Events


Luncheon for members of all Book Groups

When: Monday, December 9 at Noon Where: JoAnn DeFlon’s Home Suggested Donation to Tech Trek $10
RSVP: Fran Brown


BRANCH MEETING
Tuesday Nov. 12, 2 pm at Hesse Park

Holiday Kickoff with Gift Exchange
Presentations on TechTrek and TTAG (Tech Trek Alumni Group)

Bring contributions for A Sense of Home
Snacks will be provided, bring your own water bottle, up to 3 books for the book exchange


Long Beach Museum of Art

Friday, October 18 at 11am
Lunch at 12 at Claire’s (museum restaurant)


AAUW Happy Hour
Saturday, September 28, 5:00 p.m.

You (and friends and family!) are invited to an AAUW Happy Hour for a presentation on the PVPUSD Classroom Repair/Student Safety Bond Measure (Measure SOS)

For more information – joaniekgale@gmail.com


Branch meeting
 
Tuesday Sept. 10 at 2 pm at Hesse Park
 
Presentation on the upcoming Propositions prior to the November Election, led by Nancy Mahr
 
Family, friends and local AAUW branches are invited.
Snacks will be provided, bring your own water bottle
Bring up to three books for the book exchange!
 
Wear your red, white and blue!
 
If you want to get some information on the propositions in advance of the meeting, go to the CalMatters website:
• click on Elections
• the right-hand column has links to voter information 

 

Click HERE to learn more about AAUW PVP Tech Trek.


Summer Social

Saturday, August 3, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Location TBD
Please feel free to bring finger food to share. Savory and sweet treets to be enjoyed by all.
RSVP (appreciated, but to required) to Diane Hembacher

Branch Meeting and Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hesse Park 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Bring ideas for events, up to three used books to exchange and your water bottle

Annual Recognition Luncheon

Saturday, June 1, 2024, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Red Onion Restaurant

RSVP to Libby Bergen at bergenlibby@gmail.com by Mary 25 to make your reservation. You confirmation will be the receipt of your check. Please make your check payable to AAUW-PVP in the amount of $40 and mail to Libby.


Spring Social with a Twist

Home of Jane Harris
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

RSVP to Jane Harris by May 12 at compprint@hotmail.com


May Branch Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 2:00 pm
Hesse Park Fireside Room

Speaker: David Finkel
Topic: Solar Eclipse


Drum Barracks Civil War Museum Tour and Lunch

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:30 pm
1052 N. Banning Blvd., Wilmington
$5 donation requested

Lunch to follow at Szechwan Chinese Restaurant
2107 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita

Contact Shera Dolmatz by phone or at sldomatz@gmail.com to RSVP, for more information or to request a carpool.


March Branch Meeting

Tuesday, March 12, 2:00 p.m.
Hesse Park Fireside Room

Speaker: Helen Dennis
Topic: Ms. Dennis will be addressing issues relevant to women in this fast changing world. Helen Dennis is a nationally recognized leader on the issues of aging and the transition of working womeninto retirement. She has a weekly column in the Daily Breeze.


Tri-Branch Meeting

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Torrance Airport, 3301 Airport Drive
9:30a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Social
10:00 a.m. Program Speaker: Monica Cho
Topic: Combating Online Harassment and its Harm to Youth and Teens


Join Us For Our Winter Social

Saturday, February 10, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
JoAnn DeFlon’s home

Contributions of food will be appreciated. Please consider bring potential members. Contact Libby Bergen for more information.

RSVP to Libby Bergen


Bingo Game on Groundhog Day

Friday, February 2, 7:00 p.m.
RSVP to Jane Harrie
A Bingo card and ZOOM link will be sent to you


An Interview with Queen Victoria
a play by Jacqueline Mason

Readers Theater invites you to gala presentation of “An Interview with Queen Victoria” at the Chado Tea Room, a fundraiser for Tech Trek . Afternoon tea will be served.

Sunday, January 21, 3:00 p.m.
Chado Tea Room
1303 El Prado Ave., Torrance

 

Cost will be per person, $62.50 before January 8, 2024 and $75.00 after that date. Payment is by check.  Make your check out to AAUW-PVP with “Readers Theater” in the memo. Please mail your check to Cecilia Rodgers.


January Branch Meeting
Tuesday, January 9th, 2:00 p.m.
Hess Park Fireside Room
Topic: Sex and the Economy

Don Mottinger will speak on “Sex and the Economy.” Using a PowerPoint presentation, Don will address world-wide population trends, the short- and long-term economic impacts, and more.


HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR

Friday, December 1
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Joanie Gale’s Home
2405 Via Sobrante, PVE

 


November Branch Meeting
Readers Theater
by Cecilia Rogers


The Select Sorority, Act II
Tuesday, November 14, 2 p.m.
Hesse Park, The Fireside Room 
Learn fascinating information about first ladies Lucy Hayes, Francis Cleveland, Helen Taft and Edith Wilson.
Please remember to bring up to three books for our Book Exchange. You may take home as many as you wish.


