This month’s book: The Winter Army: The WWII Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America’s Elite Alpine Warriors by Maurice Isserman.
This is the epic story of the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, whose elite soldiers broke the last line of German defenses in Italy’s mountains in 1945, spearheading the Allied advance to the Alps and final victory. From the ski slopes of Colorado to the towering cliffs of the Italian Alps, this unlikely band of soldiers formed a brotherhood whose legacy lives on in U.S. mountain fighters to this day.
Also: Book recommendations for 2022 are still being collected! The list will be compiled in December and presented at our December get-together.
RSVP via Evite. For security reasons, Zoom meeting information is published via Evite. Contact Nancy Ives or Gemma Smith or call Nancy at 303-909-6772 with questions.
Join Theta sisters and make our community a better place!
Every October, Thetas participate in group service projects to honor Founder Bettie Locke Hamilton’s October birthday. Our chapter offers multiple opportunities for you to help out and advance the mission of a local organization.
For Newborns in Need, we will volunteer by knitting or crocheting caps that will go into bags of donated items for babies born at Denver Health General Hospital. Lessons will be provided via Zoom, and then we will work on our items together until the event ends. Because this is a virtual event, no social distancing is necessary; you will tune in to the live info session via Zoom from the comfort of your home.
RSVP via Evite. Contact Carolyn Ferreira with questions. All Day of Service updates will be communicated via Evite. Note: For security reasons, Zoom meeting information will be available via Evite only.
Join Theta sisters and make our community a better place!
Every October, Thetas participate in group service projects to honor Founder Bettie Locke Hamilton’s October birthday. Our chapter offers multiple opportunities for you to help out and advance the mission of a local organization.
For CASA, we will volunteer as Armchair Advocates and learn how to send emails to government officials (senators, state representatives, members of Congress, the governor, etc) to support legislation that will benefit the foster care system and/or youth in crisis. Because this is a virtual event, no social distancing is necessary; you will tune in to the live info session via Zoom from the comfort of your home.
RSVP via Evite. Contact Carolyn Ferreira with questions. All Day of Service updates will be communicated via Evite. Note: For security reasons, Zoom meeting information will be available via Evite only.
Denver Area Panhellenic (DAP) presents its annual Women’s Leadership Summit, a virtual conference that is open to all Greek women (alumnae AND collegians) in the metro Denver area. Topics for the conference include Breaking the Glass Ceiling and Developing Your Personal Brand.
This year’s inspirational keynote speakers will include Kelli Masters, CEO and Founder of KMM Sports Management in Oklahoma City, and Katie Scherping, retired CFO for National CineMedia, the Centennial-based advertising firm that reaches movie-going audiences through Regal, AMC, and Cinemark theaters throughout North America. DAP leaders will also provide updates on local Panhellenic programs and activities.
Funds raised from this event will benefit the DAP scholarship program. Gifts for the speakers have been generously donated by The Kindness Empire, founded by Theta sister Tonya Quinn, who sells unique artisan-made gift packages to enable art education projects at underserved public schools in Denver.
Our chapter may be purchasing a number of tickets to this event, so if you are interested in attending, contact our DAP delegates Leigh Plue or Martha Doughtie to check availability.
Join your Theta sisters for a virtual yoga session to help relax, restore, and rejuvenate both your body and your mind. The class will be suitable for all levels. More information about this event, hosted via Zoom, can be found in the Evite (see link below).
RSVP via Evite. For security reasons, Zoom meeting info will be published only via Evite.
Questions? Contact VP Programming Joanna Kadis.
Join us for a fanastic culinary adventure with Lee Taylor Roper, Denver-based celebrity cook and award-winning cookbook author. More information about this virtual event, hosted via Zoom, will be released soon.
About the featured speaker: Lee’s recipes and entertaining ideas have been featured in numerous regional and national publications, including Woman’s World and 5280. In addition to writing cookbooks, she is the author of A Well-Seasoned Kitchen website that provides recipes, cooking tips, entertaining, and travel information. Lee is passionate about making cooking and entertaining uncomplicated and accessible, to inspire more time around the family table. We can’t wait to see what she’s going to cook up for us!
RSVP via Evite (to come). For security reasons, Zoom meeting info will be published only via Evite.
Questions? Contact VP Programming Joanna Kadis.
This month’s book: News of the World by Paulette Jiles.
In the aftermath of the Civil War, a retired Confederate officer, who travels across Texas to share world news with local residents, agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people. This exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust. A feature film starring Tom Hanks was released in theaters in 2020 and is also available for streaming.
This month we are so excited to meet in person! We have selected centrally-located Alamo Placita Park for our evening get-together; we will meet in the picnic area north of 3rd Ave. Please bring a chair and/or blanket and a light snack to share with the group. Discussion led by Nancy Ives.
RSVP via Evite. For security reasons, Zoom meeting info is only published via Evite.
Contact Nancy Ives or Gemma Smith with questions.
This month’s book: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes.
Based on a true story rooted in America’s past, The Giver of Stars is about a mobile lending library that gave passion and purpose to an eclectic group of women in rural Kentucky during the Great Depression. It’s a richly rewarding novel of women’s friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond.
Discussion led by Anne Clark, held via Zoom.
RSVP via Evite. For security reasons, Zoom meeting info is only published via Evite.
Contact Nancy Ives or Gemma Smith with questions.
This month’s book: Circe by Madeline Miller.
In Greek mythology, the goddess Circe, daughter of the mightiest of the Titans, does not appear to hold much power herself. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, Circe soon discovers she possesses a different kind of power, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Discussion led by Kate Drechsel, held via Zoom.
RSVP via Evite. For security reasons, Zoom meeting info is only published via Evite.
Contact Nancy Ives or Gemma Smith with questions.
This month’s book: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by comedian Trevor Noah.
Funnyman Trevor Noah offers this coming-of-age memoir set in South Africa during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. Noah narrates the audio format, which offers an extra-special experience.
Discussion led by Jill Colbeck, held via Zoom.
RSVP via Evite. For security reasons, Zoom meeting info is only published via Evite.
Contact Nancy Ives or Gemma Smith with questions.
