NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER 

Mark your calendar: Happy Hour will be on Wednesday, November 20th at 4:00.  Patti will send out details as the date gets closer.

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Patti is organizing a Happy Hour for Thursday, October 17th. She will send out more details about this as the date gets closer.

Movie Group: The movie, The World’s Fastest Indian, will be discussed on October 7th at 2 PM at Aimee’s.  It is streaming on Netflix.

The second movie for the month has yet to be confirmed, Lauren reports. She will announce the movie and venue at a later time.

Book Group: The read for October is Horse. The group will discuss the book on October 25th.  Annie is the Moderator and Janice is the Host.

Esther will be collecting items for the Rowan Shop/Shirley Cupboard. She said that the Rowan Shop has moved to their new location. They are now located at 124 State Street, Glassboro. She will collect your items at Book Group, Movie Group, or she will come to your house.

Pam reminds everyone that branch dues of $100 are due by the end of the year. Pam asks that you make your check out to AAUW. If you wish to mail it to her, Pam’s address is 306 Belmont Court, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062.

A reminder from Sue Dixon about postcards: Postcards to Pennsylvania voters are to be mailed Thursday, October 24th.  Thank you to all who participated in this get out the vote effort.  We can make a difference.

A message from Sara and Carol: All the members present at the meeting signed up for committees to organize the business meetings and special events from December through next September.  Any member who couldn’t make the meeting will be contacted by Carol or Sara to ask which meeting or event committee she would like to join.

Sue Dixon is arranging a Fall Day Trip to Peddler’s Village on October 23rd.  A tradition at Peddler’s Village for over 45 years, over 200 scarecrows line the brick walkways of Peddler’s Village in Bucks County, PA.  We have four people already signed up and would love to have others join us.  The winners of the scarecrow contest will have been announced by then, so we will have a special treat of admiring them.

Time: leave early in the morning and return before rush hour

Mode of transportation: car, about an hour and a half drive

Activities: view scarecrows, browse shops, lunch

Cost: lunch, help with gas and parking, shopping????

Contact: Sue Dixon  (856-981-2998, suedixon1974@gmail.com) RSVP: Judy will make a reservation for lunch so let me know early.

Aimee shares three upcoming events for members to think about attending.

• Wheaton Glass Festival of Fine Arts, October 5 and 6 (rain or shine). More information can be found on their website: wheatonarts.org. If you purchase tickets in advance from their website, you can save $2.00. A great place to start your Christmas shopping !! Admission: $12.00 for adults, $11.00 for seniors , 62 +, $7.00 for students and children 5 and under are free.
•  Red Bank Battlefield on Sunday, October 20th
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• Baystore Center at Bi-Valve (website: bayshorecenter.org) October 11, 2024 – 2nd Friday – 5-8:30 pm  *****Great food from the Oyster Cracker Café including fried oysters, delicious, fresh, oysters on the half shell, local beers from Glasstown Brewing Co at AJ’s Pub, free, self-guided tours of the Delaware Bay Museum, an interesting speaker and live music. Check out the Meerwald Mercantile while you are here featuring handcrafted items from several local artists and local authors. All proceeds go to support the Bayshore Center at Bivalve, home of AJ Meerwald and the Delaware Bay Museum.

Finally- The September meeting was well attended with 22 members present. The group would like to thank Carol for hosting the event and also thank Sara and Carol for a very productive meeting. It was lovely seeing everyone !!! 

Here are some dates to mark on your calendar.

BOOK GROUP: The read for September is Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult. The group will meet on September 27. The Host is Kathleen and the Moderator is Susan Q.

MOVIE GROUP: The group will meet on September 9, at Aimee’s to discuss the film Mountain Queen. On September 23, the film is Tallulah and the venue has not yet been determined. Both films are streaming on Netflix.

HAPPY HOUR: Patti has arranged a happy hour  for Wednesday, September 18. She will send out more details as the date grows closer.

SAVE THE DATE: Sara and Carol remind you of the AAUW September Business Meeting to be held on September 26, at 3:00 P.M. at Carol Sabol’s home. Carol lives at 4 Lilac Court, Sewell in the Village of Country Gardens. There will be appetizers and lemonade, iced tea, and water. You are welcome to bring anything else you may prefer to drink. More details and an agenda will be sent out at a later time.

