Holiday Tea at the Palisades
Dec
13
12:30 PM12:30

Holiday Tea at the Palisades

Holiday Tea at the Palisades When: Friday, December 13

Enjoy a 4-course holiday tea as we celebrate the approach of the holiday season in the historic site of Pyne’s General Store. The atmosphere will take you back to Christmases Past and provide you with relaxed social time with friends. Enjoy the delicious sweets and savories, chat with friends, and prepare for the joys of the holiday season.

Itinerary: Depart the Blacksburg Community Center at 12:30
PM. Return by 4:30 PM (estimate).

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Tours depart and return to Parks and Recreation, 725 Patrick Henry Dr., Blacksburg VA 24060.

The cost is $34 for residents, and $44 for non-residents. This includes transportation, the tea tax, and tips..

Register by contacting Joy Herbert, Blacksburg Recreation Center, phone 540-443-1142.

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Friday Forum
Feb
7
10:00 AM10:00

Friday Forum

  • Luther Memorial Lutheran Church (map)
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Anna LoMascolo, Director for Programming, Outreach and Engagement at the Women’s Center at Virginia Tech, will present “Women at VT: Reflections on 20 Years at the Women’s Center.” She will present some history as well as information about contemporary issues, and new directions. Visit History of Women at Virginia Tech, a digital archive project.

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Winter Luncheon
Feb
18
11:30 AM11:30

Winter Luncheon

Our 60th year intersected with important events of the Civil Rights Movement, including the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Our Winter Luncheon will feature speaker Heather Nicholson will bring us her perspective on the cultural and historical landscape of Reconstruction and Jim Crow, oral histories, and archival materials to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of incorporating African American history into the grand narrative of the history of Virginia and the US.  Through her eyes, the audience will gain a deeper understanding of how history is lived, remembered, and honored.

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Spring Luncheon
Apr
22
9:00 PM21:00

Spring Luncheon

The focus of the meeting will be recognition of our scholarship winners and election of new officers. We will take time to celebrate another year of fun and friendships. Members will be encouraged to renew their membership and have an opportunity to win the gift basket.

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Wine Tasting and Lunch at Shelton Vineyards
Nov
7
9:45 AM09:45

Wine Tasting and Lunch at Shelton Vineyards

Enjoy the fine wine and gourmet meal in a beautiful setting at this popular North Carolina winery. The Harvest Grill, located on the grounds of Shelton Vineyards, offers upscale farm-to-fork dining with a bistro-style atmosphere. Discover the philosophy of Shelton Vineyards and their attention to premier viticulture by visiting their website: https://www.sheltonvineyards.com/about-us.

The bus departs the Blacksburg Recreation Center at 9:45 AM and returns at approximately 4:30 PM. Please arrive at the rec center at least 15 minutes before departure.

The cost of this trip is $64 for Blacksburg residents and $74 for non-residents. The fee includes transportation, the wine tasting, and lunch.

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Fall Luncheon
Oct
29
11:30 AM11:30

Fall Luncheon

The Luncheons and Programs chairs are excited to announce the first of three luncheon plans for this year.

Tyler Hughes, Executive Director of The Crooked Road, is a multi-talented musician and Town Council member in Big Stone Gap. He will share with us his knowledge of Appalachian music and its importance to southwest Virginia. He will play some regional music as part of his presentation.

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A Tour of Monticello and Lunch at Michie Tavern
Oct
23
8:15 AM08:15

A Tour of Monticello and Lunch at Michie Tavern

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Refresh your memory of Thomas Jefferson’s Renaissance spirit that guided his architectural style and educational pursuits. Monticello is his autobiographical masterpiece, designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than 40 years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.. Visit family activity centers, galleries, and newly opened areas. A special exhibition will show you a rare engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the document that started it all. Take time to reflect on how the Declaration has influenced new governments around the world. Visit the website for more information.

The trip costs $86 for Blacksburg residents, and $96 for non-residents. The fee includes transportation, buffet lunch at historic Michie Tavern, and entrance fee at Monticello. The tour is guided by a professional docent.

Register by contacting Joy Herbert, Blacksburg Recreation Center, phone 540-443-1142.

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Curiosity Shop
Sep
3
2:00 PM14:00

Curiosity Shop

For the September event, the Curiosity Shop will share information we have collected about Thomas Jefferson since our last meeting. Many members checked out books at the August meeting, and we will have a lot to discuss This controversial but loved native son has a complex story. The group will look at the resources available for readers to understand this man and consider the quality of the information.

This event is in preparation for the trip to Monticello in October.

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Apr
30
to Sep 24

Membership Drive

  • Virginia Tech Women's Club (map)
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We value you as a member of this organization and look forward to continuing to be an integral part of the Virginia Tech community. We welcome all women who share our vision to join us.

While members may join at any time, we recommend that you join in the spring at the luncheon or before September 1. When you join, you will start receiving information about activities.

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