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March 2019 Number 389
EVERY ACTION COUNTS HERE
At the joint meeting with Del Mar-Leucadia and Fallbrook on March 16th, our distinguished
guest speaker will be Dr. Joely Proudfit. Come and hear how she went from an impoverished
childhood to becoming a Presidential Appointee. She is a descendant of the Pechanga Band of
Luiseno Mission Indians. She minces no words in describing her mission advocating for
American Indians. “My American Indian Culture and identity is central to my being, work, and
research,” said Proudfit, Chair and Professor of the American Indian Studies Department and
Director of the CA Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center at Cal State San Marcos. As she gives
us an overview of the California Indians yesterday, today and tomorrow, she will be focusing on
the Native Women and the challenges they experience as they move forward. She is among
the nation’s leading champions of Native American Education. She has a story and a passion
that you won’t want to miss!
Coffee and socializing will begin at 9:30; Introduction of Presidents at 10:00; our guest will be introduced at 10:30. This will be
followed by a lovely luncheon.
Three Branches Come Together to Learn About
California Native American Women
AAUW- Carlsbad-Oceanside-Vista Branch & AAUW-Del Mar-Leucadia & AAUW Fallbrook
Present: DR. JOELY PROUDFIT
Followed by lunch with assorted salads, rolls and dessert.
Saturday, March 16th, 2019 9:30 am First Presbyterian Church, 2001 S El Camino Real, Oceanside
Send Reservations to Belle Bohn, 5753 Spur Ave Oceanside, CA 92057 Make checks payable to: AAUW-COV - $25.00
Name: _________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________
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AAUW MISSION STATEMENT
AAUW’s Mission is to advance equity for
women and girls through Advocacy, Education,
Philanthropy and Research.
AAUW DIVERSITY STATEMENT
In principle and practice, AAUW values and
seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no
barriers to full participation in this organization on
the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual
orientation, national origin, disabilities, or class.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (EO Fund)
AAUW Educational Opportunities provides funds to
advance self- development for women and to foster
equity and positive societal change.
LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND (LAF)
The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund provides funding
and a support system for women seeking judicial
redress for sexual discrimination.
CARLSBAD-OCEANSIDE-VISTA BRANCH
President for 2018-2019 LYNDA DANIELS,
619-708-8748
Pres. Elect: Vacant
Elected Board Members:
SALLY CUMMINS & WANDA FULLER, Programs VPs
JANET SHANNON & DENISE TRUETT, Membership VP
SEENA TRIGAS & DEBBY PARKS, Educational Opp. VPs
CAROL HILTON & ELVA VOLLBRECHT, LAF VPs
JANET BRYANT & ELLIE BURTON, Co-Secretaries
BELLE JOHNSON BOHN, Treasurer
Appointed Board Members and Committee Chairs:
Communications: KATHI HARPER
Public Policy – REBECCA GRESH & LEE WHIPPLE
Parliamentarian: CHARLENE WILLIAMSON
Bylaws: DEE PORTER
Web Master: EMILY HARDY
IBC Rep: BETH MASON
Scholarship: MARDI MUSICK, WANDA DOWNER & ELLIE
BURTON
Directory: DOREEN ROBINSON & BELLE BOHN
Historian: CAROLYN RODOSTA
Sunshine: MARY LOU HENRY
Membership Treasurer & ACTION Circulation:SUE MITCHELL
ACTION Editor: AMY SHANNON
COV Website: cov-ca.aauw.net
COV E-mail: [email protected]
State Website: aauw-ca.org
National Website: aauw.org
President’s Message
EACH ACTION COUNTS HERE!! It’s all about the Branches! From our State Co-President, Jane
Niemeir.
