NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017 President’s Message by Joan Bruce

September was a fabulous month for dining at the Woman’s Club! Chef Jan, his team, and our wait staff are to be congratulated for a job well done. Prime rib and au gratin potatoes, fish chowder and tuna tartare, creamed spinach with steak or shrimp, to name a few, were all outstanding.

Thanks to Mary Peterson for organizing our Prime Rib and Seafood Dinners and to Carrie Matteson and Rita Larsen for Supper Club Night. An additional thank you to Rita for sponsoring our entertainment that evening. I’ve heard tell that one of our members asked for a reprise of the August lobster dinner in her home. Give that some thought next time you are entertaining! If you missed these events, you’ll have another chance; look for future dates on the calendar. I know I’ll be coming back.

The Ballroom Renovation steering committee - Kathleen Arenz, Jan Fritz, Judy Keyes, Carrie Matteson, Kate Muth, Pam Stark, and I - has begun meeting. The Ballroom has not been renovated since the mid-1990s. It’s time for a fresh new look! We are planning for new drapes and sheers, new cushions and pillows, new carpet, and new wallpaper for the second floor ladies lounge, as well as other updates.

Increasing our rental revenue is a major strategy for keeping the Club sustainable into the future. This renovation is needed to ensure that we remain a venue of choice for weddings, civic meetings, and other events. Our goal is $130,000. While this is quite a challenge, we have already received a number of leadership gifts, so I believe this goal is attainable. Investing in our Club today will positively impact our Club’s future for decades to come. Please be welcoming and generous when your fellow Club member calls. Thank you for considering this important effort.

813 EAST KILBOURN AVENUE | , 53202 | P: 414.276.5170 | WC-WI.ORG Floral Arrangements Follow-up When WCW members gather, you can expect nothing but the best of efforts. On September 12, members of the Garden Club and other WCW members came together to assemble 300 beautiful small floral arrangements to brighten the day of participants at the two campuses of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care. Thanks to the generous donations of time, flowers, ribbons, and glassware the beautiful arrangements came to life. Kudos and thank you to all participants and donors!

From the Manager’s Desk A special thank you to the following members for hosting or sponsoring a large event at the Club. Their support of the club is greatly appreciated.

Sheila Taphorn sponsored a wedding reception Mary Ann Beaumont sponsored the MacDowell Club for a concert and dinner Isabelle Lutzke sponsored a birthday luncheon Mary Connelly sponsored the St. Robert’s reunion dinner

Remember to keep the Woman’s Club at the top of your list this holiday season as the perfect venue to have a dinner party, luncheon, anniversary, birthday, wedding reception, or any special event you, or someone you know, are planning.

Just a reminder for all members: the Club provides complimentary valet service. For the past few months the parking lot entrances on Cass Street have been chained closed to help in our efforts to stop unauthorized vehicles from parking in the lot. This has been an ongoing problem that we are trying to get under control. I recommend that all Club members and their guests use the valet service.

The holiday season begins in November. We have scheduled several holiday favorite events including the Wine & Cheese Tasting on Thursday, November 30, at 5:30 PM. Check out the holiday insert in this newsletter for more special events coming this season.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club! Valerie Foundation News... Nurturing Bright Futures Donations On behalf of those whose lives will be strengthened through these gifts we offer heartfelt thanks. The following donations were received August 3, 2017 through October 6, 2017. Donations Greater Milwaukee Foundation Judith A. Keyes Fund

Oconomowoc Area Foundation’s Christmas Spirit Foundation Margaret and John Murphy

The Marcus Corporation Foundation, Inc. Janice and Stephen H. Marcus Congratulations Judy Keyes. Your In Honor of recent donation has moved you up Debbie Allen’s Graduation to the Pearl Level in the Martha Peggy Ann Mitchell Society’s “Circle of Gems.” In Memory of Liz Behnke, former WCW employee Kathy Grogan

Julie Mosher Kathy Pederson Barbara Drake

Robert Brennan, husband of WCW Member Diann Brennan Barbara Drake

Mary Ann Coffee Jane Hagerman

Foundation Update by Carrie Matteson

Happy Fall! As tradition holds, the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation will be sending out its annual year-end appeal letter during the fall season. As the Club is focusing on the Ballroom Beautification Project, the Board of Directors has decided to wait until next year to hold a Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation Fundraiser event.

