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Welcome back! We’re excited to announce our season kickoff meeting taking place on at 11:30 AM on September 12, 2026. We’ll be gathering at the Garden Club of Indian River County for lunch and lively discussion. Along with our season budget review, we’ll also be talking about new ideas and thoughts about our 2026-2027 season, which will focus in part on technology and its ever-evolving role in society. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with old friends and welcome new

Living with Technology in Today’s World Speaker Mark Herndon, Autobahn Communications We will share your questions from the September survey with our presenter. Bring your FULLY Charged cell phones, i-pads, tablets for an interactive opportunity with our program presenter. WHEN: 11:30am | Saturday, October 10th WHERE: The Garden Club 2526 17th Avenue | Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COST: $25 | includes lunch TO REGISTER pay below (price includes $2 service fee) or send

Living with Technology in Today’s World Speaker Autobahn Communications Become informed on scams, pop-ups, on-line shopping gimmicks and on-line banking safeguards. WHEN: 11:30am | Saturday, November 21st WHERE: The Garden Club 2526 17th Avenue | Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COST: $25 | includes lunch TO REGISTER pay below (price includes $2 credit card fee) or send a check for $25 to AAUW-Vero Beach Branch, P.O. Box 2143, Vero Beach, FL 32961.

Anna Valencia Tillery, Vice President of Marketing, White Glove Moving & Storage, host of: Vero Beach Insider radio show, and the Premier Women’s Networking Group of the Treasure Coast will review the Berenstain Bear Books by Stan and Jan Berenstain. Skilled in sales and marketing along with radio and television media, Anna Valencia joined White Glove: Moving, Storage, & Delivery in 2013 as head of Marketing and has helped make this growing company a staple in the Vero Beach/

Going off-line: Getting to know our members Board members provide finger foods and treats Bring a special holiday ornament, decoration or memory to share. WHEN: 11:30am | Sunday, December 6th WHERE: The Garden Club 2526 17th Avenue | Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COST: $25 | includes lunch TO REGISTER pay below (price includes $2 credit card fee) or send a check for $25 to AAUW-Vero Beach Branch, P.O. Box 2143, Vero Beach, FL 32961.

Jennifer Moore – Director of Development, Youth Guidance will review Educated, by Tara Westover. Jennifer Moore is the Director of Development at Youth Guidance, where she leads fundraising and community engagement efforts supporting children, teens, and young adults throughout Indian River County. She previously served as the organization's Volunteer Coordinator and brings a background in management, nonprofit leadership, and educational intervention. Originally from Homeste

Speakers: Janay Hall and Leah Blythe-LoPresti Living with technology in Today’s World Become informed. Learn about the ever-changing applications of this evolving technology. WHEN: 11:30am | Saturday, January 16th WHERE: The Garden Club 2526 17th Avenue | Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COST: $25 | includes lunch TO REGISTER pay below (price includes $2 credit card fee) or send a check for $25 to AAUW-Vero Beach Branch, P.O. Box 2143, Vero Beach,

John Cotugno, Current Mayor of Vero Beach will review The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck John brings over forty years of experience in the electronics industry, specializing in the semiconductor field. He served as Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Applications Engineering Operations at SHINKO Electric America Inc., a Fujitsu affiliate, until his retirement in 2018. After retiring, John became a Public Policy Advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association, represe

Deborah Padnuk of Vero Beach KIND will review Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. A certified yoga therapist, Debbie Padnuk thrives on teaching the meditative style of movement and breathing that promotes physical and mental wellness. She’s a shining example of the benefits, and it carries over to those she comes into contact with. A little over two years ago, Padnuk became concerned about anti-Semitic/hate literature that began appearing in the community. Along with Rabbi Michael

We learn about each other when members showcase their accomplishments. WHEN: 11:30am | Saturday, February 20th WHERE: The Garden Club 2526 17th Avenue | Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COST: $25 | includes lunch TO REGISTER pay below (price includes $2 credit card fee) or send a check for $25 to AAUW-Vero Beach Branch, P.O. Box 2143, Vero Beach, FL 32961.

Going off-line: Getting to know our community Representatives from the Indian River Historical Society will bring us up to date on the “People and Politics Behind Our Founding Fathers.” WHEN: 11:30am | Saturday, March 20th WHERE: The Garden Club 2526 17th Avenue | Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COST: $25 | includes lunch TO REGISTER pay below (price includes $2 credit card fee) or send a check for $25 to AAUW-Vero Beach Branch, P.O. Box 2143, Vero Beach, FL 32961.

Melissa DePriest, Chief Development Officer, Indian River Land Trust will review A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson. Melissa DePriest is a lifelong Florida resident with a deep-rooted passion for protecting the natural beauty of her home state. Raised on the Treasure Coast, Melissa developed a strong personal connection to land and water conservation- values that have shaped both her life and career. With a long career in the nonprofit sector, Melissa oversees IRLT’

Going off-line: Caring for our neighbors Among the many support services available in our community, representatives from the UP Center and For the Love of Paws will share the basics of their programs. WHEN: 11:30am | Saturday, April 17th WHERE: The Garden Club 2526 17th Avenue | Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COST: $25 | includes lunch TO REGISTER pay below (price includes $2 credit card fee) or send a check for $25 to AAUW-Vero Beach Branch, P.O. Box 2143, Vero Beach, FL

Scholarship Awards Scholarship winners will be our guests. WHEN: 11:30am | Saturday, May 15th WHERE: The Garden Club 2526 17th Avenue | Vero Beach, Florida 32960 COST: $25 | includes lunch TO REGISTER pay below (price includes $2 credit card fee) or send a check for $25 to AAUW-Vero Beach Branch, P.O. Box 2143, Vero Beach, FL 32961.

In an era of political and cultural polarization, how can we manage our social (and online) interactions in a positive way? Using an interactive approach, Dr. Lisa Langford will discuss the power of empathy in response to microaggressions, ways to navigate differences and conflict, communication in difficult situations, and the “art of listening.” Dr. Lisa Langford Dr. Langford is a Project Manager with the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC. With a remarkable

April 10, April 25 Now you can choose to join AAUW Vero Beach once or twice in Playing the New Card! April 10, 2026 — 10:30am – 2:00pm Bent Pine Country Club 6001 Clubhouse Dr. Vero Beach, FL 32967 Registration opens January 3. OR April 25, 2026, 10:30am – 2:00pm Vero Beach Yacht Club 3601 Rio Vista Blvd. Vero Beach, FL 32963 Registration opens February 21. Both events feature rounds of play, a delicious chef-prepared lunch, more rounds of play, and prizes! And all proceeds g

Scholarships Make a Difference — Because of You In 2025-26, our local branch of the AAUW provided over $10,000 in scholarships and stipends to girls and women in Indian River County. Here’s what a couple of the recipients said: “Your scholarship has allowed me to fully focus on my studies and campus involvement. This quarter, I earned a 4.0 GPA ... at the University of Chicago.” — Olivia Diaz, 2025 VBHS graduate “As a full-time student and single mom, this scholarship helps