ANNE REPORTS ON THE DONATIONS COMMITTEE:

The Donations Committee has allocated $3500.00 as follows:

Friends of the Heggan Library- $100

National conference for college women student leadership for AAUW- $1,130 (2 scholarships)

Alice Paul Institute- $1,000

The Unforgotten Haven- $270

AAUW New Jersey State Charitable Trust- $1,000

We are all happy that Jennifer is home from the hospital. We continue to send her our prayers and best wishes as she continues her recovery from surgery. 

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AUGUST NEWSLETTER

Jennifer’s surgery has been rescheduled for August 6th. We are sending her our prayers, thoughts, and good wishes.

Esther will be collecting items for the Rowan Shop/Shirley’s Cupboard in October. If anyone would like to donate before October, Esther will come to your house and get the items. You can call or email her to make arrangements.

Movie Group: 

The group will meet at Janice’s on August 12, to discuss I Am Woman which is streaming on Netflix.

Group will meet on August 26.  Lauren will send out information regarding the movie and the meeting place at a later date.

Book Group: The read for August is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. The moderator is Luci. We will meet on August 23, at Lynda Carpenito’s at 2:00 PM.

Happy Hour: Mark the date for this month’s happy hour- Thursday, August 15. Patti will be sending more details as we get closer to the date.

An important message from Sue Dixon:

There is action you can take to urge people to vote. The more people who cast a ballot, the greater is the likelihood that Dems will win across the ballot.

I have five hundred postcards to be addressed to voters in the swing state of Pennsylvania. They are in packets of 25. They come with detailed directions and a list of people to send them to.

They are to be mailed on Thurs, Oct. 24th.  Plenty of time to get them done. I’ll have them with me wherever I go in the next few weeks.  Stop by the house (16 Bently Dr.) or wait until our paths cross. *Note – Sue will be away from August 6-16.

The September Business Meeting will be held at Carol Sabol’s house on September 26. More information about the meeting will be announced in a forthcoming email and in the September Newsletter.

JULY NEWSLETTER

Sara reports on our Business Meeting (6/20/24):

Sharon Suber, AAUW NJ State President
and Burlington County President

We are so grateful that Sharon Suber was able to join us at our June 20th business meeting. She has been affiliated with AAUW for 25 years and is a wealth of information.

AAUW has recently been successful in the lobbying for the provision of free menstrual products in all public high schools in our state, effective September 2024. Provision is

state mandated as an equity issue. AAUW is now looking into expanding provision within public colleges and middle schools. AAUW is a coalition partner in the exposure of

human trafficking. NJ is vulnerable to human trafficking due to the state’s dense populations, location of malls, and its location along the I-95 corridor.

Pam Buchanan, Pam Corrigan, Judy Baillere, and Anne Lovett volunteered to help our group become better educated about the indicators of human trafficking.

Sharon suggested that we ask for a speaker to come meet with us as a group or as a community event we could sponsor.

AAUW is also actively against book banning, played an active role in sponsoring a Ruth Bader Ginsburg stamp dedication at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall on Rutger University

Campus in Newark, and developed a zoom presentation about Madame CJ Walker, the first Black woman millionaire and problems faced by women entrepreneurs. AAUWNJ is

sending out Call to Actions messages so members can post letters to politicians about various topics. Members can just click on buttons to send notices to politicians instead of

writing letters and postcards.

Other possible areas our branch could explore include: supporting STEM efforts by participating, once again, in the Tech Trek program at Stockton on some level; exploring an

alliance with the League of Women Voters to help with their Gloucester County candidates’ database for elections; actively reviewing the National AAUW website for possible

program ideas and actions we can take to support our mission of equity for women and girls.

A Message from Jennifer:

I am having my two heart valves replaced July 16th at Cooper. They say I will be good to go after I recover .  I would welcome any prayers!

