WINTER 2019-2020 - Des Moines Women's Club
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Enriching, preserving, and supporting our community!
VOLUME 134, ISSUE 3
WINTER 2019—2020
Our President’s Message
Dear Fellow Members,
It looks like the Des Moines Women’s Club has begun another wonderful year. We
enjoyed the talents of Steve Berry on Opening Day. Additionally, we have enjoyed
interesting and engaging speakers. Some of us took advantage of Lea DeLong’s
docent tour of the Brunnier Gallery and we have enrolled seven new members into our ranks.
Opportunities to be involved in Club fundraising have included the Nut Sale and Basket/Silent
Auction. Thank you to all who donated their time and goods to make these a success. I am
appreciative of all who have donated their time decorating Hoyt Sherman Place for the Holidays
and helping with gift wrapping at the Barnes and Noble stores.
The next few months will lead us to Hanukkah, and Christmas holidays as well as the coming of
2020. The Des Moines Women’s Club traditionally does not have a morning program in January,
allowing for streets to be cleared of snow/ice if that occurs. For January mornings, I am delight-
ed to have convinced Sherry Wilkinson to present a program on some aspect of the history
surrounding Hoyt Sherman Place. She will also try to arrange a date to give those interested a
tour around our Mansion. Watch your Email blasts for upcoming dates.
Please be aware that this years’ application for scholarships is available online on our website.
Spread the word to students, parents of students and grandparents of students about our out-
standing history of awarding scholarships to high school and enrolled college students. We look
forward to receiving unlimited applications. Deb Stonehocker is chairperson this year. If you
would like to donate your time to this important committee, please don’t hesitate to let Deb know.
Help is always welcome and appreciated.
Let me wish you all the best of holiday seasons. You are each unique and special and are what
makes the Club such a wonderful organization. Because I am getting to know you better indi-
vidually, YOU are making my year as President fun, enjoyable and one I will always treasure.
I look forward to 2020 and my remaining time as your President.
Jean Shires
DMWC President 2019-2020
Black Cabinet Display
November had Wilma Aldrich display of teddy bears. (Pictured on the
right) In December, Susan Doty display is her collection of Christmas
trees. (on the left). January, Lucy Ringold will display her collection of
miniature shoes.
Judith Frank will fill the cabinet
with purple items she has collect-
ed over the years--glassware, chi-
na, jewelry, rocks, etc in February.
Purple, purple everywhere
Often paired with pink.
My obsession is so ongoing,
I haven’t reached my limit.
-Judith Frank
Thank you for sharing your collections!
Parking
The new parking spaces west of the Hoyt Sherman building will not be designated as handicapped parking.
However, in consideration of our members who have mobility issues, we ask that on meeting days you
Beans, Beans, Beans
WANTED: A person of good character who likes meeting people, sharing ideas, traveling short distances, and
enjoying the tranquility of a bowl of good soup. Person must be a member of the Des Moines Women’s Club.
Please talk with Bev Watts or Nancy Thompson.
Wondering what to do with all those beans you've bought from Women's Club? If
you have an instant pot you can cook them in 30 minutes without needing to pre-
soak them! Many instant pots actually have a pre-programmed "bean" button so
all you have to do is add the dry beans, water, and whatever seasonings you
like. Add the lid, push the button, and walk away. Try it out! You'll be eating
healthier in less than an hour!
CALENDAR
December 4
January 22
11 am Drama Department: Avery Lauer
Scholarship Winner 2019 Lunch Noon
Lunch Noon 1 pm Music: Name That Tune! Do you re-
member this old TV show? It's amazing that
1 pm Public Affairs Department: Dave Price, po- you need only a few notes to recognize and
litical director and host of “The Insiders” on WHO name many songs. Please join Marilyn
TV news, will speak about his experiences cover- Kramme and Rosemary Hillman to play
ing the campaign and the caucuses in Iowa . OUR version of "Name That Tune."
December 11 January 29
10:30 am President’s Christmas Brunch Lunch Noon
(by invitation only) 1 pm Literature: Tell us about your favorite
books.
