June Events

June 8th June Book Discussion

Date: June 8: 6:45 pm

Einstein: His Life and Universe (675p., 2009 paperback or 2007 hardcover editions available in the library or bookstore) by Walter Isaacson

OR

Einstein : the Life of a Genius (96p., 2009, hardcover only at $40, available mainly in bookstores) by Walter Isaacson

Also What the Dog Saw and other incidents by Malcolm Gladwell

Place: Marianne Schnell, 10 E70th Street, Apt. 11 C
RSVP 212-535-9499 917-981-0555

Please bring suggestions for September and October

PLEASE REIMBURSE HOSTESS $5 FOR REFRESHMENTS

6:45pm
June 23rd CWC Annual Meeting

Location: 300 Park Ave (at 50th), Colgate-Palmolive building. Ask for Carolyn Herrick at the security desk.

Snacks & beverages to be provided at no charge. The meeting is open only to paid members.

This is our annual business meeting, at which several new officers will be elected. If you are interested in serving as VP, Treasurer or Membership Coordinator for the Club, please contact Carolyn Herrick or Lorraine Bell.

6:30pm

May Events

May 1st
Join the Revlon Run/Walk Team


Walk starts 9am , meet at 8;15am at Times Square

Register at: www.revlonrunwalk.com/ny

Contact Carolyn Herrick for team meeting location.

8:15am
May 12th
See the latest in fashion and accessories!


Melissa Tomlin of New York Style Life and Personal Stylist for Nordstrom will present the latest trends for Spring/Summer 2010.

Hosted by Carol Essert
45 Park Ave @ 37th
BYOB, snacks provided

RSVP by May 8 to cobeirn@yahoo.com

6:30pm
May 25th Stellae Boreales


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Young Violinists Ensemble from Ottawa
7:00pm Free Concert with Reception to follow
New York Academy of Medicine, Hosack Hall
1216 Fifth Ave (at 103rd St .)
RSVP to 212-677-8181 or iprhe@aol.com (place "Violin Concert" in subject line)

7:00pm

April Events

April 1st April Fools' Day Drinks

Thursday April 1 from 6-8pm

"Robert" Restaurant
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle

Members to pay for their own drinks
Museum admission not required

RSVP by March 29 at www.meetup.com, Canadian Women's Club of New York or to cobeirn@yahoo.com













6pm
April 27th Book Discussion

Date: Tuesday April 27, 6:45 pm

Book: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (classic title)

Marianne Schnell, 10 E70th Street, Apt. 11 C
RSVP 212-535-9499 or 917-981-0555

Please bring suggestions for May and June
PLEASE REIMBURSE HOSTESS $5 FOR REFRESHMENTS

6:45pm

March Events

Mar 14th Planning Session on the Future Direction of the Club

Sunday, March 14 from 2-5pm
Location: Colgate-Palmolive building, 300 Park Ave (at 50th).

Please confirm your attendance by March 8.
If you would like to contribute to this discussion but can not commit to this date, please let us know and feel free to send your thoughts by email or phone to Carolyn or Loretta.

2pm
Mar 15th Book Discussion

Book: Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier (New York Times Bestseller)

Location: Marg Brown's, 150 Waverly Place (near 6th Avenue), Apt. A

RSVP to: 646-350-6925

6:45pm

February Events

Feb 10th
Join the Canadian Women’s Club for
Drinks at The Modern
Wed Feb 10 from 6-8pm

9 West 53rd Street
Access from the street

Cost: Members to pay for their own drinks
Admission to MOMA not required

RSVP by Feb 8 to Carolyn Herrick at cobeirn@yahoo.com

6pm
Feb 12th Book Discussion

Book: Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

Location:
Lilian Nash's
1050 Fifth Avenue, Apt. 14 B(near 86th street)

RSVP to: 212-896-8922 or 212-423-1854

6:45pm

January Events

Jan 7 Book Discussion

Date: January 7th, 2010
Book: Winter Vault, by Anne Michaels

Penn Club, courtesy Marianne Sztuka, meet at the back in the Library

M. Sztuka's party
30 W 44th Street
between 5th and 6th Avenue

PLEASE BRING CASH TO PAY FOR DINNER

6:45pm

December Events

Dec 1st "Winter Wonderland" Holiday Dinner

Domenico's Restaurant
120 E. 40th St, between Park & Lexington
6:30pm Cocktails
7:30pm Dinner
$55.00 members and guests
$65.00 non-members and at the door
Price includes wine with dinner. Cash bar during cocktail hour.
Fundraiser Raffle with exciting prizes, to benefit the CWC Scholarship Fund

