2024-25 Branch Meetings and Programs

Meeting Location: University of Redlands, Casa Loma Room

Interested in AAUW but not a member? Come share a meal with us during a monthly meeting and see what you’re missing! Meal reservations are required  2 weeks in advance: call 909-362-4955 or email aauwrsvp@aauwredlands.org and provide your full name and email. Guests may come for the program only at no charge.​

• Tuesday, May 6, 2025 – 5:15 pm Social, 6:00 Dinner, 6:45 Program
  RSVP Deadline: April 21. Dinner $35
  PROGRAM:  Serving Immigrants and Refugees in our Midst
  SPEAKER:   Anne Thorward, President of Newcomers Access Center (NAC)
   Anne grew up in Los Angeles. Her first career was teaching elementary school in LA and for two years in Europe.  Upon returning to the US, she worked in real estate management followed by a long career as a financial advisor. Then a serendipitous encounter changed the course of her life.
     When a neighbor mentioned that a ninth-grade Syrian refugee student needed tutoring, Thorward answered the call.  Through this connection, she met the student’s family, other refugees, volunteers, neighbors, faith groups, politicians and more.
     Having done social justice work all her life, in 2017, a friend suggested that she start an ACCESS organization, thus Newcomers Access Center was born.  NAC serves immigrant and refugee families throughout Southern California.
     In addition to sharing stories of clients served by Newcomers Access Center, Thorward will provide insights about NAC and offer ways to support our vulnerable neighbors.
     For more information about Newcomers Access Center, a local nonprofit, visit newcomersaccesscenter.org
  MENU: Romaine Lettuce Salad**, Avocado Ranch Dressing*, Cilantro Lime Brown Rice**, Charo Beans**, Braised Chicken, Braised Beef, Roasted Portobello Mushrooms**, Guacamole**, Salsa Verde**, Pico De Gallo**, Delce De Leche Brownies*, Beverages.
  (*Vegetarian, **Vegan)
   ** Please advise if you are a vegetarian and are requesting the Roasted Portobello Mushrooms option

• Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 8:45 am Social, 9:30 Brunch, 10:15 Program
  Featuring: Art & The Smiley by Dr. Nathan Gonzales

Past meetings of 2024-25 :

• Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – History of the YMCA and Women in the YMCA of the East Valley by CEO Brandi Collato
• Saturday, October 5, 2024 – New Member Meeting
• Saturday, November 2, 2024 – Holiday Boutique and a presentation on Homlessness by David Rabindranath
• Tuesday, December 3, 2024 –
  Featuring: Music by the Redlands Community Orchestra
• Tuesday, January 7, 2025 –
  Featuring Well-Being by Peggy lanum
• Saturday, February 1, 2025 –
  Featuring: Sudanese Struggle for Girls’ and Women’s Education by Dr. Ellen Gruenbaum
• Saturday, March 1, 2025 –
  Featuring: AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) Speaker Zoe Miller-Vedam
  Featuring: Standing on the Threshold: Birthright Citizenship and Immigrant Incorporation during the Perinatal Period.
• Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Jessia M. Lascano, Psy.D discussed Neurodiversity in Today’s Society

2024-25 Board Meetings

2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM, both in person and online.
Board meetings are open to any AAUW Redlands Branch Member.
Contact Heather Abushanab for online access or other information.