The meeting on March 15th will take place at 2 pm at the home of Judy Monnin. Judy will be leading the discusssion of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. Please give the hostess a few days notice if you are planning to attend. Email and home addresses are in the UPWC Directory.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE Chair:Jeanne Brown
Three to four tables of a really fun game will be offered each month. March 5th is the date of our games this month, 9 am. If you can’t play as a “regular” sign up for our substitute list. You will be reminded about two weeks in advance of each month’s game. Call Jeanne for more information or to make a reservation.
CANASTA Chair: Diana Axelrod
In March the Canasta group will meet two times, on the 8th and 22nd. Both meetings will be held at the home of Diana Axelrod at 1 pm. Please let Diana know by the Friday before each game if you are planning to attend. New players are welcome!
GADABOUTS Chair: Bert Sheffer
Once a month, let's go on a daytrip. We can visit a museum, see a foreign movie, shop in a unique spot, pursue an art or craft or cooking class, etc. Our adventures will be only as limited as our ideas!
At the Special Interests Fair, we had a warm reception and a number of UPWC ladies signed up to join our fun group. Welcome to all new members!!!
Friday, March 19th, 6 pm Towles Court Art Walk and Dinner Guests Invited Friday, March 26th, 11 am, a special Cooking Class for us at Publix Apron's
Tuesday, April 6th, 7 pm, $4 Tapas at CevicheGuests Invited
For more details please contact Bert Sheffer–email and telephone in the UPWC Directory.
GARDENERS Chair:Polly Curran
On Thursday, March 4th the Garden Group enjoyed a program on “Fun with Flowers” by floral designer Janice Hamlin. Janice is a member of the Manatee River Garden Club and a Master Gardener for Manatee County. Her designs included material from our Queen palms exquisitely twisted and painted in intricate shapes to complement unusual containers; also Calla lily, Spider mums, dill and parsley were incorporated into beautiful contemporary designs. Mary Kay Urell and Susie Melum organized this program for the Gardeners.
Pictured, l-r: Janice Hamlin, Susie Melum, Mary Kay Urell
NEEDLECRAFT Chair: Barbara Bawab
Our March meeting will be Monday, March 15th, 10 am to noon at the home of Barbara Bawab. If there are any questions, please contact Barbara. . New members and all disciplines of needlework welcome...you can even bring your mending!
Our April meeting will move to the second Monday, April 12th, in order to allow those members who leave for the summer months one last chance to join our get-together. Shirley Alesczyk will be our hostess for April.
PARK LARKS Chair: Pat Marshall
The Parks Larks happily have five new singers joining our group. They are a most welcome addition and we're confident that they'll soon be belting out their parts like the old timers. The Larks are now working on a Spring program featuring music already in our repertoire. We already have commitments for two performances, possibly three.
PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Co-Chairs: Judy Kramer and Jane Greenfield
*Stimulate interest in Photography
*Be a resource for photo-related opportunities: exhibitions, classes, field trips
*Organize field trips for members to pursue their interests and improve their skills
*Provide organized mini-classes in various photographic techniques
SIGN UP EARLY - SPACE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS. On Tuesday, March 9th, join the Photo Group for a special opportunity. The Orchid House at Selby Botanical Gardens will be open to eight of our members to photograph from 9 to 10 am. Tripods will be allowed. Following the indoor shoot, all group members will be free to roam the grounds of the Gardens to continue photographing. Bring cameras, tripods, extra batteries, extra digital memory cards, flashes and/or reflector disks, drinking water and snacks. We will meet at the Club parking lot at 8:20 am to arrange carpools. Please RSVP to Judy Kramer or Jane Greenfield.
University Park Women’s Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 50004 * Sarasota, Florida 34232-0300