Payment due by November 20. Mail to Ann Levack
405 E. 14th St, Apt 3E
New York, NY 10009

6:00pm
Dec 3rd Book Discussion

Date: December 3, 6:45 pm
Book: Netherlan by Joseph O'Neill

Marianne Schnell
10 E70th Street, Apt. 11 C
RSVP 212-535-9499

6:45pm

October Events

Oct 17th Join us for the Terry Fox Run and Brunch
Saturday October 17 at 9:30am
Central Park

If you want to run or walk 5K with the CWC Team, register at www.terryfoxrunnyc.org

All are welcome to join us for Brunch after the Run
Le Pain Quotidien, 50 W. 72nd St

Contact Carolyn Herrick at cobeirn@yahoo.com to confirm the team meeting location for the Run

If you are unable to participate but want to support this worthy cause, you may make a donation on the Terry Fox Run website. Click on Sponsor a Participant and then search for Carolyn Herrick (Team Leader).

9:30am
Oct 19th October Book Discussion

Place TBA
Book: White Tiger, Aravind Adiga

6:45pm

September Events

Sept 16th Annual Cheers Welcome Back Event

Please join The Canadian Women's Club for our Annual Cheers Welcome Back Event on Wednesday, September 16 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

At the Home of Dianne Barclay
149 E. 19th St, New York
$15.00 per person charge for drinks and hors d’ouevres

We encourage you to bring along a prospective member.

RSVP by Sept 14 to Loretta DeStefano at
claird@nyc.rr.com or 212-427-0746

DUES REMINDER
If you have not yet paid your 2007/8 Membership Dues, please mail your $75.00 check to

Dianne Barclay, Treasurer
149 E. 19th St, New York, NY 10003

6:30 - 8pm
Sept 21st Next book: Loving Frank

Nancy Horan Meet at Marianne Schnell's
10 E 70th Street, Apt. 11C
RSVP 212-535-9499

PLEASE REIMBURSE HOSTESS $5 FOR REFRESHMENTS

6:45pm

June Events

June 9th CWC Annual Meeting
Tuesday, June 9
6:30pm

Potluck appetizers & drinks

Marianne Schnell’s home
10 E. 70th St, Apt 11C
New York

Please bring an appetizer, snack or bottle
The Club will provide pizza.

This is a Club Business Meeting, to include General Elections, Annual Financial Report and discussion of future Club Programs/Events.

Following business, we’ll enjoy members’ company & drinks.

Position to be elected: 1st Vice President (replacing Loretta DeStefano)

RSVP to Carolyn Herrick by June 7
cobeirn@yahoo.com


6:30pm
June 12th Next book: The Prince, by Niccolo Machiavelli
Meet at: Liliane Nash's 1050 Fifth Avenue, NY 10028
rsvp 212-423-1854(home) or 212-896-8922(work)

PLEASE REIMBURSE HOSTESS $5 FOR REFRESHMENTS
6:30pm

May Events

May 11th Next book: Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson
Meet at Marianne Schnell's , 10 E70th St., Apt. 11 C
rsvp 212-535-9499
TBD

April Events

Apr. 13th April Book Discussion
Date: Monday, April 13
Book: Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers
Meet at Hudas Liff's
136 E. 76th Street
Apt. 5 C

RSVP to 212-717-6148

6:30pm
Apr. 19th High Tea
Location/Time: TBD

TBD

March Events

Mar. 18th Canadian Movie Night: The Red Violin
Bring along a snack/appetizer
BYOB; soft drinks provided
at Carolyn Herrick's home
100 W. 89th St, Apt 6C, New York
RSVP by March 8 to Carolyn at cobeirn@yahoo.com

7:00pm
TBA March Book Discussion
Date : TBA
Book : TBA Bring suggestions.
Meet at Marianne Schnell's
10 E. 70th St.
Apt. 11 C

RSVP to 212-535-9499

TBA

January Events

Jan. 13th Skating at The Pond at Bryant Park

Cost to skate: FREE
Skate Rental (if needed): $12.00
Enter on your own (arrive early as there will likely be a line to get in)
CWC members will gather along the boards inside the Rink on the East/Library side of the rink at 7pm and at 7:30pm

Post-skating drinks & snacks at the Celsius Lounge in Bryant Park
If the Lounge is closed for a private function, we will meet at Annie Moore's Pub,
50 E. 43rd St, between Madison and Vanderbilt.

