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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS See articles below for more information. Upcoming branch events December 3 - Last day for Holiday Luncheon reservations December 7 - Holiday Luncheon, 11:45, Cattleman's Restaurant January 30, 2020 - AAUW Fundraiser at Cinnabar Theater AAUW-related events December 9 - Campus Tour of SRJC Petaluma, 12 noon

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UPCOMING PROGRAM   Holiday Luncheon Saturday, December 7 Last day for reservations: December 3 Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Cattlemen’s Restaurant (Petaluma Blvd. N and Auto Center Dr.) Speaker: Paula Freund from the Petaluma Museum Association   Reservations are required, so please make your food selection from the menu below, and send your check for $28 and menu choice to Dianne Trumpy, 1568 Fillippini Way, Petaluma 94954. We need all reservations in by December 3. Don’t forget to bring a toy for our annual Toy Drive! To segue into our 2020 theme of the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage, Paula Freund will give a presentation on Petaluma's participation in the suffrage movement. Menu Choices Top Sirloin Steak (8 oz) Lemon Herb Chicken Teriyaki Chicken Grilled Salmon Pasta Ravioli (Vegetarian) Program Committee

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HELP NEEDED! We are looking for some crafty people who would like to make decorations for our Holiday Tables! Contact Kris U’Ren  if you want to help!

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President's Message   We have had several very informative programs recently: Volunteerism Abroad and at Home presented by Tina Hittenberger: Tina revealed that they use recycled plastics in their prosthetics. Cannabis and Your Health: this discussion, led by the Garden Society, answered many questions about the use of THC and CBD.   When you see Kathy Schmidt, be sure to congratulate her on her appointment to the Special Projects Fund, Board of Directors, CA AAUW (State). I look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Luncheon. Wishing you all warm, jolly, and healthy holidays. Get ready for an interesting and busy 2020. Michele Meyer

Volunteers Needed GET INVOLVED! We need a President-Elect to succeed Michele Meyer. We'd like to see a seamless leadership transition for the next AAUW year! Public Policy Chair Pam Granger would like to work with a "shadow", an "intern", or whatever you'd like to call yourself to take on Public Policy reporting for the next AAUW year. Two great ways to get more involved with our organization! Please consider

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