“Since the June retreat, your state board has been working diligently to
craft a new strategic plan. We finally completed it and approved it in
November. We have three priorities, the first of which is “Expanding
Branch Connections and Communications.” State board members
have been calling branch Presidents, asking for input on what
branches need and want. The second priority is “Reinforcing Public
Policy Advocacy and Education.” We hope that branches will learn the
importance of Public Policy work. It keeps our branches engaged and
helps grow membership. “Strengthening Branch Infrastructure” is the
third priority. Our aim is to help branches strengthen membership
diversity, engagement and board leadership by offering training,
programs and tools to attain our goal. Each state committee has
written specific goals and actions to help us complete this work. The
updated strategic plan is on our website under AAUW-CA
.org/Business>Governance. Contact your board members if you have
any questions or comments about the strategic plan.”
Our state meeting is April 6th here in San Diego at the Handlery Hotel
in Mission Valley. Please sign up to attend and support our very own
State Program Director, Kathi Harper who has been working hard to
bring us a fantastic State Convention.
We will learn leadership skills, how to get new members, and how to
retain them! Let’s not only grow our membership, but also help new
members become engaged in our activities. Happy March! Let’s hope
the rain and wind end!!
Lynda
Paradise Branch Members Say “Thank You” for the Gift Card Donations
Paradise branch members, most of whom lost
their houses in the recent Camp Fire, wish to
thank the many AAUW members all over the
state (and, really, all over the country) for
their extreme generosity in sending gift cards,
totaling many thousands of dollars, to help us
through this difficult period. As with other
communities, some members need more help
than others. Paradise board meets regularly to
distribute the gift cards. We also share them
with our Tech Trek families. Mostly, though, we
all want to say “Thank you!” AAUW members
are awe-inspiring.
Carol Holzgrafe AAUW Paradise, Chico, and
Morgan Hill [email protected]
March Board Meeting
3/11/19, 9:30 am at Debby
Parks’. Co-host – Seena
Trigas.
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Interest Groups
BRIDGE GROUPS - Just a reminder that we have three groups that meet monthly at 12:30. First Monday, First Thursday, and Second Thursday. All three groups play Chicago. I am updating my sub list for the groups. If you would like to sub for some or all of these groups please let me know. [email protected], 760-941-2841.
DINING ABOUT - Our next dinner will be at Ciao Ristorante Italiano in Vista on March 10th at 5:30 PM. I will plan another dinner for April 14th and for June 9th. If you think you might be interested in joining our group contact Sue Howe at [email protected].
DRAMA DIVAS - will meet on Thursday March 14 at 1 pm. at the home of Kay Riley at 4024 Crescent Point Road in Carlsbad. We are reading "The Amen Corner" by James Baldwin. Everyone is welcome; just let Kay or Annemarie 760-433-1418 know that you are coming. Below: Drama Divas at their Feb 14th reading of “Ladies First.” EXPLORING CALIFORNIA –. will meet on Monday, March 18th at the home of Charlene Williamson, 121 Parnassas Circle, Oceanside at 9:30. Topics of the day are: "The Auto, Business Construction and Suburbs of L.A." by Glea Citron; "The Auto Challenges the Train in San Diego" by Renny Dowling; and Mardi Musick will tell us about growing up in La Mesa. The group will all discuss "Guadalupe's Pirate," from the "Love Stories of Old California." - Jan Boysen, 760-631-7055. GREAT DECISIONS – Our March meeting will take place on March 20th at the home of Adrianne Hakes, to discuss “The Middle East: Regional Disorder” led by Renny Dowling.
HAPPY HIKERS - Our February hike was rained out, so 5 of us merrily walked the Shoppes at Carlsbad and celebrated afterwards with a light lunch at Luna Grill. Let's hope March comes in like a lamb and we will be able to enjoy our planned hike on the Aviara Eucalyptus Grove Trail on Saturday, March 2nd. Plan to meet at the trail head on Savannah Lane, Carlsbad, at 9:30 A.M. This trail is about 3.5 miles, will take about 2 hours, and is hilly, with several short climbs and descents, so plan accordingly and bring water, a walking stick and good hiking shoes, as needed. The views are stunning. Contact Belle Johnson Bohn, [email protected]; or 619-895-7678 if you’d like to join us for this event. LUNCH BUNCH-. We had a delightful, filling lunch event at Chin's in Vista in February. The service, ambiance and unique food choices were thoroughly appreciated by all. We are looking forward to our March 1st dining event, which will be harbor side at the Oceanside Broiler, 1325 Harbor Drive in Oceanside. Plan to arrive by 11:45 A.M. The lunch menu and prices range from $5 to $27 and include soups, salads, sandwiches and seafood choices. Afterwards, you can enjoy a nice stroll along the waterfront, if you'd like. Contact Belle Johnson Bohn, [email protected]; or 619-895-7678 to reserve a place.