As you read this article, the committee is already working on the fundraiser for next year. We know so many of you support both the Ballroom Beautification Project and the Foundation – two very deserving projects, and we appreciate your support. Community Outreach...Get Involved This Fall! 2017 Fall Food Drive - Hunger Task Force by Ellie Jacobson The Woman’s Club of Wisconsin has collected food for the Hunger Task Force Food Bank each fall for many years. There continues to be a great need in our community. The food bank delivers food absolutely free of charge to a local network of 80 food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless centers in Milwaukee County.

Our drive will take place before Thanksgiving, from November 6-20. Make a contribution, from the list below, in boxes near the Club office.

Suggested items: High protein foods such as peanut butter, canned meats, beans, and stews Canned vegetables Dinner items: pasta, macaroni and cheese, and potato mixes Lunch items such as canned soup or canned pasta (Low sodium items are preferred)

The Hunger Task Force also purchases turkeys for Thanksgiving distribution. Members may choose to write checks for $15, $30, or more payable to the Hunger Task Force and note “for turkey” in the subject line. Checks may be turned in at the Club office.

The Hunger Task Force is very grateful each year for our interest in providing food for our community at this important holiday.

Thank you for your donations.

Clothing Collection Drive & Holiday Giving 2017 by Vicki Streich Our fall seasonal clothing collection is underway. Women’s clothing will be donated to St. Catherine Residence, and men’s clothing will go to the Veterans Administration. New this month—we will collect casual clothes as well as back-to-work clothing. Accessories and winter coats are also appreciated. The final collection day is Thursday, November 2, but you can leave the clothes in the Club coat room prior to that date.

In addition to the clothing drive, this year the Woman’s Club will be supplying gifts for two homeless shelters in Milwaukee. The Salvation Army operates an emergency shelter, the Emergency Lodge, and has between 20 to 30 children in residence at any particular time. Our gifts will be for children ranging from infants to 8 years old.

The other shelter is Joy House, part of the Rescue Mission, and we will be giving gifts to teen girls. This shelter houses up to 20 to 30 girls at any given time. A wish list and instructions on wrapping, etc., will be sent to members via email. The list will be available at the Club in December. This drive can brighten the holidays for many Milwaukee children. Your generosity is appreciated. Membership News...Meet Our New Members! by Betsy Prinz We are so pleased to introduce our newest Club members!

Jenny Augustine lives in the Breakwater condominiums, as does Vickie Delgadillo, Jenny’s sponsor. She is co-owner of Augustine Financial LLC. The WCW’s commitment to service is important to Jenny—she believes in the power of women to join together and accomplish anything.

Lynn Brengel recently moved to Milwaukee from Los Angeles where she was involved in the LA Natural History Museum, the LA Center, and the Pasadena Garden Club. Lynn is the daughter-in-law of member Joan Brengel and looks forward to meeting new women at our wide range of programming.

Karin Buckholdt attended events with Kathleen Arenz, her sponsor, and so enjoyed the interactions with members; she has become our very newest member. She has lived in Milwaukee for over 25 years and has played an active role in a number of arts and social welfare organizations. Karin is a physical therapist and is experienced in nonprofit management.

Anne Marie Finley has lived in Milwaukee for two years, is a Regulatory Consultant at Biotech Policy Group LLC, and is involved in Women in Government Relations. Anne Marie learned about the WCW by attending a fundraising event for breast cancer and subsequently decided to join us and take advantage of our programs and other opportunities to become involved.

Dr. John Hanson increases our male membership roster to four. He is a hematologist and oncologist and now is turning his energies in the pursuit of philanthropy. Living within walking distance of the Club, John will take advantage of our excellent dining room and has also expressed an interest in yoga.

Denice Jones is a new non-resident member who is the daughter-in-law of member Margot Paddock. Although Denice lives in Fort Atkinson, she often comes to Milwaukee for plays, business, the , and visits to family. She is involved with the Hoard Museum and Women Who Care in Fort Atkinson. Denice looks forward to belonging to a “very generous and thoughtful group of women.”

Barbara Layden is a six-month Honorary member, having made the highest bid at the Cathedral Center Event. Living in Florida when she is not in Milwaukee, we can look for Barbara at the Club from June through November, taking part in all of our activities before the snow flies.