Book Group:

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fineby Gail Honeyman is the book for July. We will meet on July 26th. The moderator is Lauren. As of now, there is no host for July. If you would be willing to host, please let Susan Quemore know. Thanks 

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JUNE NEWSLETTER

Just a reminder from Sara and Carol about the upcoming June business meeting on June 20^th . We will be meeting at Ott’s, at noon, in a private back room where we can socialize, eat, and conduct our business.  There is no charge for the room.  Carol, Lynda, and I met as members of the committee to decide upon a menu.  For a cost of $30/person, the menu includes:  Caesar salad, rolls, coffee and soda, hot entrees of roast beef, chicken marsala and vegetable lasagna, as well as side dishes of broccoli and rice pilaf.  A donated dessert will also be provided.  Cash bar available. $30 includes the above as well as tax and tip.  Because we must give Ott’s number of attendees,  please send your checks payable to Carol Sabol at 4 Lilac Court, Sewell, NJ 08080, by JUNE 3^rd. We also ask that you email Carol, CSRS611@comcast.net, any items you would like to have included on our agenda.  We are excited to share that Sharon Suber, President of NJ AAUW will be joining us.  Hopefully, we can share ideas as to how best to contribute to AAUW’s mission.

Current agenda items include:

Sharon Suber introduction and conversation

Budget review

Charitable donations

Dues

Future events – scheduling, budget, committees

Movie Group: June 3  the movie is Miracle Club which will be held at Luci’s and on June 17 the movie will be Scoop and the group will meet at Janice’s.

Book Group: The book for June is Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson, and the group will meet on June 21. The Host is Lauren and the Moderator is Helen.

Pam shares this information:

It’s that time of year again. National and State dues are due by the end of June.  Each member will need to go online and renew those memberships.  As we did last year, we will offer help to any member having difficulty navigating the process.
Branch dues will not be due until the end of the year.
I’m not certain of the amount of National and State, but last year it was under $100.
I will send more information in a couple of weeks, but wanted you to know to be ready.

Message to the group from Connie Bradley:

Life brings about changes and causes us to adapt in order to embrace the change. I have issues with vision, mobility, and a need to serve.  With my new neighborhood offering so many opportunities within my bounds, I have developed new interests.  I will always treasure your friendship, our festive parties, and wonderful field trips.  I am most grateful to everyone who assisted with rides these past two years.  I wish you all the best as we go forward on different paths. Sincerely, Connie Bradley

Esther wants you to know:  She will be collecting items for the Rowan Shop in July.

Everyone who attended the Tea Tasting Tour last month enjoyed it very much. Thank you Helen for organizing the Tea Tour and thank you Esther for this photo.

Happy Hour: Helen will not organize a happy hour this month because we are having our June Business Meeting that week. See you for happy hour in July.

Sharing ideas for upcoming outings:

I have gone on both. They are fun activities to do as a group or just one or two friends or as a family.  Enjoy!!! Nancy

Maurice River Cruise. 2 hour cruise on the Maurice River narrated by the captain of the boat in Millville. 856-327-1530  Search Maurice River Cruise on the internet for additional information.

Woodstown Central Railroad in Woodstown. This has just recently opened. They offer many interesting local train excursions. 856-381-5663. woodstowncentral.com

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MAY NEWSLETTER

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APRIL NEWSLETTER

Lauren shares the latest from Movie Group:

April 1st-   The Holdovers at Judy’s

April 15th- The Boys in the Boat at Luci’s

April 29th- American Fiction at Esther’s

Sara asks you to mark down these dates:

Spring Fling at Aimee and Jason’s home on April 27, starting at 4:00.  There will be more details to come via email.     The June Business Meeting will be held on June 20, at noon at Ott’s.  Please save the date.  More details will be forthcoming.

Helen reports on upcoming outings for the group: 

Happy Hour will be Wednesday, April 17th at 3:30 pm– location to be determined.

The Tea Tour has 15 people going on Friday, May 10th. Money will be collected and car pools formed closer to the event.

The Monroe Township Library will be holding a used book sale on Saturday, April 27th from 10am- 3pm.  ****They will also be holding a “Meet the Author Event” at the same time.

Words from Esther: I am sending a note of thanks for the many contributions that everyone gave for the Rowan Shop during February. With much appreciation- Esther

Book Group update: The selection for April is Bear Town by Fredrick Backman. The group will meet on April 26. Susan is the moderator and the host is Jennifer.

Janice wants everyone to know how grateful she is for all the support her AAUW sisters have given her.  We send Janice prayers and good wishes for her upcoming surgery on April 10.

