WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2008
OPENING DAY FOR DES MOINES WOMEN’S CLUB
Join us as we begin another club year with our annual tea and opening day program. Do you like your music on the spicy side? Then you will really enjoy The Tony Valdez Group on Opening Day. This is a Latin flavored smooth jazz/rock group led by Tony Valdez on vocals and guitars. A veteran of several bands from the Des Moines area, Tony has combined a healthy blend of Latin ingredients to favorites old and new. Add the exceptional sax and flute playing of Don Jaques to this mix and you have a recipe flavored for all tastes.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 1:30:p.m.
GWEN ZNEROLD SEMINAR: Southern Charm
As always, this in-depth and entertaining presentation will be filled with fascinating historical facts and tid-bits that only Gwen can bring to the stage. Gwen’s program on October 17th will surely entertain the casual historian and educate the antiques enthusiast. In addition to Gwen’s presentation, the organizers will assemble an impressive array of Silent Auction items which you are invited to bid on.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008 – 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 1, 2008
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.

SATURDAY, February 28 - SUNDAY, March 8, 2009
101st ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
The Des Moines Women’s Club will hold their 101st Annual Art Exhibition Saturday, February 28th through Sunday, March 8th at Hoyt Sherman Place. The 101st annual event showcases professional and non-professional Des Moines area artists among the beauty of the Hoyt Sherman Place Art Galleries. The 101st Exhibition is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Selected works of art will be available for purchase. Download the Exhibit Guidelines.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2009 – 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.

MARCH, 2009
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 February/March and pick up will be scheduled for early May of 2009. Watch the newsletter or listen for announcements next spring.

JULY 26, 2009
13th 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 the Application.

AUGUST 8, 2009
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 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 may 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.