Sr. Andrea Lee, IHM, is the President of Alverno College. Sr. Andrea recently moved to Milwaukee to accept this position, and we are pleased that she is continuing the tradition of Alverno presidents being members of the WCW. We were privileged to have her speak at the Club recently and hope she will consent to an encore.

Joan McCormick moved from Illinois to Wisconsin just a few months ago. Joan’s neighbor, Ann Hirst, introduced Joan to the Club, and we are pleased to have her join us. Joan grew up in Maryland, spending summer days on the Eastern Shore. She is interested in trying our In Stitches group and learning to knit.

Maura Packham is the VP of Corporate Communications for Quad/Graphics and a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra board member. Debbie Patel and Mary Emory introduced Maura to the WCW and are her sponsors. She is interested in networking with our membership and supporting our outreach to the community.

Peg Rolfs met Sheila Taphorn, her sponsor, through their children who attended St. Monica School. Peg was introduced to the Club at the Galentine Luncheon—a great event that convinced her to join. Peg is involved in the Women’s Care Center and appreciates the WCW’s mission of service to the community.

Sue Schmidt joined us this spring after moving to Milwaukee from the Fox Valley and used the Internet to find us! Sue met Valerie McDonald, Cheryl Ryan, and Betsy Prinz for lunch, liked what we told her, and joined on the spot. She has since become involved in Community Outreach, among other activities. (All of this while deciding to build a house.)

cont’d on next page...... cont’d from previous page Lynne Shaner, PhD, has recently moved to Milwaukee, right next door to Sue Covi and Pat Santilli, who sponsored her membership. Lynne previously lived in Washington, D.C., and worked at the Smithsonian. Ask her about her “encore career” in meditation and wellness.

Mary Walker is now a Six-Month Non-Resident member after reinstating her membership. She is involved in Lake Park Friends, the Green Tree Garden Club, and The Gathering at St. Paul’s Church. Mary has many friends within the WCW and is interested in increasing her circle of friends through participation in lessons, lectures, and trips.

Barbara Weese is a new member who conveniently lives in the , as do many of our members. Cynthia Stoll and Becky Adlam sponsored Barbara, introducing her to our various programs, many of which she is looking forward to experiencing.

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Kelly McIntosh, Karin Buckholdt, Sheila Taphorn, Peg Rolfs, Sue Schmidt Betsy Prinz Member Birthday Nights November/December Birthdays Saturday, November 11 Friday, December 15 Thank You Bring your friends and family to dinner in The WCW would like to extend celebration of your birthday. a special thank you to Rita Larsen for donating the entertainment for Complimentary chef-selected dessert the Supper Club Night on and champagne for all! Friday, September 29.

Joan Bruce and Cheryl Ryan Abby Larsen, Rita Larsen, Brandon Reinke Programs and Activities Classics Book Group Comfort Quilts for Children by Kathy Grogan By Lydia Cooley

12:30 PM lunch and discussion We will pick up the threads of the ongoing project of making The food is always outstanding, the discussion is always lively, small, simple comfort quilts for children served by the and all Club members are invited! Milwaukee Child Advocacy Center. The sewing process is a simple one; we can use the hands of members who Thursday, November 16 do not sew at all in pinning and ironing tasks. We enjoy EJ Brumder will lead us in a discussion of Six conversation as we work and get to know each other better Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi as members while serving a worthwhile cause. Pirandello. Pirandello (1867-1936) was an Italian dramatist, novelist, poet, and short story Two sessions are offered this fall: writer whose greatest contributions were his plays. He was awarded the 1934 Nobel Prize Friday, November 3 – A non-sewing for Literature for his “almost magical powers session to work on fabric selection and to turn psychoanalysis into good theatre.” His masterpiece is layouts considered to be Six Characters in Search of an Author (1921), Friday, November 10 – Assembly and a forerunner of Theatre of the Absurd. sewing session Sessions run from 10 AM-2 PM, with Thursday, December 21 a break taken for lunch at noon. Bring Join us for Vicky Hinshaw’s discussion of sewing supplies and a machine to the second session only. several short stories, including two by Lucy Maud Montgomery, “The Christmas Surprise If attending the sessions proves an obstacle, we welcome at Enderly Road” (1905) and “The Falsoms’ members to work on quilts at home. Materials and Christmas Dinner” (1906). Montgomery instructions for these simple strip quilts can be provided to (1874-1942) was a Canadian author best those interested. known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. In If you have questions, contact Lydia Cooley at cooley. “Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road” we will share a gentle [email protected] or Bonnie Roemer at [email protected]. story of childhood kindness and generosity at the Enderly Road com. schoolhouse. If you will join the group for lunch, contact Leah at leah@ We will continue in the Christmas spirit with “The Falsoms’ wc-wi.org to make a reservation. Christmas Dinner,” the story of Stephen and Alexina, brother and sister, and their experience of the kindness of neighbors on Christmas Day. We will finish with Thomas Hardy’s “The Thieves Who Couldn’t Help Sneezing,” the adventure of 14-year-old Hubert and his horse Jerry on their late-night ride through the Vale of Blackmore. Happy Fall 2017 from ZenZen Yoga Arts! Dearest Yogini: Receive the benefits of better posture, pain relief, improved circulation and so much more by attending yoga classes this season. We return for the next 3-month period of yoga practice at the Woman’s Club, October 1 – December 31. Tuesdays, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM (see schedule below).

