Regular Club Meetings ~
REGULAR MEETINGS are held at
The Woman's Club of Ridgewood,
215 W. Ridgewood Ave (cor. No. Monroe), Ridgewood, N.J. 07450
or
The Ridgewood Public Library, N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ
**For non-members there is a $10 guest fee for the program.
There will also be a fee charged for the catered luncheon if they wish to participate.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008– 12:00 PM
Woman’s Club of Ridgewood --Catered Luncheon, Meeting and Program. Cost per person is $15 for members, guests are $25. Please RSVP by September 29
Jean Claude Baker
Jean Claude Baker will be with us to share the story of his adopted mother and the tales from his book "THE HUNGRY HEART" (which The New York Times loved and which he will sell and autograph). Josephine Baker was larger than life. An American woman of color, she was the toast of Paris in the '20s, star of stage and screen in the '30s, undercover agent for the French during WW II, and civil rights activist in the '50s and '60s. Jean Claude will also talk about Chez Josephine, his theatre district restaurant in NYC, fashioned after HER club in Paris. Josephine's music will be provided by pianist Eric Garcia. A real treat, French accent and all!
Betty Jenkins-Dolan ...........................................……………......…………Program
Lissette Negron..........................................................………………………Luncheon Chair
Terry David...... ..................................................…………………………..Reservations
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008– 1:00 PM
Woman’s Club of Ridgewood-- Meeting, Program and Refreshments
G. Jeremiah Ryan, President of Bergen Community College
"The Changing Faces and Roles of BCC from the College's Newest President"
The Record describes Dr. Ryan as "no introvert" as he has proven himself to be an outspoken leader of one of NJ's largest schools of higher education. BCC boasts an enrollment of 15,000 students, a proposed budget of $100 million and the goal of constructing a second campus in the Meadowlands. Dr. Ryan will share his vision of having a word-class community college in Bergen County. A constant presence on campus and in the hallways, he even finds time to teach a political science class. He and his wife donated $25,000 to the college's civic engagement fund, encouraging research and community service learning by bringing together civic leaders and students. Don't forget to vote and then join us for this exciting speaker.
Bea O'Rourke ........................................................................................... Program
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008
Woman’s Club of Ridgewood – Holiday Dinner Concert.
Cocktails...6:30 PM Dinner...7:00 PM
Irish Tenor Ciaren Sheehan and Friends
Renowned Irish Tenor Ciaran Sheehan (Broadway's Phantom of the Opera) will delight the Club along with two of his friends, Soprano Kristen Plumley and the Club's favorite multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Donohue. This dynamic trio will peform traditional Holiday music and a sampling of their favorite songs from Broadway, to opera, to Ireland and beyond. Our much anticipated sing-along will cap off the evening in what promises to be a wonderful start to the holiday season.
Rosie McCooe..............................................................………………….Program
Lissette Negron........................................................…………………….Chair
Sonia Meurer...............................................................…………………..Reservations
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009 -1:00 PM
Ridgewood Public Library – Meeting and Program
Regina Rees, Storytller
"Heaven! Hell! Longing! Completion! Inconsolable Grief! Voluptuous Joy!
In February, Cupid's arrows bring delight, sorrow, laughter, learning and love in classic and modern love stories told by the powerful storyteller, Regina Rees. One of the oldest and purest art forms, storytelling is a time-honored teaching tool. This award-winning storyteller and educator has been performing and teaching over the 30 years from Brazil to Broadway. An internationally renowned performer, she teaches a graduate course in storytelling for NYU's Steinhardt's Program in Educational Theatre and also produces the storytelling series at the historic Provincetown Playhouse in NYC. Please joing us to hear Regina Rees tell some delicious love stories, old ones, new ones, funny ones and maybe even some true ones. Why not invite a love one to hear this entertaining storyteller?
Betty Jenkins-Dolan................................…...........……………….......…...Program
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009– 1:00 PM
Ridgewood Public Library– Meeting and Program
Gregory Maguire, Author
"The Wicked Years -- Wicked, Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men"
Gregory Maguire will speak about the relationship of childhood play, reading, and writing to the creative work one can sometimes manage to do as an adult. He will discuss the development of his novel, WICKED, and the subsuquent stage and film adaptiations. He will read passages from several of his novels, including a work in progress. Come meet this wizard of an author, who will autograph books purchased during this magical opportunity!
Rosie McCooe..................................................................…………………..Program
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009– 1:00 PM
Ridgewood Public Library – Meeting and Program
Barbara Rick, Documentary Maker
"Road to Ingwavuma"
Meet veteran documentary producer Barbara Rick, who grew up in Ridgewood and went on to win Peabody and Emmy Awards. Her film company, Out Of The Blue Films, has produced a new and much talked-about documentary. ROAD TO INGWAVUMA chronicles the journey to the heart of post-apartheid South Africa by leading American music and cinema artists. After viewing this incredible 35-minute piece, we will discuss with Barbara why these artists went to South Africa, whom they met, and the situation there now.
Bea O'Rourke............ ..................................……………................................Program
Election of College Club Officers will take place at the April 7 Meeting.
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Woman's Club of Ridgewood –
Catered Luncheon, Meeting and Program
See Flyer for costs and reservation deadline.
Cathy Miller, Floral Designer to the Presidents
"Yes, They Really Are Dried Flowers"
Cathy Miller, award-winning dried flower designer, lecturer, and author of "Harvesting, Preserving, and Arranging Dried Flowers", has appeared on many TV shows and been featured in dozens of national magazines including "Family Circle" and "Better Homes and Gardens". A past President of the Wyckoff Garden Club, Cathy is proud of her service to the White House, providing beautiful creations for Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and G.W. Bush. She will give a hands-on demonstration with design and drying tips. Her arrangement will be raffled and she will be available for book sales and signing.
Terry Davis..................................................................................... Reservations
Ann Swist.............................................................…………………Program
Lissette Negron............ ....................................……………………Luncheon Chair
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF COLLEGE CLUB WILL
TAKE PLACE AT THE MAY 5 MEETING
For a membership application, please contact Membership Chairman Cathy Goldberg
201-444-7314.
OCTOBER 7
Catered Luncheon, Meeting and Program at Woman's Club
NOVEMBER 4
Meeting and Program at Woman's Club
DECEMBER 2
Holiday Dinner and Concert at Woman's Club
~2009 ~
FEBRUARY 3
Meeting and Program at Ridgewood Library.
MARCH 3
Meeting and Program at Ridgewood Library
APRIL 3
Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show
APRIL 7
Meeting and Program at Ridgewood Library
May 1, 2 and 3
Book Fair at Somerville School
MAY 5
Catered Luncheon, Meeting and Program at Woman's Club
MAY 7 and 8
College Club Capers at Woman's Club
MAY 25
Memorial Day Ridgewood Run
College Club of Ridgewood, founded in 1913, has a
two-fold purpose:
~ To enable qualified students to pursue advanced education through grants-in-aids and student loan fund, and
~ To encourage the continued intellectual, social and educational growth of its members.
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