Esther announces that she will be collecting items for the Rowan Shop in April and it will be the last time for the actual school year. At a later time, she will discuss a summer collection and forthcoming changes to the location of the Shop for the following school year. In addition, she will give us information regarding the updated services that will be provided to the students.

To Maria we send prayers and positive healing thoughts as she recovers from her knee surgery.

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MARCH NEWSLETTER

Lauren reports on Movie Group:  March 4th at Aimee’s – Wolf of Wall Street which can be viewed on Hulu and Amazon Prime. RSVP directly to Aimee if you plan to attend.    March 18th at Nancy’s – Golda which can be viewed on Hulu and Amazon Prime. RSVP directly to Nancy if you plan to attend.

Susan reports on Book Group: Susan has complied and sent everyone the new Book Group list for 2024. It is also on our AAUW website. To view- go to our AAUW website and click on the tab for Book Group. The book for March is Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano. The group will meet at Susan’s on March 22.   An email with more information will be sent closer to the date.

Sara speaks about the Coming of Age celebration: The night was wonderful.  A perfect venue (thanks Pam and Bob), delicious food, wonderful company and a heartwarming program that tore on heartstrings and strengthened our connections ever more!!  Thank you, Jennifer and your committee, for all your hard work.

Luci shares highlights of her interview with Dorie, our latest Grande Dame: Dorie was born in York, Pennsylvania. She moved to Atlanta when she was nine years old along with her siblings. She graduated from Penn State in 1965 with a degree in Language. Dorie received a master’s degree in Adult and Continuing Education in 1977 from Temple University. In 1978, she started working at Glassboro State College in Continuing Education. Eventually she became Director of Graduate Admissions retiring in June of 2011. She met her husband Don in her junior year at Penn State and married in 1967.  Her daughter was born in 1971 and Dorie has two grandchildren who are the delight of her life. Most summers her family spends time together at Holden Beach, NC. Until Don and Dorie reached 76 years old, they were avid skiers. Dorie and her husband have visited over 100 countries on all seven continents and all 50 states. She has been involved in Literacy Volunteers for many years as well as Coordinating “The Shop” Food Pantry for Rowan Students.

Photos: Thank you Bob Buchanan for taking photos. We now have a new photo on the Welcome Page on our AAUW website and new photos in the Photo Section of the website. Thank you also Susan and Lauren for the pictures you sent also.

Lauren announces: SPRING FLING:  SAVE THE DATE   – The Spring Fling will be held at Aimee and Jason’s on April 27th at 4:00 PM. More information will be forthcoming in the future.

Words from Esther: Thanks to everyone for their kind donations to the Rowan Shop/ Shirley’s Cupboard for February.  I will collect again in April.

Helen shares:  Happy Hour will be Thursday, March 21st , 3:30 pm. The venue will be announced as the date gets closer.

Sara and Aimee suggest things to do: 

The Heggan Library on Delsea Drive is offering a workshop on learning about the game of Bridge, on Sunday, March 3^rd, 1:30 – 3:00. Join Craig in the library meeting room for instruction and live play of the card game Bridge. This program is open to all adults. Please bring a standard 52 card deck of cards (bridge or poker size), a piece of paper, and a pencil.  Perhaps we can form a bridge group in the future! Registration is required (see Heggan website www.hegganlibrary.org).

Also at the Heggan Library on Wednesday, March 13^th at 3:30 pm, the library is holding a one-hour presentation, “Gardens of the Garden State”.  The presentation will be filled with beautiful imagery that takes you on a virtual tour of the almost 30 New Jersey public gardens that are members of the Garden State Gardens Consortium.  It will include the history and unique characteristics of each garden.  Discover more about your favorites and those you have yet to visit.  You can learn more about Garden State Gardens here: http://www.gardenstategardens.org.    Registration is required (see Heggan website www.hegganlibrary.org)

The Gloucester County Nature Club meets at the Holy Nativity Lutheran Church at the corner of Woodbury-Glassboro Road and Mantua Avenue, Wenonah.  Meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of the month, September through June and are free and open to the public.  For more information, visit www.gcnatureclub.org   Up to date field trip information can be found on the Meetup website:  www.meetup.com/Gloucester-County-Nature-Club .

