MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FOR THESE EXCITING 2011-2012 DMWC EVENTS!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011    OPENING DAY FOR DMWC
Invite a friend and stroll down memory lane with John Zickefoose performing TIN-PAN-THOLOGY, a cabaret act culled from the music halls and drawing rooms at the turn of the last century. It was originally performed in many Manhattan cabarets. Listen to the songs of America’s finest composers: George N. Cohan; Jerome Kern; Irving Berlin; and others whose songs reflected life in the early 1900’s.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011    GWEN ZNEROLD LECTURE
Well-known antique authority and collector Gwen Znerold has made pearls her topic this year. Her lecture, “Pearls of Wisdom,” about the history and value of pearls, will be followed by lunch in the Gallery.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011    PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS’ COFFEE
Do you know someone who might be interested in joining the Des Moines Women’s Club? The Prospective Members’ Coffee is an informal way to introduce women to the Club and to Hoyt Sherman Place. Your friends will enjoy coffee and light snacks while they learn about Club activities and opportunities.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011    GIGANTIC FLEA MARKET
Start collecting your gently used household items now, for the annual flea market in November. There are always unexpected treasures to be found.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011    4TH ANNUAL BASKET AUCTION
The basket auction looks new and different every year, as members out-do each other in creating beautiful baskets that make wonderful holiday gifts.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011    HOLIDAY LUNCH/CARD PARTY
Get into a holiday mood while enjoying a festive lunch followed by a variety of games and good conversation.

FEBRUARY 25 –MARCH 4, 2012    104TH ART EXHIBITION
Artists throughout Central Iowa look forward to this annual opportunity to showcase their work in the beautiful Hoyt Sherman Place Art Galleries. The exhibition is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Many of the works are available for purchase.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012    PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS’ COFFEE
Do you know someone who might be interested in joining the Des Moines Women’s Club? The Prospective Members’ Coffee is an informal way to introduce women to the Club and to Hoyt Sherman Place. Your friends will enjoy coffee and light snacks while they learn about Club activities and opportunities.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012    SPRING STYLE SHOW
Here is a chance to get a preview of spring fashions to update your wardrobe. Come for lunch and treat yourself to a sartorial feast. Some of your fellow Club members will be modeling.

MARCH 2012    BLOOMIN’ PLANT SALE
Plan to fill your garden and planters with colorful blooms! Order forms are distributed in late February and March, for fresh, blooming geraniums, impatiens, and petunias. Friday, May 4 is pick-up day.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012    SCHOLARSHIP DAY
Every year in April we honor scholarship winners from area schools and colleges. Club members are treated to songs, dances, readings and videos as the individual winners show off their talents in the auditorium. The annual scholarship awards are the culmination of weeks of essay reading and auditions managed by the dedicated members of each of the Scholarship committees.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012    MAY DAY
Our May Day luncheon will feature sweet music from The Sweet Adelines. Enjoy musical selections from a female barbershop quartet whose tunes hark back to the early years of our club.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012    SUMMER CARD PARTY
What a great way to start the summer! Bring some friends and enjoy a luncheon and style show, with games and conversation afterwards. There will be bridge, board games, Bunko, Bingo and more!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012    SIZZLIN’ SUMMER BBQ
This annual sizzlin’ summer event is a night not to be missed! Come on in and sit down to great barbequed pork loin, baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw. Top it all off with a delicious brownie.

Other Club Fundraising Activities:
Sherman Hill Walking Tour Lunch Sales
Bean Soup Packaging
Younkers Community Day Coupon Sales