The Portsmouth Branch is proud to present the 2025 Fran Alwood Scholarship to Aniya Woods, Nansemond River High School graduate. We gathered on Wednesday, June 18, 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 have been busy this spring with a March branch meeting at A Mustard Seed Place (resources to support young female entrepreneurs) in Portsmouth and a May branch meeting and picnic social at a member’s home.
UPCOMING BOOK GROUP MEETINGS
Thursday, July 17, 2025, Noon
REAL AMERICANS by Rachel Khong
Reviewed by Joyce and hosted by Phyllis
Participants bring their own lunch.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, Noon
JAMES by Percival Everett
Reviewed and hosted by Phyllis
Participants bring their own lunch.
UPCOMING BRANCH EVENTS
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10 a.m.
Plans for 2025 -2026 meetings will be posted soon
Lunch in a nearby restaurant TBA
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