The next meeting will take place on February 20th at 2 p.m. at the home of Linda Wall. We'll be discussing The Widower's Tale by Julia Glass. If you wish to attend call Linda.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE Chair: Jeanne Brown
Three to four tables of a really fun game will be offered the first Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. In February, we will meet on the 3rd. If you can't play as a "regular", sign up for our substitute list. You will be reminded about 2 weeks in advance of each month's game. Call Jeanne for more information or to make a reservation.
CANASTA Chair: Diana Axelrod
The Canasta group will meet at Diana Axelrod's on February 13th and February 27th at 1:00 p.m. Please give her a call if you plan on attending or have any questions.
WOMEN'S HEALTH Chair: Julie Cotton
Most of us are the age where staying healthy (both physically and psychologically) becomes both more important and more challenging. The better informed we are, the more we can take good care of ourselves and make good decisions for ourselves. We meet monthly with one or two of us leading the conversation and occasionally inviting a professional (preferably female) to be our guest. Some of the topics we plan to learn more about include:
Best approaches to staying fit
Best approaches to weight loss
Finding and keeping balance in our Lives
How to find the right doctor
New approaches to breast cancer treatment
Relationships with husbands, children, grandchildren
Preventing and treating heart disease
Making good decisions before and after surgery
Creating a support network
End of life decisions
Helping others through tough times
On line resources
Local resources/referrals
Skin cancer
Pampering ourselves without guilt
Cataract surgery
Prompted by the unexpected and untimely death of our friend and member, Patti Doench, our next topic will be Planning for our Own End of Life.
We will meet in the Varsity Club Card Room from 11:00-12:30 on February 13th followed by lunch at the Club if you can stay. Please RSVP to Julie Cotton by February 6th
Chairs: Bert Sheffer and JoAnn Snedeker
February
Gadabouts is going on a tour of Save Our Seabirds (www.saveourseabirds.org) located on City Island next to Mote Marine on Friday, February 10th. Carpool from the Club at 10:00 a.m. with a tour of Save Our Seabirds beginning around 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at The Columbia and shopping at St. Armand's. Anyone interested in joining Gadabouts on this educational and fun-filled day should contact JoAnn Snedeker or Kris Higgerson (contact information is in the Directory). Further details will be provided prior to the event to those wishing to participate.
GARDENERS Chair: Polly Curran
MARCH
Thursday, March 1st is the date of the Garden Group’s planned program “Growing and Enjoying Roses in Florida” presented by Diane Celeste and her husband, members of the local Rose Society at their home in Palm Aire. It is possible to raise and enjoy beautiful roses in your garden by selecting the right variety and by following suggested growing techniques. Susie Melum and Mary Kay Urell are organizing this program for us – please RSVP to Mary Kay. There will be a $6 donation fee per member to the Rose Society for this. The program will begin at 10:00; for carpooling please meet in the Club carpark at 9:30.
Pat Bonarek and Polly Curran demonstrating Floral Centerpiece designs at February meeting
NEEDLECRAFT Chair: Barbara Bawab
Our group will be meeting on Monday, February 13th at the home of Mary Kay Urell. The meeting time is at 10:00 until noon. If you have questions please contact Barbara or Mary Kay.
Our group includes many different kinds of stitching. Some of our projects include knitting, needlepoint, counted cross stitch, hardanger and crewel. If you are interested in joining our group, please call Barbara Bawab for information.
PARK CHORALE
Chair: Joyce Giberti
Rehearsals for the Spring season have started. The season promises to be active with bookings. The Park Chorale are happy to be singing again. We welcome Delpha Hanke as a new member. As always, the Park Chorale is indebted to the leadership of Barbara Staton and the accompaniment of Gia Havener.
If you are interested in joining the Park Chorale please contact Joyce Giberti.
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
Join the PHOTO GROUP on Tuesday, February 14th for a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. We’ll view Forever in a Moment: Nineteenth-Century Photographs of Egypt and one other photography exhibit while there. Bring your cameras…we may take some photos of the cityscape in that area too. Of course, lunch will follow at one of the local cafes. Please meet at the UP Club parking lot at 9:15 a.m. to arrange a carpool. RSVP to Jane Greenfield.
University Park Women’s Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 50004 * Sarasota, Florida 34232-0300
