In this newsletter:

• News - RCH Tour, V'day Cocktails around the corner and Polo to support the RCH
• Volunteering - Helping hands still needed for our Corporate Golf Day, Tues, March 16th
• Fundraising - No updates for this S&S
• Social Groups - February is chockful of social group activities
• Did You Know? - Casting Call for Americans for ABC TV series.
• Calendar View - Highlights of the next few week's activities

 News:

Join in for the RCH Tour / Coffee Morning - February 5th, 10-12
Join us from 10am - 12pm, Feb 5th for a tour of the hospital and a chance to better understand all of the good works that we do at the RCH. This tour will also serve as the AWA's general meeting and President Terranne Keogh will provide a few comments for the year ahead. Coffee will be provided. 

Location: The RCH is located in Parkville on the corner of Flemington Rd and Gatehouse.  

RSVP to Nannette who will confirm exact location at the hospital to meet for the tour. 

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RSVP for the Valentines Cocktail, Feb 13th:
Get your tickets now for the AWA Valentine's Day Cocktail Party at the home of the US Consul General, Saturday Feb 13 from 6-8pm.  $20 per person. Pay online now! Questions, contact Pat Watson at 9690 0254.


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Like Polo and want to help the RCH?:
VivaRCH invites you to their International Polo match at Werribee Park, Sat. Feb 6th from 11am - 5pm.  To learn more and support the RCH, contact Kate Coleridge or on 0417 007 206

 

Volunteering:

Our Golf Fundraiser is just around the corner and we're still in need of helping hands.  We'd love to accept your valuable time for this very important fundraiser, whether it's on the day  for an hour, two or three before hand, (or perhaps you're new to the AWA and keen to get fully involved). Whatever you have to offer, please contact Erica Higbie to get involved!

 Fundraising:

There are no fundraising updates for this issues of S&S.

 Social Groups:

 

This February the Social Groups are swinging back into action. Click any event to learn more!

• Arts & Culture Group: Opera in the Market - Either Mon or Wed March 22, Contact Katherine to express your interest!
• Book Club (PM): Melbourne Writers Festival Talk, Feb 3
• Compass: February 10
• Gourmet Lunch Group: Feb 3
• Gen X/Y: Moonlight Cinemas Feb 20th
• Literary Lunch Group:  Feb 23rd
  
• Movie Night: Next event, Feb 8th
• Mom and Tot's: Next event, Feb 19th
  
• PALS: Taste of Summer Picnic, Feb 27
• Wine Appreciation Group: New Chair Required. If you have a passion for wine and love doing wine related activities around Melbourne, then this is for you! Interested, contact Heidi
• Working Women's Lunch: February 10

 Did You Know?:

New TV series for the ABC is looking for Americans. No acting experience necessary.  The agent is looking for teenage girls aged 15-18 (any ancestry as long as they have US accents) and African American women 45+. Interested, contact Alison Telford, Casting Director of the ABC:  9524-2668.

 Calendar View:

Here is a quick snapshot of what is happening across the AWA calendar in the next few weeks.  Click the calendar image on the right to take you to the online calendar for more details!

Upcoming Events

Wed, Feb 3rd, @12:00pm All Things Gourmet/Gourmet Lunch Wed, Feb 3rd, @6:30pm Evening Book Club Fri, Feb 5th, @10:00am Coffee Morning / RCH Tour / AWA General Meeting Mon, Feb 8th, @6:00pm Movie Night Wed, Feb 10th, @10:00am Compass Bible Study Wed, Feb 10th, @12:30pm Working Women's Group Lunch Sat, Feb 13th, @6:00pm Valentine's Cocktail Party Fri, Feb 19th, @10:30am Moms & Tots