December 18
10:30 am Holiday Party February 5
Lunch. Noon 9:30 am Executive Committee
11 am
December 24 to January 1
Lunch Noon
Holiday Break Club and Hoyt Sherman Place
1 pm
will be closed.
February 12
January 8
9:30 am Board of Directors
9 am Executive Committee
11 am Public Affairs: Lucas Nelson, gen-
9:30 am Board of Directors
eral manager for MedPharm Iowa, will
Lunch Noon speak on medical marijuana
1 pm Art Department Lunch Noon—Valentine’s Day lunch, by
January 15 Barrattas
Lunch Noon 1 pm Club Program: Max Wellman
sings love songs
1 pm Life & Style Department:
“Container Gardening” Jerry Holub will present
innovative ideas for attractive ways to grow in-
door plants. He will share his ideas for the best
plants to use in decorative containers for both
patios and indoor locations.
CALENDAR Continued
February 19
11 am Drama Department
Noon Lunch
1 pm Life/Style: A Von Maur representative will be speaking on in-
coming styles and on shopping at a brick-and-mortar store versus
online marketing,
February 26
11 am Music Department: Have you ever been intrigued by harmonica
playing? Phil Hague will be entertaining us with his harmonica
magic. Phil has a variety of harmonicas and plays some great
songs. His talent will give us a new appreciation of harmonica
music.
Lunch Noon
1 pm Literature Department
Des Moines Women’s Club Recording Secretary 2019-2020 Board of Directors:
Chris Shelton
2019-2020 Club Officers: 515-279-3368 Chris Foss 2020
Corresponding Secretary Malka Naggar 2020
President
Jean Shires Joanne McCracken Young Dee Willemsen 2020
515-988-3371 515-277-9042
Ellen Elliott 2021
President Elect Treasurer Bonnie Rogers 2021
Pat Henson Michelle Clark
Sheila Sapienza 2021
515-371-7244 515-689-7722
Sheila Bingaman 2022
Communications VP Past President
Mary Ellen Imlau 2022
Joyce Perkins Wendy Roberts
515-988-5677 319-850-2430 Karen Sievers 2022
Fundraising VP Parliamentarian
Marlene Anderson Toni Van Cleve
Administrative Assistant
515-208-6075 515-490-9119
Beth Oberender
www.desmoineswomensclub.com
Membership VP
Janice Cord dmwclub@hoytsherman.org
515-681-0707 515-348-6946
New Members We’ve welcomed seven new members to our club! Pictured below are Cindy Lane, Harriet Bailey, Johanne McIvor, and Maggie Mitchell. Cindy is recently retired from a varied career in advertising, photography, bath and body products entrepre- neur, and school food service (but her best paying day was as a Red Lobster server). She lives at 1304 42nd Street in Des Moines. She can be reached at 515-822-2012 or cynthiaBee@live.com. Harriett is a returning member who followed a career at Drake with substitute teaching. She lives at 2571 East 25th Street in Des Moines and can be reached at 515-554-8796 or harrietbailey68@gmail.com. After a career as a vocal music teacher and show choir director in Massachusetts, Johanne has moved to Iowa to be near her two sons (though she plans to winter in Florida). She lives at 6854 Hemingway Street in Johnston. She can be reached at 508-561-6474 or jmcivor29@hotmail.com. Maggie recently retired from a career as a seventh-grade language arts teacher in Atlanta, Georgia. She has moved to Iowa to be near her daughter. She lives at 3524 Grand Avenue in Des Moines. She can be reached at 404-229-9192 or margaretmitchell1524@gmail.com. Also joining are Pam Deeds, Diana Henson, Mariella Theuma. Pam has served as a United Methodist minister in Des Moines, Earlham, and Dallas Center. Now that she has retired, she is rejoining with the time to take part in the club. She lives at 3841 Amherst Street in Des Moines with her husband Larry She can be reached at 515-577-6626 or pdeeds@gmail.com. Diana has worked at Wells Fargo for 39 years, currently in retail services, and has no plans to retire just yet. She is the sister-in-law of President-Elect Pat Henson. She lives at 6350 Coachlight Drive in West Des Moines. She can be reached at 515-225-3031 or 515-557-1107. Mariella and her family came to the United states from Malta in 1999. She is a docent at the Art Center and also volunteers at Salisbury House. She lives at 718 55th Street in Des Moines with her husband Pierre. She can be reached at 515-360-8389 or mariellatheuma@yahoo.com