MAH JONGG- will meet on Wednesday March 13th at 1:00 at
Nelle Hefner’s house. Please let her know if you plan to attend.
MARTHA STEWART DROP-OUTS- Our March dinner will be at Elva Vollbrecht's on Sunday, March 24, at 4:30 PM. As always, all - singles, couples, significant others, house guests, etc - are welcome. (But please don't bring the dog or cat, or any pet for that matter.) Elva would like to know if you are coming or if you have questions: [email protected] or 760-744-8155.
MOSTLY BOOKS-. Our selected book for the March 26th gathering is the High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews. This page turner is full of mystery and intrigue. It tells a tale of romance thwarted, friendships renewed and justice delivered. Ninety year-old Josephine calls her lawyer to her home on a remote barrier island estate to tell her a tale of secrets, betrayal and an unsolved murder. Through this lawyer Josephine hopes to protect her island legacy. Does she succeed? Read the book and join us for a discussion at the home of Wanda Fuller, 5048 Santorini Way, in Ocean Hills. Email ([email protected]) or call Belle Johnson Bohn, 619-895-7678 for more information.
MYSTERY BOOKS – will be meeting on Monday, March 4 at 1 pm at the home of Ella Jarf, 4166 Andros Way, Ocean Hills. Our book for the month is Firestorm by Nevada Barr. Please RSVP to Ella at 760-659-6500, [email protected]. SCRABBLE – Meets at 1 pm on the second Tuesday of the month (March 12th) at Lynda Daniels’ home.
WRITING WOMEN - will have no meetings scheduled for the foreseeable future due to lack of participation. See or contact Leslie Clark for details.
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Member’s Corner
Member Matters
Please update your directories with the following information:
New member info:
Nancy Hackert, 2070 Westwood Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008, 760-434-6428, [email protected] BS Psych/Math, Univ. of MD MS Information Systems, Naval Post Grad School
Meet Kathleen LeMieux
Kathy was born in Waukeegan, Illinois. She went to college
at Marquette University and majored in Speech and Drama,
and also to Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, where
she majored in Reading Resources. She then taught for 30
years in the Milwaukee School District. She has always been
involved in singing and loves opera and classical concerts.
She was married in 1985 and retired in 1995. She and her
husband, whom she lost in 2011, moved to California so that
they could sail, get involved in the San Diego Opera and enjoy
the warmer climate. She enjoys crafts and paints water
colors and acrylics. She travels yearly and takes tours that
focus on attending operas. She is a dual member of AAUW
Del Mar-Leucadia and COV.
Communications IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: At the February General
Meeting, it was announced that the Communications team
would be presenting a session on social media on February
27th. Unfortunately, we have had to change that date. The
class will now be held on Tuesday April 16th, at 5:00 p.m. at
the Oceanside Library Community Room. Details will be
presented in a flyer at the March 16th general meeting and
in our April Newsletter.
Tech Trek Carlsbad-Oceanside-Vista Branch has now launched a Tech Trek Alumni Group. We invited current freshman and sophomores in high school to attend. The goals of this group will be to have meetings and events to bring the girls, who have gone to Tech Trek camp in the past, together to create friendships, learn more about STEM fields and help encourage each other to take science and math classes in High School and College. Every other month an event will be planned. In March the girls will gather to make our creative spiral bracelets and sell them to their friends. In April a field trip to Opotek will be planned. In May several girls will attend this year’s pizza party for girls going to camp this year, to share experiences and ideas of what to pack. In July a picnic will be held for girls who attended camp
from 2015-2019.
