March 2014 Blue Slip

THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE CLUB OF PRINCETON
P.O. BOX 3181
PRINCETON NJ 08540
March 2014
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
As educated women, we know that our active lives are essential to our health and well-being. We also work hard to improve the lives of other women as well.  We set our goals, we pursue them with zest and we reach them. We are role models. As educated women, we know how to do many important things, but how will we know when it is OK for us to do less?  Will we recognize the joy that attends our ever-changing lives?  Perhaps educated women age better because we know how to live better.

Carole Krauthamer

GENERAL MEETING:          ROCKS THAT DAZZLE
ON MARCH 24 – PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE – We shall feature a lapidarian, John Miller, who creates and offers museum-worth gemstone jewelry at “Tomorrow’s Heirlooms” on Chambers Street in Princeton. Some of us were mesmerized by him and his crafts at a recent visit, and we are sure you will be, too.  He does not consider himself to be an artist but a technician who has learned to extract beauty from nature.
Several years ago Mr. Miller took an early retirement from senior management in the corporate world to collect rocks and to make jewelry professionally, both of which had been engrossing hobbies of his for half a century. He says, “I used to work at a real job, and now I play with rocks full time.  It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve done.”  He now goes on excursions to South America and Arizona expressly to add to his stone supply and has many friends searching on his behalf.  He conducts seminars for earth science students and does voluntary educational programs for children with emotional and behavioral problems.
Mr. Miller plans to bring examples featuring some of his work as a lapidary, as a gemologist, and as a jewelry maker.

Barbara Johnson

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BOOK GROUP
On March 21 our hostess will be Doris Tazalaar.  Amsterdam, by Ian McEwan, will provide the topic of the day.  A light luncheon is served at each meeting.  Call Doris if you will be joining us.

NEW MEMBERS
Nora H. (Medina) Ananos                  Angelica Navarrete Mariani
NationalU. of San Marcos, Peru        San MarcosU., Lima Peru

TRIPS
On March 4, 2014 the Women’s College Club will join the Princeton Recreation Department for a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. $50 will cover admission to the show and the round-trip bus fare.  The bus will leave Princeton at 8:45 a.m. and will return at 4 p.m.  If you would like to join us, please call Vicki for reservations or call Marge White.  The bus if filling up quickly, so do not delay.

INTEREST GROUPS  We have added two new interest groups – OPERA AT THE MOVIES, meeting members at the AMC for the MET HG performances. Call Aloha Holloway.  To join the LUNCH OUT group, call Mary Laity.

OPERA SCHEDULE:
March 1 – Prince Igor – Borodin
March 15 – Werther – Massenet
April 5 – La Boheme – Puccini
April 26 – Cosi fan Tutti – Mozart
May 10 – La Cenerentola – Rossini

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APRIL FUNDRAISER – MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2014
PRESENT DAY CLUB – 72 STOCKTON STREET
11:30 a.m.  –  2:30 p.m.

MENU
Salmon topped with fresh tomato salsa and melted avocado butter
Crispy Potato Patty with sour cream and chives
Fresh Roasted Asparagus
Fresh rolls and bread

Alternates:
Lemon Chicken
Vegetarian Meal
Gluten-Free Meal

Key Lime Pie

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Please fill out the form below and send it with your check to Kay Bingeman.

Printed Name_____________________ Phone__________________
Please reserve _________places at $45 each. Total:_________________
Salmon______     Chicken______   Vegetarian______   Gluten free_____

Bridge Players:  Names of people at your table______________________
Non-bridge player?_________You will be with other non-bridge people.

I cannot attend, but here is my gift of _______toward the Scholarship Fund.

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FUNDRAISING CONCERT AT GINNY’S

On March 16 we shall have a special fundraising concert at the home of Ginny Mason.  Members of the Princeton Symphony will delight us with a piano and cello concert.  Refreshments will be provided by members of the College Club.  We are hoping to attract new members and to raise a sizable amount for the Annual Scholarship Tea, also at Ginny’s home in May.
Please send either a reservation or a donation as soon as possible.
If any member has not received an invitation, please call Carol Stawski for information and a reservation or a donation.
$75 is the cost.  Any amount for a donation is welcome.

DATES OF MEETINGS 2014
February 17 – All Saints – Speaker
March 16 – Sunday – Fundraiser Concert
March 24 – All Saints – Speaker
April 29 – SpringBridge Benefit – Present Day Club
May 19 – All Saints – Annual Business Luncheon with Speaker

THE WOMEN’S COLLEGE CLUB OF PRINCETON
P.O. Box 3181
PrincetonNJ08540