Calendar of Events for 2023–2024 (and other important dates)
These are our primary events for the year. Interest group get-togethers, special events put on by First Book Portland® and impromptu events will be announced in our eNewsletters and on this page.
Electronic invitations are sent prior to our events since all of our paid members have Internet access. Many of our events are open to non-members and non-Pi Phi guests.
Lake Oswego-Dunthorpe Alumnae Club's Theme This Year:
"HERE'S TO FRIENDSHIPS, TRIED AND TRUE"
SAVE THESE DATES! Details will be coming soon.
KICK-OFF EVENT AT CYNTHIA'S
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023 ➳ 6 P.M.
We met at Cynthia Knox Guenther's home in Tigard (Bull Mountain). Susan emailed the invitation, which has the location address. We had a taco bar and margaritas. [After the event: We had a great turnout for our event. Susan gave a short Convention report. Photos were posted on Facebook.]
HAPPY HOUR
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 ➳ 4:30 P.M.
AFTER THE EVENT REPORT: We met meet at Baird's on B for Happy Hour to kick-off Read > Lead > Achieve® month. Twelve books were donated for our book drive, which ends on December 2. Susan applied for an FDS500 grant from Pi Beta Phi. Cross our fingers that we receive it to put books in the hands of our local children in need.
SMART SIP
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 ➳ 5:30 P.M.
We're supporting SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) by being one of their event sponsors and attending their SIP fundraiser event. Unfortunately the event sold our on September 15 ... good for them!
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 ➳ 11:30 A.M.
The Lake Oswego Alumnae Club is planning this year's luncheon which will be held at Portland Golf Club. Details to be announced. Friends and family are welcome to join you.
FRATERNITY DAY OF SERVICE:
PROJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED
Late February (24/25) OR early March (2/3) -- TBA
The charity that we planned to support is not getting back to us so we are going to figure out a new project. Stay tuned.
FOUNDERS' DAY LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 ➳ 11:30 A.M.
We'll be having our Founders' Day celebration at The Stockpot Restaurant in Beaverton where our Golden Arrows will be honored. The Portland Alumnae Club will be planning a beautiful event for us.
SPRING CELEBRATION AND HIGH TEA [TENTATIVE]
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024 ➳ 2 TO 4 P.M.
We're hoping that it works with Peggy Bennett Lawson's busy schedule to once again open up her home in Lake Oswego for our fun. The club officers are providing high tea treats. Put on your favorite spring hat and join us!
END OF THE YEAR HAPPY HOUR
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 ➳ 5 P.M.
We've had a couple of great Happy Hour get togethers at Thirsty Lion near Washington Square. Our plan is to meet there to celebrate the end of another great year. We hope that new members will join us, too.
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For the most part, Oregon required masks from March 2020 through June 2021. We were able to have one in-person event for more than a handful of members in August 2020. Thank you to Julia Tucker for planning the socially distanced event (we stood together briefly to snap the photo). Julia was our new Programming & Events Chairman for 2021-2022 and still is today.
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To kick off 2019–2020, we gathered at Andi Mariani's home for an afternoon of food, wine, fun and friendship. We welcomed five first-time attendees, three of whom are recent graduates, one Golden Arrow and one who lives primarily in Texas.
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To kick off 2017–2018, we gathered at Maja's home for a high tea party. Barb Buttler (top left) and Lisa Critchlow (standing by Barb) received unanimous votes as proposed alumna initiate members. Collegiate Region Seven Membership Specialist Carolyn Much Reil (holding the "C" sign) captured the entire event in photos and video for Pi Beta Phi's Instagram account in a "social media takeover." Club founder Patty Batchelder Melrose is holding the "H" sign ... Club President Susan Jonnatti Maxwell and Vice President of Finance Peggy Bennett Lawson are holding the two "E" signs ... new member and Title I teacher Whitney Kirby Berger is holding the "R" sign ... and sustaining club member Jeanne Krouse Bliss is holding the "S" sign. Susan, Peggy, Marilyn DeBonny (above Jeanne) and Maja Tanaka Berge (right) prepared the goodies for the tea.
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The group at our October 25, 2016, event at Peggy Lawson's home had a great time!
Electronic invitations are sent prior to our events since all of our paid members have Internet access. Many of our events are open to non-members and non-Pi Phi guests.
"HERE'S TO FRIENDSHIPS, TRIED AND TRUE"
SAVE THESE DATES! Details will be coming soon.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023 ➳ 6 P.M.
We met at Cynthia Knox Guenther's home in Tigard (Bull Mountain). Susan emailed the invitation, which has the location address. We had a taco bar and margaritas. [After the event: We had a great turnout for our event. Susan gave a short Convention report. Photos were posted on Facebook.]
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 ➳ 4:30 P.M.
AFTER THE EVENT REPORT: We met meet at Baird's on B for Happy Hour to kick-off Read > Lead > Achieve® month. Twelve books were donated for our book drive, which ends on December 2. Susan applied for an FDS500 grant from Pi Beta Phi. Cross our fingers that we receive it to put books in the hands of our local children in need.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 ➳ 5:30 P.M.
We're supporting SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) by being one of their event sponsors and attending their SIP fundraiser event. Unfortunately the event sold our on September 15 ... good for them!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 ➳ 11:30 A.M.
The Lake Oswego Alumnae Club is planning this year's luncheon which will be held at Portland Golf Club. Details to be announced. Friends and family are welcome to join you.
Late February (24/25) OR early March (2/3) -- TBA
The charity that we planned to support is not getting back to us so we are going to figure out a new project. Stay tuned.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 ➳ 11:30 A.M.
We'll be having our Founders' Day celebration at The Stockpot Restaurant in Beaverton where our Golden Arrows will be honored. The Portland Alumnae Club will be planning a beautiful event for us.
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024 ➳ 2 TO 4 P.M.
We're hoping that it works with Peggy Bennett Lawson's busy schedule to once again open up her home in Lake Oswego for our fun. The club officers are providing high tea treats. Put on your favorite spring hat and join us!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024 ➳ 5 P.M.
We've had a couple of great Happy Hour get togethers at Thirsty Lion near Washington Square. Our plan is to meet there to celebrate the end of another great year. We hope that new members will join us, too.
For the most part, Oregon required masks from March 2020 through June 2021. We were able to have one in-person event for more than a handful of members in August 2020. Thank you to Julia Tucker for planning the socially distanced event (we stood together briefly to snap the photo). Julia was our new Programming & Events Chairman for 2021-2022 and still is today.
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To kick off 2019–2020, we gathered at Andi Mariani's home for an afternoon of food, wine, fun and friendship. We welcomed five first-time attendees, three of whom are recent graduates, one Golden Arrow and one who lives primarily in Texas.
To kick off 2017–2018, we gathered at Maja's home for a high tea party. Barb Buttler (top left) and Lisa Critchlow (standing by Barb) received unanimous votes as proposed alumna initiate members. Collegiate Region Seven Membership Specialist Carolyn Much Reil (holding the "C" sign) captured the entire event in photos and video for Pi Beta Phi's Instagram account in a "social media takeover." Club founder Patty Batchelder Melrose is holding the "H" sign ... Club President Susan Jonnatti Maxwell and Vice President of Finance Peggy Bennett Lawson are holding the two "E" signs ... new member and Title I teacher Whitney Kirby Berger is holding the "R" sign ... and sustaining club member Jeanne Krouse Bliss is holding the "S" sign. Susan, Peggy, Marilyn DeBonny (above Jeanne) and Maja Tanaka Berge (right) prepared the goodies for the tea.
The group at our October 25, 2016, event at Peggy Lawson's home had a great time!