Volunteers are needed to coordinate this group and accompany the girls to field trips. Please send an email to Ele Lavender if you would like to volunteer.
Nominating Committee –
President-Elect - Vacant Program VPs – 1 - Sally Cummins 2 - Vacant Membership VPs – 1 - Janet Shannon 2 - Denise Truett AAUW Funds VPs – 1 - Ellie Burton 2 - Vacant Co-Secretaries – 1 - Janet Bryant 2 - Karen Johnson Treasurer - Belle Bohn Membership Treasurer - Sue Mitchell We need to fill vacant positions. If you have time and a willingness to serve, please contact Ellie Burton to get your name in for consideration.
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At Your Service
Bottom Left & Top: Speaker, Paul Webster explains the cycle of homelessness and poverty and the transformational model used to break it at Solutions for Change, while Above: Members listen attentively.
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Public Policy
TERRIFIC SPEAKER AT FEBRUARY
AAUW-COV GENERAL MEETING
Paul Webster of Solutions for Change was the engaging,
educational and thought-provoking speaker presented by the
Public Policy Committee at the February General Meeting. He
spoke about homelessness in general and homeless women
with children in particular. He pointed out that the federal
and state governments and the general public take the
position that if we just house the homeless the problem is
solved. Homelessness is one of the problems created by
poverty. Solutions for Change works to resolve the poverty
issues of the women with children with a 1000 day (3 year)
program of not only providing housing but also providing
counseling, life skill classes, parenting classes, budgeting and
finance classes and classes on how to get and keep a job.
These are program required classes to enable these women
to improve self-esteem and acquire the skills necessary to
become productive members of society and good parents.
And, of course, taxpayers.
Paul also requested that we put out the word “Do Not Give
Money to Pan Handlers!” The money given to pan handlers
allows them to continue a self-destructive life style and
continue to be a drain on society. These people will not get
the help they need if enough money is obtained pan handling
to allow them to continue their self-destructive behavior.
The Public Policy Committee encourages all members to visit
solutionsforchange.org and learn more about this excellent
program.
Another Chance to Help Homeless Women in North County
The Public Policy Committee is continuing its work with
Solutions for Change and will be providing and serving
dinner at Solutions on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. If you
are interested in helping out on that date, please contact
Lee Whipple at [email protected] or
805-904-9816.
Thank you to Jackie, Becky, Janet, Emily, Lynda and Lee
for providing, setting up, serving and cleaning up for the
dinner AAUW-COV served on February 13th.
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At Your Service (2)
AAUW-COV Prepares for Equal Pay Day
April 2, 2019 is Equal Pay Day. Public Policy will be out providing information regarding the pay gap to students at Mira Costa and Palomar Community Colleges again this year. We will also be informing them that the Paycheck Fairness Act is pending before the 116th Congress. The Paycheck Fairness Act would take meaningful steps to update and strengthen the Equal Pay Act. AAUW enthusiastically supports the Paycheck Fairness Act and is working hard to get its swift passage in the 116th Congress. There are 46 Senators and 240 House Representatives already supporting the bill. Consider contacting your representatives to get the remaining votes needed to pass this important legislation. Below is information regarding the pay gap and its effect on women and the economy, provided by Archana Maniar, a member of the state Public Policy Committee, citing “The Impact of Equal Pay on Poverty and the Economy 2017, Institute of Women’s Policy Research”: It is common knowledge that a woman in the United States makes 80 cents per dollar made by a man of similar qualifications. The pay gap is worse for women of color. In an era when women make up nearly 50% of the workforce, this pay gap burdens individual family finances and the economy. A recent study estimated the impact on society if the pay gap was corrected. How would closing the pay gap be expected to impact families?
