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    • 12/09/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom only (link provided in registration email)
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    Book: Forbidden Notebook

    Author: Alba de Cespedes

    Discussion Leader: Barbara Herzog

    Literature Discussion Chairs: Barbara Herzog and Teresa Kennedy




    • 12/10/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • IWA Office: 17 N State St, Suite 1760
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    • 12/10/2024
    • 1:30 PM
    • Alliance Francaise, 810 N Dearborn St
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    Date: Tuesday, December 10 

    Time: Doors open at 1:30 p.m., Artist's talk begins at 2:00 p.m.

    Location: Alliance Francaise, 810 N Dearborn St, Chicago IL 60610

    Entrance via 54 W Chicago Ave.


    About the Exhibition

    Art lovers, join us at the Alliance Française de Chicago for Weriem’s exhibition premiere, showcasing her evocative new series inspired by Pierrot, the iconic theatrical character and poetic figure rooted in the

    commedia dell'arte. Enjoy an afternoon of art and conversation, as the Franco-Tunisian artist shares her inspirations and creative journey.


    About WERIEM

     WERIEM is a Franco-Tunisian artist known for her detailed work, evocative of the performing arts. Her drawings and paintings attract art enthusiasts both locally in Chicago and worldwide. Her work has been featured in commissioned illustrations, projected during concerts, and on CD covers. Before focusing on fine art, WERIEM designed costumes for live performances. Her work has been praised by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Chicago Tribune as “gorgeous and evocative,” “spectacular,” and a “sumptuous array of period-perfect” costumes. Her costume design credits include the Royal Swedish Opera, the Boston Early Music Festival, Haymarket Opera, and Opera Lafayette. Although always an artist at heart, WERIEM’s journey began with a PhD in biology. Her love for detail and precision infuses her imagery, creating works that are rich in emotion and storytelling.


    Contact: Ying Hirsh

    • 12/12/2024

    There will not be a North Shore meeting this December.

    Please join fellow IWA members at our annual Holiday Party on December 12th at the Woman's Athletic Club from 4 - 6 pm.

    • 12/12/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Swift School, 5900 N Winthrop Ave
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    The IWA Philanthropy and Community Service committee invites you to take part in our Swift School Classroom Helpers volunteer program for the new school year, beginning Thursday, November 7th. 

    Volunteers are needed to assist teachers in kindergarten through 8th grade in a variety of tasks, whether with small groups of students or in other supportive activities in the classroom. No special skills are required! 

    A Chicago Public School with many immigrant and refugee students, George B. Swift Speciality School has a close and long-running relationship with IWA and is a major benefactor of our Philanthropy and Community Service efforts.

    Sessions are available the first two Thursdays of each month throughout the school year from 9 - 11 a.m. Sign up for dates that work for your schedule. The kids will be happy to see you!

    Please register by December 9th.

    Swift School is in the Edgewater neighborhood and easily accessible by public transportation. Street parking is also available.


    Contact Dell Harmsen at backinmiami@hotmail.com or 312-515-0317 for more information. 

    We hope you will join us for this important and meaningful volunteer opportunity!

    • 12/12/2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Woman's Athletic Club, 626 N Michigan Ave
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    • 12/16/2024
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • IWA Office, 17 N State St, Suite 1760, Chicago
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    This monthly event is for all interested Bridge players, and includes members who play Basic Social Bridge as well as Intermediate/Advanced Bridge players. (Please be aware that you need a basic knowledge of Bridge in order to participate).

    • 12/17/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
    • George B. Swift Specialty School, 5900 North Winthrop Avenue, Chicago
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    IWA Philanthropy Program


    Annual Book Distribution for All Students

    at George B. Swift Specialty School


    Tuesday, December 17, 2024

    Register for 1 shift:

    9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

    12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.


    Registration Deadline

    Monday, December 16, 2024


    George B. Swift Specialty School, a Chicago Public School serving many immigrant and refugee students, has a long and meaningful relationship with IWA. Through our philanthropy book distribution program, all students (Grades Pre-K through 8) choose two books to take home and call their own.