Fall Yoga Sessions at the Woman’s Club: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 28 (no class November 21) December 5, 12, 19 (no class December 26) Fall Season Pass - $143. Your pass is available on the first day of the session, October 3. You may pay in cash or by check payable to ZenZen, LLC.

Be sure to check your email for cancellation announcements. Enjoy your class! Therese Bailey 262-751-8887 American History Study Group by Debbie Patel Musical Encounters Series by Debbie Patel Friday, November 10 8:30 AM a la carte breakfast Tuesday, November 14 11AM presentation Science and Invention. Under Vicky Hinshaw’s tutelage, we Noon express lunch will meet “America the Ingenious” and learn how a nation of $20 inclusive dreamers, immigrants, and tinkerers changed the world. Their Guests welcome accomplishments were amazing: the skyscraper and subway car, the telephone and telegraph, the safety elevator and safety pin. All Made in America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We will also look at the “Making of Milwaukee” The old and the new. The delightful Michael Pink during this period to see where our fair city fits in the bigger returns to talk about keeping old classics like “The story of American industry and innovation. Nutcracker” alive while bringing new works to the stage. Choreographers from Milwaukee Ballet are This year the American History Study Group is now collaborating with a diverse group of Milwaukee studying the period between the Civil War and musicians; with help from 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, a new the First World War. We meet the second Friday dance will be born next February! of every other month for a la carte breakfast. Spouses are welcome to join. November’s Mark your calendars – coming in 2018: reading list and a syllabus for the year is Tuesday, January 9 – Meaghan Heinrich (Present Music / available in the Club office or by contacting MSO) shares the American Masters Debbie Patel. When finished in 1895, Tuesday, March 6 – Yaniv Dinur (MSO Associate Milwaukee’s City Hall Conductor) talks of pianos and the talent of youth was the third tallest structure in America. Tuesday, April 10 - Elaine Schmidt, Milwaukee Journal Kevin Abing, A Crowded Hour: Sentinel music critic, educator, author...details later Tuesday, June 12 – Cheryl Frazes Hill (MSO Chorus Milwaukee During the Great War 1917- Director) on new jobs, choruses, and Bernstein/ 1918 Beethoven by Judy Keyes