RVSP by January 12 to Carolyn Herrick at cobeirn@yahoo.com

7:00pm

December Events

Dec. 1st 2008 Holiday Dinner

DATE CHANGE: Monday, December 1
Location: Domenico's Restaurant, 120 E. 40th St (between Park & Lexington)
Cocktails at 6:00pm , Dinner at 7:00pm
Cost: $55.00 in advance for members & guests; $65.00 for non-members & at the door
Dinner includes 2 glasses of wine; cash bar for cocktail hour.
Payment due by November 24.

Make check payable to:
The Canadian Women's Club of New York, Inc

Mail to:
Loretta De Stefano
161 E. 90th St
Apt 6B
New York, NY 10028


Fundraiser Raffle with exciting prizes, to benefit the Scholarship Fund.

6:00pm
Dec. 15th Canadian Women's Club book discussion:
Adam Kirsch, Benjamin Disraeli : Jewish Endcounters
Available in bookstores and library.

Meet at Marianne Schnell's
10 E 70th Street, Apt. 11C
rsvp to 212-535-9499

Next book : TBA Bring suggestions.
6:30pm

November Events

Nov. 20th Book Club Discussion

Susan Morgan, Bombay Anna : the Real Story and Remarkable Adventures of the King and I Governess.
University of California Press

New biography of Anna Leonowens. Available in bookstores and library.

Meet at Hudas Liff's:
136 E 76th St. (at Lexington), Apt. 5F
rsvp to : 212-717-6148
6:30pm

October Events

Oct 16th Canadian Women's book discussion: Albert Camus, The First Man (translated from French)

biographical novel based on Camus' early life and search for his father
Meet at Marianne Schnell's
10 E70th Street, Apt. 11 C
RSVP to 212-535-9499


6:30pm
Oct 18th Join the Canadian Women's Club Team for the Terry Fox Run
Saturday October 18
9:30am in Central Park

No charge to register to run or walk 5K at www.terryfoxrunnyc.org

Once you are registered, contact Carolyn Herrick at cobeirn@yahoo.com to confirm the team meeting location.

If you are unable to participate but want to support this worthy cause, you may make a donation on the above website. Click on Sponsor a Participant and then search for Carolyn Herrick (Team Leader).

9:30am

September Events

Sept 15th Canadian Women's Club book discussion: Frances Itani, Deafening

Canadian bittersweet story of deaf girl growing up in Ontario before and during World War I.
Available in paper back or hardcover
Meet at Hudas Liff's: 136 E 76th St. (at Lexington), Apt. 5F
RSVP to: 212-717-6148


6:30pm
Sept 17th Cheers Welcome Back Event

Wednesday, September 17 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
At the Home of Dianne Barclay
149 E. 19th St
New York

$15.00 per person charge for drinks and hors d'ouevres

We encourage you to bring along a prospective member.

RSVP by Sept 14 to Jaye Landon at j3landon@yahoo.com or 646-872-7943

6:30pm

June Events

June 12th CWC Annual Meeting

Thursday, June 12
6:30pm
Light food & drinks

Marianne Schnell's home
10 E. 70th St, Apt 11C
New York


This is a Club Business Meeting, to include General Elections, Annual Financial Report and discussion of future Club Programs/Events. Following business, we'll enjoy members' company & drinks.

Positions to be elected: President, 2nd Vice President, Directors.

