1,000 scholarships for women attending Maryville and UMSL. If you would like more information about the Dollars for Scholars program, contact Janice Buckhold (mailto:jbuckhold@charter.net) or Phyllis Oakes (mailto:phylanddave@peoplepc.com). Enjoy these past Dollars’ Memories . . .

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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

(mailto: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 2016–17 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.

September 15: Hostess, Arlene Spector (mailto:amps1111@sbcglobal.net) A discussion of The Color of Lightning by Paulette Jiles will be led by Elaine Frost. Contact Alice Crippen (mailto:jccripp@sbcglobal.net). LITERATURE II 4

th Monday, 10 a.m.

September 26: Hostess, Vicky Jany (mailto:lilbiddy50@sbcglobal.net) A discussion of One Second After by William R. Forstchen will be led by Linda Seibert. Contact Joyce Katz (mailto:joyka@aol.com) or Erlaine Eltomi (mailto:erlaine.eltomi@att.net). READING REALITY 2

nd Tuesday, 1 p.m.

September 13: Hostess, Becky Ragan (mailto:ragan4@swbell.net) A discussion of Lesser Beasts: a Snout-to-Tail History of the Humble Pig by Mark Essig will be led by Marcia Block. This group reads non-fiction selections. For more information, contact Marcia Block (mailto:mhblock@sbcglobal.net) ) or Mary Kay Wolfe (mailto:mkwolfe@hotmail.com). BIOGRAPHY BOOK CLUB (BBC) 1

st Monday, 10 a.m.

Bio Book Club will meet again on October 3 at the Schnucks store, Kehrs Mill and Clarkson. Two books will be discussed: The Road to Little Dribbling: Adventures of an American in Britain by Bill Bryson will be led by Susan Shepperd, and Dead Wake by Eric Lawson will be led by Linda Kridell. This group reads and discusses nonfiction, especially biographies, memoirs, and autobiographies. Contact Brenda Ernst (mailto:ernst2@charter.net) Linda Roberson (mailto: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.

September 21: Olympia Kebob House and Taverna 1543 McCausland, St. Louis Carpool from the church at 11 a.m. or meet at the restaurant.

Please Note: You must contact Harriett to reserve a place or to cancel a reservation. Use email (Hhirschfe@aol.com) or contact by phone. Find her phone number in your new Directory. Olympia has been home to some of the best Greek and Mediterranean food in town for the past 35 years. This family-run restaurant features home-style cooking with the consistently voted best gyro and spectacular rice pudding. Directions: 141 north to 40 east. South on McCausland. There are two parking lots right across from the restaurant at McCausland and Plateau.

All members and friends are welcome.

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 and meet again in the fall. For more information and upcoming events, please contact Fran Reiland (mailto:fgreiland@sbcglobal.net) or Pat White (mailto:pgwhite02@gmail.com).

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

September 19: Hostess, Julie Triplett. For more information, contact Julie Triplett.......... (mailto:julietrip@charter.net).

MOVIE GROUP 4th Thursday, 10 a.m.

September 22 Hostess, Pat Shores (mailto:apatriciashores@att.net) September movies are Café Society, Florence Foster Jenkins, Ben Hur, and Hell or High Water. Other movie titles may be added before the September meeting. For more information about this group, contact Doris Nistler (mailto:dnistler14@att.net) or Mersine Kallaos (mailto:mkallaos@prodigy.net).

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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 September 15: Barb Tackitt BRIDGE BUDDIES 2

nd & 4

th Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Hearth Room: lunch and bridge September 14: Jane Clendenin September 28: Jane Clendenin BRIDGE FRIENDS 3rd Thursday, 10 a.m. Hearth Room: lunch and bridge September 15: Joanne Nelson BRIDGE I 1st Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Hearth Room September 7: Contact Janet Ludewig. BRIDGE II 3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m. Walnut Grill September 20: Marjorie Klutho BRIDGE III 4

th Wednesday 10 a.m. Hearth Room

September 28: Harriett Hirschfeld BRIDGE IV 1

st Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

Kaldi’s at Schnucks Woods Mill September 6: Susan Zerjav BRIDGE V 2

nd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

September 13: Nancy Hughes BRIDGE VI 3

rd Monday, 10 a.m. Hearth Room

September 19: Carolyn Baker DUPLICATE BRIDGE I 1

st Tuesday, 9:50 a.m.

September 6: Diane Correll DUPLICATE BRIDGE II 4

th Tuesday, 9:45 a.m.

Hearth Room September 27: Nancy Remley BEGINNERS’ DUPLICATE BRIDGE 4

th Tuesday,

10:15 a.m. Hearth Room September 27: Kathy Childers

SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Golf on Mondays

01 Board of Directors 9:30 a.m.

03 Celebrate the Vote 10 a.m.

08 Fall Brunch Branch Meeting 9:30 a.m.;

$$ Bread and Beans sale begins

11 John Denver Tribute Concert 3 p.m.

12 Spring Luncheon Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.

13 Reading Reality 1 p.m.

15 Lit I 9:30 a.m.

19 Play Readers 12:30 p.m.

20 IBC Lunch 11:45 a.m.

21 Out To Lunch 11:30 a.m.

22 Movie Group 10 a.m.;

¡Adelante! 1:30 p.m.

23 $$ Blues Museum Tour 10 a.m.

26 Lit II 10 a.m.

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 October

13 Begin Used Book

Donations/Sale

18 Eleanor Roosevelt

Walk

20 $$ Women of 1916

A Time to Remember.....

Woodrow Wilson endorsed women's suffrage on Sept. 30, 1918. On August 18, 1920, the 19

th Amendment, which

gives women the right to vote, was ratified.

The last of Summer is Delight -- Deterred by Retrospect. 'Tis Ecstasy's revealed Review -- Enchantment's Syndicate.. .

~ Emily Dickinson