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Welcome to another edition of Stars And Stripes E-Newsletter, keeping you up to date with what's happening with the AWA!
In This Issue
- GenX Chick Flick
- Mom's Night Out
- Out to Lunch Bunch
- PM Book Club Meeting
- All Things Gourmet
- Moms & Tots
- AWA/Grace Charity Golf Tournament
- Gift Shop News
- Melbourne University Lecture
GenX Chick Flick
We will be meeting tomorrow February 17th for He's Just Not That Into You at the Jam Factory. Join us for Happy Hour at 6 pm at TGIF's or you can meet us at 6:30 pm at the theater to buy tickets. Please RSVP Melanie ASAP for parking tips and a special discount coupon.
 Out to Lunch Bunch
Ooopa! Let's meet for a Greek lunch this month! The Out to Lunch Bunch will be meeting on Thursday February 26th at Orexi Souvlaki Bar and Cafe located at 18 Eaton St. Oakleigh 3166 at 12:30 pm. Please RSVP Annie to reserve your spot.
Mom's Night Out
Join the fun for a mom's night out on Thursday February 26th at The Old Pepper Pizza and Pasta Bistro located at 33 Chapel St. Prahan.
 PM Book Club
Like it spicy? The PM Book Club is exploring Indian literature and cuisine this month. Join us at The Curry Vault on Thursday February 26th at 6:30 pm to discuss The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga. The Curry Vault is located at 18-20 Bank Place, Melbourne. Please RSVP to Heidi to join for dinner.
All Things Gourmet
Try out a new recipe and eat like a gourmet! All Things Gourmet will meet for lunch on March 5th from 12 to 2 pm. Please contact Miyuki for a recipe and location to be sent to you via email. Lunch is generally about 10 gourmet dishes and is always delicious!
 Moms & Tots
Preschoolers and their moms are invited for a playgroup at Teranne's home on Friday March 6th from 10 am until noon. Bring a favorite toy!
 AWA/Grace Charity Golf Tournament
Here's golf for a very good cause! We still have spaces available for our tournament to raise money for the RCH Cystic Fibrosis Research Team on Tuesday, 17 March at Kingston Heath Golf Club, Cheltenham. Tell your partner, friends, colleagues about this opportunity to golf at the #2 ranked course in Australia. Register as a team of 4 or as an individual ($235 per person) in an Ambrose competition. Registration and lunch begin at 11:00 am with a 12:30 pm Shotgun Start. Beginning at 6 pm, we will have cocktails and a Silent Auction followed by dinner, Tournament Presentation, and Live Auction. Visit www.awamelbourne.org for forms and more details or contact Julie McClernon on 9804 3313 or jmcclernon@connexus.net.au.
AWA Volunteers Needed
Are you able to help for a half-day or full-day on Tuesday, 17 March for the AWA/Grace Charity Golf Tournament? As this is one of largest fundraisers for the CF Research Team this year, we need your help to pack goodie bags, greet our golfers and help with set-up for the golf fundraiser from 10am to 1pm. If the morning is not convenient, we require a few volunteers to assist with the live auction in the evening. If you are interested contact Julie McClernon on 9804 3313 or jmcclernon@connexus.net.au.
RCH Gift Shop News
The 2009 RCH Gift Shop volunteer schedule is full of opportunities to volunteer! Upcoming Thursday dates include 26 March, 23 April, 28 May and 25 June. Four AWA volunteers staff the gift shop on the fourth Thursday of each month. Volunteers may choose to work the morning shift from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or the afternoon shift from 1-4 p.m. The time flies by with volunteers assisting the shop manager at the checkout counter and helping customers select the perfect stuffed critter or special toy. Please contact Caron to schedule your 2009 volunteer hours today. No previous experience required!
Melbourne University Lecture
For those of you interested in politics. . .there will be a free public lecture at the University of Melbourne featuring Joe Trippi - the long-time US political campaigner often credited with introducing the internet to US presidential campaigns. He will deliver a speech entitled "Online Campaigning in the US Presidential Election" on 2 March in the Carrillo Gantner Lecture Theatre in the Sidney Myer Asia Centre from 6.00pm - 7.00pm. Admission is free. Bookings are essential. To find out more or to reserve a seat, please visit at http://www.events.unimelb.edu.au/view.php?eventID=5555.
Tour Guide Training
Do you have an interest in becoming a trained tour guide? Please visit the attached flyer from the William Angliss Institute for the great programs offered during 2009. Click 1751c-v1_tourism20guiding20flyer20a42 for all the information.
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