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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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

“ Africa Travelogue ,” featured the travels and photos of members Jane Howard, Karen Nuccitelli and Charlotte Jones, who shared highlights of their travel experiences in Africa, including Kenya, South Africa, Morocco and more. All Speaker Series programs are at Westminster Presbyterian Church 2555 58 th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL See photos from this event.

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