Say goodbye to October, say hello to
November.  Let’s make Bingo an
unbe-leaf-able evening to remember!

Join us on
Friday, November 3, 2023
7:00 PM

RSVP to Jane Harris at
compprin@hotmail.com

A Bingo card and ZOOM link will be sent to you.


Pumpkin latte move on over!
AAUW is hosting a taste testing for other seasonal favorites!

On Friday, October 13th from 4-6< Hesse Park’s Fireside Room

Don your fascinators, dust off your costumes, and join the fun
!

Soft cider, Donut, Apple, Cheese & Cracker Tasting

Halloween Cooking Demo, Games, and Prizes
Costumes or Hats Encouraged
Warlocks and ghoul friends are welcome

RSVPs suggested to Shera SLDolmatz@gmail.com

AAUW CA New Program: The School Board Project

AAUW Branch ZOOM Meeting, Click HERE for the Members Only link.
October 7, 10:30 a.m.


Please join us at the annual AAUW PVP
CELEBRATE TECH TREK

Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2 pm
Cabrillo Youth Waterfront Center
3000 Shoshonean Road, San Pedro


A September Spark!

AAUW/PVP Branch Meeting
Tuesday, September 12 at 2:00 pm
Hesse Park
Come kick off our 66th year. Meet new friends and get an update on policies and branch activities.
Something new at the Branch meeting will be a Book Exchange. Please bring up to three books and take home as many as you like.




Recognition Luncheon at the Red Onion

Saturday, June 10, 2023, 11:30 – 2:00 pm
Red Onion Restaurant 736 Bart Earle Way, RHE, 90274

RSVP to Libby Bergen at bergenlibby@gmail.com to make your reservation.Your confirmation will be the receipt of your check no later than June 5, 2023. Please make your check payable to AAUW-PVP in the amount of $38.00 and mail to Libby Bergen. See Directory for the address.


Bingo/Trivia Fun

Friday, May 19, 2023 at 7:00

RSVP to Jane Harris at compprin@hotmail.com. Bingo card and Zoom link will be sent to you


Banned Books Presentation & Election of Officers

READERS THEATER PERFORMANCE

March Branch Meeting
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 2:00 pm Peninsula Center Library
The Select Sorority: Special 20th Anniversary

Performance (Act 1)


Valentine Bingo

 

Friday, February 17 at 7:00 on ZOOM
RSVP to Jane Harris at compprin@hotmail.com

Bingo card and ZOOM link will be sent

 


 Winter Social


Saturday, February 11, 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
At the home of JoAnn DeFlon
2128 Via Pacheco, Palos Verdes Estates

Join us for an afternoon with food and fun!
Let us use this as an opportunity to invite prospective members
RSVP is requested to bergenlibby@gmail.com


January Branch Meeting

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Click HERE for ZOOM link

Women’s Reproductive Rights

How has the DOBBS Decision impacted Planned Parenthood in L.A. County and local physicians?

Speakers: Michael Ursell, L.A. Planned Parenthood Director of Membership Dr. Deepjot Singh, OB/GYN Activist

AAUW is committed to supporting Women’s Reproductive Rights. Join Branch members to learn how local groups are involved. There will be time for questions.


Join us for a Holiday Happy Hour Wine & Hors d’oeuvres Potluck

Friday, December 9, 5PM – 7PM At Ruth Bloland’s Home

Meet New Members and reconnect with Others you haven’t seen for awhile Spouses are invited!

Please RSVP to nrayner777@gmail.com by December 5th 

If your last name starts with ‘A’ through ‘M’, bring an appetizer/hors d’oeuvres. If your name begins with ‘N’ through ‘Z’, bring wine.


Please Join Us for Our November Branch Meeting on Zoom
Tuesday, November 8, 2:00 p.m.

Understanding Dobbs v. Women’s Health and Its Aftermath
Presented by Kathi Harper, AAUW Public Policy Chair

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81338956667?pwd=bFpDdWhxRmN4M3F4MW96cHNENU93QT09
Meeting ID: 813 3895 6667
Passcode: 319716
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Halloween Bingo

Friday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. on ZOOM. Click HERE for the ZOOM link.
RSVP to compprin@hotmail.com


Please join us for Celebrate Tech Trek

Sunday, October 2, 2022, 2:00-4:30 PM           
Hesse Park – 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 9027

This will be an informal and enjoyable afternoon where you will have the opportunity to meet our 2022 Tech Trek campers and families. You will also hear from high school students who are members of TTAG (Tech Trek Alumnae Group).  They will talk about their Tech Trek experience – what it meant to them and what their plans are now.

Light refreshments will be served on the patio.

Masks will be required during the inside part of the program.

Questions?   kjsford@me.com  


October Branch Meeting

Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 on ZOOM
Click HERE for the ZOOM link.

Nancy Mahr will review the pros and cons for the ballot measures for the election on November 8.