WordsMatter Bookstore on Broadway in Pitman has started their Tuesday night series of presentations.  Check out their website www.wordsmatterbookstore.com. Seating is limited so registration is required.

April 8^th there will be a solar eclipse.  If interested, the Heggan Library will be handing out solar eclipse glasses beginning March 1 (while supplies last).

Finally, Sara wanted to share some words that she is trying to live by recently:

“Just for today I will live through this day only.  I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow.  I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once.  I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime. “

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Information from Esther about items requested for the Rowan Shop:

1. Non-perishable food
2. Unopened toiletries
3. Small housewares- dishes, kitchen items, cleaning supplies
4. Small workable appliances, disposable plates and utensils, sheets and towels
5. Coats, hats, gloves, scarves

Highest Demand:

1. Toilet paper
2. Microwavable food items-

–  Ramon noodles

– Instant mashed potatoes

– mac and cheese

– soup

3. Snacks in individual packets

– peanut butter crackers

– chips

-cookies

– pudding cups

– microwavable popcorn

– crackers with sleeves

– breakfast bars

4. Canned goods

-corn

– Chef Boyardee

– jelly

-Syrup

– chicken broth

5. Boxed items

– cereal

– rice

– pasta

6. Condiments
7. Personal Hygiene Products

– toothpaste

– tooth brushes

– shampoo

– body lotions

– deodorants

– bar soap

– feminine products

8. Laundry pods

Enclosed is information about donating financially to the Rowan Shop 

1. You can give cash or a check to me. I will send that information to the Rowan University Foundation with your name and address so that you receive a thank you note from the Rowan Foundation.
2. You can address and mail a check yourself to the:

Rowan University Foundation Office

201 Mullica Hill Rd

Glassboro, NJ 08028

* Place in the bottom left hand corner of your check that your donation is for the Rowan Shop! Please also let me know of your donation

****I will be collecting goods and money in Feb and April

Thank you so much for your support of this endeavor for several years!! Esther

Book Group News from January: Early in January the Book Group had the author of the book, Thicker Than Water, Lauren Quinn, join their discussion.  What follows is what Lauren Quinn wrote about the visit on her Facebook page and a picture of those who attended that meeting.   From Lauren Quinn: My first book club of 2024! Thank you so much to the Washington Township branch of AAUW for selecting Thicker Than Water as your January read. It was truly an honor meeting all of you yesterday!! I had a wonderful time discussing my writing and research process. Hearing readers’ recollections of their own time spent in The Wildwoods or trips to John Wanamaker’s Department Store (now Macy’s) warmed my heart. I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: A Cape May Trilogy is a love letter to the greater Philadelphia area, and everyone who loves this very special place as much as I do. A very special thank you to Connie Parent for recommending my novel to her book club. Ms. Parent and I first met shortly after TTW’s release, during my speaking engagement at The Free Public Library of Monroe Township. Readers like yourself are why I write. Finally, l would be remiss not to acknowledge our gracious hostess, Luci Nurkowski. Thank you for opening up your beautiful home, and the delicious pecan pie.

Lauren reports for the Movie Group: The next movie is Anatomy of a Fall. It is available on Prime and Netflix.  We will meet at Luci’s house on Monday, February 5th at 2 PM to discuss.  Please RSVP directly to Luci if you plan to attend.

Aimee shares some events from Bayshore Center at Bivalve. (2800 High Street, Port Norris Call 856-785-2060)         Saturday, Feb 3, 10 am-4 pm is the Cumberland County Eagle Festival. Viewing station on the AJ Meerwald floating dock. Cafe open. Saturday Feb 10, 12 pm – 4 pm. Enter your favorite homemade soup in the contest. Come sample some of the best local homemade soups in Southern New Jersey and vote for your favorite. tickets $10. Email: info@bayshorecenter.org

Book Group: Book for February is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The group will meet on February 23rd. More information will be sent later in the month.

Helen shares that Happy Hour will be held on Wednesday, February 21st. The location and time will be announced later in the month.

