The Andover Service Club for Women (ASC) commences its Spring Speaker Series this month, and invites women to attend free of charge. The events are open to both club members and non-members. Both events will be held at the Highland Lake Grange Hall, on the corner of Route 11 and Chase Hill Road, East Andover. Take this opportunity to be delighted by two dynamic speakers, both with a story to tell.
On Wednesday, April 12, at 10 AM, the ASC welcomes Mary Kuechenmeister, founder and Executive Director of the Story Preservation Initiative (SPI). Mary credits her “irrepressible interest in people’s life stories” as the catalyst for the development of SPI, a 501(c)(3) public charity, which audio records oral histories of high achievement individuals for use as an educational resource. Recordings include the histories of those in varied fields, including the arts, sciences, and humanities. SPI collections are archived in the Library of Congress, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, as well as libraries throughout the country. In addition, SPI created a Learning Lab project for use in the classroom. Join us for a fascinating recount of some of Mary’s audio recordings, and learn more about the Story Preservation Initiative’s work in your community.
On Wednesday, May 10 at 10 AM, the ASC welcomes New Hampshire storyteller, author, and comedian Rebecca Rule for what will no doubt be a light hearted, fun-filled presentation. Rebecca has written several books including That Reminds Me of a Funny Story, and the ASC’s favorite, Live Free and Eat Pie. A native of New Hampshire, Rebecca regales audiences with her stories of visits throughout the state, sharing the unique and highly entertaining qualities of the people of New Hampshire.
Interested in joining other women from Andover and surrounding towns in supporting your community through volunteerism, while enjoying personal and professional growth through club membership and activities? The Andover Service Club for Women offers members many opportunities to join other local women in fun events, luncheons, classes, and the chance to “lend a hand” with the club’s varied committees, including the Andover Thrift and Gift Shop, Proctor Cakes, or the ASC’s well known “Slices for Scholarship” pie sales. Members participate based on their individual interests and as their schedules permit. Contact Membership Chairperson Anne Hewitt for more information about what the Andover Service Club has to offer at 603 848-5762, or email her at anne5762@nulllive.com. Anne will also be available at the presentations to answer any questions about membership for those that have interest.