Program Calendar
2024-2025
WELCOME to the NEW AAUW YEAR!
September 17 – Author Timothy Redmond, PhD.
Dinner meeting at The Columns, 2221 Transit Rd., Elma 14059.
Presentation on How to Become a More Informed Voter.
Dr. Redmond is the author of many papers and the book entitled “Political Tribalism in America: How Hyper-Partisanship Dumbs Down Democracy and How to Fix it.”
The meeting will start at 6:00 with registration followed by dinner and the program.
October 26 – Author Lauren Belfer will discuss her newest book at The Buffalo Launch Club, 503 E River Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072.
The buffet lunch will feature roast turkey, seasoned haddock, mashed potatoes, broccoli, salad, rolls and butter and apple pie for dessert. Coffee, tea and water provided.
Lauren Belfer grew up in Buffalo, New York. Her debut novel, City of Light, was a New York Times bestseller, as well as a New York Times Notable Book, a Library Journal Best Book, and a Main Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club. Her second novel, A Fierce Radiance, was named a Washington Post Best Novel and an NPR Best Mystery. Her third novel, And After the Fire, received a National Jewish Book Award. Ashton Hall, her most recent novel, was recommended by the New York Times Book Review. Her books will be available for purchase at the lunch
November 14 – POST-ELECTION REFLECTIONS
Lee Coppola and Bob McCarthy will discuss the election results.
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:00pm-8:30pm
By November 14 we knew for sure who the next president of the United States will be. What does the outcome mean for us both individually and as a country? We are fortunate to have two of the most knowledgeable political minds in the area speaking with us on the most important take-aways from the election.
Lee Coppola, a veteran newspaperman, television investigative reporter and federal prosecutor, retired in August 2011 after serving for 15 years as the first dean of the Russell J. Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University.
Robert J. McCarthy is a Political Analyst for WKBW-TV. He has covered all the major elections in New York State and WNY since 1992, including 14 national conventions.
December 14 – “Buffalo’s Many Firsts”, with Rick Falkowski
December 14 Lunch at Diamond Hawk Golf Club, $35
CLUBHOUSE BUFFET Sliced Roast Beef with Au Jus, Roasted Turkey and Gravy, Kaiser Rolls, Condiments, Pasta with Marinara, Pasta with Alfredo, Italian Meatballs, Seasonal Vegetable, Greens Salad, Cookies & Brownies.
Rick Falkowski has been involved in all aspects of WNY entertainment during the past 60 years. He is the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and Buffalo Music Awards, former publisher of Buffalo Backstage Magazine, coordinator of Tonawanda’s Gateway Harbor Concerts, USAF Veteran, former representative of the American Society of Authors Composers & Publishers (ASCAP) and a Time Warner retiree. He presents classes on the History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment and Buffalo History at libraries, community centers, schools and for various organizations. In addition, Rick is the author of:
- History of Buffalo Music & Entertainment (2017),
- Profiles Volume I: Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the 1800s (2019),
- Profiles Volume II: Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the Early 1900s, published in November 2021.
- The Spirit of Buffalo Women: Prominent Women who called WNY their Home , released in November 2023.
He is currently working on Profiles Volume III: Historic & Influential People from Buffalo & WNY – the Late 1900s and Historic Places of Buffalo/WNY that will be published in Spring 2025.
January- “New Year, Old You?” “Aging and Health!”
February 20 – “The Career Advice You’re STILL Not Getting”
Zoom at 6pm with Susan Colantuono
May 28 – June 1
BOOKSALE!