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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WOMEN S CLUB Established in 1923 Peggy Walchalk, Editor / 330-472-5085 March 2016 Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the historical Hower House 6 p.m.

We will enjoy a delicious catered dinner with dessert. The cost is $15. Please reply to Diana Kunze at (330) 836-4193 or via e-mail servusdiana@aol.com by Monday, March 7, 2016.

Over the past three years, Ted Smith, has offered a variety of topics for the Hudson SAGE community, classes held in Hudson in the fall and spring for senior citizens.

His wife is from Ireland and might come along for the presentation.

1 THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WOMEN S CLUB Established in 1923 Peggy Walchalk, Editor / March 2016 Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the historical Hower House 6 p.m. Shopping at the Cellar Door Gift Shop 6:30 p.m. Buffet dinner, followed by the program Featuring: Ted Smith BevCinovec will serve as hostess. We will enjoy a delicious catered dinner with dessert. The cost is $15. Please reply to Diana Kunze at (330) or via servusdiana@aol.com by Monday, March 7, No cancellations after March 7, the food will be ordered and must be paid for prior to the meeting. Over the past three years, Ted Smith, has offered a variety of topics for the Hudson SAGE community, classes held in Hudson in the fall and spring for senior citizens. The topics he presents are manifold, from Metaphysics, to Eastern and Celtic Spiritualism, Tai-Chi, as well as Irish/Celtic history. His wife is from Ireland and might come along for the presentation. Ted will share insights into the Irish culture and its Celtic heritage, as well as the Irish influence on American culture and help debunk some of the American misconceptions about Irish beliefs and customs. In This Issue Spring General Meeting RSVP Spring Scholarship Event RSVP & Directions Board Nominations ( ) Save the Date Spring Salad Luncheon Save the Date Shaw Trip 2016 Women s Basketball Game February 6, 2016 News and Notes Things to Do Special Activities

Spring Scholarship Event Call for Donations!

for the Time, Talents, & Treasures silent auction.

walk ing tour. Maybe you re a gifted artist or crafter.

Or maybe you have items around your house that you don t use any more, but that someone else may love.

If you are able to contribute anything to the silent auction, please let someone on the Scholarship Committee,

Installation of new Board 12 p.m. Luncheon Members are asked to bring a salad for six to eight people.

Two changes have occurred since last month s notification.

Activities/Historian Chair. The annual Shaw Festival trip will be held on October 5, 6, and 7, 2016.

2 Spring Scholarship Event Call for Donations! Save the Date Your help is needed: Items for the Time, Talents, & Treasures auction We re seeking donated items for the Time, Talents, & Treasures silent auction. Maybe you re a great cook and could make dinner for people, or you know every bird in the CVNP and could lead a walk ing tour. Maybe you re a gifted artist or crafter. If you have a special talent or skill, we d love it if you would let us auction it off. Or maybe you have items around your house that you don t use any more, but that someone else may love. We d love to help you clear out some of those nooks and crannies. If you are able to contribute anything to the silent auction, please let someone on the Scholarship Committee, Molly McBurney, Sylvia Johnson, or Diane Vukovich, know by March 15, Saturday, May 21, a.m. Installation of new Board 12 p.m. Luncheon Members are asked to bring a salad for six to eight people. Bread, desert, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be provided. This year s luncheon will be hosted by Leslie Bain. Additional details to follow in the next April/May Newsletter. The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the board nominations for Two changes have occurred since last month s notification. Leslie Bain has accepted nomination for Membership Chair, and Denise Beck has accepted nomination for Special Activities/Historian Chair. The annual Shaw Festival trip will be held on October 5, 6, and 7, This season s playbill includes Mrs. Warren s Profession, Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd, and Engaged. The price of the trip is $725 which includes the bus, hotel and two plays. Additional information to follow throughout the year. President: Diana Kunze Recording Secretary: Jane Gwinn Treasurer: Danica Houle Corresponding Secretary: Carol Bowes Membership Chair: Leslie Bain Newsletter Chair: Peggy Walchalk Program Chair: Beverly Brockett Publicity Chair: Betty Miller Scholarship Chair: Sylvia Johnson Reservation form enclosed.