Jennifer reports on the Coming of Age Celebration– Our Coming of Age Celebration is next week, Wednesday, February 7 at 4PM at Pam Buchanan’s.  Sue Dixon is sending who has signed up to bring what.  We are counting on your coming if you sign up to bring something.  This year we will be celebrating Aimee Burgin, Annie Lovett, and Carol Sabol for achieving 70 years and crowning our new Grande Dame, Dorie Gilchrist who has achieved 80 years!  Wear a touch of purple if you can!      Grande Dames:  Don’t forget to wear your Tiara!

Sue Dixon reports on sign-ups for the Coming of Age Celebration:

Refreshments for Coming of Age

Each member attending our Coming of Age celebration is asked to contribute to refreshments. Here’s

who I have so far:

Nonalcoholic drinks Pam B

Wine Carol Sabol

Connie B.

Connie P.

Pam C.

Lauren

Paper products

Pam C.

Food

Strombolis Nancy

Jen G.

Maria

Lynda

Esther

Pigs in blanket Patti K.

Sue D.

Deviled eggs Aimee

Veggie tray Helen

Fruit tray Sara

Green salads Luci

Taco salad Sue B.

Chips and dip Annie

If you are attending and your name is not on this list, please contact Sue Dixon at 856-981-2998 or suedixon1974@gmail.com. We can talk about additional items needed.

Finally, we send Janice our love, prayers, and good thoughts. We miss you!!!  💕

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JANUARY NEWSLETTER

Janice and Connie Parent’s message for Book Group: The first Book Group Meeting of 2024 will be on Friday, January 5th at 2 PM at Luci’s house.  We will be discussing THICKER THAN WATER by Laura Quinn.  Connie Parent has arranged for the author, Laura Quinn, to join the meeting. Laura is very happy about coming and talking with everyone. It is very important that we have a good turn out!       The second Book Group Meeting will be on January 28th at 2PM at Susan Quemore’s house.  We will discuss LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus.

Lauren’s message to the Movie Group: The movie is Maestro which is streaming on Netflix and other venues. We will meet at Nancy’s (29 S. Brentwood Avenue, Pitman) on Monday, January 8th at 2 PM to discuss.  Please RSVP directly to Nancy if you plan to attend.

Message sent from Sara:  Special thanks to Jason and Aimee for hosting such a lovely holiday party.  Pam Corrigan and Annie deserve special kudos for organizing the evening, from food to games to cleaning up. Thanks also to Lynda for making all of our desserts and to all the other members of the committee (Lindsay, Helen, Connie P., Carol and Sara) for their efforts.  We had over 30 people attend, and the warmth and fun of the holiday season was enjoyed by all.  Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year and looking forward to many more occasions to be together.

January Brunch and Business Meeting on January 13th at Noon. It will be held at Janice’s. Janice is the Chair of the event and those on her committee include Maria, Esther, Kathyrn H, Sue Baker, Sara, and Nancy. Janice will send out a sign-up sheet for food after the New Year.

Happy Hour: Helen is arranging the January Happy Hour to be held on Thursday, January 18th at 3:30pm at Otts. Please let Helen know if you plan to attend.

News from Aimee: Carol Sabol and I attended the Rowan University Foundation Scholarship Dinner that recognizes both the donating organizations and the scholarship recipients. The AAUW scholarship money resides with the Rowan University Foundation and was established years ago to assist a graduate student. Graduate students apply for the AAUW sponsored scholarship through the Rowan University scholarship application process. Below is a picture of us with this year’s scholarship recipient Kimberly Stowell.  Carol and I will submit some details about Kimberly for the January report that is reviewed during our January brunch.

Photos: If anyone has photos of the Holiday Party held at Aimee’s this year, please send them to Nancy (nstevick22@gmail.com) and they will be uploaded to our AAUW website.

Coming of Age: To be held at Aimee’s on February 7th.  More information will be available as we get closer to the date.

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Annie’s information about the Holiday Party: The AAUW holiday party is set for December 15th from 4 PM- 7 PM at Aimee’s. It will be catered. Significant others are welcome. Please RSVP by email to Annie by December 1st so we have a headcount. The cost is $30.00 per person. Please send a check payable to Anne Lovett (113-E Pristine Place Sewell, NJ 08080) or can give her cash whichever works for you.  It is due by December 6th.  It will also be BYOB. We will also have a gift exchange for those who want to participate so you can bring a wrapped gift of $10 to the event.

