THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2007
OPENING DAY FOR DES MOINES WOMEN’S CLUB
Join us as we begin another club year with our annual tea and opening day program. This year’s program features the voice and music of Garrison Western. Tenor, Garrison Western is a Des Moines native and attended North and Hoover High School. He has won numerous competitions throughout his career and attended the Julliard School of Music.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2007 – 10:00 AM
PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS’ COFFEE
Do you have a friend that you think would be interested in Des Moines Women’s Club? Our Prospective Member’s Coffee is an ideal opportunity to introduce these friends to the club and Hoyt Sherman Place. We will share a bit of history about the club and our magnificent home here at Hoyt Sherman. Guests will enjoy coffee and a light snack and an opportunity to visit with other club members.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
GIGANTIC FLEA MARKET
Treasures galore will fill Hoyt Sherman Place as the women’s club invites all its members to bring in their unwanted and gently used household items to sell at our annual flea market. In the past, this event was part of our Annual Bazaar. This year’s event will also feature our own packaged bean soup and a new addition (yet, old favorite) packaged nuts.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008
MYSTERY DINNER THEATER
Bring your investigative skills, your appetite, and be prepared to sleuth your way through the evening at our mystery/gourmet dinner theater. You'll be kept on the edge of your seat as you enjoy a gourmet dinner and dessert while you watch for anything suspicious, interrogate the suspects and help solve the crime.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 - SUNDAY, MARCH 16 2008
100th ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
The Des Moines Women’s Club will hold their 100th Annual Art Exhibition Saturday, March 8th through Sunday, March 16th at Hoyt Sherman Place. The 100th annual event showcases professional and non-professional Des Moines area artists among the beauty of the Hoyt Sherman Place Art Galleries. The 100th Exhibition is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Selected works of art will be available for purchase.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2008 – 10 AM
PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS’ COFFEE
Do you have a friend that you think would be interested in Des Moines Women’s Club? Our Prospective Member’s Coffee is an ideal opportunity to introduce these friends to the club and Hoyt Sherman Place. We will share a bit of history about the club and our magnificent home here at Hoyt Sherman. Guests will enjoy coffee and a light snack and an opportunity to visit with other club members.

APRIL 4, 2008
BLOOMIN’ PLANT SALE
We will fill your order for your Spring planters with fresh blooming geraniums, impatiens, and petunias, etc. Order forms will be distributed in late March/Early April and pick up will be scheduled for early May of 2006. Watch the newsletter or listen for announcements next Spring.

JULY 27, 2008
12th ANNUAL ART-A-FAIR
Come rain or come shine, the artists’ tents and booths will rise again!!! Plan a summer stroll through the grounds of Hoyt Sherman Place. Bring the whole family and stay for lunch in our air-conditioned galleries! Download Art-A-Fair Application PDF

AUGUST 9, 2008
SIZZLIN’ SUMMER BBQ
It just gets better and better! We should provide bibs for this finger-lickin’, lip smackin’, great food! With great friends this sets up for a night not to miss!

Other On-Going Fund Raising Club Activities

BEAN SOUP/NUTS COMMITTEE
Not to be left out is the diligent group which packages 10 types of beans for soup, and supplies them for retail sale at all the Dahl’s stores in the Des Moines area. This committee will also package nuts to be sold at our Gigantic Flea Market and in November and December for Christmas baking.

CLUB TRIPS UNLIMITED
This committee plans one day, two-three day, or extended trips throughout the United States and abroad. We welcome non-Club members on these trips and urge anyone who wishes to be on our mailing list to indicate an interest!

BAKELESS BAKE SALE
We’re having a Bakeless Bake Sale! No fat! No calories! No baking! Instead of buying the ingredients for your famous cake, pie, or cookies, just give the money – or, if you are not a baker, just donate what you would have spent to buy those delicious baked goods.