2017-2018 Program Dates

“Active Members Wanted: Be One, Bring One!”

Programs are subject to change. Watch for updated information, published in the “Highlights” newsletter and posted on Facebook at AAUW Aurora – IL Area Branch.
To RSVP for programs, contact Joy at (630) 551-1760.

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 Noon at David L. Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora

Program: Join the Aurora Area Branch of AAUW as we kick off a new year of programming. Lunch will be served followed by our fall kick-off meeting and a tour of the exhibits. Cost is $10 per person, to be collected at the door.

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2017 5:30 p.m. at Millhurst Ale House, 2075 Marketview Drive in Yorkville

Program: Meet author Rania Zelthar as we discuss her book, “America Through My Eyes: Experiences of an Egyptian Muslim Woman.”

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 5-7 p.m. at Fox Valley Winery, 5600 U.S. Route 34 in Oswego

Program: Raise Your Glass to Women! is a fundraiser for educational opportunities and legal advocacy funds. Cost is $30, which includes three wine tastings or soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets must be reserved by Monday, Nov. 6.

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017  4:30 p.m. Social/7:30 p.m. at the Lueth Home/Aurora University

Holiday Event: Come with goodies to share for a holiday party at a member’s home before going to the free Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Aurora University, 407 S. Calumet in Aurora, IL. Call (630) 844-4924 or visit www.aurora.edu to reserve your seat individually for the concert.

January 2018 – No Meeting

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 5:30 p.m. West Plaza Meeting Room

Program:  Join us for our annual chili supper.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 6:30 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Library, 125 Municipal Drive in Sugar Grove

Program:  Speaker Anne Lucietto will discuss “Engineered Toys for Special Needs Children and How They Impact Lives.”

April 2018 Date/Time TBD at Waubonsee Community College

Program:  Speaker Emily Burd will discuss Perpetual Heritage Destruction

Saturday, May 5, 2018 10 a.m. at Apple Villa restaurant, 19 W. Wilson in Batavia

Program: We will conduct our election and installation of officers, and discuss public policy updates.