Messages from Helen:  Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble.  As mentioned last month in the newsletter, we will be attending the Philadelphia Handbell Concert on Sunday, December 17th.  It will be held at 4 PM in the Baptist Church of Haddonfield.  There is no charge, but an offering is collected.  Please let me know by Sunday, December 10th if you plan to attend so that carpools can be arranged. email: bickett909@comcast or text : 856-371-5613.  So far, I have Sue D, Carol Scofield, Annie and Esther on the list.      Happy Hours – We won’t be having a Happy Hour this month due to our Holiday Party and the rush of the season. Happy Hour will resume in January. It will be on January 18th with more information coming after the holidays.

Message from Pam: There are several members that have not yet paid the $100 for branch dues. Please bring a check with you to book group, to the holiday party, or mail it to Pam Buchanan at 306 Belmont Court, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062.  Branch dues are due by the end of December.

Janice ‘s message to the Book Group: Our book selection meeting is scheduled for 2 PM this Friday, December 1 at Carole Scofield’s house.  Anyone who wants to recommend a book should send to Carole ASAP.  We have one book selected for 2024: THICKER THAN WATER by Laura Quinn.  We will be discussing this book on January 5.

Lauren’s message to the Movie Group: The Burial on Amazon Prime is our next movie. We will meet on December 4 at 2 PM at Aimee’s house to discuss.  Please RSVP directly to Aimee if you plan to attend.

Message from Esther: I will be collecting items for the Rowan Shop/ Shirley’s Cupboard at the various meetings and the Holiday Party in December. No coats or sweaters will be collected at this time.

Photos: Luci has submitted many more pictures for you to enjoy. They date back as far as 1987. You can click on the Photo Tab on our AAUW website to view them.

January Brunch and Business Meeting: We will gather on January 13th at Noon. It will be held at Janice’s. Janice is the Chair of the event and those on her committee include Maria, Esther, Kathyrn H, Sue Baker, Sara, and Nancy. Details will be forthcoming as we get closer to the event.

Coming of Age: Jen and Aimee have decided to reschedule for February 7th.  Further details will be forthcoming as the date approaches.

Note From Nancy: If anyone takes pictures at the Holiday Party, please forward to me at nstevick22@gmail.com and I will post on our AAUW website.

                                        WISHING ALL OF US A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR

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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

News from Esther-I will be away but will attend the 2 book groups in December to collect food for the Rowan Shop/Shirley’s Cupboard. At this time, they aren’t taking anymore coats or clothing. They received a big grant last year so in January they will have a bigger place. At that time, they will collect more clothing items. Thanks to everyone for their continued gracious support of this endeavor.

Directory – Lauren has updated the directory and posted it on our website.

Holiday Party– Anne reminds us that the December Holiday Party is on December 15th at  4PM-8PM and significant others are invited. More details will be sent out soon.

Information from Pam regarding dues- As of Oct 29, there are a few members that have not yet renewed membership.  If anyone needs assistance, please contact Carol Sabol, Sara or Annie. Branch dues of $100 are due by the end of the year. You can mail a check, made out to AAUW-Gloucester County, and send to Pam Buchanan, 306 Belmont Court, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062.

News from Helen– I am going to wait to set a Happy Hour for this month until a date is set for the Coming of Age event. I want to share the following with you- Philadelphia Ensemble will be playing at the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield on Sunday. December 17th from 4-6 PM. This is a hand bell concert. There are no tickets, but donations are accepted. Aimee has seen this group and recommends their presentation. If people are interested, I will arrange carpools. Keep this date in mind and more information will be coming in the future.

Lauren reports from Movie Group-  The next movie will be The Iron Lady on November 6th at 2 PM at Maria’s. It is streaming on several sites. Please RSVP directly to Maria if you plan to attend.

Janice reports from Book Group- Our November book is WHERE THE CHILDREN TAKE US by Zain E. Asher. Helen recommended the book. We need a volunteer to host the discussion.
Also, the December 1st  Book Selection date is fast approaching, and Carole volunteered to host again this year. She will compile a list of recommendations for us to review.
Please send your Book Recommendations to Carole @ carole.scofield@verizon.net  ASAP. In January we have one book to discuss on January 5th- THICKER THAN WATER by Laura Quinn.

