December 2016 / January 2017 Blue Slip
WOMEN’S COLLEGE CLUB OF PRINCETON
P.O. BOX 3181
PRINCETON NJ 08549
DECEMBER 2016 / JANUARY 2017
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
Despite the heart-breaking, mind-boggling, terrifying election, we have much to look forward to for the rest of the College Club year. The December 19th program promises to be something new and truly exciting. Tom and Jocelyn Colao have been so helpful with the mechanics of our meetings. Now we will be reminded of how truly talented they both are.
On January 16th, I hope as many of you as possible can come to a morning continental breakfast at the Nassau Club at 10:00 a.m. Please bring a friend who might be interested in joining the club. This winter gathering is a great chance for us to get to know one another better.
Kathy Hutchins
GENERAL MEETING: MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016
at ALL SAINTS CHURCH – 1:00 p.m.
Tom Colao, tenor, is currently Director of Music and Organist at All Saints’ Church. Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Mr. Colao attended the Mannes College of Music in Manhattan, studying voice and choral conducting, before transferring to Westminster Choir College to pursue studies in organ and sacred music. While at Westminster, he sang as a member of Westminster Choir, under the direction of Dr. Joe Miller, in addition to performances with the Choir, as both a tenor and as an organ soloist. He also made frequent appearances conducting various student ensembles. Mr. Colao maintains an active schedule as an accompanist, vocal coach, freelance conductor, and recitalist. In addition, he is the composer of several works for both choral and instrumental ensembles.
Mr. Colao and his wife Jocelyn Colao will share their talents with us on December 19th. Remember to bring as many guests as possible to enjoy their talents.
Barbara Johnson
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017
NASSAU CLUB – 10:00 a.m.
Our president has invited all members and their guests to a continental breakfast at the Nassau Club. This is anticipated as a social gathering to share ideas about our future.
BOARD MEETING:
On December 6, 2016 our hostess will be Beverly Crane-Dubee, at Windrows. If you are unable to attend, please call Beverly. Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m., so arrive a little earlier for coffee.
LUNCHING OUT GROUP:
Bonnie Larson has become the chair of this group and will send email about forthcoming meetings. If you wish to participate and are not on her list, email Bonnie or phone her.
OPERA GROUP:
Aloha Holloway has taken leave of absence as chair, but this is what you can enjoy on your own:
December 10, 2016, 1:00 p.m. at the AMC in Hamilton
L’AMOUR DE LOIN, by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho
Susanna Phillips and Eric Owens
January 7, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at the AMC
NAUCCO by Giuseppe Verdi
Liudmyla Monasatyrskak, Jamie Barton, Russell Thomas,
Placido Domingo, Dmitry Belosselskiy, Dimitry Belosselskiy
January 21, 2017, 1:00 p.m. at the AMC
ROMEO ET JULIETTE by Charles Gounod
Diana Damrau, Virginie Verrez, Vittorio Grigolo
Elliot Madore, Mikhail Petrenko
Remember that audiences for popular operas find seats early, so don’t wait until the last minute.
BOOK GROUP:
THE RULES CIVILITY by Amor Towles will be the topic on December 2, 2016. Bonnie Larson has graciously volunteered to be hostess. Please call Bonnie if you will be attending.
FAMILY MATTERS by Penelope Lively will introduce us to the new year on January 27, 2017. Our hostess will be Mary Laity at Windrows. Let Mary know you will be there by calling her.
We gather at 1:00 p.m. for light refreshments and discussion.
SUNSHINE LADY:
If you know a member who is ill or who has lost a family member, please let Bonnie Larson know so she can send a card representing the College Club.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS:
Marlene Gordon, Josephine Ondetti, Carol Stawski
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS:
Barbara Johnson, Rita Blum, Beverly Crane-Dubee, Janet Reiche
LOOKING FORWARD:
The Board has decided to cancel the bridge benefit fundraiser scheduled for April 24, 2017.
Instead, we hope that you will consider making a gift to the College Club Scholarship Fund at the annual meeting and luncheon.
A holiday shopping trip to Doylestown, Pennsylvania is in the works for December 9th. We thought we would start with the Mercer Museum and go from there. Doylestown has some wonderful restaurants and many shops. Please let Kathy Hutchins know by email widowh@hotmail.com or phone (609-430-1565) that you are interested in a day in historic Doylestown.
The Women's College Club of Princeton NJ 