RSVP to Carolyn Herrick by June 9
cobeirn@yahoo.com

6:30pm
June 17th Canadian Women's book discussion: Obama, Dreams of My Father or Hilary Clinton, Changing
Meet at Marianne Schnell's
10 E70th Street, Apt. 11 C
rsvp to 212-535-9499

6:30pm

May Events

May 22nd Canadian Women's Club book discussion: Louise Penny, Fatal Grace
Canadian mystery in Quebec. Available in paper back or hardcover
Meet at Hudas Liff's : 136 E 76th St. (at Lexington), Apt. 5F
rsvp to : 212-717-6148

6:30pm

April Events

April 14th Canadian Women's Club book discussion:
World Without End, Ken Follett

Meet at Marianne Schnell's
10 E. 70th Street
RSVP to 212-535-9499

6:30pm
April 29th Canadian Movie Night: “Away From Her”
Carolyn Herrick’s home: 100 W. 89th St, Apt 6C
Pot luck: Bring a snack/appetizer and a bottle of your favorite wine or beer.
RSVP by April 25 to: carolyn_obeirn@yahoo.com or 212-310-3502

Fiona and Grant are an Ontario couple who have been married for over 40 years. Now, in the oncoming twilight of their years, they are forced to face the fact that Fiona's "forgetfulness" actually is Alzheimer's Disease. As Grant is coping with the institutionalization of his wife, he faces an epiphany when she transfers her affections to another man, Aubrey, a wheel chair-bound mute who also is a patient at the nursing home. Grant must draw upon his love for Fiona to perform an act of self-sacrifice in order to ensure her happiness . Based on a short story by Alice Munro (“The Bear Came Over the Mountain”), and directed by Sarah Polley. Starring Julie Christie (nominated for an Oscar) and Gordon Pinsent.


7:00pm

February Events

Feb. 12th "Manicure and Martinis" Night
Tuesday, February 12
Dashing Diva Salon, 1341 2nd Ave, between 70th & 71st.

Event starts at 6:30pm, but you can arrive later if you wish.

Guests will have the option of either "treatments":
1. Manicure, pedicure plus martini for $53.00.
2. Manicure alone at $18.00. Additional $3.00 for a martini.

RSVP to Loretta De Stefano at claird@nyc.rr.com by Friday Feb 8.

6:30pm

March Events

Mar. 3rd Canadian Women's Club book discussion:
A House for Mr. Biswas, V.S Naipaul, Nobel laureate Tinidadian Indian.

Meet at Hudas Liff's : 136 E 76th St. (at Lexington), Apt. 5F
RSVP to : 212-717-6148

6:30pm

January Events

Jan. 10th Ice Skating at Bryant Park
Ice Skating on the Pond at Bryant Park, plus
Drinks at the Canadian Celsius lounge rinkside Cost: $15.00 includes skate rental and VIP line bypass (does not include drinks)

Need to act quickly to book ourselves as a group to bypass the long lines.
RSVP by Dec 28 (or as soon as you see this notice) to Jaye Landon at jayelandon@gmail.com with number of guests.

6:30pm

December Events

Dec. 3rd Holiday Dinner
New location: Domenico's, 120 E. 40th St (between Park & Lexington)
Cocktails at 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm
Cost: $50.00 in advance for members & guests; $60.00 for non-members & at the door
Payment due by November 27.
Make check payable to: The Canadian Women's Club of New York, Inc
Mail to: Melissa Wong, Apt 34, 180 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027



6pm
Dec. 14th Canadian Women's Club book discussion:
Of this Earth : a Mennonite boyhood in the boreal forest, Rudy Wiebe

November release: trade paperback by Good Books Available at McNally Robinson and other book stores.

Rudy Wiebe, who grew up in northern Saskatchewan during the Great Depression and Second World War, is now Professor Emeritus of English Literature at the University of Alberta.

Meet in the Library for dinner at the Penn Club Grill Room as guests of Marianne Sztuka
Penn Club, 30 W 44 St.

If you plan to attend you must rsvp Ms. Sztuka at 917-744-8188 by December 11.
Bring cash to reimburse Marianne as the dinner will be on her account.

6:30pm

November Events

Nov. 13th Drinks Get-Together
Tuscan Square, 16 W. 51st St (between 5th & 6th Ave)


6 - 7:30pm
Nov. 19th November book discussion
Monday, November 19: 6:45 pm
Hostess: Marianne Schnell
10 E 70th Street, Apt. 11C
RSVP to 212-535-9499

Book: Diary of Samuel Pepys by Samuel Pepys(any edition; suggest an abridged version since it is several volumes). Order from book store or library

6:45pm

October Events

Oct. 16th October Book Club Meeting
The Number 1 Women's Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith: any title in the series set in Botswana, Africa.
Available in paperback

Tuesday, October 16
6:45 p.m. at Hudas Liff's
136 E 75th Street, Apt. 5 F (Lexington at 76th St)
RSVP to Hudas Liff 212-717-6148

6:45pm
Oct. 13th Join the Canadian Women’s Club Team for the Terry Fox Run
Saturday October 13, 9:30am in Central Park
No charge to register to run or walk 5K at www.terryfoxrunnyc.org

Once you are registered, contact Carolyn Herrick at cobeirn@yahoo.com to confirm the team meeting location.