- 60% of working women and 66% of single working mothers would see an increase in their pay
- Poverty rates for working women would drop by half from 8% to 3.8%
- Poverty rates for single working mothers would drop from 28.9% to 14.5% How would the US economy benefit?
- Closing the pay gap would increase gross domestic product an estimated $500 million, roughly 2.6% of the GDP of our entire nation
- The increase in women’s earnings would be roughly 16 times what federal and state governments spent in 2015 for temporary assistance to needy families How would the US economy benefit? The Institute for Women’s Policy study suggests an increase in Gross Domestic Product of $500 million, roughly 2.6% of the entire GDP of our nation. In fact, the total increase in women’s earnings represents an estimated 16 times what federal and state governments spent in 2015 on temporary assistance to needy families.
As a nation, we can simply no longer afford the costs of the gender pay gap.
The pay gap adversely impacts American families. Closing it would raise many out of poverty and reduce the need for public assistance. The question to ask our elected officials is not whether we as a society can afford to pay men and women the same income for the same work. The question is, how can we afford not to?
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At Your Service (3)
Legal Advocacy Fund
Meet the Two Women “Following the North Star” for Justice on the EEOC
Commissioner Charlotte A. Burrows Acting Chair Victoria Lipnic
The EEOC is the agency of the Federal Government that enforces and regulates laws governing the workplace,
including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Pay Act of 1963. The president appoints five
Commissioners and the General Counsel. Victoria A. Lipnic was named Acting Chair by President Trump on January
25, 2017. This is part of her second term of five years, ending in July 2020. Charlotte A. Burrows was confirmed by
the Senate in December 2014 to serve until July 2019. Burrows received an A.B. from Princeton University and a J.D.
from Yale Law School. Interestingly, Burrows served as general counsel for Civil and Constitutional Rights to Senator
Edward M. Kennedy in 2009 among other high-profile positions both within and connected to the Federal
Government. Currently there are three vacancies on the EEOC as well as the General Counsel position.
Victoria Lipnic received her B.A. in Political Science and History from Allegheny College and her J.D. from George
Mason University School of Law. For Women's History Month, March 2018, as Acting Chair she wrote a message
about Harriet Tubman. Lipnic told of Tubman's escape from slavery, her trailblazing work as founding and chief
conductor on the Underground Railroad, and her many roles supporting the Union Army during the Civil War. Lipnic
recounted that Tubman also worked alongside women's rights leaders such as Susan B. Anthony in support of
women's suffrage.
On Tubman’s repeated trips on the railroad, Lipnic reminds us that one of Tubman's practical - and poetic - tactics
was to follow the North Star, of which she said, “keep following it, and it will lead you to freedom." Lipnic sees the
challenges of prejudice and job discrimination as ongoing issues, as well as those which challenge human freedom
and dignity such as the outrage of sexual harassment. She concludes, "Our North Star at the EEOC - and as Americans
- is the guiding light in our hearts and consciences that leads us to help others on their own treks to liberty,
opportunity, and justice." Does that sound like an AAUW kind of attitude?
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Affairs of State
Annual Meeting to be Held April 6th
We hope you will consider joining us on April 6th at the
Handlery Hotel in San Diego for our state Annual Meeting.
Please complete the attached registration form and
submit by March 31st. See the Winter edition of the
Perspective for full details, and contact Kathi Harper if you
have any questions.
A Message From AAUW CEO Kim Churches
I was honored to attend the State of the Union address this week on behalf of AAUW as the guest of Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.). It was invigorating to sit in the House chamber looking at the most diverse Congress in history with a record number of women, most dressed in suffragist white to demonstrate unity and a commitment to women’s rights. The energy of the chamber, especially when talk turned to AAUW priority issues, was profound.
However, the contrast between the image of the 116th Congress and some of the harmful priorities in the address was stark. It was also a reminder that we must fight to protect key AAUW issues — including reproductive rights, pay equity, strong paid leave and more.
