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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WOMEN’S CLUB
Peggy Walchalk, Editor / 330-472-5085 March 2018
Established in 1923
In This Issue
Spring General Meeting
Spring Luncheon/Changeover Meeting
In Remembrance
UA Lady Zips Basketball game
Let’s Chat, Discussion Group
Musings of my Years with UAWC
Spring General Meeting
The 2018 Changeover and Spring Salad Luncheon will
be held at the home of Diana Kunze (2471 Brice Rd.,
Akron, Ohio, 44313).
Saturday, April 28, 2018
11 a.m. Changeover Meeting
Noon Luncheon
General members to bring salads, board members will
provide bread and desserts.
RSVP to Diana Kunze at (330) 836-4193
([email protected]) by Monday, April 23,2018
Thursday, March 8, 2018
6 p.m. Punch Served
6:30 p.m. Dinner
at Hower House
$15 per person
Please plan to join us at the Spring General Meeting
with a delicious dinner catered by the Waterloo.
Our very own Denise Beck will be guest speaker who
will be sharing information regarding health care
benefits including UA, Medicaid, Medicare and
Veteran benefits.
Our regular business meeting to follow and will in-
clude our 2018-19 nominations of officers. Please see
complete list on page three of this Newsletter.
RSVP by Monday, March 6, 2018
to Denise Beck (330) 699-6941 or by email to
Meet the Candidates
Shaw Festival 2018
News and Notes
Things to Do
Thank You
In Remembrance
Lifelong Akronite and UAWC member, Barbara Clark passed away on
January, 12, 2018. Barbara was a graduate of The University of Akron
(BA) and Kent State University (MLS) and worked as a librarian at
UA’s Bierce Library, retiring in 1986 after 36 years of service. After
retirement she became an active member of The University of Akron
Women's Club and the University's Retiree Association, The College
Club of Akron, the Akron Chapter Daughters of the American
Revolution, the Ellet Alumni Association as well as a member of the
Mayflower Society and First Families of Ohio. Barbara was also a
20-year volunteer of the Akron Symphony where you would usually
find her on a Thursday. Book Review was her favorite Women's Club
activity. A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, January 20,
Josephine Anikeeff, 100, of Akron, passed away peacefully in her
sleep on January 13, 2018. just 15 days before her 101st birthday.
Jo was an active member of the Akron University Women’s Club, The
League of Women Voters, and the Braewick Circle Garden Club. In
addition to her love of the Cleveland Cavilers, LeBron James, scratch-
off lottery tickets, bingo games, and current events, she actively em-
braced technology, enjoying her pink Apple iPhone to keep in touch
with her family and friends of all ages. Although there was no memorial
service. Jo would like for you to remember the many good times, to be
happy, and to enjoy life.
Lady Zips beat
Kent State Flashes
UA Women’s Basketball thrilled our enthusiastic
members and friends on a chilly January after-
noon. It was so exciting to see the fast-paced and
hard-fought game between our Lady Zips and the
visiting Kent State ladies. UA led almost all of the
game and really made some wonderful plays to win
and take back the Wagon Wheel trophy that had
eluded them the previous year. Our own Carrie
Tomko was a guest of the Lady Zips and enjoyed all
the pre-game and post-game activities – quite an
honor. Each year we end the game with a group
photo featuring Zippy; and even President Matthew
Wilson joined our celebration this year. It was a fun
activity - GO ZIPS!!
On January 24, 2018, eight members of the
Discussion Group (pictured on left), met at
the TGI Friday’s in Green to discuss
Evangelical Christians and how they effect
government. We enjoyed a lively discussion
over wine and appetizers. Our next meeting
will be at The Mustard Seed in Highland
Square on Thursday, February 22nd at 7 p.m.
We will discuss Immigration. In March we will
move back to Green TGI Friday’s and our
topic will be Health Care. All view points are
welcome. Please join us!