If you are unable to participate but want to support this worthy cause, you may make a donation on the above website. Click on Sponsor a Participant and then search for Carolyn Herrick (Team Leader).

9:30am

September Events

Sept. 12th Cheers Welcome Back Night
Tuscan Square, 16 W. 51st St (between 5th & 6th Ave, in Rockefeller Center)

Join us for a drink to toast the fall return. Existing and prospective members are welcome.

RSVP to Loretta De Stefano at claird@ny.rr.com by September 9th.

6:00 - 7:30pm
Sept. 10th September Book Club Meeting
Gertrude Bell: Queen of the Desert: Shaper of Nations by Georgina Howell
Available in book store or library

Monday, September 10
6:45 p.m. at Marianne Schnell’s
10 E 70th Street, Apt. 11C
RSVP to Marianne Schnell at 1-212-535-9499.

6:45pm

June Events

June 5 Annual Meeting
Colgate-Palmolive Building, 300 Park Ave @49th
Ask for Carolyn Herrick at Security Desk

6:30pm
June 19 June Book Club meeting
Monday, June 19, 6:45 p.m. at Marianne Schnell's
10 E 70th Street, Apt. 11C
Please RSVP to Marianne Schnell at 1-212-535-9499.

June Book Discussion
Lyn Hamilton, The Chinese Alchemist

Canadian mystery writer. Antiquities mystery set in Toronto, New York and China

6:45pm
June 20 Downtown Pub Crawl
First stop: 6:00 outdoors at "Stanton Public", 17 Stanton Street in the Lower East Side. Stanton Street is parallel to Houston, just one block south. Stanton Public is on the block just east of Bowery. Great lounge atmosphere!

Second stop: 7:30 outdoors at "d.b.a", 41 First Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Relaxing, unpretentious atmosphere.

Both places specialize in oustanding beer, including very fine cask-conditioned ale. But don't worry if you're not a beer drinker - Stanton Public offers all the usual lounge offerings, and d.b.a. offers wine and an amazing Scotch selection too!

Third stop: 9:45 (when the d.b.a. garden closes out of consideration to their neighbors) - another nearby spot, to be chosen by those who are still game. Maybe a jazz bar, or a coffee/dessert place.

RSVP to Jaye Landon at j3landon@yahoo.com. This is a totally open event, so invite your friends, significant other, colleagues.



March Events

March 27 Drinks Get-Together
Dos Caminos
825 Third Ave (at 50th)
5:30 - 7:00pm

April Events

April 22 Join the CWC Team for the MS Walk!
Help raise funds to support Multiple Sclerosis research
Walk starts at South Street Seaport
Register (no cost) at: http://msnyc.kintera.org/mswalk/cwcny



11:00am

May Events

May 1 Canadian Movie Night: “Bon Cop, Bad Cop”
Carolyn Herrick’s home: 100 W. 89th St, Apt 6C
No charge: soft drinks & popcorn provided, BYOB
7:30pm

When a crime is committed on the border of Quebec and Ontario, everyone is forced to come together, whether they want to or not. As the investigation gets underway, we meet David Bouchard (Patrick Huard) and Martin Ward (Colm Feore), members of their respective provincial police forces who are forced to work together. The two men couldn't be more different. In fact, the only thing they appear to have in common is that they are both cops, albeit cops with totally different styles. In English and French (with subtitles)

February Events

Wine Tasting
Mission Hill is a premier Canadian Winery, located in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Dennis will be providing us with background on the Winery and pouring a selection of Mission Hill premium wines.

Date: Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
Arrival time: 6:00 p.m.
Wine tasting: 6:30 p.m.

Members, spouses and friends are all welcome!

Location: At the home of Loretta De Stefano & Cameron Laird
161 East 90th, Apt. 6B (90th and Lexington)
NYC 10128
By subway, take the 4,5 or 6 trains to the 86th Street station

Cost: $35.00 per person (includes cheese and dessert)
Payment is requested in advance. Please mail cheques by Feb 16 to:
Loretta De Stefano
161 East 90th Street, Apt. 6B New York, NY 10128

Cheque should be made out to: The Canadian Women's Club of New York, Inc.

