Annual Recognition Luncheon
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Red Onion Restaurant
Contact Libby Bergen at bergenlibby@gmail.com for any questions
Welcome to AAUW Palos Verdes Peninsula!
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
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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.
- 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
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.