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    • 10/02/2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 2nd Floor, 900 N Michigan Ave
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    Join us for a 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 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

    All IWA members and potential new members are welcome!

    Director for Membership: Ria Rörich

    Director for Member Engagement: Dell Harmsen



    • 10/03/2023
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Salon des Artistes Studio, Fine Arts Building, 410 S, Michigan Ave, Studio 535, Chicago
    Registration is closed


    The French Language Discussion is offering a program open to all, featuring Lili Boulanger’s Clairières dans le ciel ( Clearings in the sky)


    The event , “ On a Musical Journey, ” will feature Paul Dykstra, pianist and Kirsten Leslie Karadzhova, soprano.


    The program will showcase a haunting composition by Lili Boulanger, including 13 songs based on poems by Francis Jammes.


    The English translation of the French songs will be displayed on screen.


    Admission to this performance: $10 to be paid when registering for the event on the IWA site.


    Location: Salon des Artistes Studio, Fine Arts Building, 410 S, Michigan Ave, Studio 535, Chicago Attendance will be limited to 45 people.


    RSVP online by Sunday, October 1.


    French Language Discussion Chairs: Nicole VanderVoort and Nadej Mercier

    • 10/05/2023
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • The Ivy Room, 12 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
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    Parking Information: Public Parking Available Nearby


    Register to Reserve your Tickets Today!


    Sponsorships and VIP Reception

    Sponsors at the Silver, Gold and Platinum Levels are welcome to join us directly after the event for a VIP reception with our honoree Katrina Adams. Click Here for Details!


    Registration Deadline: September 20, 2023


    If you are unable to join us for the 2023 Woman Extraordinaire Award Luncheon this year, please consider purchasing raffle tickets or donating to support the event:


    To Make a Donation - Click Here


    Stay tuned for an exciting Raffle Prize announcement - Coming Soon!


    2023 IWA WOMAN EXTRAORDINAIRE COMMITTEE

    Co-Chairs: Lisa Wong (USA) and Ria Rörich (Namibia)

    Denise Allen (USA), Nila Bayvas (Turkey/Montenegro), Martha Billen (USA),

    Gay-Young Cho (Korea), Alice Chow (Taiwan), Dell Harmsen (USA), Ying Hirsh (China),

    Linda Loving (Canada/USA), Yoko Mosher (Japan), Vi Nelson (USA), Jenny Schade (USA),

    Catherine Sinegal (USA)


    For Additional Women Extraordinaire Information and History - Click Here

    • 10/09/2023

    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day.


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

    • 10/10/2023
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 702
    • 13
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    Guatemala: Amazing and Unstoppable!




    Tuesday, October 10, 2023

     2:00 p.m. SHARP to 4:00 p.m.


    IWA Office

    307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702




    The IWA has the honor of hosting Mr. Nelson Olivero, Consul General of Guatemala in Chicago, who will treat us to an interesting program about his country that will include:


    A lively audio-visual presentation

    Traditional Guatemalan snacks and souvenirs

    Guatemalan Rosa de Jamaica drink (non-alcoholic)

    Q&A with the audience




    Don't miss this fun event! Register online today!


    Members may bring 1 guest each


    IWA Contact: Gabriela Martin


             

    • 10/12/2023
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom (Link Provided in Registration Email)
    Register


    • 10/13/2023
    • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • The Grove, 1421 Milwaukee Ave and Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen, 9860 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
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    North Shore October:


    Walk The Grove / Dine Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen

    in Glenview


    Friday, October 13, 2023


    10:30am – 11:30am: Optional Walk the Grove

    1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview

    AND/OR

    12:00pm – 1:30pm: Optional Lunch after walk

    Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen

    9860 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview


    Remember to bring cash. 

    RSVP by Wednesday October 11th, online preferred.


    Let us know if you will be walking or dining or both.


    Questions: Carolyn LeBlanc-Blatt, clblatt@catt.net, 312-550-3827.


    Experience this unique outdoor history and nature museum and preserve. “Venture on trails through the oak-hickory savanna, past wetland pools. Learn about the Native American tribes and pioneer settlers who lived on this land.”


    NOTE: Download the free app “THE GROVE GLENVIEW” for an enhanced walk.


    Directions The Grove: Meet at the Interpretive Center. Park in the far east lot (keep going east past the first lot) and take south path to the Center. The Grove is located on the east side of Milwaukee Ave. south of the intersection of W Lake Ave. and Milwaukee Ave.


