Calendar

2025 – 2026 Events Calendar

Tuesday, August 26 – Women’s Equality Day – Commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.  AAUW Flagler County members, guests, and potential new members are invited to join us for a “Dutch treat” lunch at Mezzaluna Pizzeria in the European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Pkwy in Palm Coast to mark the 105th anniversary of women’s suffrage.

Saturday, September 6 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at the Olive Garden Restaurant, 5294 E Highway 100, in Palm Coast.  The group will meet to select titles for the upcoming year.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Saturday, October 4 – Reading Women – 2:00 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – All the Colors of the
Dark by Chris Whitaker. Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Saturday, October 11

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Reports from the students who attended the 2025 Tech Trek camps.
    Lunch will be available.

2024 – 2025 Past Events

Tuesday, July 9 – Black Women’s Equal Pay Day – a reminder of Black women’s struggle for economic equity and freedom. 

Monday, August 26 – Women’s Equality Day – Commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.

Thursday, September 5 – AAUW FL Public Policy Issue Forum – 6:00 pm held via Zoom. Topic: Education and School Board Amendment – Join the League of Women Voters for an update on the outcomes of the Florida 2024 legislative session regarding its impact on education and what we might expect in the 2025 session, along with an overview of the upcoming ballot Amendment to make board elections partisan. Registration required. Meeting Registration – Zoom

Saturday, September 7 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at the Olive Garden Restaurant, 5294 E Highway 100, in Palm Coast.  The group will meet to select titles for the upcoming year.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Saturday, September 14 – Board Meeting – 11:00 am at the home of AAUW Flagler President Gail Palmer.  Contact her at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29 – AAUW Atlantic Regional Conference Early Bird Conference Registration Deadline September 6.  Mark your Calendar and plan to join fellow AAUW members for a weekend of learning and congeniality at this first-time regional event.  For more information and to register AAUW Atlantic Regional Conference

Saturday, October 5 – Reading Women – 2:00 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 8 – AAUW FL Public Policy Issue Forum – 6:00 pm held via Zoom.  Topic: LGBTQ+ Families and Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Laws – Join a conversation with Clark University Professor Abbie Goldberg where she shares some findings from her research on Impact of HB 1557 (Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill) on LGBTQ+ parents in Florida; and we discuss next steps in regard to research and collaborations on this important issue.  Registration required – Meeting Registration – Zoom

Saturday, October 12 – Board & General Meetings Rescheduled due to Hurricane Milton

Saturday, October 19, 2024

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Representative from League of Women Voters will discuss the proposed amendments to Florida’s constitution on November’s 2024 ballot.
    Lunch will be available – $20 cash or check, $21 charge card.  $5 – Program only.  Menu options:  1) Grilled Reuben on rye with onion rings & pickle.  2) Fried shrimp with cole slaw, fries & cocktail sauce.  3)  Cheddar burger with fries & pickle. Soft drinks included.  RSVP – Email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Thursday, October 10 with your lunch choice.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 – Just for Fun Event/Fundraiser – 7:00 pm Triple Laughs, Three Hilarious Women Comedy Show at the Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 550 E. Hwy 100, Palm Coast, 32164.

Saturday, November 2 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – The Women by Kristin Hannah.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Saturday, November 9

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Flagler County Superintendent of Schools LaShakia Moore will share insights on the 2024-25 school year.  Lunch will be available – $20 cash or check, $21 charge card.  $5 – Program only.  Menu options:  1) Grilled chicken breast w/ white BBQ sauce, rice & spinach.  2) Grilled cheddar, tomato & bacon on wheat with onion rings & pickle.   3) Garden Salad (greens, tomato, cucumber, croutons) with a scoop of tuna and a roll.  Soft drinks included.  RSVP – Email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Thursday, November 7 with your lunch choice.

Thursday, November 14 – AAUW FL Public Policy Issue Forum – 6:00 pm held via Zoom.  Topic:  Addiction, Public Health & Criminal Justice.  Come hear Rutgers Professor Patricia Roos talk about her new, deeply personal book sharing her son’s struggles with mental health and addiction, that led to his death at twenty-five years old. Professor Roos will share ways to realign our public health and criminal justice policies to address the overdose crisis.  Registration required – Meeting Registration – Zoom

Monday, November 18 – Set Up AAUW Flagler Holiday Tree – 10:00 am at the Flagler County Public Library.  Our branch continues its tradition of participating in the community-wide holiday celebration, The Festival of Trees.

