AAUW-Palos Orland Branch

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May Banquet

Thursday, May 6, 2010 – 6:00 pm

Capri Ristorante Italiano

12307 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights

Join us to recognize the honorees that have been selected for their contributions to AAUW and the community. We will celebrate the significant work AAUW does for women and girls. Mark your calendars & enjoy the night.

The cost is $35.00 and please mail checks to Janis Westlund

9051 wheeler Drive Orland Park, IL Mail by April 28th

May 16th - Gourmet Group

 Billy Elliot which is SOLD  OUT!!!!

May 27th – Book Discussion – 7:30 pm

Please notify the hostess three days prior to the discussion if you are attending or not.

Zoo Keeper's Wife: Diane Ackerman

Hostess: Lois Dion, 11253 Bradley Ct., Orland Park, (708) 479-0079

Discussion Leader: Mary Schoenheider

Jan Zabinski, the innovative director of the Warsaw Zoo and Antonina, his empathic wife, lived joyfully on the zoo grounds during the 1930s with their young son, Ryszard and a menagerie of animals needing special attention. The zoo was badly damaged by the Nazi blitzkrieg and their bit of paradise would have been utterly destroyed but for the director of the Berlin Zoo, Lutz Heck, who wanted Jan's help in resurrecting extinct "pure-blooded species" in pursuit of Aryan perfection in the animal kingdom. Resourceful and courageous, the Zabinskis turned the decimated zoo into a refuge and saved the lives of several hundred imperiled Jews. Ackerman captures with breathtaking precision and discernment our kinship with animals, the barbarity of war, Antonina's unbounded kindness and keen delight in "life's sensory bazaar," Jan's daring work with the Polish Underground, and the audacity of the Zabinskis' mission of mercy. Ackerman's affecting telling of the heroic Zabinskis' dramatic story illuminates the profound connection between humankind and nature, and celebrates life's beauty, mystery and tenacity

New Membership Reception

The new member reception is scheduled for Friday, June 11th at the home of George and Nancy Mitchell. Please submit names of prospective members you would like invited to Diane Hradaek or Marie Kaminski by April 15th via U.S Mail, e-mail or phone. The current membership is the first line for success recruitment. Our membership remains strong because of your continued dedication to AAUW. Thank you. Diane and Marie

Illinois State Convention

AAUW Illinois State Convention is April 30 - May 1, 2010 at the Hyatt Lisle, in Lisle Illinois.

GIRLS + MATH + SCIENCE = SUCCESS

Saturday, October 16, 2010, will be our 4th Math/Science Conference for 5th Grade Girls at Palos South Middle School.  Please mark the date and plan to help. If you know of a woman who would be a good presenter, please let Mary Schoenheider know. mathkatt@sbcglobal.net or 815-723-8819

Calander Of Dates

April 8, 2010 – Meeting – 7:00pm

April 10, 2010 – Gourmet Group – 1:00pm

April 12, 2010 – Mystery Monday – 7:30pm

April 14, 2010 – Great Decisions – 7:30pm

April 22, 2010 – Book Discussion – 7:30pm