Celebrating Jane Austen at 250
and
Our Region at 40!
Our region is hosting a combined dual celebration of Jane Austen at 250 with our region's 40th Anniversary!
On November 16th (Sunday), we'll gather at the Hillsboro Brookwood Public Library in the upper floor event room overlooking a scenic pond and walkway from 12 - 3 pm at 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
Registration is FREE to all, funded by a generous donator. To reserve a seat, please register by sending an email titled "Birthday Celebration" to <[email protected]>.
All 3 of our founders will participate with Frank McClanahan serving as Master of Ceremonies. Mary Margaret Benson will provide a brief history of JASNA and our region's founding History. Frank will facilitate a look back at our region with reminisces from the membership about memorable activities and events including our region hosting the Portland AGM in 2010. Paula Stepankowsky will toast Jane Austen.
Then independent scholar and regional member, Arnie Perlstein will lead an interactive presentation on "40 Years of Jane Austen Scholarship in Persuasions."
Harp music will be provided by local harpist, AnnaLee Driscoll.
The afternoon will include buffet potluck dining. If attending, please bring a treat, either savory or sweet or both for the tea table. Tea, bottled water, and cranberry punch will be provided along with a sheet cake (from Mary Margaret Benson).
Other specialty buffet selections include cucumber sandwiches and madeleine cookies reminiscent of our first meeting, also lavender shortbread cookies in honor of Kim Higgins and in memory of the late Mary Thiras-Benjamin.
Additionally, we'll have a gallery viewing of photos of those no longer with us, relocated, or unable to attend as they are also a part of our celebration.
Regency themed costumes are encouraged but not required!
Come early and take a walk around the pond or afterwards, stroll the walkway.
See you there!
On November 16th (Sunday), we'll gather at the Hillsboro Brookwood Public Library in the upper floor event room overlooking a scenic pond and walkway from 12 - 3 pm at 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
Registration is FREE to all, funded by a generous donator. To reserve a seat, please register by sending an email titled "Birthday Celebration" to <[email protected]>.
All 3 of our founders will participate with Frank McClanahan serving as Master of Ceremonies. Mary Margaret Benson will provide a brief history of JASNA and our region's founding History. Frank will facilitate a look back at our region with reminisces from the membership about memorable activities and events including our region hosting the Portland AGM in 2010. Paula Stepankowsky will toast Jane Austen.
Then independent scholar and regional member, Arnie Perlstein will lead an interactive presentation on "40 Years of Jane Austen Scholarship in Persuasions."
Harp music will be provided by local harpist, AnnaLee Driscoll.
The afternoon will include buffet potluck dining. If attending, please bring a treat, either savory or sweet or both for the tea table. Tea, bottled water, and cranberry punch will be provided along with a sheet cake (from Mary Margaret Benson).
Other specialty buffet selections include cucumber sandwiches and madeleine cookies reminiscent of our first meeting, also lavender shortbread cookies in honor of Kim Higgins and in memory of the late Mary Thiras-Benjamin.
Additionally, we'll have a gallery viewing of photos of those no longer with us, relocated, or unable to attend as they are also a part of our celebration.
Regency themed costumes are encouraged but not required!
Come early and take a walk around the pond or afterwards, stroll the walkway.
See you there!