Friday, November 22 – Festival of Trees – 6:00 pm at the Flagler County Public Library.  Join us to see our beautiful tree decorated to reflect AAUW’s mission of supporting equity for women and girls. There will be over 40 trees and wreaths on display representing community organizations as well as musical entertainment and refreshments.

Saturday, December 7 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Sunday, December 8 – Holiday Cookie Exchange & Wine and Cheese Fundraiser – 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the home of Ellie Bozzone, 32 Wasserman Drive, Palm Coast 32164.  Bring 2 dozen cookies and go home with a different 2 dozen cookies.  $25 per person – bring a friend!  Questions?  Email aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Saturday, December 14

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Matanzas High School Jazz Ensemble will perform.  Remember to bring your gift card donation for the Family Life Center.  Lunch will be available – $20 cash or check, $21 charge card.  $5 – Program only.  Menu options:  1) Players Salad (greens, tomato, cranberry, pecans, feta) with chicken tenders & roll.  2) Shrimp in spinach artichoke cheese sauce over noodles with carrots.  3) Provolone burger with onion rings & pickle.  Soft drinks included.  RSVP – Email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Monday, December 2 with your lunch choice.

Saturday, January 4 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Thursday, January 9 – AAUW FL Public Policy Issue Forum – 6:00 pm held via Zoom.  Topic:  Black Girls in Florida Schools.  Bayliss Fiddiman, National Women’s Law Center, will join us to
discuss a case study of Black girls in Miami-Dade schools, and their experience with harsh school discipline policies. The girls reported harassment, harm, humiliation and other challenges.  The study provides recommendations to promote a positive school climate through holistic school safety. Registration required – Meeting Registration – Zoom

Saturday, January 11

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Judy Bucek, Coordinator Flagler Volunteer Services will present the many volunteer opportunities that make a difference in our community.  Lunch will be available – $20 cash or check, $21 charge card.  $5 – Program only.  Menu options:  1) Fish (cod) & chips with coleslaw & tartar sauce. 2) Turkey BLT on wheat with chips & pickle. 3) Wedge Lunch (scoop of tuna on iceberg wedge) & cup of soup with crackers.  Soft drinks included.  RSVP – Email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Thursday,    January 9 with your lunch choice.

Saturday, February 1

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Dr. Robert Whiting, Educational Director for the African American Cultural Society will share the rich heritage of the African American culture.  Lunch will be available – $20 cash or check, $21 charge card.  $5 – Program only.  Menu options:  1)Turkey Rachel (grilled turkey with swiss cheese, sauerkraut & 1000 island dressing) & onion rings).  2) Garden Salad (greens, tomato, cucumber, croutons) with grilled chicken & roll.  3) Swiss burger with onion rings & pickle.  Soft drinks included.  RSVP – Email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Thursday, January 30 with your lunch choice.

Saturday, February 8 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – The First Ladies by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Thursday, February 13 – AAUW FL Public Policy Issue Forum – 6:00 pm held via Zoom.  Topic: Florida Legislative Preview.  Come learn about AAUW Florida’s work in Tallahassee this year. Dr. Pat DeWitt, AAUW Co- Public Policy Director will share the upcoming AAUW Florida legislative agenda. Registration required – Meeting Registration – Zoom

Saturday, March 1 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – Moloka’i by Alan Brennert.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Thursday, March 6 – AAUW FL Public Policy Issue Forum – 6:00 pm held via Zoom.  Topic: Pay Gap, Caregiving & Economic Security. Come hear Dr. Mary Gatta, AAUW FL Co- Public Policy Director and Director of Research and Public Policy, National Association of Colleges and Employers share her latest research on the gender pay gap, caregiving and economic security. Registration required – Meeting Registration – Zoom

Saturday, March 8

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Commander Mike Lutz of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will discuss personal safety tips for individuals, with a focus on women.  Lunch will be available – $20 cash or check, $21 charge card.  $5 – Program only.  Menu options:  1) Shrimp & corn bisque soup with garden salad & roll.  2) Tuna & Bacon Melt (provolone) on rye with chips & pickle.  3) Players Salad with chicken tender.  Soft drinks included.  RSVP – Email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Thursday, March 6 with your lunch choice.

