Martha Vye/ Carrie Tomko, Editors/ 330-644-7490 April/May 2014 THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON WOMEN S CLUB Visit us on-line at www.uakron.edu/uawc/ Join in the fun at Leslie s tables again for the Spring Salad Luncheon Saturday, May 17, 2014 At the home of Leslie Bain 13403 Mt. Eaton Road (this is also State Rt. 94), Doylestown 330-658-1965 Above picture from the 2013 luncheon left to right, Diana Kunze, Iris Kuehls, Denise Beck, Barb Jones, Kathy Zbinden, and Barb Clark 11 a.m. Installation of New Board 12 Noon Luncheon Members are asked to bring a salad for 6 to 8 people. Bread, dessert, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be provided.
RSVP by Monday, May 12, to Leslie Bain 330-658-1965 or bain@ohio.net. Directions: From Akron, take either Interstate 77 or 76 west until you intersect Rt. 21. Turn south on 21 towards Massillon. Continue on 21 until you encounter Rt. 585. Turn right (west) on 585 towards Wooster. Travel approx 5 miles to intersection of Rt. 94. Turn right (north) on 94. Travel approximately 1/4 mile-- cedar home with green roof on right. Long gravel drive--ample parking in front of home. REMINDER - Spring Scholarship Event The University of Akron Women's Club Scholarship Event at Actors Summit Theater Sunday, April 6, 2014; Matinee at 2 p.m. Greystone Building, 6th floor, 103 S. High St. in Akron Handle with Care, a romantic comedy After-party dessert reception - director and cast have been invited to join us! Some free parking adjacent to the theater; free city parking immediately across the street. SHAW FESTIVAL AT NIAGARA ON THE LAKE --Sylvia Johnson The University of Akron s Women s Club is once again sponsoring a trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada in 2014. The hotel and town are enough reason to visit but the main attraction is the Shaw Festival. Last year our group saw at least three plays, some folks saw four or five. The plays offered to the group were, Guys and Dolls, Enchanted April, Our Betters and Trifles. We all had a favorite. There was plenty of time to visit the charming shops and many found treasures to bring home. It was a good thing we had plenty of room on the bus. Some folks rode bikes, took a wine tour, saw more plays and some lounged by the lake. Many choices are available. The Prince of Wales Hotel is a beautiful 1860 s Victorian building with modern amenities. A rose-on-your-pillow kind of hotel. Personally, I have taken groups to N-O-T-L and the Shaw Festival for almost 20 years. The whole place still amazes me. The gardens in the town are incredible with plantings taller than people. A short walk takes you to a large park overlooking the Niagara River where it joins Lake Ontario. And the plays you need to see to believe.
Just a few hours from home we are transported to Niagara-on-the-Lake where we ll enjoy world class theatre, the number one food and wine destination in Canada, history, shopping and natural wonders. Please join us October 1, 2 & 3, 2014 to be a part of this wonderful getaway. Read further for all the details! The trip in 2013 earned $4,700.00 for the scholarship fund of the UA Women s Club. What an easy and enjoyable way to support students at The University of Akron. SHAW FESTIVAL TRIP - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada Sponsored by The University of Akron Women s Club The University of Akron Women s Club is proud to announce their second trip to Niagara-on-the- Lake, NOTL, to see plays at the Shaw Festival. The dates are October 1, 2 & 3, 2014, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The proceeds from the trip will help to support the scholarship fund of the UAWC. **** PASSPORTS for land crossing into Canada ARE REQUIRED**** The fee for the trip will include: * Comfortable roundtrip transportation (bus with bathroom) and all tips and admissions * Three plays come with the package, you may purchase a fourth. For details please check shawfest.com. We will all see the one-act play A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur. The other plays are Cabaret, When We Are Married and The Philanderer. * Two nights at the elegant and beautiful Prince of Wales Hotel * Dinner on Wednesday evening & lunch on the way home on Friday. * Time to enjoy the ambiance of the picturesque village of Niagara-on-the-Lake We will make one comfort stop on the way home after leaving the Duty-Free shop. We plan to arrive in Akron about 8:30 pm Friday evening. All of this, plus wonderful traveling companions for only: $750.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplements - $300.00 You will not want to miss this exciting trip. Please send your deposit of $100.00 to reserve your place. PLEASE NOTE: Your deposit is 100% refundable until July 21, 2014. Final payments are due by July 21, 2014. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER JULY 21, 2014 Please make checks payable to: The University of Akron Women s Club and mail to: Sylvia Johnson, tour coordinator, 398 Silk Court, New Franklin, OH 44319