3 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 fourth trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake, NOTL, to see plays at the Shaw Festival. The dates are October 5, 6 & 7, 2016, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The proceeds from the trip will help to support the scholarship fund of the UAWC. The fee for the trip will include: **** PASSPORTS for land crossing into Canada ARE REQUIRED**** * Comfortable roundtrip transportation (bus with bathroom) and all tips and admissions * Two plays come with the package, you may purchase a third. For details check shawfest.com. * You may choose two of these plays: Mrs. Warren s Profession, Sweeney Todd, Engaged and Alice in Wonderland, a magical musical. * Two nights at the elegant and beautiful Prince of Wales Hotel * Dinner on Wednesday evening & lunch on the way home on Friday. * 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 Friday evening. All of this, plus wonderful traveling companions for only: $ per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements - $ You will not want to miss this exciting trip. Please send your deposit of $ to reserve your place. PLEASE NOTE: Your deposit is 100% refundable until July 31, Final payments are due by July 31, ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER JULY 31, 2015 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 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 or call, 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, tour coordinator and member of UAWC, or sylvia5@uakron.edu NAME: ADDRESS: City/St ZIP PHONE: ROOMMATE:

4 Time, talent and treasures Silent Auction Reservation Form DATE: Sunday, April 17, 2016 TIME: PLACE: 2:00 5:00 p.m. The Bit Factory 526 South Main St., Akron, OH Please join us for wine, light music, and some great views of downtown Akron. We ll have a Time, Talents & Treasures silent auction and a 20-Questions game. The first person to identify the mystery item wins it! Guests are also welcome! Spring 2016 Scholarship Event Name of attendee(s) Number attending x $20.00 per person = I am also contributing a donation of $ Total enclosed = $ I am unable to attend but am enclosing a donation to the Scholarship Fund $ Please mail registration to Molly McBurney 100 Corson Avenue, Akron, OH Deadline for all reservations is Monday, April 11, Please make check payable to: UA Women s Club. Thank you!

On February 6 th thirty members, friends and family members gathered at Rhodes arena to watch the Akron U.

With some excellent shooting and non-stop running, our team won, and we cheered boisterously from our front row

Several of our members even caught T-shirts that were thrown into the crowd.

! Directions to the Spring Scholarship Fundraiser Time, Talents and Treasures Silent Auction The Bit Factory The

5 On February 6 th thirty members, friends and family members gathered at Rhodes arena to watch the Akron U. Lady Zips play the Lady Redhawks of Miami (Ohio). With some excellent shooting and non-stop running, our team won, and we cheered boisterously from our front row seats. Really enjoyed the pep band, the cheer leaders and of course our favorite mascot, Zippy. Several of our members even caught T-shirts that were thrown into the crowd. During half-time we gathered for a group photo with Zippy. Great way to spend a Saturday in February!! Directions to the Spring Scholarship Fundraiser Time, Talents and Treasures Silent Auction The Bit Factory The Spring Scholarship fundraiser, Time, Talents and Treasures Silent Auction, will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 (2-5 p.m.) at the Bit Factory located at 526 S. Main Street, Akon, OH Parking details and additional information to follow.

Women s Club News and Notes Just a quick note to wish our members who ve abandoned us for the warmer climates (Florida, Texas and Arizona) lots of fun in the sun and please come back to us

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 carolwinick@hotmail.com.

edu March 29, 2016 - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Afternoon Book Review Co-Chairs: Betty Seiberling and Jackie Fay (330-666-2044) Evening Book Review March 16 The Children Act by

Exchange Street, Akron, 44302, (330-762-6261) at 11:30 on the last Tuesday of the month.

6 Women s Club News and Notes Just a quick note to wish our members who ve abandoned us for the warmer climates (Florida, Texas and Arizona) lots of fun in the sun and please come back to us well-rested and eager for lots of UAWC activities. Note: If you have any news regarding our members such as illnesses, births, or deaths, please call our Corresponding Secretary, Carol Bowes at (330) or carolwinick@hotmail.com. Carol will send an appropriate card with regards from the Club. Things to Do Afternoon Book Review Special Activities Chair: Martha Vye (330) vye@uakron.edu March 29, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Afternoon Book Review Co-Chairs: Betty Seiberling and Jackie Fay ( ) Evening Book Review March 16 The Children Act by Ian McEwan Bridge Groups Women s Afternoon March 29, 2016 All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. We now meet at the Akron Woman s City Club, 732 W. Exchange Street, Akron, 44302, ( ) at 11:30 on the last Tuesday of the month. We meet in the Terrace Room for lunch; it s so pleasant and we don t have to move we can discuss the book right there. Lunch selections are (1) salad bar (2) hot meal bar, or (3) from the menu (the full buffet is $12.95 plus service charge). March 24, 2016 Women s Evening March 7, 2016 Discussion Group Evening Book Review Co-Chairs: Anne Biermann (330) and Molly McBurney (262) Dessert at 7 p.m., reviews begin at 7:30 p.m. March 16, 2016 The Children Act by Ian McEwan Reviewer: Leslie Bain Hostess: Laurel Winters Dessert: Laura Monroe

