Calendar for 2010
Summer Meeting
A Regency Ball
An Evening of Regency Dancing and Games
27 June 2010
3:00pm - 7:00pmThe Berkeley City Club
2315 Durant Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704 (map)
Registration deadline: June 14, 2010
Click here for a registration form.
In a change from previous meetings, this get-together is a pure party and will not feature any formal presentations. Instead, join us for an afternoon of dancing and cards -- a true Regency Ball.
As you pick up your dance card and a handful of fish-shaped gaming tokens at the entrance, you'll be transported back to another era. Dance master Alan Winston will quickly teach us the simple figures of several easy country dances and the Divertimento Dance Orchestra will provide live, period music to get your feet moving. All dances will be called, and -- as is only proper -- partners will change frequently.
When you need a break from dancing, a catered buffet tea will provide refreshment. Or, you can join the two different gaming tables at the back of the room where period-attired cardsharps will teach you all the ins and outs of two Austen-era card games, Loo and one of Jane Austen's personal favorites, Speculation. Perhaps, like Lydia Bennet, you can discuss at length the fish you lose and win. Or not. Either way, guard your fish well as the evening's overall winner will be rewarded with a valuable prize.
During the festivities, a booksale will also be held. One hundred percent of the proceeds of this sale, which features the spectacular library given to our organization by the estate of Deborah Stein, will be donated to The Jane Austen House Museum in memory of Deb.
If you'd like to wear them, costumes and historically-inspired attire will be welcome and much admired at this event.
Guests are very welcome at this event. Tickets for all attendees are $38. To register, please print out and mail in this registration form before June 14th.
Parking:The Berkeley City Club validates for half off parking at the City of Berkeley's Telegraph / Channing Garage at 2450 Durant Avenue Click here for a map. If you choose this option, please be sure to request a validation ticket from the concierge. Limited street parking in this neighborhood is available for free, but it can be tricky to hunt down. Leave extra time if this is your goal.
Fall Meeting
To Make Out Your Character
Jane Austen and Fanny Price
25 September 2010
1:00pm - 4:00pmLocation is still to be determined
Meeting Coordinator and MC - Arlene Lee
The elegant and insightful Dr. Margaret Horwitz will open our meeting with, Jane Austen's Legacy of Hope: Reconciliation in Her Written Prayers and Novels. Afterwards, we'll take advantage of our forgiving and expansive mood to explore the character of Jane Austen's most debatable heroine, Fanny Price. Do you envision Fanny as a perceptive, steadfast, right-thinking lady or does she tip more toward the spineless, fainting ninny in your mind? Two speakers, moderated by Anne Krause will lead the debate, and members are encouraged to jump in.
Winter Meeting
Program is still to be determined
4 December 2010
9:30 - 4:00pmSan Francisco State University
Seven Hills Conference Center
800 Font Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94132
Meeting Coordinator and MC - Anne Krause
Quiz - Tara Munier
Icebreaker - Volunteer Needed