10-7-14, 12:30 P.M. TEA at the Highland Park COMMUNITY HOUSE

SALLY MEYER will speak to us about Cults. She is a Lutheran pastor whose daughter has joined a cult. She has not seen her daughter or grandchildren for sixteen years.

10-21-14, 11:30 A.M. Luncheon at RISTORANTE ABRUZZO

KATHRYN NATTIER MC FARLAND, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Reading Power will discuss this powerful reading program of individual tutoring . . . changing children’s lives and the difference it has made for students. 

11-11-14 TEA 1:00 P.M. at the Highland Park COMMUNITY HOUSE

MAUREEN CHRISTINE, award-winning vocalist, brings her crystal clear voice and warm stage presence to engage audiences with a show that features broadway’s leading ladies from yesterday and today, from Judy Garland and Ethel Merman to Barbra Streisand and Sara Brightman.

11-18-14, 11:30 A.M. Luncheon at RISTORANTE ABRUZZO

SHARON MUNNS-FERGUSON, an adjunct professor of history, will present a program on the life of the unsinkable Molly Brown, Survivor of the Titanic.

12-2-14 TEA 1:00 P.M. at the Highland Park COMMUNITY HOUSE

NANCY WEBSTER, Archivist for the Highland Park Historical Society, will speak on Woman’s Club history.

12-16-14, 11:30 A.M. Luncheon at RISTORANTE ABRUZZO

For our holiday luncheon, we are pleased to welcome back club favorite, PETER OPRISKO, who will get us into a festive mood by performing American standards and holiday tunes.

1-6-15, 12:00 P.M.

Annual BLAHS Party at the COMMUNITY HOUSE. Bingo, pizza and dessert plus a picture-matching contest!  BRING WHITE ELEPHANT PRIZES.

1-20-15, 11:30 A.M. Luncheon at RISTORANTE ABRUZZO

PADDY LYNN is a professional storyteller and actress, who portrays author and humanitarian,
Harriet Beecher Stowe, in this insightful and emotional presentation.

2-3-15, 1:00 P.M. TEA at the Highland Park COMMUNITY HOUSE

MATT POTTS AND PANS STEEL DRUM MUSIC BAND uses instruments of his own creation to entertain us with a unique musical sound.

2-17-15, 11:30 A.M. Luncheon at RISTORANTE ABRUZZO

STEVE JUSTMAN has been performing Americana folk and popular music in the Chicago area for many years. Entertainers of all types have influenced him, which has led to his special mix of music (including classic country). His laid back singing style is sure to make for a pleasant afternoon.

3-3-15, 1:00 P.M. TEA at the Highland Park COMMUNITY HOUSE

SALLY STEINE, Highland Park Woman’s Club Member, uses slides to depict her colorful and interesting life as a model and actress.

3-17-15, 11:30 A.M. Luncheon at RISTORANTE ABRUZZO

Portraying Julia Child using Julia’s own words, author and storyteller, LYNN RYMARZ, will recount the French chef’s journey to discover her passion for French food and culture.

4-14-15, 1:00 P.M. TEA at the Highland Park COMMUNITY HOUSE - INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS

PROGRAM: The CHICAGO TIMES QUARTET (International Senior Quartet Medalist winners) is a group of experienced barbershop singers who, with their humor, dynamic singing and entertaining performance will leave no doubt that they are champions in every sense of the word.

NO LUNCHEON

4-25-15 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE

ATTENTION ALL BEATLES FANS!!! You won’t want to miss KALEIDOSCOPE EYES, a group that captures the magic of the Beatles songwriting, harmonies and silliness. If you close your eyes, you’ll think the Beatles are in the same room.

Highland Park Womanʼs Club Programs

2014-2015