June 2022
Books & Arts
Join us for a walk along the river in Paris, right in our own Bicentennial Garden. You’ll see great art, stilt walkers, aerialist, lots of kid’s activities, unique French music, all kinds of food, and beer wine. There is even a Poodle Parade at 3pm (open for all dogs, not just Poodles). Sponsored by Greensboro Beautiful and Greensboro Parks and Recreation, it’s a wonderful day in the Bicentennial Garden!
Find out more »Book Club
Kim Trone will lead the discussion of The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, by the 14th Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable…
Find out more »Monthly Meeting
Our June program will feature Robin Davis. Robin Davis, the founder and owner of Maxie B’s Bakery in Greensboro, NC, will be speaking to us about “The Homegrown National Park”, a garden revolution, started by Doug Tallamy. She is an active member of the NC Native Plant Society and has developed a Certified Wildlife Habitat right outside her store. One of her greatest passions is sharing about the power of native plants to heal and rebalance our ecosystems, and in…
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Where else can you see over 47 musicians, all in one afternoon? The annual Dunleath PorchFest will feature the best local (though some are coming from Raleigh and Atlanta) music in a walking tour of the neighborhood. Ghassan’s and Taco Bro are our feature food trucks along with Rainbow Kettlecorn and My Brothers Cookies. There will be a full afternoon of great music and food while wandering the wonderful historic neighborhood of Dunleath. Some of our WPF sisters will be…
Find out more »Service to Others
Our next project will be assisting children in a banjo making activity at the well-known Dunleath Porchfest. The Dunleath Porchfest is a unique event in which neighbors offer their porches as stages and musicians volunteer their talents. Guests stroll from house to house enjoying performances in a festival like atmosphere. Dunleath Porchfest has become recognized by many as a grassroots event that celebrates performing arts, a sense of community and goodwill, and local history. To join us in the banjo…
Find out more »Working Moms
Join the Working Moms for lunch as we gather to support each other. Please RSVP to Marlee at marleegfoster@gmail.com or 336-235-1596.
Find out more »Sippin’ Sisters
Howdy Partners! Get ready for Sippin’ Sisters rodeo night!!! If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride!!! Our cowgirl hostesses are: Nancy Jones, Mebane Ham, and Kim Trone. Cost is $25 and includes cocktails such as the Kentucky cooler and Cowgirl daiquiris. RSVP to Kim Trone at kimberlyt0011@gmail.com or 336-707-2136.
Find out more »Ladies of Leisure
The Ladies of Leisure, our new retirement SIG, has moved the tea date and planning session at the O'Henry Hotel to Thursday, June 23, at 3pm. This outing is full, but email us at retired@wpforum.org if you're interested in getting on the email list for future activities and events or if you have suggestions for the group. More to come soon!
Find out more »Whine Divas
The Whine Divas will go on safari – come join us! Enjoy the world beats of suba and papa mumba/and beautiful African music while exploring 3 South African wines. Kim Trone and Dede Potter are hosts. Cost is $25 per person. To confirm your spot, RSVP to Kim Trone kimberlyt0011@gmail.com or 336 707 -2136
Find out more »Dining Out
This month’s gathering will be hosted by Jane Hewitt. RSVP at diningout@wpforum.org.
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