The Portsmouth Branch will soon reconfigure our meeting schedule going forward in 2023. When we have our new plan we will post a revised calendar. Since some of our members continue to be unable to attend in person meetings, we will conduct both our branch meetings and book group meetings in a hybrid fashion using a zoom link even when meeting in person whenever possible.. We welcome guests and potential new members to join in our meetings.
The Portsmouth Branch is proud to present the 2024 Fran Alwood Scholarship to Jayden Russell, Lakeland High School graduate. We gathered on Wednesday, June 12, at Lake Prince to celebrate together with members of the Alwood family, former members of the Suffolk AAUW Branch, and several of our long-time Portsmouth members.
Portsmouth Members and guests met on Monday, September 9, to address Reclaim Our Vote postcards.
UPCOMING BOOK GROUP MEETINGS
Thursday, November 21; Noon
SMALL MERCIES by Dennis Lehane
Hosted and reviewed by Amy.
Participants bring their own lunch.
Thursday, December 19, Noon
IN MY TIME OF DYING by Sebastian Junger
Reviewed and hosted by Sherry.
Participants bring their own lunch.
UPCOMING BRANCH EVENTS
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 10:30 a.m.
Chrysler Museum “Farm to Table ” tour and branch meeting.
Optional lunch in the museum café.
Monday, January 20, 2025, Noon
Branch Meeting and Winter Social
Hosted by Barbara; potluck lunch.
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