Wednesday, March 12 – The Annual Fashion Show – 5:00 – 7:00 pm to be held at Chez Jacqueline, 25 Palm Harbor Village Way. Tickets are $25.00 and include Wine + Snacks
+ Shopping = Fun!  All proceeds will benefit scholarships.

Monday, March 17 – Wednesday,19 – AAUW Florida Lobby Days will be held in Tallahassee. More information and pre-registration forms are available at http://aauw-fl.aauw.net/

Saturday, March 29 – The AAUW Florida Regional Leadership Conference – 10 am to 3 pm at The Villages. The AAUW branches included in the North Region are Lake Sumpter (Host), Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Flagler, New Smyrna Beach, Orlando/Winter Park, Lake Wales & Gainsville. The theme of the conference is Elevating Our Community Impact and sessions on leadership, advocacy, programming, and membership will be included. Registration is $25/person, and a light lunch is included. Carpooling will be coordinated
for AAUW Flagler County members who attend. More information will be forthcoming.

Thursday, April 3 – AAUW FL Public Policy Issue Forum – 6:00 pm held via Zoom.  Topic: Gender & Race Equity in STEM.  University of Central Florida Professor Amanda Koontz will join us to share her research on an NSF-funded project on gender and racial equity for women in STEM at UCF.  Registration required – Meeting Registration – Zoom

Saturday, April 5

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Joe Saloom, Assistant Library Director will inform us about the many services and resources provided by the Flagler County Public Library.   Lunch will be available – $20 cash or check, $21 charge card.  $5 – Program only.  Menu options:  1) Ham, Provolone & pineapple melt on rye, with onion rings & pickle.  2) Chicken tenders & fries with coleslaw, ranch dressing for chicken dip.  3) Cheddar burger with fries & pickle.  Soft drinks included.  RSVP – Email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 2 with your lunch choice.

Tuesday, April 8 – Equal Pay Day – This date symbolizes how far into the year
women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Plans are underway to mark the date with an “Unhappy Hour” social gathering.  Join
fellow AAUW Flagler County members, their families, and friends at Cantina Louie, 10 Palm Harbor Village Way West, on Tuesday, April 8, from 4:00-6:00 pm. Wear RED as a symbol of how far women and minorities are “in the
red” with their pay.

Saturday, April 12 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Saturday, May 3 – Reading Women – 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive.  Book to be discussed – The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington.  Contact Susie Baird if you would like to attend aauwflagler1984@gmail.com

Wednesday, May 7 & Thursday, May 8 – Flagler County Education Foundation Annual Senior Scholarship Awards Drive-By. The event included a barbeque dinner, drive-by transportation, and custom yard signs for the presenters to place in front of the winning students’ homes. On May 7, Ellie Bozzone and Donna Tanner visited Matanzas High School winners Kasandra Baker and Jasper Donoso and, on May 8, Ellie Bozzone, Kathy
Burns, and Gail Palmer visited Flagler Palm Coast High School winners Angelina Manjarres and Madison Heck.

Saturday, May 10

  • Board Meeting – 9:30 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast.  All members welcome.  Contact President Gail Palmer at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
  • General Meeting – 11:00 am at Cypress Knoll Golf and Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast. Program – Scholarship Luncheon and Installation of new officers.  Lunch will be available – $20 cash or check, $21 charge card.  $5 – Program only.  Menu options:  1) Players Salad (greens, tomato, cranberry, pecans, feta) with scoop of tuna & roll.  2) Grilled lemon pepper chicken with roasted potatoes & green beans.  3) Swiss burger with onion rings & pickle.  Soft drinks included.  RSVP – Email Sally Smeaton at aauwflagler1984@gmail.com by Monday, April 28 with your lunch choice.

Thursday, May 15 – AAUW FL Annual Meeting – 6:00 to 7:30 pm via Zoom! This is your chance to elect officers, hear reports from state leaders, and participate in other official business.

Tech Trek STEM Camp

Tuesday, July 9 – Black Women’s Equal Pay Day – symbolizes the additional time Black women in the United States must work into the current year to earn what white, non-Hispanic men earned in the previous year.