CALENDAR

 

November 5, Fri., Bowling, 5:50 at Clayton Valley Bowl.  Join us for dinner, at 7:15, if you can’t come to bowl. 

 

November 10, Wed.,Ladies Bridge, 7:30 P.M. Barbara Fogerson’s.

 

November 20, Sat. Gourmet, RSVP if you haven’t already, to JoAnn Caspar, 672-7680.

 

November 22, Mon. General Meeting. ( See right)

 

December 5, Sun. Christmas Party (see right).

 

December 8, Wed., 7:45 at Sandi Watson’s.  We are reading Uncle Tom’s Cabin Note new date

CLAYTON AAUW

November 2004

 

Promoting education and equity for women and girls, lifelong learning, and positive societal change.

 

 

 

November General Meeting

 

It’s our birthday!  The branch is thirty years old this year, and will celebrate with a cake and fellowship at Diamond Terrace, 7:30 P.M., Mon. November 22.   Following our reminiscences, we will be lucky enough to share in the memories of Diana Bauer, and her husband Ray, about their recent trip to Guatemala.  They volunteered to work at medical clinics there, and have a slide presentation to show.  If it works out, we may also have a  presentation by Kent Parr and Pam Abbey, who worked a week earlier on the construction/non-medical part of this project.

 

**CHRISTMAS  PARTY**

Sunday December 5, will be the date of our annual Christmas party -  5 – 8 P.M. at Barbara Fogerson’s house at 162 Mt. Vernon Dr., Clayton.  The cost is $8.00 per person to cover wine and paper products.  Please make your reservations early with Jeanne Boyd at 672- 3672.  We will enjoy the caroling of a select group from the Concord High School  “Ladies First” choir.

Clayton Branch AAUW WINTER TEA

 

January 22, 2005 1:00 P. M.

Clayton library

Speaker: Susan Maxwell Skinner, Author

Former member of Buckingham Palace press corps.

Tickets $15 _ Donation benefits educational scholarships.  Call Diane Rogers, 686-5513 for tickets

 

Ms. Skinner will give us an intimate portrait of Diana as she evolved from shy bride to worldwide celebrity.  Prior to the talk we will have a traditional tea with savories, cookies, and conversation with the author.  This is an excellent Christmas or Hanukah gift for someone you love.  Buy your tickets early, as space is limited, and they are going fast.

 

We need lots of help with this, from silver tea and coffee pots to finger foods, to help with serving and set up.  Please volunteer.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • There will be no Couples bridge in either November or December
  • No December Board Meeting
  • Elena Munoz has re- joined our branch.  Her phone numbers are: (H) 673-9242, (C) (925) 260-6323, address:            1191   Shell Lane, Clayton.

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GREAT DECISIONS 2005

 

 The Great Decisions international affairs program will start in February so it’s time to think about joining the group and ordering your discussion book.  Again, Clayton and Concord Branches will join forces for these weekly discussions.

Great Decisions is a nationwide program offered through the Foreign Policy Association to promote citizen participation in the foreign policy process.  Starting in February, one topic per week is highlighted for discussion and debate.  There is an Opinion Ballot for each topic, allowing participants to voice their thoughts and conclusions.  The topics for Great Decisions 2005 are:

  1. U. S. Intelligence
  2. Russia
  3. Outsourcing Jobs
  4. China
  5. Sudan’s Crisis in Darfur
  6. Global Poverty Gap
  7. Middle East
  8. Global Water Issues

The group meets the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, Mon. evenings of the month.  Books must be ordered in December, so reserve your copy ($15)  or for more information contact JoAnn Caspar 672-7680, by Dec. 1st to join us for these lively discussions.