Our theme this year is “Around the World in 80 Ways” and our meeting dates:
Tuesday, March 26, 2:00 p.m.
Special Event $30 – Rockwall County Library Community Room
The Mad Hatter’s Tea
Program: Brad Ackland
Seating is sold out.
For questions, contact Pat Calhoun at email pat2792@att.net or call (214) 738-7547.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2019, 11:00 a.m.
Luncheon $20 – Rockwall County Library Community Room
Hear the Sounds of Africa with Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble
“The Percussions and Movement of Africa”
Registration is open until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2.
To register online and pay with a credit card, please complete the registration form online (click here), then click the Submit button at the end of the form to access PayPal.
To register and pay at the door, email Leigh Plagens at cplagens65@aol.com or call (972) 771-8976.
Tuesday, May 14th, 2019, 11:00 a.m.
Luncheon $20 – Rockwall County Library Community Room
Installation of officers and Hartman and Celia Hays Awards
Get Inspired through Europe with El Roi Haus
“Creativity and Inspiration in Germany”
Prior Events
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018, 11:00 a.m.
Program: Celebrate American Patriotism with Patriot Paws
“Serving our Veterans”
Tuesday, October 9th, 2018, 11:00 a.m.
Program: Learn about Asia, Middle East & Africa with Paper for Water, “Origami & Water”
Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 11:00 a.m.
Special Event: Fashion Show and Brunch featuring Holiday Fashions by Chico’s/Somo and accompanied by award-winner harpist Merry Miller
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
Special Event: 16th Annual Christmas Luncheon
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Painting with a Twist
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019, 11:00 a.m.
Program: Experience South America with Aztec Dancers & Storytellers
“Grupo Yaoyallohtli Azteca (Huichol)”
Meetings
Friends meets regularly six times each year – September, October, December, February, April and May, in addition to special events. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Community Room of the Rockwall County Library, 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane, Rockwall, Texas 75087.
The Christmas Luncheon in December is held at The Center, Rockwall CityPlace (108 E Washington St.), and features holiday table decorations by local hostesses.
All meetings and special events are open to the community but reservations are required.
- A $20 luncheon reservation includes meeting, program and buffet luncheon.
- To attend the meeting and program only (but not the luncheon), reservations are still required but at no charge.
Unless a luncheon reservation is cancelled by 5:00 pm Tuesday the week prior to meeting date, payment is required.