    Directions Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen: Located on the west side of Milwaukee Ave between Golf Road on the south and Central Road on the north. About 2 miles south of The Grove.

    Volunteers for hosting our pot-luck, restaurant suggestions and walking location ideas are always appreciated. Join us for friendship and fellowship. IWA North Shore area events are open to all members and their guests.

    • 10/16/2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702, Chicago
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    This meeting 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. This activity is not for those who have no knowledge of Bridge).

    • 10/17/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • In Person Only - Board Member Host Provided in Confirmation Email
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    Board of Directors Meeting and Potluck

    (by invitation)

    • 10/18/2023
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Aster Hall Bar & Study, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 6th Floor
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    Evening Meet & Greet

    at Aster Hall Bar & Study




    Join IWA members for an evening meet & greet!


    We will be there 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.

    • 10/23/2023
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom Only (link provided in registation email)
    Register

    Book: Americanah

    Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    Discussion Leader: Usha Raj





    • 10/24/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702
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    Mah Jongg




    Join your IWA friends in a fun and friendly game of Mah Jongg! There is nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping, your palms sweating, and you call " Mah Jongg"!


    ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! A refresher lesson will be given at the beginning of each meeting.



    • 10/24/2023
    • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Hybrid - IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702 and Zoom
    Register


    • 11/02/2023
    • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Zoom

    Chicago Library Program

    Save the Date!

    9:30 a.m. on Zoom

    • 11/06/2023
    • 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 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. 


    All IWA members and potential new members are welcome!


    Director for Membership: Ria Rörich

    Director for Member Engagement: Dell Harmsen



    • 11/09/2023
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom (Link Provided in Registration Email)
    Register


    • 11/13/2023
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom only (link provided in registration email)
    Register

    Book: Dog Park

    Author: Sofi Oksanen 

    Discussion Leader: Barbara Herzog





    • 11/15/2023
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Aster Hall Bar & Study, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 6th Floor
    Register

    Evening Meet & Greet

    at Aster Hall Bar & Study




    Join IWA members for an evening meet & greet!


    We will be there 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.

    • 11/20/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Hybrid - IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702 and Zoom
    Register


    • 11/20/2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702, Chicago
    Register

    This meeting 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. This activity is not for those who have no knowledge of Bridge).

    • 11/21/2023
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom (Link Provided in Registration Email)
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    Board of Directors Meeting

    (by invitation)

    • 11/23/2023


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 11/28/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702
    Register

    Mah Jongg




    Join your IWA friends in a fun and friendly game of Mah Jongg! There is nothing more exciting than when, with your heart racing, your adrenaline pumping, your palms sweating, and you call " Mah Jongg"!


    ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! A refresher lesson will be given at the beginning of each meeting.



    • 12/04/2023
    • 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 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. 


    All IWA members and potential new members are welcome!


    Director for Membership: Ria Rörich

    Director for Member Engagement: Dell Harmsen



    • 12/05/2023
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • TBA


    • 12/07/2023
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • TBA


    • 12/11/2023
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom only (link provided in registration email)
    Register

    Book: A Whole Life

    Author: Robert Seethaler 

    Discussion Leader: JeanMarie Hagedorn





    • 12/12/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Hybrid: IWA Office & Zoom (Link Provided in Registration Email)
    Register

    Board of Directors Meeting

    (by invitation)

    • 12/18/2023
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Hybrid - IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702 and Zoom
    Register


    • 12/18/2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702, Chicago
    Register

    This meeting 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. This activity is not for those who have no knowledge of Bridge).

    • 12/20/2023
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Aster Hall Bar & Study, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 6th Floor
    Register

    Evening Meet & Greet

    at Aster Hall Bar & Study




    Join IWA members for an evening meet & greet!


    We will be there 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.

    • 12/25/2023


    The IWA office will be closed in observance of Christmas.


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 01/01/2024


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


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 01/08/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Zoom only (link provided in registration email)
    Register





    • 01/11/2024
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom (Link Provided in Registration Email)
    Register


    • 01/15/2024


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


    We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

    • 01/16/2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Zoom (Link Provided in Registration Email)
    Register

    Board of Directors Meeting

    (by invitation)

    • 01/17/2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Aster Hall Bar & Study, 900 N. Michigan Ave, 6th Floor
    Register

    Evening Meet & Greet

    at Aster Hall Bar & Study




    Join IWA members for an evening meet & greet!


    We will be there 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.

    • 01/23/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • IWA Office, 307 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 702
    Register