 


The Suffragette Musical: From Battles to Ballots
A Century of Struggle for the Right to Vote


Saturday, September 24, 2022
Created by Anne Destabelle Featuring The Pennyroyal Players
Sponsored by AAUW PVP

Peninsula Center Library 701 Silver Spur Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

Doors open at 1:30 p.m., Performance at 2:00 p.m.

Invite friends and prospective members to enjoy this delightful and informative program and to learn about our branch! Reservations required as seating is limited. 

RSVP to sldolmatz@gmail.com by 9/14/22. Subject: Reservation Suffragette. Masks are required. Program is free, but donations to our Branch are appreciated/suggested amount $10


September Branch Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 on ZOOM
Click HERE for the ZOOM link.

We will kick off our 65th year by getting an update on Branch activities and hearing your ideas.
The following topics are on the agenda.
  • 5 Star Branch
  • Membership Report
  • Tech Trek
  • Budget
  • Ideas from Planning Meeting
  • New Interest Groups
  • Public Policy Update

SUMMER SOCIAL

Saturday, August 20, 2022 3 – 5 PM
Joanie Gale’s lovely outdoor courtyard 2405 Via Sobrante, PVE 90274
RSVP requested but not required – bergenlibby@gmail.com

 


BRANCH PLANNING MEETING

Tuesday, July 12, 2:00—3:30 pm on Zoom. Click HERE for the link.
Share your ideas for branch activities about the direction of our Branch in the coming year.

 

 


Recognition Luncheon
Saturday, June 4, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Red Onion Restaurant, RHE
Send a check for $35 to Libby Bergen to be received no later than May 31, 2022

 


May Branch Meeting
What Color is Your Personality
by Connie Leach, Ed.D
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom

Our May speaker, Connie Leach, is one of our Branch’s newest members. Before moving to California, she was president of the Scottsdale Branch of AAUW and president of the Arizona state chapter for three years.


FANtastic Presentation!
Hosted by Joanie Gale & Co-hosted by Margery Norris
Friday, April 8, 7 p.m.

Explore the fascinating history of handheld fans as they have been used in fashion, advertising and entertainment. The presentation will include some unique examples of craftsmanship.

Bring a fan and join the fun on Zoom! Zoom link to follow.

 


March Branch Meeting 

Join the March branch meeting to learn more about Rainbow Services, a charitable organization supported by our branch
Tuesday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom

Rainbow Services provides shelter and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, empowering them to move beyond trauma, towards safety & stability. To learn more about Rainbow services click HERE, or to visit their website click HERE.


Valentine’s Bingo Night

Friday, February, 11, 7:00 p.m.on Zoom
RSVP to Jane Harris at compprin@hotmail.com

 

 


January Branch Meeting
Exploring DEI – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Join the January branch meeting to learn more about DEI
Tuesday, January 11 at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom

 

 


COME ONE, COME ALL!
HOLIDAY FUN AND GAME PARTY
Friday, December 10th at 7 pm
Sweater Parade, Holiday Trivia, and  Scattergories
TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY!
RSVP by December 7th to Jane Harris at compprin@hotmail.com
Click here for the ZOOM link


November Branch Meeting on ZOOM
Tuesday, November 9, 2021,  2:00 – 3:30 p.m
Nancy Wilcox, our 2020 Status of Women Awardee, presented an update on the County’s Homelessness Initiative and address concerns in the South Bay area. Click here to view Nancy’s presentation.

 


HALLOWEEN BINGO

Friday, October 29th, 7:00

No Ghosts! No Tricks! Only the treat of playing Bingo
and ZOOMING together with friends.

You may choose to wear Halloween costumes
or other interesting outfits of your choice, if you so desire.

Please RSVP to Jane Harris at  compprin@hotmail.com before October 28th to receive your Bingo card and ZOOM link.


Celebrate Tech Trek on ZOOM

Sunday, October 24, 2021, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

PVP sent 18 campers to the 2021 Virtual Tech Trek camps and now it’s time to celebrate!

Our 2021 campers worked hard on their robotics projects, learned about STEM areas during workshops and met other STEM campers from all over California.  Join us at Celebrate Tech Trek to hear the girls talk about their camp experiences.

All PVP members and friends are invited – come and learn more about this wonderful AAUW mission program. Invite your friends and share the ZOOM link with them.

Contact Kathy Ford, PVP Tech Trek Branch Coordinator and Treasurer if you have any questions at kjsford@me.com.


SEPTEMBER BRANCH MEETING ON ZOOM

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Donna Lilly, Chair of the AAUW California College University Relations Committee will speak about our Marymount NCCWSL Program and other state-wide Branch/Campus Programs

Nancy Mahr will speak about our branch’s 5 Star Achievement

These presentations will be followed by a short business meeting which will include approval of the 2021-2022 budget for our Branch and a report on the Branch Planning Meeting. We look forward to seeing you there.  Watch for an  e-mail with a ZOOM link to the meeting or find the link in the Members Only page.