Worcester Area Branch

The Worcester branch of AAUW is a leading advocate for education and equity for all women and girls in the greater Worcester area. Membership is open to all those who hold an associate or equivalent degree or a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. In principal and in practice, Worcester branch values and seeks a diverse membership.  We welcome you to join us!

  Programs 

Branch Information

For additional information about the branch or membership,

please contact branch president, Betty Orsi at eorsi@verizon.net or 508-865-9432.

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  2011-2012 Worcester Branch Programs

The Worcester branch is partnering with the Investing in Girls Alliance to present an event series that will address various aspects of health and wellness in adolescent girls’ lives. 

AAUW Book Group

If you enjoy lively discussion, sharing ideas, and spending an hour or more with friends, the Book Group is something you don't want to miss.   Haven't read the book or didn't quite finish?   Come anyway and hear what others have to say.  We welcome new members at any meeting.  Please consider joining us.  We need your participation.  Just call the hostess to verify the date and become a part of this wonderful group.         

 

2011-2012 AAUW-Worcester Calendar

 

Notes:

Scheduled events: may be subject to change or cancelation due to weather, please call ahead

RSVP contact (Betty O): where noted to reserve your place & for contact if program changes

Book Group: held on the 1st Wed. of the month @ 1:30pm at Panera’s on Gold Star Blvd.

 

 

September

Sunday, Sept. 18    12:30pm …….Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale concert & dinner

                                                           Armenian Church of Our Saviour

                                                           Culture Center, Boynton St., Worcester

                                                           Advance sales only…. $25.00

                                                           RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

Saturday, Sept. 24th 11am….. Lunch at Twig’s Cafe & Museum Day Celebration

                                    Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Northboro

                                    Tower Hill Botanic Garden celebrates

                                    Smithsonian magazine's 7th Annual Museum Day. 

                                    Go to Smithsonian.com to search for "Museum Day"

                                     and download a free pass for two. 

                                                   Cost: free admission for two with Museum Day Pass

                                                   RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

October

Wednesday, Oct. 5th 1:30pm ……Book Group

                                                          any book by James Patterson.

                                                          Panera’s, Gold Star Blvd., Worcester

                                                          RSVP:  Betty O 508-865-9432

 

Saturday, Oct. 22nd 1:00pm   To Arms! Worcester County Answers the Call

                                                      Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm Street, Worcester

                                               To Arms! Worcester County Answers the Call is an exhibition        

                                               Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War.             

                                               For four years Civil war tore the fabric of our nation, claiming     

                                               thousands of lives and scarring the emotions of every American.

                                              This exhibit shares stories of Worcester County men who answered            

                                              the call and explores home front responses in support of the troops  

                                               and in defense of the Union, the North's universal rallying cry.

                                                      Adults: $5.00/ seniors $4.00

                                                      RSVP:  Betty O 508-865-9432


Saturday, Oct. 29th ……………….State Regional Fall Convention: Human Trafficking

                                             Endicott College, Beverly MA

                                             Check for details at www.aauw-ma.org under the Fall Conference tab

  

November

Wednesday, Nov. 2nd 1:30pm………….Book Group

                                                           Undaunted Courage by Laura Hildebrand

                                                           Panera’s

                                                           RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

December

Saturday, Dec. 3rd ……………Sister to Sister Program

                                                 IIG community program collaboration

                                                Details to follow

 

Wednesday, Dec. 7th……..Book Group

                                             Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell        

                                             Panera’s

                                             RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

January

Wednesday, Jan. 4th 1:30pm Book Group

                                                   Unbroken by Laura Hildebrand

                                                     Panera’s

                                                     RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

Wednesday, Jan 18th 11am…….Annual Worcester Voke School luncheon

                                                       Skyline Bistro, Skyline Dr.

                                                       RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

February

Wednesday, Feb. 1st 1:30pm………Book Group

                                                       Portrait of a Spy by Baldacci

                                                       Panera’s

                                                           RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

Saturday, Feb.4th 10 am- 3pm…………National Girls & Women in Sport Day

                                                             YWCA, Salem Square, Worcester

                                                             For more info contact: Betty O 508-865-9432

  

March

Wednesday, Mar. 1st 1:30pm………..Book Group

                                                             The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rececca Skloot

                                                               Panera’s

                                                               RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

 Wednesday, Mar 14th?   5:30-7pm…..Women in Print

                                                        Worcester Women’s History Project

                                                         Worcester Public Library, Salem Square

                                                         Snow date:

April

Wednesday, Apr.4th 1:30pm    Book Group

                                                 The Hunger Games  by David McCollough

                                                      Panera’s

                                                     RSVP: Betty O 508-8659432

 

Wednesday, Apr. 18th 3pm……… Annual Branch dinner/meeting

                                                            Webster House Restaurant

                                                            RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432                                             

Saturday, TBA………………… AAUW-MA spring conference

                                                 Details to follow

 May

Wed., May 2nd   1:30pm…….Book Group:

                                           Book TBA

                                           Panera’s

                                           RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

Wed., May 16th 6pm…Potluck Branch Supper

                                                   128 W. Millbury Rd., Sutton

                                                   RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432                                   

 

 

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