Welcome AAUW members and prospective members we are so excited to start a new year full of exciting new programs and events for the 2025 year. Don’t be shy and make it to our next event. You can make an impact and support our mission of advocating for women and girls. Follow us on Facebook Our branch members meet monthly from October – May, generally on the second Saturday of the month at Sun City Center Atrium Building (Florida Room, Armstrong Room), North Course Lane, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Contact us if you have questions aauwsccsouthshore@gmail.com
Mark Your Calendars
Our February meeting has moved to Saturday, February 7, at 9:30 a.m. in the Armstrong Room (Atrium). Our speaker will be Leah Manningham from Girls of the World, joined by a few of the girls who will share their marketing skills.
Please bring used paperback books, used jewelry, or $25 gift certificates (any store or restaurant) to support Funfest and help fund the Women of Distinction Award.
New Adventure: On February 25, we’ll take a field trip to PACE in Tampa. We’ll carpool from the front atrium parking lot at 9:15 a.m., with an optional group lunch on the way back.
MARCH MEETING DATE CHANGED TO MARCH 26
Our March meeting will be held on March 26th at Gannon University at 3:30 p.m . We
will meet with Gannon students and staff and share info about AAUW and they will
share info on their programs, degrees, etc.! Our new educational team will chair this
meeting. After the talks we will be given a tour of the university buildings. We will finish
around 4:30.
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There is no meeting on March 14th because it is Funfest.
In April, we return to our second Saturday of the month meeting in the Florida room of
the Atrium at 9:30 a.m.
Sally Dittman (program chair)
Woman of Distinction Deadline Extended to Feb. 7
The form is linked below and should be returned to Sue Selbin
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715-338-2051
by text or sues053@yahoo.com. If you are unable to send the actual form to Sue,
you can just answer the questions listed on the form and send them by email or
text. WOD Nomination Form
Saturday, Dec.13 , at 9:30 in the Florida Room.
2025-2026 Book Club:
Contact Sally Finley at 954-798-1672
Stay informed: Florida and national public policy forums by registering for the next forum via Zoom on topics that matter to all of us.
- Become A Two-Minute Activist: If you prefer, text “AAUW” to 21333 to get AAUW action alerts via text. Or sign up by email. Join AAUW advocates
Past Events
May 2 Tech Team 2:30 Diane Waronka’s house
May 7 Membership Team 9:30 Patsie Ginley’s house
May 10 AAUW meeting 9:30 Florida Room- New Members and Friends
May 14 Outreach Team. 10:00 Caper Room
May 23 AAUW board meeting
We delved into technology discussions, breaking down stigmas surrounding women in tech. Our exploration covered cybercrime, AI, and other cutting-edge technologies, including Google Web Services. Women and girls must stay relevant and embrace technology to thrive in today’s digital world.
On Saturday, February 8th, we had the pleasure of hosting our monthly guest speaker, FBI Agent Mrs. Betsy Conley a discussion on common Senior Scams, Finance, and other Cyber Scams.” Betsy brought her experience to the Sun City Center. Visit ic3.gov for more information, including tips and information about current crime trends.
Saturday, February 8, 2025 – Speaker and light breakfast.
AAUW Sun City, January 11, 2025, started with a great motivational speech from @mrsuniverseusa2025 @amberuhler #positivethinking #aauwsuncity
@mrsuniverseusa2025 @amberuhler #positivethinking #aauwsuncity