Thursday, January 18, 2018 Catherine Fitzpatrick, Voyage: 5:30 PM social A Memoir of Love, War, and Ever After 6 PM dinner by Kathleen Arenz Program to follow Thursday, December 14 Kevin Abing, Archivist at the Milwaukee 11 AM program Historical Society, has written a new book about the impact of Noon express lunch World War I on Milwaukee. A Crowded Hour: Milwaukee During the Great War 1917-1918, examines the social, political, and Avid readers and fans of author Catherine Underhill economic challenges that scarred and dramatically changed our Fitzpatrick will not want to miss the chance to hear the author city during and after World War I. discuss her latest book, Voyage: A Memoir of Love, War, and Ever After. Milwaukee’s loyalties were doubted by pro-war patriots because of the large German-American population and strong Socialist Catherine, a former Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter and Party. Consequently, Milwaukeeans endured intense efforts, feature writer, has spoken at the Club in the past about her first some bordering on the paranoid or absurd, to enforce 100 percent two novels, A Matter of Happenstance and Going on Nine. Americanism and redeem the city’s reputation. But the hand- wringing was unnecessary, as city residents exceeded every Her latest book is a nonfiction work lovingly culled from the government wartime demand. Other social changes contributed archives of her parents and their WWII love story. A lonely to the intensity of this “crowded hour” and affected many sailor without a sawbuck to spare. A gorgeous socialite on the developments in the following years. Join us for a German- home front. Letters soaked in longing. Secrets taken to the themed dinner to compliment the program. grave. Easy births. Hard deaths. And dogs---dogs aplenty. Guests welcome - invite your friends to this informative and fascinating program! All WCW members and guests welcome $39 inclusive for members $49 inclusive non-members From Degas to Picasso: Creating December Prime Rib and Popovers Modernism in France by Mary Wilkins Peterson by Gale Shelton The Quintessential Holiday Dinner for Entertaining! Saturday, December 2 8:30 AM breakfast buffet at WCW Saturday, December 16 10 AM walk/carpool to Milwaukee Art 5:30 – 8:30 PM Museum for docent tour Regular dining room hours In the 19th century, Paris became the center of modern art. Artists from around the world, including Delacroix, Manet, Enjoy this Saturday evening with family and friends Cézanne, Cassatt, Van Gogh, Chagall, and Picasso, gathered in its in our gorgeous dining room all decked out for the studios, galleries, salons, and museums. They moved away from holidays. This is our very popular buffet featuring traditional subjects and styles and, through experimentation, chef -carved prime rib and delightfully light actively charted a course toward abstract art. Degas to Picasso: homemade popovers with whipped butter. Enjoy Creating Modernism in France tells the story of modern art as it favorites like our chef’s au gratin potatoes, a baked evolved during the 19th and 20th centuries, through 150 works potato bar, special winter salads, a hearty soup, and representing transformative movements such as Impressionism holiday dessert surprises. Delicious! and Cubism. Make your reservations early to get your favorite table This exhibition focuses especially on drawings, shown alongside important paintings, sculptures, and prints, to seating. highlight the crucial role that process and materials played in the experimentation and development of modern art. Britany This month’s featured wine will be a pinot noir. Join Salsbury, MAM’s Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings, the Club Table diners gathering for cocktails in the commented, “Both first-time and experienced Museum visitors great hall between 5:30 and 6 PM. will be impressed by the energy of the works and the artists’ creative negotiation of the limits of what art could be.” Prime Rib Buffet $39 per person inclusive (bar charges not included) Join us for a French breakfast buffet featuring sublime French cheeses, including bright orange Mimolette, award-winning Surchoix, incomparable Ossau Irraty, and more.

All Club members and their guests are welcome. Price to be announced (does not include admission to the museum/ exhibit) Updates from the Operations Committee By Rebecca Adlam

The Pearl Brice (1885-1971) portrait has been hung on the south wall of the Library. Ms. Brice, a violinist, received a scholarship to attend the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in 1899 and finished her studies abroad. When she returned, she secured a teaching position at the Conservatory and also conducted its String Orchestra. In 1911, Ms.Brice was named conductor of the MacDowell Club Orchestra, a post she held until she retired in 1954. As one of the world’s few female conductors at the time, her work received much critical acclaim. Pearl Brice was considered by many to be “pre-eminently one of the most talented women musical leaders in the profession…” While she was in New York, Louis Mayer painted this portrait, which was presented to her years later at a MacDowell Club luncheon.

A child’s changing table has been installed in the ladies bathroom. The changing table is in the handicapped stall.

Two lumbar back pillows and two sitting lumbar pillows have been purchased for the comfort of those wanting a little more back support. Ask a staff person for the use of these items.

Very soon, new curtains in the Library will be installed. Antiques and Fine Art Study Group Travel News: Copenhagen, Oslo and by Gale Shelton the Beauty of the Norwegian Fjords by Judy Keyes 11:30 AM social June 4 to June 14, 2018 Noon lunch, program to follow We will spend two days and nights in Copenhagen, followed by an overnight ferry ride to Oslo where we will tour for two more Tuesday November 7 days. We then set off for the western coast of Norway known Historical overview of political for its breathtaking scenery. The cities of Lofthus, Bergen, Flam, cartooning Balestrand, and Geilo will be among the touring highlights. A Stephen Bruemmer, former US comfortable coach will be our primary means of transportation in history teacher, University western Norway. However, to best enjoy the scenery we will also School of Milwaukee be using railways, cruises, and ferries.