If you are interested in purchasing trip insurance I would suggest that you contact one of the providers of this kind of insurance. One place to start looking is www.insuremytrip.com or call, 800-487-4722. This information is being provided as a service to you, the UAWC would not receive any compensation from any insurance organization. Questions? Please contact Sylvia Johnson, tour coordinator and member of UAWC, 330-644-3090 or email sylvia5@uakron.edu - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NAME: Email ADDRESS: City/St ZIP PHONE: ROOMMATE: AMOUNT ENCLOSED: (deposit $100.00 per person) Women s Club News and Notes Note: If you have any news regarding our members such as illnesses, births, or deaths, please call our Corresponding Secretary Barbara Clark at 330-794-1129 or e-mail bclark2275@att.net Barbara will send an appropriate card with regards from the Club. Long-time WC member, Marie Richardson, passed away on March 12, 2014, in Arizona. She was president of the Women s Club (then Faculty Women s Club) in 1991-92 and 1993-94. Marie was a teacher, home decorator, and gardener. Many of the flowers in members backyards came from Marie s wonderful gardens. She frequently and generously opened her home to the club for various activities. Further, she was a treasured member of the Book Review Group who, along with Dodi Meade, could be counted on to offer great insight and varied experiences to the discussions. Her husband Jim retired from the Department of History. (input from Sharon Gandee) Honorary member Benita J. Wales, age 93, passed away on March 15, 2014, in Elyria. Her husband Milton, who passed away in 2005, taught in Engineering and Science Technology in Summit College. Since this is the last newsletter for this academic year, I remind you that dues for next year will be due on June 1 (fiscal year is June 1 to May 30). A membership form appears on the last page of this newsletter. To remain active, a member must pay dues by October 31, according to our by-laws. --Martha V. Member Nancy Foye-Cox attended the American Society for Public Administration in Washington, D.C., March 14-18, 2014. At this meeting, she was awarded the Marcia P. Crowley Award for her outstanding service to the Section on Women in Public Administration (SWPA).
Special Activities Chair: Tracy Cummins 234-678-3578; cumminst62@yahoo.com Newcomers are welcomed and encouraged to join any of these groups. Please call the chairpersons to let them know of your interest. Afternoon Book Review Co-Chairs: Betty Seiberling and Jackie Fay (330-666-2044) This group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. If you don t like driving at night, this is good group to join. Here are the hostesses and book selections for the remainder of this academic year. The hostess each month will provide dessert. April 29 Carolyn Cox Through the Shadowlands, by Brian Sibley May 27 Kathy Zbinden The Art Forger, by Barbara Shapiro June 24 Marcia Mazak Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford Evening Book Review Co-Chairs: Anne Biermann (330-869-0175) and Kirklyn Kuzdrall (330-923-8662) The University of Akron 2013/14 Evening Book Review Schedule Dessert at 7 p.m., reviews begin at 7:30 DATE BOOK/REVIEWER HOSTESS DESSERT Apr 16 Twilight of the Elites: America after Meritocracy, by Christopher Hayes Reviewer: Laura Monroe Jean Questel Iris Kuehls May 21 Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ s Childhood Pal, by Christopher Moore Reviewer: Molly McBurney Carolyn Cox Anne Biermann: 330.869.0175 (h), or abierm@mac.com 5