Menus Remaining for 2019
December 4: January 15:
Prime Rib sandwich on Focaccia Bread Preset Garden Salad, focaccia bread
Broccoli Salad Chicken Parmesan over noodles
Vegetarian option – Grilled Veggie Sandwich on Eggplant Parmesan
Focaccia Bread Variety of mini cupcakes
Chocolate Mousse Shooters
January 22:
Mexican Chopped Salad, 7-layer Dip & Chips
December 18: Holiday Card party Chicken Tortilla Soup
Bread or Rolls Vegetarian Option: Mexican 3 bean soup
Spiral Ham with Cherry Glaze Mexican Dessert Surprise
Scalloped Potatoes
Warm Fruit Compote
January 29: Chinese New Year’s Celebration
Sweet Potato falafel with northwest cherry sauce Chinese Buffet
Assorted Cheesecakes Chicken egg rolls
White & Fried Rice, Lo-mien Noodles
January 8: Sesame Chicken, Mongolian Beef
Baked Potato Bar with - Cheese, Broccoli, Sour Veggie Stir Fry
Cream, Veggie Chili, Bacon Bits, Green Onion. Etc.
Fortune Cookies
Apple Pie
Lunch Notes — Snowbirds, remember to notify the office when you will be gone. We can put your
permanent lunch reservation back in place when you return. Thank you!
Coming to the Hoyt Sherman Place Stage Lori Line: The 30th Year Anniversary Celebrating Christmas December 5 Jim McDonough: "Holiday Grande 2019" December 7 Ballet Des Moines: The Nutcracker December 13-15 Des Moines Storytellers Project: Holiday Spectacular December 17 Kenny G: The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour 2019 December 18 Tonic Sol-Fa: The Nights Before Christmas Tour December 20 & 21 Kathleen Madigan: 8 O'Clock Happy Hour Tour January 10 Civic Music Association: Emmet Cohen Trio with Ron Carter January 18 Trampled by Turtles January 24 Lewis Black: It Gets Better Every Day Tour January 26 The Office! - A Musical Parody January 28 Mat Kearney: City of Black & White Revisited Tour February 5 Grace Potter February 9 Calexico and Iron & Wine February 13 Des Moines Storytellers Project: What Happens Next: February 25 Nate Bargatze: Good Problem to Have March 7 Bob Weir and Wolf Bros March 17 Jeanne Robertson March 21 Air Supply March 29 Ballet 5:8: Butterfly April 4 Jonny Lang April 18 Tommy Emmanuel (rescheduled) April 19 Des Moines Storytellers Project: Forgiveness or Revenge April 21 An Evening with Delbert McClinton April 24 An Evening with David Sedaris April 26 Tig Notaro May 2 Des Moines Storytellers Project: Booted June 23 Des Moines Storytellers Project: Bad Advice August 25 Des Moines Storytellers Project: Nerds Rule October 27
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Des Moines, IA 50309-3283
1501 Woodland Ave.
State Fair Parade
If you're a fan of the Iowa State Fair, this is your opportunity to be a part of next year's State Fair Paade. The
parade will be on August 12, 2020 at 6:00 pm. If you want to be a part of the planning team, a meeting will
be held after the first of the year. Stay tuned for an announcement on
the date, time, and location.
We are currently looking for transportation for our members along the
Parade route. Anyone who knows where we can rent or borrow a
hayrack or similar trailer, please contact Michelle Clark at 515-689-
7722 or favrtcuz@aol.com. The Parade is televised on Iowa Public TV
and is a great opportunity for folks to learn about the Des Moines
Women's Club. It's also a great opportunity for us to tell the World that we're not just tea and cookies!
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