RSVP: Send email to claird@nyc.rr.com or leave a voice message for Loretta at 212-427-0746.

Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP to reserve your place!

December Events

Annual Holiday Dinner
Friday, December 8, Asia Society Garden Court Cafe
Cocktails 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:00pm
Members & Guests: $43.50 includes dinner and two drinks
Non-Members: $53.50
For all after Dec 1: $55.00

Seating is limited, so please reserve to ensure your space.
Amazing raffle items and so much more!

Payment is requested in advance.
Send check payable to:

          Canadian Women's Club of New York
          Mail to: Melissa Wong
          Apt 34, 180 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027

November Events

Drinks Get-Together:
Nov 8 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Django, 480 Lexington (at 46th)
Please RSVP by Nov 7 to Carolyn Herrick at cobeirn@yahoo.com

October Events

Join the Canadian Women's Club Team in the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research, October 14 at 9:30am in Central Park. Register at www.terryfoxrunnyc.org. RSVP to Carolyn Herrick at cobeirn@yahoo.com to find out the team meet-up location.



The Canadian Women's Club Team participated in the 2006 Terry Fox Run on October 14. It was a beautiful day for a run or walk in Central Park, and breakfast afterwards at Le Pain Quotidien was enjoyed by all.

September Events

Welcome Back Cheers - Wednesday, September 13th, 2006
Montparnasse Bar, 230 E. 51st St (between 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave)
Join us for a drink to toast the fall return. Also come to elect our new club President. Existing and prospective members are welcome. Contact Melissa Wong at mmw2113@columbia.edu to RSVP by September 9th.

March/April 2006 Events

MS Walk 2006 - Sunday April 23, 2006
Join the CWC Team!
Contact: Carolyn Herrick at cobeirn@yahoo.com or 212-310-3502 for more details.

Dinner at Swizz - Tuesday March 28, 2006
6:30pm
310 West 53rd St. (betw 8th & 9th Ave.)
212-810-4444 www.1291swizz.com/Menu.htm
Cost: $24.91 pre-theater menu exclusive of beverage and gratuity
Contact: Loretta De Stefano to RSVP by March 24 at claird@nyc.rr.com or 212-427-0746

Oct\Nov\Dec Events

Annual Holiday Party December 9, 2005

The Asia Society

Garden Court Cafe, 725 Park Avenue (Park Avenue and 70th)

6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. dinner

Amazing Raffle Items!!

Spouses and significant others are welcome!

Cost

$37.00/person (CWC members & guests)

$40.00/person (non members)

$27.00/students

 

Tuesday September 20th, 2005

The CWCNY held our Cheers:Bloody Caesar Welcome Back From Summer Party at Montparnasse Bar.  We had a great turnout including several new members.  Thanks to Loretta De Stefano for organizing this event and for preparing the Canadian Trivia Quiz won by Mary Margaret Johnson.

 

 

 

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday June 21, 2005 at 6:30 pm

Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Women's Club of New York City, Inc. will be held at the law offices of Edwards & Angell LLP, 750 Lexington Ave. (NW corner of 59th and Lexington) 12th floor, on Tuesday June 21, 2005 at 6:30 pm. All members are invited to attend. 

Book Club Meeting
Monday, April 11, 2005
        7:00 p.m.
 
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini will be discussed.
 
At the home of Marianne Schnell
10 East 70th Street
 
RSVP by April 9 at (212) 535-9499
 

From the Book Jacket:

   

An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present.

The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption, and it is also about the power of fathers over sons-their love, their sacrifices, their lies.

The first Afghan novel to be written in English, The Kite Runner tells a sweeping story of family, love, and friendship against a backdrop of history that has not been told in fiction before, bringing to mind the large canvases of the Russian writers of the nineteenth century. But just as it is old-fashioned in its narration, it is contemporary in its subject—the devastating history of Afghanistan over the last thirty years. As emotionally gripping as it is tender, The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful debut.


 

 

***** Annual St. Patrick's Day Party March 13, 2005 *****

Our member Carole Healy hosted a splendid St. Patrick's Day Party in her lovely home on March 13, 2005.  Carole and her husband treated us to their wonderful hospitality and a tremendous time was had by all.  Once again this year we had a very good turnout of husbands and significant others.  Thanks Carole-we really appreciate it!