UAWC Discussion Group—January 24, 2018
Our UAWC Nominating Committee has been
hard at work establishing a slate of proposed
officers for the 2018-19 UAWC Board. The
committee, consisting of Martha Vye,
Therese Sheffer, and Sue Yoder, are
pleased to present this year’s nominations:
President : Carrie Tomko
Recording Secretary: Sue Yoder
Treasurer: Danica Houle
Programs: Denise Beck
Newsletter: Peggy Walchalk
Special Activities: Therese Sheffer
Membership: Vacant
The position of Corresponding Secretary has
been eliminated and combined with the role
of Recording Secretary. Our current Member-
ship Chair, Leslie Bain, will move on to serve
as UAWC Web Master.
The nominations will be presented and voted
upon during our regular business meeting
immediately following the Spring General
Meeting — Thursday, March 8, 2018.
Musings About My Years as a University of Akron Women’s
Club Board Member
By Diana Kunze
Current President and Former Program Chair
As my time as president of this won-
derful organization is drawing to an
end, I would like to reflect upon the
five years I have served in a couple
capacities as a board member. Five years ago, as I was heading for retirement
from my very gratifying and beloved job as German teacher for the Hudson City
Schools, I received two phone calls within a couple of days: one from the LWV
in Hudson, urging me to join their board as a “Director”, and one from The Uni-
versity of Akron Women’s Club, seeking someone to fill the niche of Program
Director. Fearing the vast emptiness of retirement, I was delighted to agree to
both positions and thus headed full throttle into the world of volunteerism. These
board positions have kept my mind stimulated, but above and beyond that they
bridged the gap between gainful employment and retirement by allowing me to
serve my community and yes, my country, in a meaningful and effective way.
After five years of service, I marvel at the dedicated women in our University
Women’s Club, who for many years have given of their time and talents to sup-
port this organization, whose main focus is to raise scholarship funds for deserv-
ing young women at The University of Akron. Their leadership is exemplary and
their dedication to uphold the traditions of this very fine organization contagious.
As someone who only joined at a later point in her life I so appreciate the oppor-
tunity to find inclusion in this club and the opportunity to share my enthusiasm
and talents with these fine women and to have the opportunity to forge new
friendships with like-minded women. Hopefully, in the years to come, many
more women associated with The University of Akron will recognize the value of
an organization, which since 1923 has promoted social interaction and support-
ed education for women, so that the Women’s Club will thrive for years to come.
With firm conviction, I can only stress that getting involved in running the show
will challenge boredom and, in my case, has satisfied my never ending quest to
contribute to society and be a participant rather than a bystander.
Jane Gwinn and Diana Kunza
2017-18 Officers
SHAW FESTIVAL TRIP - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Sponsored by The University of Akron Women’s Club
The University of Akron Women’s Club is proud to announce their sixth trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake, NOTL, to see plays at the Shaw
Festival. Join us for the trip on October 2, 3 & 4, 2018, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. The proceeds from the trip will continue to
support the scholarship fund of the UAWC.
**** PASSPORTS for land crossing into Canada ARE
The fee for the trip will include:
* Comfortable roundtrip transportation (bus with bathroom) and all tips and admissions.
* Three plays come with the package, you may purchase a fourth. For play information check shawfest.com.
* RETURNING this year, a one-act play on day three which we will all attend, Shaw’s O’Flaherty V.C.
* Your choice of two of these plays: The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Magician’s Nephew, Oh What a Lovely War, Grand Hotel, Henry V.
* Two nights at the elegant and beautiful Prince of Wales Hotel.
* Dinner on Tuesday evening & lunch on the way home on Thursday.
* Time to enjoy the ambiance of the picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake
We will make one comfort stop on the way home after leaving the Duty-Free shop. We plan to arrive in Akron about 8:30 pm Thursday evening. All of this, plus wonderful traveling companions for only:
$725.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements - $300.00
You will not want to miss this exciting trip. Please send your deposit of $100.00 to reserve your place.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your deposit is 100% refundable until August 1, 2018. Final payments are due by August 1, 2018.
All Fees are Non-Refundable after August 1, 2018
Please make checks payable to: The University of Akron Women’s Club and mail to: Sylvia Johnson, tour coordinator, 398 Silk Court, New Franklin, OH 44319
If you are interested in purchasing trip insurance I would suggest that you contact one of the providers of this kind of insurance. Please check www.insuremytrip.com or call, 800-487-4722. This information is being provided as a service to you, the UAWC
would not receive any compensation from any insurance organization.
