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* Saturday, September 21 at noon. Fall Pot Luck.  We always have a great time reconnecting with friends and sharing summer experiences over tasty dishes and luscious desserts. Friends and potential members are welcome! Location: The Old First Church Barn, Old Bennington, VT. Bring a salad, side dish, main dish, or dessert to share.

* Wednesday, September 11 at 1 pm. Scribble Sisters. Location tbd.

* Wednesday, September 18 at 1 pm. Book Group. Location: UU Meetinghouse
The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkle (2021) by Kati Marton. The remarkable rise and political brilliance of Angela Merkel, ex-chancellor of Germany, from her East German childhood to her leadership of the West. Merkel was hailed as the world’s most trusted leader in 2020.  All members are welcome.

* Wednesday, September 25 at 1 pm. Scribble Sisters. Location tbd.

* October, date tbd. Vermont Candidates Forum.  The purpose is to have participants become more familiar with House and Senatorial candidates from districts 2 and 5. This program is open to the public. Location: tbd

CONTENTS

The First Vermont AAUW Project: The Improvement of Vermont’s Rural Schools
By Gudrun Hutchins

ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Window Dressers Available.. Interested in an inexpensive, low-cost storm window alternative? Take part in Bennington’s Community Build on one or more dates between October 24 to October 30. Click here for information on how to order a window dresser. Click here for more information on taking part in a community build.

* Bennington College Course: “A Seven Week Course on the Foundations and Future of Democracy.” Begins 7:00 – 8:30 pm Thursday, September 5. First 100 auditors free. Click here for more information.

* SCRATCHINGS 6
The sixth collection of writing by the Scribble Sisters, one of our special interest groups. available at the Pot Luck (and subsequently from Suzanne Kirkpatrick). Price is $10 (proceeds to Scholarship Fund). Authors will be available for book signing.

 

* AAUW Webinar

Consider taking part in this National AAUW Webinar on Zoom. Click on the image to register.

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Newsletter Editor,  Dawn Rodrigues (dawn.rodrigues@gmail.com), Co-Editor, Kathy Wagenknecht. Consider submitting an article or announcement about women’s issues or events. We welcome your contributions, suggestions, and comments!

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