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Trekkies

When: Saturday, September 12, 9:30 a.m.

Where: Powell Gardens
Plan to carpool from Office Max at 103rd and State Line.

Who: all alumnae

Program: We are headed to Powell Gardens. Plan to stay for lunch in the Garden Cafe, where there will be a selection of fresh foods at affordable prices. You will want to browse the Garden Gift Shop, where you will find so many desirable garden related items. Feel free to include husbands, relatives, and friends. We would like a head count and an idea of who is willing to drive. The senior fare paid at the gate is $7.00. The adult admission is $8.00.

More info: Contact Clarabeth Moore or Nancy Engle for more info.

Second Saturday Socializers

When: Saturday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.

Where: On the Border, Town Center Plaza at 119th and Nall

Who: all alumnae

Program: Second Saturday Socializers is a group for singles who are interested in joining together for friendship on the 2nd Saturday each month to take in an event, go to a movie, tryout a new restaurant. Come to the first meeting with ideas, and we will put together a calendar of activities. Ideally, event times should be Saturday evening - 6:00 pm or later.

More info: RSVP to Lynn Hindley at danstricht@everestkc.net.

KCDG Board Meeting

When: Monday, September 14, 12:00 p.m.

Where: The Bristol in the Power & Light District (KCMO)

Who: all board members

Program: We have reserved the meeting room at the Bristol in the Power & Light District. The cost of the meal is $22.00. We will start with a salad and then we will have a choice of:
A. Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
B. Mesquite Grilled Atlantic Salmon
C. Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp

RSVP, directions, questions? RSVP to Kathy Dusenbery at president@kcdg.org with your meal choice.

Delta Gamma Foundation Lectureship in Values & Ethics

An Evening with Lisa Ling

When: Wednesday, September 16, 7:30 p.m.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Lisa Ling's booksigning, University Bookstore
5:00 p.m. Dinner Reynolds Alumni Center's Columns C Ballroom
6:30 p.m. VIP Seating at Jesse Auditorium
7:30 p.m. Lectureship followed by a Q & A
9:15 p.m. Dessert Reception honoring Lisa Ling at Mu Chapter House, 900 South Providence Road

Where: Jesse Auditorium at Jesse Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Who: all alumnae

Program: Lucinda Rice-Petrie (Mu 1966), chairman of the Delta Gamma Foundation Lectureship in Values & Ethics at Mizzou, enthusiastically invites you to be part of this very special event. Since 1999, the lectureship has provided a speaker, free-of-charge, to all University of Missouri students (ticket required.) Past presenters include a prestigious list: Homer H. Hickam. Jr. (October Sky), Patricia Russell-McCloud (A Is For Attitude From A-Z), Mitch Albom (Tuesdays With Morrie), Herman Boone (Remember the Titans inspiration), Jerry Greenfield (Ben & Jerry's), Antwoine Fisher (Finding Fish), Sylvia Nasar (A Beautiful Mind), Dr. Sally Ride (astronaut), Ronan Tynan, M.D. (double amputee, Paralympics Gold Medalist, obstetrician-gynecologist, tenor, former member of the Three Irish), Chris Gardner (The Pursuit Of Happyness), Jeff Corwin (environmentalist and sustainability advocate), and Joan Brock (Mu Chapter's Centennial Speaker, More Than Meets The Eye). This year’s speaker is award-winning journalist, Lisa Ling. Lisa’s sister, Laura Ling, was just released from prison in North Korea.
Admission is free to students with valid student ID (ticket required.) Others may purchase tickets for $10 at Jesse Hall.

More info: Contact Lucinda Rice-Petrie at lrpmudg@aol.com.

Navigating the Arts!

When: Thursday, September 17
6:00 p.m. Refreshments
6:30 p.m. Meeting
7:00 p.m. Tour

Where: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St, KCMO

Who: all alumnae

Program: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art plays host to our exciting kick-off event! Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and fellowship in the modern confines of the new Bloch Building. A docent-guided tour will highlight the Museum's history and key pieces in the collection. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with friends old and new and renew your commitment to Delta Gamma. Event will be held in Lens 2. Inquire at the Bloch Lobby Info Desk for specific directions.

Parking: Free parking is on Oak Street and in the surface lot at 45th and Rockhill. Underground parking garage off Oak Street is free for Museum members and $5 for nonmembers. A map and directions are available at http://www.nelson-atkins.org.

More info: RSVP by September 10 to Kelly Henderson at rsvp@kcdg.org.

Afternoon Bookies

When: Monday, September 21, 11:00 a.m. for lunch

Where: home of Ann Moores (DeSoto, KS)

Who: all alumnae

This month's book: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett and On Kingdom Mountain by Howard Mosher

Info: Carpool from Sue Bond’s (Overland Park, KS). Bring a sandwich. Ann will serve salad and dessert.

RSVP, directions, questions? RSVP to the hostess, Ann Moores.

Lunch Bunch

When: Tuesday, September 22, 11:30 a.m.

Where: Avenues Bistro, 338 West 63rd St, KCMO 816-333-5700
http://www.AvenuesBistro.com

Who: all alumnae

More info: RSVP to Janise Naughton at yardqueen24x7@aol.com.

CCVI Golf Tournament

When: Friday, September 25, 5:00 p.m.

Where: National Golf Club

Who: all alumnae

Program: $175.00. Play 9 holes before dinner and 5 holes after dinner.

More info: Contact 816-841-CCVI or Mldcccvi@crn.org.