    Volunteers are needed for setting up and taking down the book displays, welcoming classroom groups, and aiding individual students in choosing books. 


    This event is always a beautiful experience for IWA volunteers, students, and the wonderful Swift School teachers and staff!


    Please join us for this important and rewarding day!



    George B. Swift Specialty School

    5900 North Winthrop Avenue, Chicago

    (Some free street parking in the neighborhood. CTA buses 151, 147, or 36 are nearby. The school is also directly next to the CTA redline train, Thorndale stop.)


    Contact Dell Harmsen, backinmiami@hotmail.com, 312-515-0317, for more information



    • 12/18/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom
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    • 12/18/2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Aster Hall Bar & Study, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 6th Floor
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    Join IWA members for an evening meet & greet!


    We will be at Aster Hall Bar & Study from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - come for as little or as long as you like!


    Please contact Ria Rörich or Dell Harmsen with any questions.

    • 12/23/2024


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Christmas. 


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 12/24/2024


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Christmas. 


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 12/25/2024


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Christmas Day. 


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 12/26/2024


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Christmas. 


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 12/27/2024


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Christmas. 


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 01/01/2025


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of New Year's Day. 


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 01/06/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 2nd Floor, 900 N Michigan Ave
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    Join us for an in-person Morning Meet and Greet!


    Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversation with IWA members.


    Stop by for as little or as long as you'd like between 10:30am and 12pm. 


    All IWA members and potential new members are welcome!


    Director for Membership: Ria Rörich

    Director for Member Engagement: Dell Harmsen


    • 01/09/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Swift School, 5900 N Winthrop Ave
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    Register


    The IWA Philanthropy and Community Service committee invites you to take part in our Swift School Classroom Helpers volunteer program for the new school year, beginning Thursday, November 7th. 

    Volunteers are needed to assist teachers in kindergarten through 8th grade in a variety of tasks, whether with small groups of students or in other supportive activities in the classroom. No special skills are required! 

    A Chicago Public School with many immigrant and refugee students, George B. Swift Specialty School has a close and long-running relationship with IWA and is a major benefactor of our Philanthropy and Community Service efforts.

    Sessions are available the first two Thursdays of each month throughout the school year from 9 - 11 a.m. Sign up for dates that work for your schedule. The kids will be happy to see you!

    Please register by November 6th.

    Swift School is in the Edgewater neighborhood and easily accessible by public transportation. Street parking is also available.


    Contact Dell Harmsen at backinmiami@hotmail.com or 312-515-0317 for more information. 

    We hope you will join us for this important and meaningful volunteer opportunity!

    • 01/13/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom only (link provided in registration email)
    Register


    Book: The House of Doors
    Author: Tan Twan Eng

    Discussion Leader: Barbara Herzog

    Literature Discussion Chairs: Barbara Herzog and Teresa Kennedy




    • 01/14/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom (Link Provided in Registration Email)
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    • 01/15/2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    • 01/15/2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Aster Hall Bar & Study, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 6th Floor
    Register



    Join IWA members for an evening meet & greet!


    We will be at Aster Hall Bar & Study from 4pm to 6pm - come for as little or as long as you like!


    Please contact Ria Rörich or Dell Harmsen with any questions.

    • 01/20/2025


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 01/23/2025
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Zoom
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    • 01/29/2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
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    Pre-Gala Event: Cheers - Sláinte Mhath - Iechyd da! - Sláinte

    Celebrating the United Kingdom


    The British Invasion, Celebrating 60 years of British Music!

    Presenter: Terri Hemmert


    Date: Wednesday, January 29

    Time: 1:30 p.m.

    Location: Zoom


    Terri Hemmert is a prominent American radio personality and musicologist, best known for her long-standing career at WXRT-FM in Chicago. In 2023 Hemmert celebrated her 50th anniversary at the station. Hemmert has made a significant impact on the Chicago music scene and radio broadcasting.


