Branch Meeting
Tuesday, January 14 at 2 pm Fireside Room at Hesse Park.
Our featured speaker will be Don Mottinger, 
speaking on Climate Change and its Local Effects. When we had our planning meeting, Donwas on the top of the list for requested speakers!
Once again, bring up to three books and take home as many as you like at our Book Exchange!There will be a door prize and homemade treats! Please bring your own water bottle.
Holiday Happy Hour
Dec. 21 from 3-5 pm Joanie Gale’s home
2405 Via Sobrante, PVE
Friends and spouses are welcome! Contributions of food and wine are appreciated, please contact Fran Brown franbrown5@cox.net for more details and RSVPs. RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.
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
Click HERE to learn more about AAUW PVP Tech Trek.
Summer Social
Location TBD
Branch Meeting and Ice Cream Social
Hesse Park 2:00 – 3:30 pm
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
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
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
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!
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
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!
Tuesday, September 12 at 2:00 pm
Hesse Park
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
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
- 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.
