September Meeting - Night of Flames

Elm Grove author Doug Jacobson, will be our speaker at the September 16, 2010 meeting at 11:45 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. “Night of Flames,” a novel of World War II, was the inspiration of Mr. Jacobson’s Polish ancestry and the war-time experiences of his Belgian relatives.  This well-researched, historical fiction is highly readable. Copies of the book will be available.

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October Meeting - Cranberry Harvest in Wisconsin

Did you know that the cranberry gets its name from Dutch and German settlers? They nicknamed it the “crane berry” due to the shape of the blossoms. When the vines bloom in late Spring, the flowers’ light pink petals twist back resembling the head and bill of a crane. Over time, the name was shortened to cranberry. On Thursday, October 21, we’ll board a motor coach for “Cranberry Harvest in Wisconsin.” Helen Chang, OWLS member, will be our step-on-guide, showing us her families’ marsh, Watermill, as well. Lunch is at Burnstad’s European Restaurant. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Register soon!

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November Meeting - Grohmann Museum

On Thursday, November 18, 2010 we will carpool to the Grohmann Museum located in the Milwaukee School of Engineering.  Opened in 2001, this museum is named in honor of Dr. Eckhart Grohmann, an MSOE regent, Milwaukee businessman and avid art collector.  The 38,000 square foot museum houses Dr. Grohmann’s Man at Work collection of over 700 paintings and sculptures from 1580 to the present.  Following the tour we’ll enjoy lunch at one of Milwaukee’s favorite German restaurants, Mader’s.

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Save the dates:

December 9, 2010 – Annual Holiday Luncheon and Program at the Venice Club.

January 20, 2011 – Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel investigative reporter.

February 17, 2011 – Mardi Gras Traditions.

All OWLS activities are open to members of CUMC, their friends, and the community at large.