September book club – “Humankind: A Hopeful History
When: September 21st 7 pm – 10 pm
Where: Lindsay’s house ( 109 Warwick Drive)
Kick off the school year with book club! Join us for a discussion of “Humankind: A Hopeful History” by Rutger Bregman.
Synopsis: If there is one belief that has united the left and the right, psychologists and philosophers, ancient thinkers and modern ones, it is the tacit assumption that humans are bad. It’s a notion that drives newspaper headlines and guides the laws that shape our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Pinker, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we’re taught, are by nature selfish and governed primarily by self-interest. But what if it isn’t true? International bestseller Rutger Bregman provides new perspective on the past 200,000 years of human history, setting out to prove that we are hardwired for kindness, geared toward cooperation rather than competition, and more inclined to trust rather than distrust one another. In fact this instinct has a firm evolutionary basis going back to the beginning of Homo sapiens.
Please bring a snack or a drink to share. Hope to see you there!
2023 Fall Welcome Party
When: September 30th 7 pm – 11 pm
Where: 1815 Tilton Dr. (Amy’s House)
What better way to kick off the ’23-’24 Newcomers Club season than with an epic backyard party! We’ll be celebrating with lots of food, drinks, music, new friends, old friends, great conversations and weather permitting a fire pit! 🔥 (No jumping, lol)
This event is for returning members, new members, and especially ANY prospective members! So grab that new neighbor or workout buddy and bring them along to learn more about this awesome group of women! The executive board and Chairwomen will be present to answer all your probing questions. And if you’d like to get involved whether it’s hosting a Coffee & Chat or Book Club to getting a position on the board, let us know, we’re always welcome to your input and help!
We will be raffling off one free membership for a year to new members who sign up and pay their dues.($30) And returning members can also pay their dues with our Membership Chair, Carly. Preferred payment is PayPal or cash but checks are accepted.
So mark Saturday, Sept. 30 on your calendars and get ready for an awesome evening! Let me know if you have any questions. I am looking forward to seeing all of you and can’t wait to meet our new members!
Who: All members and Prospective Members
What: Fall Welcome Party
When: Saturday, Sept. 30th, 7 pm until the last person leaves.
Where: 1815 Tilton Dr. – if it’s not raining take the driveway or the path to the right of the front door down to the bottom deck.
Why: Because we can!
How: RSVP now! Please make a note if you have any dietary restrictions/allergies.
Ladies Night: Candle Making at Made by: You
When: October 6th, 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: 111 Hidden Valley Rd McMurray, PA 15317
Join us for a ladies night out of candle pouring at Made by: You! Come in, choose a container and mix up you own custom scents at this candle making event. No skills required!
The cost is $30 and can be paid the night of the event.
“Red, White, and Royal Blue” Movie Night
When: October 10th , 7pm-10pm
Where: Jess’s Home Theater – 1326 Sky Ridge Drive
Join us for movie night at Jess’s!
Synopsis: When the feud between the son of the American president and Britain’s prince threatens to drive a wedge in the U.S/British relations, the two are forced into a staged truce that sparks something deeper. Based on the Casey McQuiston novel of the same name.
Hostess requests you bring a snack or drink to share (bonus points if you stay “on theme”!)
Bunco!
When: Wednesday, October 11th , 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Diana’s house – 2241 Old Washington Rd
What to bring: $5 buy in, and a snack/drink to share.
New to the club or have never played Bunco? No problem! Bunco is a no skills required dice rolling game played at table of four which rotate after each round which makes it the perfect ice breaker game activity to meet new people!
Cash prizes are handed out not only to the winner but to the one with the most buncos, most losses, etc.
Ladies Day Out – Paintball
When: 10/15/2023 15:30 pm – 6 pm
Where: Urban Assault Paintball – 201 Cecil Sturgeon Rd McDonald, PA 15057
Stressed at work? Kids not listening? Take out some aggression with an afternoon of low-impact paintballing at Urban Assault Paintball! No experience necessary and all equipment will be provided.
Cost: $25 per person includes admission, 2 hours of game play, a private referee, all day air, standard marker and goggle rental, and 300 paint balls per person.
The fine print: There is an 8 person minimum in order for us to book a group event. Since we have to pay in full when we reserve the timeslot we are asking that you please RSVP no later than October 5th and please pre-pay Marie Sauret (@Marie-Sauret) $25 via Venmo when you RSVP. In the event that the event is canceled due to weather or we do not have enough people to play, you will be refunded via Venmo in full.
Please fill out the waiver prior to arriving in order to save time (https://urbanassaultpb.com/waivers/)
There is a picnic area so please feel free to bring snacks and drinks (alcohol is ok) to share and remember to dress appropriately as the paintball area is outside.
October book club – “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”
When: October 26th – 7 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Amy’s house (1815 Tilton Drive)
Join us for a discussion of V.E. Schwab’s best selling novel!
Synopsis: “France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever―and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.
Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world. But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.”
Hostess will provide snacks, but please bring a drink to share! Hope to see you there!
Novel November with VE Schwab
When: November 1st, 7 pm – 9:45 pm
Where: Peters Township High School: 121 Rolling Hills Drive, McMurray, PA 15317
Join us at Peters Township High School for an author talk featuring our October book club choice! We can plan to meet at the high school a little before, sit together, and may grab a drink afterwards 🙂 Link is at the bottom to buy tickets. Please reach out with any questions!
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE SEPTEBER 7, 2023. PLEASE NOTE ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES, NO REFUNDS. ALSO, THERE WILL BE NO DIGITAL TICKET OPTION FOR THIS EVENT.
Victoria “V.E.” Schwab is the featured author for The Peters Township Library Foundation’s 6th annual Novel November on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Doors open for General Admission at 6:30 pm. Local health and safety guidelines will be followed, including any guidelines in place for the high school.
Ticket prices are $75 for VIP, $30 for Adult General Admission and $5 for Student General Admission.
If available, General Admission tickets for adults and students will be sold at the door. The event will be held at the Peters Township High School, 121 Rolling Hills Drive, McMurray, PA,15317. A book signing will follow the program. Books will be sold by Riverstone Books the evening of the event.
https://ptlibraryfoundation.ticketleap.com/victoriaschwab2023/details