Things to Do (continued) Gourmet Dinner April, 9, 2016 Bridge Groups Women s Afternoon Chair: Leslie Bain (330) 658-1965 / (330) 819-2846 This group meets the fourth Thursday at noon for lunch

Please call Leslie to learn of the choices, as she lets Rockynol know ahead of the me

for Bridge) March 18th Organizational Meeting Tour Group Women s Evening Chair: Anais Webb (330) 650-3510 Evening bridge meets the first Monday evening of the month at 7 p.m. and ends by 10 p.m. We meet in members homes for bridge and dessert.

7 Things to Do (continued) Gourmet Dinner April, 9, 2016 Bridge Groups Women s Afternoon Chair: Leslie Bain (330) / (330) This group meets the fourth Thursday at noon for lunch and bridge at the apartments at Rockynol, a very nice place to meet. There are usually three choices for lunch. Please call Leslie to learn of the choices, as she lets Rockynol know ahead of the meeting what everyone would like. Hiking Schedule: March 24, 2016 at Rockynol (noon for lunch and 1 p.m. for Bridge) March 18th Organizational Meeting Tour Group Women s Evening Chair: Anais Webb (330) Evening bridge meets the first Monday evening of the month at 7 p.m. and ends by 10 p.m. We meet in members homes for bridge and dessert. Anyone is welcome to join this group or join the sub list. Check future newsletter for destinations. Please call or Anais at awebb629@gmail.com Schedule: March 7, 2016 (7 p.m. at the home of Betty Miller) Gourmet Dinner Chair: Jane Gwinn (330) Schedule: April 9, 2016 Jane and John Gwinn (184 Shaw Drive, Kent, OH 44240) May 14, 2016 Denise Beck Chairs: Denise Beck cell: (330) beck490@gmail.com Molly McBurney cell: (262) mcburne@uakron.edu March 22, 2016 (7 p.m.) Panera Bread on South Arlington Road, Green, Ohio. The topic will be the upcoming elections. An organizational meeting is planned for Friday, March 18, 2016 (10 a.m.) at the home of Bev Cinovec (2349 Falmouth Rd., Akron, OH 44333) (330) or bcinovec@att.net All prospective hikers are welcome and encouraged

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WOMEN S CLUB c/o: Peggy Walchalk 517 Hilbish Avenue Akron, OH 44312 We re on the Web at www.uakron.

Please send this completed form, along with a check made payable to UA Women s Club, to Danica Houle, 17345 Falmouth Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136-7425.

8 THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WOMEN S CLUB c/o: Peggy Walchalk 517 Hilbish Avenue Akron, OH We re on the Web at Membership form for Many thanks for your financial support in We are now accepting dues payment for the year. Please send this completed form, along with a check made payable to UA Women s Club, to Danica Houle, Falmouth Dr., Strongsville, OH Your Name Spouse s Name Your Department Spouse s Department Mailing Address (Street) City, State, Zip address Home Phone Work Phone Membership Status Active $20 New Member $20 Associate* $10 *Associates are those who have been active dues paying members and are now in retirement status. Associates who are regular participants in special activities are encouraged to pay full dues. Please check here if you wish to receive newsletter via U.S. Mail Sponsored Membership $10 Signature of Sponsoring Club Member Scholarship Donation $ Please let us know what special activities you might be interested in (check as many as you like): Afternoon Bridge Evening Bridge Afternoon Book Review Evening Book Review Gourmet Dinner Hiking Tour Group Discussion Group The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WOMEN S CLUB. UAWC s Annual Holiday Luncheon. In This Issue

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WOMEN S CLUB Established in 1923 Peggy Walchalk, Editor / 330-472-5085 January/February 2017 UAWC s Annual Holiday Luncheon The annual holiday luncheon was held on Thursday, December