All of us at AAUW are excited to use the energy stirred by the women of Congress to continue the fight for gender
equity in 2019. I can’t think of a better group than the committed members of AAUW, as we take the
energy from these events to better the lives of all women and girls.
Onward!
Kim Churches
AAUW Chief Executive Officer
State Needs Talented Members to Run for The Board
Late candidates will be accepted until April 4,
2019, for 3 open positions: CFO, Director at Large
and President-Elect. Contact nominating@aauw-
ca.org to get them on the Mission Train!
Members who’d like to run can still declare their
candidacy for any of the 3 open offices.
Online applications must be submitted by April 4,
2019.
Got questions? Contact the Nominations &
Elections Chair: [email protected]
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We Called! You Answered! We Listened!
2019 AAUW California Annual Meeting & Speech Trek Final April 6, 2019
Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
Register by March 31, 2019. Seating is limited!
If you wish to book a hotel room at the special rate of $125 for a single or a double, click on or type in this link.
https://reservations.travelclick.com/98118?groupID=2357714#/guestsandrooms
REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING ONLINE AT AAUW-CA.ORG (RECOMMENDED) OR COMPLETE THIS FORM AND SEND IT
ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO: AAUW California • 1331 Garden Highway, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833 REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete one registration form for each attendee. Please print all information. Registration includes hot breakfast buffet,
state annual meeting, two panels, lunch and the Speech Trek final. NAME TAG INFORMATION:
Name: ______________________________________________
Branch: ______________________________________________
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________ City: _________________________________
State: ____ Zip: _______-_____ Best phone number to contact you: (____) _____-_______
E-mail Address: _______________________________@____________
ADA Needs? Yes. Check if you need any provision, service or equipment per the Americans with Disabilities Act. You will be
contacted for further information.
LUNCH MEAL CHOICE: Chicken Piccata Miso Glazed Salmon Vegetarian
PAYMENT METHOD: Check payable to: AAUW California/CC Fund
MasterCard Visa Card Number: __________________________________ Exp. Date: ____/_____
3-digit card security code: ______
Cardholder Name (PRINT): ____________________________________________________
Billing Address: ____________________________________________________
City: ___________________ State: ______ ZIP ________-_________
Signature: ____________________________________________________
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED ($65 per person): $ ________
Note: Please note, no refunds will be honored after March 1, 2019. All cancellations will be subject to a $25 processing fee.
Address questions about hotel arrangements or lunch to Jane Niemeier, AAUW CA Co-President, at [email protected] or Julika
Barrett, Office Manager, at [email protected] or (916) 4487735.
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AAUW-ACTION (USBS/356-750) is published monthly, except July & August for $5.50 by Carlsbad-Oceanside-Vista Branch of AAUW, PO Box 443, Carlsbad, CA 92018.
POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to:
P.O. Box 443, Carlsbad, CA 92018.
STATEMENT OF PUBLICATION: AAUW ACTION is an official publication of the
American Assoc. of University Women. All information or comments may be sent to
Newsletter Editor AMY SHANNON, [email protected]
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Lunch Bunch,
11:45am @
Oceanside
Broiler
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Happy Hikers
9:30am @ Aviara
Eucalyptus Grove
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Bridge
12:30pm
Mystery Books,
1pm @ Ella’s
5 6 7
Bridge
12:30pm
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Dining
About, Ciao
Ristorante,
5:30pm
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Board Meeting,
9:30am @
Debby’s
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Scrabble,
1pm @
Lynda’s
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Mah Jongg,
1pm @ Nelle’s
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Bridge 12:30pm
Drama Divas,
1pm @ Kay’s
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Joint Meeting &
Luncheon 9:30am @
1st Pres Church
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Exploring CA,
9:30 am @
Charlene’s
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Great
Decisions,
6pm @
Adrianne’s
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24/31
(24th) MSDO,
4:30pm @
Elva’s
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Mostly
Books, 1pm
@ Wanda’s
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PERIODICAL
March 2019