From Benjamin Franklin’s iconic “Join, or Die” political Arriving in Copenhagen, we will have a three-hour guided cartoon, through the legendary Herblock, to today’s print panoramic tour of the city and a welcome dinner. The following and digital cartoonists, political cartoons have been a part day, we will enjoy a tour to the historic Rosenborg Castle/ of the American artistic and electoral landscape since museum, Tivoli Gardens, and a free afternoon. Back in Oslo after before the Revolutionary War. taking an overnight ferry, we will tour the Norwegian capital, Vigeland Sculpture Park, and the famous Viking ships. There will When Steve Bruemmer last presented at the Club, his also be a food and cultural city walking tour with a specialized popular program focused on then-current political cartoons guide to learn about Oslo’s history and food culture. in the Presidential election. This time, he will give us a look back through the history of political cartooning. A The remainder of our trip will be among the scenic towns of former United States history teacher at the University western Norway, enjoying the beautiful scenery with its fjords, School of Milwaukee and a longtime collector and fan of snow-capped mountain views, wildlife, and cascading waterfalls. this unique form of political advocacy, he will give us a The variety of transportation opportunities include a funicular, historical overview and PowerPoint presentation of the best the Flam and the Bergen Railways, a cruise on the Sogne and cartoons throughout history. Naeroy Fjords, and ferry crossings with a comfortable coach connecting the cities. Tuesday December 5 Holiday Party for members of the The brochure and application will be available mid-November. Antiques & Fine Art Study Group & the Initially the trip will be open to our members. If after a few weeks Garden Club. Highlight of the season! there is room we welcome sisters, husbands, daughters, etc.

Thursday, January 11, 2018 Dressing Milwaukee Vintage and Antique Viewmasters & Stereoscopes Thursday, November 9 Dr. Ann Selzer, Collector Noon – 1:30 PM

Dr. Ann Selzer will be back with us, and this time she The Wisconsin Historical Foundation Board of will display and discuss her unique and comprehensive Directors invites you to join them for lunch and collection of stereoscopes and Viewmasters. Recalling the a presentation on Thursday, November 9, featuring Leslie Bellais, enthusiastic receptions she received when she shared her Wisconsin Historical Society Curator of Social History. Bellais will collections of historic valentines and antique toys, we are share stories of Milwaukee’s fashion and clothing history through sure to be well informed and well entertained. garments from the Society’s collection made and worn by Milwaukee Ann Selzer is a retired internal medicine physician who has men, women, and children. She will feature clothing worn by the devoted her retirement to pursuing interests as diverse as Woman’s Club of Wisconsin’s first president, Martha Mitchell, and travel, music, spirituality, genealogy, world cultures, and the clothes of other early Club presidents. writing personal essays and two blogs. Cost: Free for Woman’s Club members and guests

Deadline: November 1. RSVP to Erica Fox Gehrig at 608-261-1379 or [email protected] For additional information, contact Erica Fox Gehrig at the Wisconsin Historical Foundation. CIAO! A Dining Event from the South of Italy Specialties from the Amalfi Coast and Apulia by Mary Wilkins Peterson

Saturday Evening, November 11 5:30 PM cocktails 6:30 PM dinner

Come join us on a dining adventure featuring regional favorites from Naples and the Amalfi coast across to Apulia on the Adriatic Sea. This promises to be a step- above dining experience from our chefs, so bring your friends to experience an amazing WCW dining room event you won’t find anywhere else in Milwaukee.

From Apulia’s own orecchiette pasta with veal scallopine to Amalfi’s linguini with frutti de mar (shrimp, scallops, clams), your taste buds will be traveling across Italy along its southern coasts. The evening’s dinner will include regional appetizers, antipasti salad, pasta e fagioli soup, and fresh Italian breads. The grand finale … a delightful surprise! The featured wines of the evening will be a crisp, dry pinot grigio and a lush chianti classico - perfect accompaniments to either of the evening’s entrees if you choose.

