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, May 15, 2025, Noon
THE REDISCOVERY OF AMERICA by Ned Blackhawk
Reviewed by Jacque and hosted by Barbara
Participants bring their own lunch.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, Noon
THE WOMEN by Kristin Hannah
Reviewed and hosted by Kathy
Participants bring their own lunch.
UPCOMING BRANCH EVENTS
Thursday, March 13, 2025, 10 a.m.
Tour of The Mustard Seed Place, Portsmouth
Lunch in a nearby restaurant follows the tour.
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:00 pm.
Hosted by Marilyn
Annual Picnic and Branch Meeting
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