Questions? Please contact Sylvia Johnson, member of UAWC, at 330-644-3090 or email [email protected]
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Evening Book Review
February 21, 2018
March 21, 2018
April 18, 2018
Bridge Groups
Women’s Afternoon
March 22, 2018
April 26, 2018
Women’s Evening
March 5, 2018
April 2, 2018
Discussion Group
February 22, 2018
Gourmet Dinner
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Hiking Group
2018 Schedule coming
soon
Evening Book Review
Co-Chairs: Anne Biermann (330) 869-0175 and
Sharon Gandee (330) 864-4659
The group regularly meets on the third Wednesday of each
month from September through May at 7 p.m.
February 21, 2017—7 p.m.
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren Reviewer: Kate Waits—
Hostess: Laurel Winters—Dessert: Sharon Gandee
March 21, 2018—7 p.m.
Night by Elie Weisel Note: Trilogy also includes Dawn
and Day (optional)
Reviewer: Pam Gujrati—Hostess: Pam Gujrati–
Dessert: Kirklyn Kuzdrall
Next up ….
April 18, 2018 — 7 p.m.
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
Women’s Club News and Notes
As we transition from our Board changeover this spring, we look forward to providing addi-
tional updates and musings from current and former board members. If you have any infor-
mation, stories, or photos to share, please forward them to me — Peggy Walchalk,
Newsletter Chair ([email protected]).
Our next Newsletter (April/May) will include the 2018-19 UAWC Membership Form.
Note: If you have any news regarding our members such as illnesses, births, or
deaths, please call our Corresponding Secretary, Carol Bowes at (330) 869-5409 or
[email protected] . Carol will send an appropriate card with regards from the Club.
Special Activities Chair: Therese Sheffer, (330) 836-0150 ([email protected])
SAVE THE DATE—Summer Fundraiser, Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Tudor House
Hower House Programs
www.howerhouse.org
For more details
Bridge Groups
Women’s Afternoon
Chair: Leslie Bain - H: (330) 485-4252 / C: (330) 658-1965 [email protected]
This group meets the fourth Thursday at noon for lunch and 1 p.m. Bridge at the Rockynol
Independent Living apartments dining room. We now order directly from the many lunch
options available on their menu.
Afternoon Bridge is cancelled for February 22, 2018. The regular schedule will resume on
March 22, 2018.
Schedule: March 22, 2018 (supervised by Marilyn Kirk)
April 26, 2018
Women’s Evening Chair: Anais Webb (330) 322-6209 or [email protected]
Evening bridge meets the first Monday evening of the month at 7 p.m. and ends by 10 p.m.
The group meets at member homes. Call Anais for location and to reserve a spot.
Schedule: March 5, 2018
April 2, 2018
Gourmet Dinner Chair: Jane Gwinn (330) 678-2239
Saturday, April 21, 2018
At the home of Sharon and Bob Gandee.
Sylvia Johnson and Sharon will co-host a Moroccan
themed menu.
Saturday, May 19, 2018
At the home of Jan & Carl McMillin (look for details in the April/
May Newsletter)
Co-Chairs: Denise Beck (330) 699-6941 [email protected]
Sylvia Johnson (330) 644-3090 Sylvia [email protected]
Schedule: February 22, 2018 (7 p.m.)
Topic: Immigration
Discussion group meets the fourth Thursday of the month.
The February meeting will be held at The Mustard Seed in
Highland Square. In March the group will move back to Green
TGI Friday’s to discuss Health Care.
Hiking Group
Chair: Leslie Bain Home: (330) 485-4252 or
Cell: (330) 819-2846 or
Organizational meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 16 (10
a.m.) at the home of Carolyn Cox. Attendees should plan to bring
a salad. Leslie Bain will be in contact soon.
c/o: Peggy Walchalk
517 Hilbish Avenue
Akron, OH 44312
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
WOMEN’S CLUB
We’re on the Web at www.uakron.edu/uawc/
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution
Thank you Members for supporting your
UAWC for the 2017-18 membership year
with your dues. It is through your generosity
and support that we continue to flourish and
provide the activities you all enjoy. You’ll
find the membership form for the 2018-19
on this Newsletter page in future issues.