Program Card May/June 2009
MAY
7 Author Terrell Blodgett 11:30 am
Terrell Blodgett will be speaking on the book he co-authored with his wife, Dorothy Blodgett, now deceased, named “The Life of Pat Neff, the Land, the Law and the Lord.” Pat Neff was Governor of Texas from 1921 until 1925. Governor Neff was President of Baylor University. Mr. Blodgett is the Mike Hogg Professor Emeritus in Urban Management of the LBJ School of Affairs, University of Texas at Austin. He will be introduced by Helen Furlong.
Chairman: Paula Campbell Co-Chairman: Sharon Rigsbee.
Hostesses: Grace Boner, Georgia James, Terry Long, Sue Maxwell
14 Potter, Susie Fowler 11:30 a.m.
Rose Susie Fowler, AKA the Shade Tree POTTER of Spicewood, Texas, will demonstrate the process of her Kissed by Nature series of high fired-colored clay vessels. She will demonstrate her unique method of building large scale ceramic forms using soft slabs of clay, impressed with the textures of the flora and fauna from the Hill Country. She uses fossils, feathers, acorn caps and grapevine tendrils- whatever from nature catches her eye. She was recently featured on HGTV (Home Garden Television) completing the fabrication of her Texas Botanical Urn. To preview her work go to www.shadetreepotter.com. Rose Betty Williams will introduce Susie.
Chairman: Peggy Daniel Co-Chairman: Josie Champion
Hostesses: Rose Byrd, Gwen Ford, Gretchen Giacobazzi, Carole Mullen, Sherron Snead
21 Celebrate Birthdays
Sharon Rigsbee arranges a beautiful table for those celebrating their birthday
each month. Please call Sharon to reserve your spot with the other “birthday girls” table
21 Author Anne Bustard 11:30 a.m.
Thankful Hubbard will present this well known author of children’s books. Anne will be speaking on the big dreams of Buddy Holly, and some of her experiences during the writing process. Gayle Hudgens will introduce Anne.
Chairman: Anita Mickey Co-Chairman: Carole Nalle
Hostesses: Margaret Beardsley, Anne Brooking, Dianna Dorman, Janet Faulkner, Mettie Jaynes, Marion Mark
28 “Art of Quilting” 11:30 a.m.
Our own Sharon Rigsbee will give a very informative talk on the art of quilting. Sandy Scalco will introduce Sharon.
Chairman: Dorothy Oswalt Co-Chairman: Judi Mettlen
Hostesses: Mary Cloud, Roselyn Bustin, Anne Mauzy, Sidney Jones
JUNE
4 Dr. Cynthia Buckley 11:30 am
Dr. Cynthia Buckley, Associate Professor in the School of Sociology, will present a talk on the life and roles of women in the Islamic world. Dr. Buckley’s research interests focus on issues of gender, population, change, development and social implications of HIV and AIDS. Dr. Buckley is an endowed fellow at IC2 and a faculty affiliate for Women’s and Gender Studies, the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies, and the Center for European Studies. Dr. Buckley will be introduced by Allen Hocker.
Chairman: Edna Youngblood Co-Chairman: Maria McPhail
Hostesses: Peggy Gunn, Jane McGall, LaNan McKinney, Juanita Meier, Nancy Singhaus, Judy Tasch
11 General Meeting 11:00 a. m.
The club is closed to guests.Members only.
Chairman: Frances Neal Co-Chairman: Mary Morse
Hostesses: Rhonda Arnold, Debbie Kitchen, Ramona Nance, Millie Schoen, Joan Skerry, Ann Wilhelm
18 Celebrate Birthdays
Be sure to call to reserve your spot with other “birthday girls” table.
18 Richard Kilmer & Dr. Angelica Lopez 11:30 a.m.
Violinist, Richard Kilmer and pianist Dr. Angelica Lopez, will play classics from the chamber music repertoire. Phyllis Noonan will introduce the program.
Chairman: Helen Smith Co-Chairman: Carolyn Poe
Hostesses: Mollie Davis, Ann Gribble, Karen Leeke, Elvira Pfluger, Sharon Woodful, Barbara Woelk
25 Dr. Craig Nazor 11:30 a.m.
Back by popular demand, Craig Nazor will speak on beautiful gardens and landscapes. Phyllis Noonan will introduce Craig.
Chairman: Margaret Ann Beardsley
Hostesses: Ruth Kohlhass, Martha Miller, Nancy Naylor, Nan Schwetman, Phyllis Sharp