American Association of University Women
Valparaiso IN Affiliate
Upcoming Events
Thursday, July 11, 6:30 pm.
ArtFlix via Zoom
Film: Bird
Leader: Sandy Holt
Director Clint Eastwood directs this heartfelt study of pioneering bop saxophonist Charlie Parker. Moving forward and backward through life before his death of a heroin overdose at age 34, the film shows the saxophonist’s difficult relationship with his wife, but also features lengthy scenes of Parker improvising on stage, lit with the neon and cigarette smoke of vintage jazz clubs. (May be found on YouTube, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime)
No Great Decisions Discussion in July
Monday, July 22, 4:00 pm
Book Group
Title: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Location: PCCF and via Zoom
Leader: Kathy Evans
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.
But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.
Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.
AAUW Scholarship
The American Association of University Women, Valparaiso Affiliate awarded scholarship(s) up to $4,000 for use in the school year 2024-2025.
2024 Scholarship Winners
Kathy and Don Evans
Recipients of a Community Leadership Award by the NWI African American Alliance
for championing
equity, diversity, and inclusion of Porter County youth
American Association of University Women
Valparaiso IN Affiliate
Upcoming Events
Thursday, June 13th ,6:30 pm.
ArtFlix via Zoom
Film: Women Talking
Leader: MaryAnn Thompson
In 2010, the women and girls of an isolated Mennonite colony discover that the men have been using livestock tranquilizer to subdue and rape them. The attackers are arrested and imprisoned in a nearby city. Most of the men of the colony travel to oversee the bail, leaving the women by themselves for two days to determine how they will proceed. They hold a plebiscite to decide whether to stay and do nothing, stay and fight, or leave.
Wednesday, June 19
Garden Interest Group
Hamstra Gardens Tour
Guests are welcome to join us as we tour the Hamstra Gardens in Wheatfield and for lunch at Industrial Revolution after Cars will leave from the Industrial Revolution parking lot at 9:15 am. Hamstra Gardens is private property, a garden built out of a love for the beauty of plants, design and construction by Wilbert and Peggy Hamstra. Hamstra Gardens is open to the public, but by appointment only.(Details can be found in Clare Pokorny’s email of May 22.
Monday, June 24th 4pm
Book Group
In person at 2505 Caspian Lane, Valparasiso and by Zoom*
Title: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelly Van Pelt
Leader: Renee Caprile
Please note: Renee has room for the first 14 who respond to her. Do so at felice7@gmail.com.
*Zoom participants please turn on your camera so you can be noticed when you want to join the conversation
Remarkably Bright Creatures is a novel by Shelby Van Pelt that tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a widow, a young man, and an intelligent octopus. The novel is set in Sowell Bay, Washington and alternates between the perspectives of the human characters and Marcellus, the octopus, who is counting down his days in captivity. The novel explores themes of grief, hope, and freedon, and the choices that can change one’s life.
Note to attendees of the May Banquet at Pesto’s on May 1st. The flat rate for dinner did not include alcoholic beverages, and several people did not cover the cost of their drinks at the meeting. They are asked to send their checks to Treasurer, Lida Williams, marked “May Banquet.” We know the service/payment situation was awkward this year and will try to make better arrangements next time! Thanks!
Kathy and Don Evans
Recipients of a Community Leadership Award by the NWI African American Alliance
for championing
equity, diversity, and inclusion of Porter County youth
2024 Annual Banquet
2024 Unhappy Cocktail Hour
June visit to the Hamstra Gardens
June visit to the Hamstra Gardens