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W o m e n ' s F o r U m : s h a r i n g W i s d o m
By 1900 John Singer Sargent was the most sought-after
portraitist in the Western world. He captured in oil and
watercolor the extravagance of the Gilded Age.
Dear Ladies, We're dedicating the month of May to the painter
John Singer Sargent. First with a documentary about his life and his artistic
career, and then with a trip to the Met for the exhibit - Sargent and Paris.
Those of you who joined us on Zoom over the pandemic (when we
first encountered the story of this prolific artist) will remember the
twists and turns of his journey, finally landing him with dubious
honor at the Paris Salon. Here he delivered a painting so bewitching
and "disturbing" (of a fully clothed woman) which would scandalize the
establishment as she hung in a room replete with nudes – a fact that no one
even seemed to notice! That beauty was Madame X in her "little black dress"!!
LUNCH WITH JOHN SINGER SARGENT: Thursday May 15 at noon.
Dillon Library, Bedminster NJ. Admission: $20. Register here: https://
engagedpatrons.org/admin/RegistrationList.cfm?EventID=555961&Regis
Limit=65*
Continuing our tribute to JSS, Women's Forum will be heading
over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for Sargent and Paris. Sure
to be an extraordinary exhibit. We'll have an opportunity to get an up-close
look at some of the masterpieces featured in the documentary. TRIP TO THE
MET: Thursday, May 22. Bus leaves Dillon Library, Bedminster NJ. at
9am. Return pick-up at the museum, 3pm. Admission 45.
Register here:https://engagedpatrons.org/admin/RegistrationList.cfm?Eve
ntID=555963&RegisLimit=55* Upcoming dates for WF: June 5 & 26.
Keep learning and share your wisdom!
As always, Evelyn Breheney Glynn, Founder/Director Women's Forum
*To register for our programs, contact us at: womensforumusa@gmail.
com or call the library at: 908.234.2325.
**IMPORTANT CHANGE TO THE REGISTRATION PROCESS** Engaged
Patrons has added a field with a simple mathematical equation (4+3=_)
to screen out "bot" registrations. This field is located below the "Special
Needs" box. Everyone signing up MUST type the correct number before their
registration is accepted. Thank you.
d o n ' t m i s s C l i n t o n s U n r i s e
r o t a r y ' s F i s h i n g d e r b y m a y 3 !
Get ready to cast your lines as the annual Clinton
Sunrise Rotary Pete Pender Memorial Fishing
Derby will be held on Saturday, May 3, rain
or shine at DeMott Pond, on Route 173 in
Clinton, across the street and one block
west of the Courtyard Senior Living
facility. Registration will be held from
8:00 am-9:00 am; fishing is from 9:00 am
– 12 noon.
The Fishing Derby promotes fun family time and good
sportsmanship at no charge to participating families! DeMott Pond will be
stocked with fish for this free family event, and bait, bobbers and hooks will
be supplied – just bring your own pole.
The event is open to youth ages 16 years old and under (16 year olds
will need a fishing license per NJ regulations). Each participant will receive a
raffle ticket for a door prize. Prizes will also be awarded for various categories
such as First Fish Caught, Longest Fish and Most Fish Caught.
The derby has been a long standing tradition in Clinton and
a positive experience for the youth of the community. The event,
sponsored by the Clinton Sunrise Rotary, is also supported by the Town of
Clinton, Clinton Police and local businesses and organizations. To participate
as a sponsor, go to: www.ClintonSunriseRotary.org to download a sponsorship
form. Members of the Round Valley Trout Association will be on hand to
provide information on fishing.
Rotary will also be holding a food collection of non-perishable
items at the derby to benefit the Open Cupboard Food Pantry: www.
OpenCupboardFoodPantry.org.
The Clinton Sunrise Rotary meets every Thursday morning,
8:00 am, at the Clinton Firehouse. Interested in learning more about
the club? For more information, visit: www.ClintonSunriseRotary.org
or call: 908.279.0112.
