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!

Officers |  Programs 

Branch Officers

President

Betty Orsi

Membership VPs

Betty George

Treasurer

Thirza Joost

Book Group

Eleanor Brockway

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  2010-2011 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.          Eleanor B., Chairman

Please note:

·         Dates and programs are subject change or update 

·         Members will be notified of changes via email or phone call

·         Non-members should call Betty O (508-865-9432) for program confirmations

 

2010-2011 AAUW-Worcester Calendar

 

Sept 19th, Sun………..10th anniversary dinner concert

                                      Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale

                                      Armenian Church of Our Saviour

                                      Culture Center, Boynton St., Worcester

                                      Advance sales only

                                      RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

Oct.6th Wed @3pm   Book Group-

                                      The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton

                                       Hostess: Betty O 

                                       RSVP: 508-865-9432    

 

Oct. 20, Wed…………….Pot Luck supper

                                       Hostess: Betty O

                                       RSVP: 508-865-9432

 

Oct 16 & 23, Sat…………………. State regional fall conventions

                                       North……16th Northern area

                                       South…..23rd Southern area

                                       Tentative dates.

                                       More info to follow.

                                      Contact person: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

Nov 3rd, Wed @3pm.………Book Group –

                                       The Forgotten Man by Robert Crais

                                       Hostess:  Betty G

                                       RSVP: 508-791-4637

 

Nov TBA………………….Sister to Sister Summit V

                                      TBA

                                       Contact person: Betty O @ 508-865-9432 

 

Nov. 6th, Sat…….. AAUW- MA Fall Conference 

                                      E3 Education, Employment, Economic Empowerment:

                                      New Global Prospects for Women

                                      Babson College

                                      Babson Park

                                      More info to follow

                                      Contact person: Betty O @ 508-865-9432

  

Dec. 1st, Wed @3pm………………….Book Group-

                                      Team of Rivals the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln   by Doris K. Goodwin

                                       Hostess: Eleanor B

                                       RSVP: 508-753-7827

 

December………….. Open month! Enjoy your holidays!

  

Jan. 5th, Wed. @TBA …………….Book Group luncheon

                                       Stones into School by Greg Mortenson

                                       Hostess: Betty O

                                       RSVP: 508-865-9432

 

Jan.19th, Wed.@11am....Skyline Bistro luncheon

                                       Worcester Vocational Technical High School

                                       Skyline Drive

                                       RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

Feb. 2nd, Wed @3pm……………Book Group-

                                       TBA

                                       Hostess: Eleanor B

                                       RSVP: 508-753-7827

  

Feb., 5th, Sat.………..National Girls & Women in Sport Day

                                       YWCA, Salem Square, Worcester

                                       Contact person: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

Feb 16th, Wed… 5:30-7pm…….Women in Print

                                       Worcester Women’s History Project

                                       Worcester Public Library, Salem Square

  

March 2nd, Wed @3pm…………Book Group-

                                       TBA

                                       Hostess: Eleanor B

                                       RSVP: 508-753-7827

  

March 16th, Wed… @6pm……Annual Branch dinner meeting

                                       Webster House Restaurant

                                       RSVP: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

April 6th, Wed……….Book Group-

                                       TBA

                                       Hostess: Betty O

                                       RSVP: 508-865-9432

 

April TBA w/e…………….State Convention

                                       More Info to Follow

                                       Contact person: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

April TBA…………Take your daughter to work day

                                       TBA

                                       Contact person: Betty O 508-865-9432

 

April TBA ………………Worcester Art Museum Tour

                                       TBA

                                       Hostess: Eleanor B

                                       RSVP: 508-753-7827

 

May 4th, Wed…………….Book Group-

                                       TBA

                                       Hostess: Betty G

                                       RSVP: 508-791-4637

 

May   , Sat…………Work & Culture Museum

                                       Market Square, 42 South Main St.

                                       Woonsocket, RI

                                       Cost $7/5

                                       RSVP: Betty O @ 508-865-9432

 

June 16-19 ……… AAUW- National Convention                              

                                        Renaissance Washington DC Hotel                

                                       Washington DC

                                       More info to follow

                                       Contact person: Betty O @ 508-865-9432

 

 

 

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