Kirklyn Kuzdrall: 330.923.8662 (h), 330.329.2949 (c) or kirklyn19@att.net Bridge Groups Women s afternoon: Chair: Iris Kuehls (330-836-8623) This group meets the fourth Thursday at noon for lunch and bridge at the apartments at Rockynol, a very nice place to meet. There are usually three choices for lunch. Please call Iris to learn of the choices, as she lets Rockynol know ahead of the meeting what everyone would like. Dates for upcoming meetings: April 24 and May 22 Women s evening: Chair: Anais Webb (330-650-3510) Evening bridge meets the first Monday evening of the month October through August and then the last Monday evening of August at 7 p.m. There is no evening bridge in September. Please give Anais a call or send an e-mail (awebb629@gmail.com) if you plan to play in April or May. Gourmet Dinner Chair: Martha Vye (330-644-7490) The Gourmet group meets four times an academic year at the home of various participants. The dates and hosts for the Gourmet Dinner Group for the remainder of this academic year follow: April 26 May 31 Jane and John Gwinn Sharon and Bob Gandee and Pam Rupert Hiking Chair: Leslie Bain (330-658-1965) HIKING SCHEDULE 2014 Date Trail Location Contact Time 17- Apr Beaver Marsh on Towpath Trail Ira Rd. Trailhead - CVNP Diana Kunze 10:00 AM 24- Apr River Styx Park River Styx Rd - Medina Parks Leslie Bain 10:00 AM 1- May Bluebells at Everett Rd. Everett Rd. Covered Bridge - CVNP Bev Cinovec 10:00 AM 13- May Sheldon Marsh Nature Preserve - day trip West of Huron on Rte 6 Linda Littler 8:30 AM 29- May Stan Hywet grounds & gardens North Portage Path, Akron Eileen Simon 10:00 AM 5-Jun Bedford Reservation - Bridal Veil Falls Gorge Parkway, Cleve. Metroparks Leslie Bain 10:00 AM 26- Jun Eastwood Preserve & "Lunch at Linda's" Rte 303, Richfield Penny Marquette 10:00 AM 10- Jul Quail Hollow State Park Congress Lake Ave., Hartville Bev C. & Diane W. 10:00 AM 6
24- Jul Allardale Park & "Lunch at Penny's" Remsen Rd., Medina Parks Kathy Sasowsky 9:00 AM 14- Aug Wolf Creek Envir. Center Ridge Rd. (Rte 94), Sharon Center Eileen & Linda 9:00 AM 28- Aug Oxbow Trail - Cascade Valley Cuyahoga St. - Metroparks Betty Miller 9:00 AM 11- Sep Tinkers Creek State Park Aurora-Hudson Rd., Streetsboro Carol Ellis 10:00 AM 25- Sep Bath Nature Preserve Ira Rd., Bath Penny Marquette 10:00 AM 9-Oct Seiberling Nature Realm Smith Rd. - Metroparks Iris Kuehls 10:00 AM 23- Oct Boston Run Trail Happy Days (Rte 303) - CVNP Diana Kunze 10:00 AM Contact Name & E-Mail Phone (Home) Phone (Cell) Leslie Bain - bain@ohio.net 330-658-1965 330-819-2846 Beverly Cinovec - bcinovec@att.net 330-869-9138 330-573-5659 Carol Ellis - pagellis@roadrunner.com 330-650-2221 330-203-5568 Iris Kuehls - eakuehls@gmail.com 330-836-8623 Diana Kunze - servusdiana@aol.com 330-836-4193 330-962-3941 Linda Littler - lmlittler@aol.com 330-657-2118 330-714-6247 Penny Marquette - rpm2@uakron.edu 330-603-9312 Betty Miller - bmiller@uakron.edu 330-869-8193 330-696-7921 Kathy Sasowsky - kathryn.sasowsky@tric.edu 330-670-0454 330-819-0341 Eileen Simon - eileenraesimon@gmail.com 330-666-1787 330-858-8914 Diane Wolf - dwolf@uakron.edu 330-928-6220 330-940-9180 For individual hike details please contact person responsible. All hikes are on Thursdays except for Tuesday, May 13th day trip to Sheldon Marsh Tour Group Co-chairs: Sharon Gandee (330-864-4659) and Sylvia Johnson (330-644-3090) On Tuesday, April 8, the group will go to the Maltz Museum in Cleveland. Lunch will come first. The group will view exhibits and see a film at 2 p.m. If you are interested in attending but haven t made a reservation, please call Sharon at 330-864-4659 right away! In late spring or early summer, a trip to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens is planned. Also there is the possibility of a trip to the Canton Museum of Art, depending on the time when a national exhibit with a focus on spotting fakes and forgeries in the art world is scheduled. This exhibit is scheduled for four museums throughout the country, Canton being one of them. Information will be communicated via telephone or e-mail. Lunch-and-a-Movie Group Chair: Sherry Yoke (330-676-0611) For questions or to be added to the mailing list, contact Sherry Yoke at 330.676.0611 or e- 7
mail at rumpuscat01@yahoo.com. MEMBERSHIP FORM FOR 2014-2015 (Fiscal year June 1 to May 31) Please send this completed form, along with a check made payable to UA Women s Club, to Diane Wolf, 2431 Wyandotte Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 Your Name Spouse s Name Your Dept Spouse s Dept Mailing Address (Street) City, State, ZIP E-mail address Home phone Work phone Membership Status: Active ($20) New Member ($20) Associate* ($10) Scholarship Donation * Associates are those who have been active dues paying members and are now in retirement status. Associates who are regular participants in special activities are encouraged to pay full dues. Please check here if you wish to receive newsletter via U. S. Mail. Please let us know what special activities you might be interested in (check as many as you like): Afternoon Bridge Evening Bridge Afternoon Book Review Evening Book Review Gourmet Dinner Hiking Tour Group Lunch and a Movie The U of Akron Women s Club c/o Martha W. Vye 71 Whitefriars Drive Akron, OH 44319 8