Lakewood Colorado AAUW - American Association of University Women

Fundraising - Join us for "Dine Out for A Step Up" at 240 Union Oct 4, 2007, 11am - 10pm

This year Lakewood AAUW is hosting a benefit with Stride to assist with the educational goals of women who are working hard toward self-sufficiency and a better life in Jefferson County. "Dine Out for A Step Up" will occur during lunch and dinner at the 240 Union Restaurant located at 240 Union Avenue in Lakewood. The restaurant generously will donate 25% of food sales to the Stride program. Call 240 Union Restaurant at (303) 989-3562 for reservations.

Lakewood AAUW's local philanthropy is "A Step Up: Education is the Gateway to Women's Financial Security." AAUW realizes that education is a big part of the equation for success.

Stride's mission is to enable low-income individuals and families to become economically self-sufficient and independent of government programs. Since 1991, Stride has helped more than 500 families, and 70% of them are succeeding. For more information on Stride go to www.stride-co.org.

Community Involvement
In 2006 we launched a new project, A Step Up: Education is the Gateway to Women's Economic Security. We teamed with Stride and Family Tree, two social service organizations in our community, to help us identify women who needed financial assistance for their next educational steps. In 2007 we have partnered with Stride.

We promote and support public education. We also participate in local events, such as Habitat for Humanity builds, Race for the Cure, Second Wind Walk/Run, Channel 6 Auction, Channel 9 Health Fair, and the Lakewood Music Scholar Program with Chester, England.

We achieve positive outcomes by combining our efforts with other community groups:

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Activities
We nurture friendships and expand our knowledge through interest groups. Join one or join them all:

Books and Lunch or Evening Literature
Theater Group
Gourmet Potpourri or Couples Gourmet
Bridge groups
Public Policy Discussions and Actions
International Relations Discussions
Outdoor Adventure

We also enjoy diversions -- one-time events that are entertaining, educational, and often "outside the box."

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Mission
The American American Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. In principle and practice AAUW values and seeks a diverse membership. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

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Branch Programming & Events

Thursday, September 13th
Annual potluck salad dinner with fundraising accessory boutique by Savvy Trunk Shows. "Understanding the Generations Around Us" by Barb Chaffee at 7:30.
Sunday, September 23th
Second Wind Walk/Run/Ride. This organization raises counseling funds for at-risk teens.
Saturday, October 7th
Join us to walk in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure downtown.
Wednesday, October 31
Halloween Diversion at Botanic Gardens. Tour of the Chapungu Stone Sculptures from Zimbabwe followed by lunch in the back atrium.
Thursday, November 15
"Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History" by actress Mary Jane Bradbury.
Thursday, December 6
Holiday afternoon social.
Thursday, January 10
Dr. Carrie Louise Daenell, ND, will make a presentation on Menopause: The Truth about Hormone Replacement.
Saturday, February 2
Public Policy Day focused on challenges facing women, with three speakers.
Thursday, March 13
Energy Efficiency Workshop conducted by Xcel Energy
Thursday, April 10
Presentation by Author Nancy M. Peterson, who wrote Walking in Two Worlds and other books.
April 25-27 AAUW State Convention
It will be held in Colorado Springs.
Thursday, May 3
Walking tour of "Olde Arvada." Visit McLlvoy House, with lunch afterwards at the Cheshire Cat.