Dinner $39 per person, plus tax and service charge

Dinner in Provence: A French Countryside Holiday by Mary Wilkins Peterson

Friday Evening, December 8 5:30 PM cocktails 6:30 PM dinner

It is time to celebrate the season with family and friends in front of a crackling fire and share a wonderful repast, reminiscent of a winter’s evening in a village in Provence and the French countryside.

We will be featuring two wines throughout the evening. Our white will be a French pouilly-fuisses and our red a French bordeaux. We will begin the cocktail hour serving petits choux au fromage (warm, fresh from the oven cheese puffs). Once seated we will be served a gratin of shrimp in garlic and wine butter with fresh herbs and crusty French bread to make certain we don’t waste this divine sauce!

The dinner will feature two outstanding traditional French entrees to choose from: Beef Bourguignon or Coq au Vin (chicken). Both are traditional French preparations with winter vegetables and will be accompanied by rich potatoes and more crusty French bread to dip in the rich deep sauces of these two entrees.

Dessert service will begin with an assortment of French cheeses including a fabulous double cream brie. This dinner would not be complete without a little chocolate … “chocolat’ pots de crème” will finish off our evening of dining in Provence.

Dinner $49 per person, plus tax and service charge Newsletter Editors Save The Date Rachel Larrivee Sheila Taphorn New Year’s Extravaganza Dinner Friday, January 5 Publications Coordinator Join us to celebrate the New Year with a festive menu, special drinks, Mary Ann Beaumont and the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Dress up and Designer come to the Club! Lola Mendeloff Prime Rib & Popovers Buffet January/February Saturday, January 13 Newsletter Deadline A perfect evening to entertain friends at the WCW. This event won’t December 1 be back for a few months, so be sure to make your reservation! Make submissions by 5 PM by email only to [email protected] I Wish I Was in Margaritaville Dinner Friday, January 26 WCW Archives A tropical evening of laughter, music, and drink to warm up our www4.uwm.edu/libraries/arch/ spirits in January in Wisconsin. To access WCW holdings, click on Finding Aids, then type “wcw” in the search box

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Volunteer Vitamins “When nothing is sure, everything is possible.” Margaret Drabble Sunday November 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Clothing Drive Drop Off 3 4 9 AM - 2 PM In Stitches Comfort Quilts “Fabric College Endowment 10 AM Selection & Layout” Day 10 AM - 2 PM 10 AM Community Outreach “How to Survive the Robot Committee Apocalypse” 11:30 AM Presenter: Dr. David Gunkel Ballet & Dinner 5 PM La Boheme Program Committee 6 PM 5 7 8 9 Read to Me 10 11 Yoga 9 AM - 11 AM College Endowment 9:30 AM (meet off-site) 10 AM American History Study Marketing & Group Casual Mah Jongg “A Week in Paris” (film) Membership Committees 8:30 AM 10:30 AM Presenter: Marlin Darrah 10 AM 6 Antiques Study Group Daytime Book Group Comfort Quilts 11:30 AM “Euphoria” “Assembly & Sewing” Italian Dinner Night 10:30 AM 10 AM - 2 PM 5:30 PM Social 6 PM Dinner Holiday Books 11:30 AM Social Member Birthday Night Noon Lunch and Presentation 12 14 15 16 17 18 Classics Book Group Yoga College Endowment “Six Characters in Search Duplicate 9:30 AM 10 AM of an Author” “Global Trends 2030, 10:30 AM Breakfast with Santa & 12:30 PM Holiday Parade Musical Encounters Non-traditional Threats” 8 AM Breakfast at WCW 11 AM Presenter: Dr. Matthew Investment Committee In Stitches 13 Burrows 10:30 AM 10 AM Finance Committee Garden Club 11:30 AM 11:30 AM Holiday Boutique 5 - 9 PM 19 21 22 23 24 25 Yoga 9:30 AM To Go Order Pick-up Club Closed Club Closed Club Closed Casual Mah Jongg by 3 PM 20 10:30 AM

