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Tues. Dec. 15, 1-2:30 Book Discussion, Kingston Library. Japanese Inn

Tues. December 15, 5-7 pm Holiday Party & Branch Meeting


Sun. Dec 20, 5 - 8 pm
Potluck & a Film, In Bruges - see below. W. Hlavsa's home

Change: Sat. Jan. 16
Joy Gross,a vegetarian book author and former spa owner will share her unique perspective on the world.

Change: Sat. Feb. 20 Branch meeting - Joel Ludlow, Hair Stylist to the Stars, will share his tips on looking our best at any age.

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Book Discussion Group
Japanese Inn by Oliver Statler
Japanese woman
December 15, 2009
Kingston Library Community Room
1:00 pm


This month we'll discuss Japanese Inn by Oliver Statler. "Statler's story of Japanese history through the eyes of the Inn-keeper of the Minaguchi-ya completely takes ones mind and imagination on a wonderful journey to the 1500s and brings you into the 20th century.

James Michener, in his wonderful autobiography, "The World Is My Home", stated that in Japanese Inn Oliver Statler both wrote a minor classic and did not need any help from him." -- Amazon reviewer

Yes, the group will be at 1pm, as usual. Come back at 5pm for the holiday party.

Marjorie Regan

Potluck & a Film
In Bruges
Branch History

At 5 PM on Sunday, December 20th, we will gather for a covered dish supper and watch the funny-poignant film, "In Bruges." 

Here's the opening of a review:
You may know that Bruges, Belgium, is pronounced "broozh," but I didn't, and the heroes of "In Bruges" certainly don't. They're Dublin hit-men, sent there by their boss for two weeks after a hit goes very wrong. One is a young hothead who sees no reason to be anywhere but Dublin; the other, older, gentler, more curious, buys a guidebook and announces: "Bruges is the best-preserved medieval city in Belgium!"

I'll have some weisswurst. I'll be away the week before, so I'll trust you not to bring all desserts.

Hope to see you then!  ViVi
Greetings!
Just a couple of updates regarding the Holiday Party.
We will see you on Tuesday, won't we?

Bring a friend who might appreciate our mission. It's a good opportunity  to introduce others to AAUW.

Ruth    

PS - Call me if you'd like a ride. 339-6568
December Branch Meeting
Celebrate Friendship and the Holidays
Note: Diana Bryan, previously scheduled, has had to cancel for personal reasons.
holly

Updated information  On Tuesday, December 15th,   5 PM, at the Kingston Library, we will have our annual Holiday Party with good cheer and yummies for all, featuring a special holiday reading by our member, Barbara McMahon Scanlan

Barbara has had a long, distinguished career in the theater, appearing frequently in these last few years with the Mohonk Mountain Stage Company.

Show or Tell -- new addition to the program.This is an opportunity to get to know each other better. Bring
a story or memory or something you cherish that speaks to what the holiday season means to you.

From Pat Stedge:
We will have a light supper.  Please bring finger food such as sandwiches, breads, dips or crudites.  (Avoid anything that requires a fork, please. We want to keep this simple.)  Desserts will be provided by the Hostess Committee and several members of the Board. 

If you need directions, information, or a ride, please call me (Pat Stedge) at 336-5986.

Let's make this a very special event!
News and Celebrations
Cardinal in Snow
 
Legal Advocacy Fund  will once again participate in the 'Holiday Wrap' fund raiser at Hudson Valley Mall. Our second date is Saturday, Dec.19th for the entire day 'til closing. We'll need lots of volunteers as that Saturday should prove to be a busy and profitable one for our LAF.

Please plan on donating a few hours of time for this worthy cause and hopefully enjoy this activity with other GREAT AAUW members.
Dolores LaChance

Gifts for those in need -- There are so many opportunities to give to others in need during the holidays. We encourage you to choose at least one. the branch is delaying our usual collection of gifts for the women in the domestic violence shelter until our February meeting.

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AAUW 2010 Art Contest
Attention AAUW artists! Last year more than 200 members participated in our art contest, and the winning entries were featured on the spring AAUW note cards. Starting on January 8, you can submit your art and photography for this year's contest. Winning entries will be featured in a calendar that will be sent to members this summer and on new note cards available at ShopAAUW. Visit the AAUW website for details.

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Reminder for Holiday Giving: AAUW members get a 5% discount when ordering books from Barnes & Noble on-line. Often there's a discount coupon for an additional amount --  Just use this link.

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Deadline for the December newsletter submissions:
Dec.  20th.

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