 

****  Morning Coffee with Australian Women of New York February 9, 2005 ****

We wish to thank the Australian Women for their invitation to coffee featuring entrepreneur and Estee Lauder color consultant Poppy King. Their hospitality was great and the discussion very interesting.

***** Annual Christmas Party  December 10, 2004 *****

The CWC members enjoyed an evening of Asian-inspired cuisine at the Garden Court Cafe of the Asia Society and Museum. The food and ambience were wonderful and as always it was great to see our fellow CWC friends.

 

***** Maple Leaf Ball   November 19, 2004 *****

CWC sponsored the Maple Leaf Ball along with the Canadian Club and Canadian Society.

The Ball was a sell out and everyone looked fabulous!!

Special thanks to Linda Brooks for the wonderful design of the invitations and to Nairn Friemann and Mary Kelly Brown for their decorating expertise and Pandora Strasler for special sponsors and donations.

 

**** Tuesday September 28, 2004  ********

Cheers!

CWC friends shared a toast and got caught up with the summer news at the residence of Nairn Friemann.

 

***Tuesday, May 11, 2004***

Meet the Author

Blown Away: American Women and Guns

by Caitlin Kelly

Blown Away is unique – a timely, impartial and national examination of the many intersections of women and guns in America: professional, social, recreational, criminal and political. Caitlin Kelly, winner of the Canadian National Magazine Award and five fellowships, a former reporter for the Globe and Mail and Gazette, interviewed 104 men, women and teens ages 13 – 72 from 27 states: lobbyists, legislators, activists, hunters, sport shooters, women who have shot and killed and those injured by gun violence and the homicide or suicide of their loved ones. These include such high-profile women as Patty Varone, for nine years the principal bodyguard of Rudy Giuliani, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, whose husband was killed and son shot on the Long Island Railroad and Suzanna Hupp, a Texas legislator whose parents were killed by a crazed gunman. From pop culture images such as Thelma and Louise to the horror of Columbine – where guns were supplied by a young woman – these intersections are inescapable, even if you have never touched or would never touch a gun yourself.

 

“Refreshingly even-handed in covering a topic that has all-too-often been the subject of slogans and partisan debate. Thoroughly researched, Blown Away is sure to become a standard.”

– Thomas Gabor, Department of Criminology, University of Ottawa. 

This event was well attended and after Ms Caitlin Kelly spoke there was a lively discussion with wine and refreshments.

 

For more information on Blown Away: www.blownawaythebook.com

Publisher: Pocket Books

SUNDAY BRUNCH  In the Garden May 2nd, 2004

VESPA : 1625 2nd Avenue (between 84th and 85th)

An Italian restaurant with a South Beach meets Tuscany ambience and dynamic staff who make you feel comfortable & cozy. Owners Adam and Leonard provide extra special service and if you enjoy wine - they always make the perfect recommendation!

All who attended enjoyed a taste of Italy with their CWC friends.
 

Monday April 5, 2004 Book Club

The Thai Amulet, by Lyn Hamilton

A quick read for mystery lovers by Arthur Ellis Award-nominated, Canadian author, Lyn Hamilton. Her series of archaeological mysteries have been described as “erudite and entertaining jaunty whodunits,” that follow the adventures of Laura McClintoch, a Toronto antiques dealer whose quest for ancient artifacts takes her everywhere from Africa to Ireland.

Discussion Leader – Elizabeth Ridler

6:30 pm

Home of Nairn Friemann

Sunday, March 14, 2004  

On March 14, 2004, the CWC held a St. Patrick's Day party.  The party was very well attended including a record number of men!  Member Carole Healy generously provided her elegant home as a venue and treated all to a sumptuous buffet accompanied by cocktails and green beer. Honored guests included Ken and Pat Taylor. Denyse Guariglia was the lucky winner of a set of four Irish made Belleek napkin holders which were generously donated by member Ann Levack. Special thanks also to Mary Kelly Brown and Ann Levack for their organizational work and to Linda Brooks for designing our invitations and to Diane Routledge for following up with email communications.  The work of all made this event a tremendous success.   

 

HOLIDAY PARTY 2003

Holiday Cheer

CWC Members