    Hemmert's passion for music was ignited by The Beatles' iconic performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in February 1964. After brief stints at other stations, she joined WXRT on November 3, 1973, where she became the first female drive-time host for a Chicago rock station.

    In recognition of her contributions, December 18 is officially designated as "Terri Hemmert Day" in Chicago. As she continues to share her passion for music on WXRT, Hemmert remains a vital part of the

    city's cultural fabric.


    Terri Hemmert is one of the greatest Beatles experts in the US. Over the years she has befriended many famous British musicians who were well known during the 60’s and beyond. She will tell us stories from her many concerts that she attended, interviews, and music festivals celebrating the Beatles, among others.


    Contact: Nicole VanderVoort


    • 02/03/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 2nd Floor, 900 N Michigan Ave
    Register



    Join us for an in-person Morning Meet and Greet!


    Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversation with IWA members.


    Stop by for as little or as long as you'd like between 10:30am and 12pm. 


    All IWA members and potential new members are welcome!


    Director for Membership: Ria Rörich

    Director for Member Engagement: Dell Harmsen


    • 02/10/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom only (link provided in registration email)
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    Book: Day
    Author: Michael Cunningham

    Discussion Leader: Heather Refetoff

    Literature Discussion Chairs: Barbara Herzog and Teresa Kennedy




    • 02/11/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • IWA Office: 17 N State St, Suite 1760
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    • 02/19/2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Aster Hall Bar & Study, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 6th Floor
    Register



    Join IWA members for an evening meet & greet!


    We will be at Aster Hall Bar & Study from 4pm to 6pm - come for as little or as long as you like!


    Please contact Ria Rörich or Dell Harmsen with any questions.

    • 02/24/2025
    • 10:30 AM
    • IWA Office

    Save the Date!

    Pre-Gala Event: 

    Leslie Goddard; Historical reenactment performance of

    Queen Elizabeth II


    Monday, February 24

    10:30 am Social; 11:00 am Program

    IWA Office

    • 02/27/2025
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Zoom
    Register


    • 03/03/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 2nd Floor, 900 N Michigan Ave
    Register



    Join us for an in-person Morning Meet and Greet!


    Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversation with IWA members.


    Stop by for as little or as long as you'd like between 10:30am and 12pm.


    All IWA members and potential new members are welcome!


    Director for Membership: Ria Rörich

    Director for Member Engagement: Dell Harmsen

    • 03/10/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom only (link provided in registration email)
    Register


    Book: Abyss
    Author: Pilar Quintana

    Discussion Leader: Myra Balesi

    Literature Discussion Chairs: Barbara Herzog and Teresa Kennedy




    • 03/11/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom (Link Provided in Registration Email)
    Register


    • 03/19/2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Aster Hall Bar & Study, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 6th Floor
    Register



    Join IWA members for an evening meet & greet!


    We will be at Aster Hall Bar & Study from 4pm to 6pm - come for as little or as long as you like!


    Please contact Ria Rörich or Dell Harmsen with any questions.

    • 03/27/2025
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Zoom
    Register


    • 04/02/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Fortnightly of Chicago

    Save the Date!

    Pre-Gala Event: 

     British Afternoon Tea at the Fortnightly

    Speaker: Soma Roy - Tea


    Wednesday, April 2

    1:00 - 3:30 pm

    Fortnightly of Chicago


    Contact: Ying Hirsh

    • 04/07/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 2nd Floor, 900 N Michigan Ave
    Register



    Join us for an in-person Morning Meet and Greet!


    Enjoy a morning of coffee and conversation with IWA members.


    Stop by for as little or as long as you'd like between 10:30am and 12pm. 


    All IWA members and potential new members are welcome!


    Director for Membership: Ria Rörich

    Director for Member Engagement: Dell Harmsen

    • 04/08/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • IWA Office: 17 N State St, Suite 1760
    Register


    • 04/14/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom only (link provided in registration email)
    Register