Check out the Photo Tab on our website – New photos submitted by Luci have been uploaded.

November Outdoor Suggestions from Sue Quemore- check out the SJLWT website for more information on each activity.

• Hidden Lake Cleanup – Saturday, November 4th- from 10 AM-12 PM
• Fall Colors Walk– Saturday, November 11th at 4 PM
• New Brooklyn Park Cleanup – Saturday, November 18th at 10 AM-12 PM
• Volunteer Leaf Cleanup – Saturday, November 25th at 9 AM-12 PM

Finally, we all continue to send our best wishes to Jen for a speedy recovery. 

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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Message from Esther- I would like to thank everyone for their $155.00 donation to the Rowan Shop in September and also for the donations of coats and other items. We collected 4 bags of coats and clothes, hot pads, can openers, male gloves, paper towels, peanut butter crackers, iced tea and bottles of juice, etc.

Book Group news from Janice- Here is the Book Group list for the rest of the year:
Oct. 27:  THE SENTENCE by Louise Erdrich , rec. by Sue D.
Nov. 17:   WHERE THE CHILDREN TAKE US by Zain E. Asher, rec. by Helen
Dec. 1:     2024 BOOK SELECTION
Jan. 5, 2024:  THICKER THAN WATER by Laura Quinn, rec. by Connie P

Movie Group news from Lauren- Next movie is Till which is streaming on Amazon Prime. We will meet at Janice’s house on Monday, October 9th at 2PM to discuss. Please RSVP directly to Janice if you plan to attend.

Happy Hour news from Helen- October Happy Hour will be October 18th, 4 pm at Otts. Please RSVP Helen if you plan to attend.

AAUW Website- The website has been updated for you to view when you have a moment.

News from Sara- Date Reminders:

Coming of Age, Wednesday, October 25^th, 4:00 PM,  Aimee Burgin’s home

Winter Holiday Gathering, Friday, December 15^th, 4:00 PM,  Aimee Burgin’s home

 January Brunch and Business Meeting, Saturday, January 13^th, Noon,  Janice Gowland’s home

Dues:  If you have not already done so, please mail a $100 check to Pam Buchanan for dues payment.  Your check should be written out to AAUW – Gloucester Chapter

Membership:     If you are having difficulty renewing your membership, please let Sara or Carol Sabol know so we can help you with the process.  You will need to establish your own account with a password. www.aauw.org

Susan Quemore With Outdoor Fall Suggestions –   Wheaton Arts 24th Festival of Fine Craft October 7th and 8th, 10 AM- 5PM — Rain or Shine

Also from Susan

Check out the website for South Jersey Land and Water Trust- sjlandandwater.org for more information for events listed below:

Kayak Oldmans Creek for a guided upstream paddle on Oldmans Creek, Saturday, October 14th, 4 PM-6PM

Washington Lake Park Trail Walk to leisurely stroll the trails to keep an eye out for migrating birds and observe the plants that are getting ready for winter. Saturday, October 21st, 10 AM-12PM

Astronomy Night at OCP for a night of stargazing at Oldman Creek Preserve, Saturday, October 21st, 6PM-8PM

Halloween Walk and Campfire at Oldmans Creek to walk on the trails and make our way back to a campfire to tell spooky stories. Saturday, October 28th, 6 PM-8 PM.

November activities for South Jersey Land and Water Trust will be listed in our November Newsletter.

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September Newsletter

Our AAUW website is now updated. In addition, we have a new category, “Photos”. The photos are being supplied by Luci and at present it is a work in progress so keep checking the site.

Happy Hour- We’ll have our monthly Happy Hour this coming Thursday, September 21st. We’ll meet at the Landmark in Glassboro at 3:30pm. Please let me know by Tuesday the 19th if you’re planning to attend. Thanks, Helen

Movie Group: September 25th  to discuss the movie, Barbie at 2 PM at Aimee’s.

Book Group : September 29th  The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict   (Annie) Connie B 2PM host, Lynda 7PM

SAVE THE DATE:

October 25th – Coming of Age at Aimee’s at 4 PM (Note- This is a change of date from the October 17th)

December 15th – Holiday Gathering at Aimee’s at 4 PM