Please join us at Jennifer Cox’s home (2625 Lindenwood Drive) for May’s book club meeting to “discuss” Orson Scott Card novel, Ender’s Game. Even if (or perhaps especially if) the last thing you read was Good Night Moon, please come for the laughter, food and drinks. I know this has been written often, but if you don’t have time to read the book please come anyway. Reading the book may be an easy way to create a common connection, but forming friendships certainly doesn’t involve required reading.

Shake your tail feathers, and explore the National Aviary with us on Saturday, May 23rd! During our group tour, we will meet exotic birds, encounter penguins, and listen to the wonderful melodies of birds from all over the world! The cost is $10 per person, and children under age 2 are free.

We will meet at the aviary, located on the North Side (near the Children’s Museum), at 10:00 for a guided tour. Be sure to pack a lunch to give you plenty of time of explore all the aviary has to offer.

From Bits and Bites website: “Smoke hangs in the air along Smallman Street in the Strip District. Yet unlike a century ago when it was the numerous factories and mills along the rivers belching smog into the atmosphere, today it’s the bakeries, coffee shops and eateries emitting fragrant wafts to tempt passers-by.”

Our private Newcomers Club discounted tasting tour of The Strip District Market tour will start at 10am and end about noon. Our walking tour will cover several blocks of historic Penn Ave, with stops to meet merchants and taste samples from around the world including Italian pastries, Mediterranean and Polish specialties, European meats and French bread.

Those who wish to shop after tour’s end should note so in their RSVPS…those who need to return to USC right away should also note that in their RSVPS and hopefully we can organize two car pools: cars who return immediately and cars that stay longer in the Strip. Bring a chill/bag or cooler for your perishables!

Weather: Tour takes place rain or shine
Dress: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
Food: We taste on the go
Included: Tastings served on tour and bottled water provided
Cost: Regular price with fees, taxes is $44.94/ticket. Our Newcomer Club cost is only $36.22 per ticket with our discount.

1) RSVP to attend
2) note if you will car pool from Westminster Lot at 9am
3) note what time you have to be back at Westminster

I will then forward your email to Bits and Bites Tour who will invoice you $36.22 by PayPal. We are limited to 12 (but can squeeze in 13) so it’s the first 12 (plus me) who RSVP and PAY that will take the tour!

Detailed questions about the tour itself? Please contact Bits and Bites directly! http://burghfoodtour.com/

Please join us on Monday, April 20th, 7:30 pm at France’s Scher’s home (1025 Tall Trees Drive) for April’s book club meeting to “discuss” Paula Hawkins’ novel, The Girl on the Train. Even if (or perhaps especially if) the last thing you read was Good Night Moon, please come for the laughter, food and drinks. I know this has been written often, but if you don’t have time to read the book please come anyway. Reading the book may be an easy way to create a common connection, but forming friendships certainly doesn’t involve required reading. Bringing yummy food or wine always helps, though. 😉 RSVP here.

Please join as at Sharp Edge in McMurray (Gallery Shoppes, 102 Gallery Dr) on March 22 at 2:30 for beer tasting!   Sample 4 beers for $15 and enjoy 55 Cent bites & wings!  Other drink options are available if you don’t want beer.

Maybe you’ve been on the walking trail that circles the property, or seen the dressed scarecrows among the fields of crops while driving on Route 19, but have you seen inside the 1850′s Gilfillan farmhouse furnished with antiques, its outdoor kitchen, large barn, carriage house with 19th century sleighs and buggy, natural spring, stagecoach outhouse and more?

It’s TAX DAY and the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination so we’ll pause in the library to look at the newspaper edition headlining his death, and mourn the loss of our income to taxes, too.

Bring a brown bag lunch and a beverage. Bring a $5 donation to the Historical Society of Upper St. Clair (unless you are a member already then it’s free) for the private tour of the Gilfillan Farm offered by descendants of the original owner.
For newcomers or old-timers, this private tour is a unique historical and cultural experience. The restored home and buildings are great local treasure. For more info, see www.hsusc.org

Please RSVP on website by Monday, April 13th. Parking information and more tour details will be sent to you after you RSVP.

Categories: Ladies Event
Cost of event/person: $5 plus bring your own lunch/drink

Paint your own pottery for Ladies Night at Color Me Mine! BYOB, please RSVP here.

This month’s craft night will be held at Julie Williams’s home at 300 Alamo Drive. Please RSVP to let her know you’re coming!

Current board members and anyone who is interested in holding a position on our board next year should please plan to attend the General Board Meeting at Krystin Ciesco’s home (1620 Watterson Ct.) on Wednesday, March 18th at 7pm. Please RSVP.