American Association of University Women
Walla Walla Branch -
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS FOR 2012

The program committee is busily lining up interesting and informative programs.
Watch this space for details as soon as they are available.

Program Co-chairs are:
Mona Geidl: mjgeidl@prodigy.net
Linda Brown: greg_linda@charter.net


February 24-26, 2012
Annual Book Sale
Marcus Whitman Hotel

February Program
The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Resources Center (CRC)
St. Mary's Hospital

What does it offer to the community, and how might you participate in serving area cancer patients?
A presentation by Jean Carwile Masteller, Chair, CRC at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, 401 W. Poplar

February 29th Noon to 1:30
“Having cancer is hard. Finding help shouldn’t be.”

Jean Carwile Masteller, Chair of the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Resource Center, will offer a tour of the CRC housed at Providence St. Mary Regional Cancer Center and will discuss what the center offers to area cancer patients, families, caregivers, and survivors.

Staffed by ACS trained volunteers, the center provides information (printed and online) about cancer; services such as wigs, hats, scarves, and makeup programs for women in treatment; resources that include lodging for those who travel to Walla Walla for treatment, and access to Susan B. Komen grants that help with gas cards for breast cancer patients who need help with transportation costs.

The ACS website offers online “I Can Cope” classes as well as social networking sites, plus much more. Jean will also provide information to those interested in volunteering once a week at the center.

Attend if you wish to learn more about these valuable resources available for area cancer
patients Enter through the main entrance to St Mary’s Bring your bag lunch, beverages will be provided.

March Program
The options are under review. Topic will be posted here when solidified.

April 13-15, 2012
State Convention - Tacoma


The form, timing and subject matter of 2012 program options for the balance of the year are being considered.
Consult the newsletter for current developments.