Needlework 10 AM

26 28 29 30 Dining Hours College Endowment Club Yoga 10 AM Bridge Lessons A la Carte Breakfast A la Carte Lunch Closed Tuesday - Saturday 9:30 AM “400 Things Cops Know: 9 AM Tuesday - Saturday Street Smart Lessons” 7:00 - 10:00 AM 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM WCW Board Meeting Presenter: Sgt. Adam 11:30 AM Plantinga A la Carte Dinner 27 Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 PM Club is open unless noted Milwaukee Chamber Club Friday & Saturday on calendar. Closed Theatre Series 10 AM Breakfast at WCW Wine & Cheese Night 5:30 - 8:30 PM Noon “Theatre Talk” at MCT 5:30 - 6:30 PM To make a reservation, email [email protected] or call 414/276-5170 Sunday December 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dining Hours To make a reservation, email [email protected] or 1 2 call 414/276-5170 A la Carte Breakfast Tuesday - Saturday Club is open unless noted on calendar. 7:00 - 10:00 AM

A la Carte Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM A la Carte Dinner Friday & Saturday Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 PM 5:30 - 7:30 PM 3 5 6 7 Bridge Lessons 8 9 9 AM Yoga College Endowment 9:30 AM 10 AM In Stitches Casual Mah Jongg “Opera’s Greatest Hits” 10 AM 10:30 AM Tribute Lecture Community Outreach 4 Presenter: Florentine Opera Committee Studio Singers 11:30 AM Garden Club/ Antiques & Fine Art Holiday Party Program Committee 11:30 AM Social 6 PM French Dinner Noon Lunch Culture & Cuisine Evening Book Group 5:30 PM Social Holmes and Watson “The Cloud Atlas” 6 PM Dinner 6 PM The Rep 10 12 13 14 15 16

Duplicate Bridge Yoga Daytime Book Group 10 AM Mother / Daughter 9:30 AM “News of the World “ Luncheon 10:30 AM 11:30 AM - 2 PM 11 Operations Committee 10:30 AM

Prime Rib & Popovers Board Holiday Dinner Member Birthday Night Dinner 5:30 PM 5:30 - 8:30 PM 17 19 20 21 22 23 In Stitches Yoga 10 AM 9:30 AM Finance Committee 11:30 AM Casual Mah Jongg Classics Book Group 10:30 AM Short stories by Lucy Maud 18 Montgomery & Thomas Hardy 12:30 PM Needlework 10 AM

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31 WCW Holiday Happenings Guests welcome at all events. 2017 All prices are inclusive. Thursday, November 9 Thursday, November 30 Holiday Books Wine & Cheese Night 11:30 AM 5:30 - 6:30 PM Daniel Goldin, owner, Boswell Celebrate the holidays with delicious Book Company, presents the most cuisine and wine, in the company of popular books of the season. good friends. Books available for purchase after $20 lunch. $28 Saturday, December 16 Thursday, November 16 Mother/Daughter Luncheon 11:30 AM Holiday Boutique Keep the tradition alive at the WCW. 5 - 9 PM Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, Enjoy a unique holiday shopping and grandchildren are all welcome. experience with outstanding A special visit from Santa! vendors, savory food, and holiday $35 adults / $20 ages 4-12 spirits. $35

Saturday, November 18 Thursday, December 21 Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Buffet Holiday Parade 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Enjoy a variety of seasonal menu 8 AM favorites while celebrating with good Join us for a great family event! Enjoy friends and family. a delicious breakfast, hot beverages, $45 a visit from Santa, and front-row seats to the Milwaukee Holiday Parade. $22 adults / $16 ages 4-12 Woman’s Club2017 of Wisconsin Thanksgiving “To Go” Orders Wines White Pinot Noir Red Pinot Noir Left Coast Cellars, The Willamette Valley Estate Left Coast Cellars, Cali’s Cuvée Aromas of Cherries and Spice Mouthful of Bright Plum and Cherry Flavors with Flavors of Pear, Honeysuckle, with Floral and Spicy Notes and Peach $35 $35 Side Dishes Desserts Serve 10-12 people Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Mashed Potatoes $3 each $20 Gravy & Rolls Stuffing Cranberry Almond Caramelized Onion and Smoked White Chocolate Natural Turkey Gravy Gouda Bread Pudding 1 quart serves 10 people or $12 with Custard Sauce Sage & Wild Rice $3.50 per serving $20 each French Hard Rolls $3.50 per dozen Roasted Vegetable Blend 10 inch pies $23 Pecan $28 Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar Butter Pumpkin $20 $28 Sweet Potato Souffle $4 per serving Cranberry Sauce $18 Call the Club office to place an order 414.276.5170 Orders must be placed by 5 PM on Saturday, November 18 Orders must be picked up by 3 PM on Wednesday, November 22