ABOUT US

AFAN is  a non-profit social organization based in Athens, Ohio. Founded in 1969, it assists  women from Athens and  the surrounding communities make friends and become better acquainted with the area.  With over 200 members, membership in AFAN is open to  anyone, no matter how long they have been in the area. 
Dues are $15.00 per year.

  




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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

AFAN opens the year with an evening reception in September.
Monthly luncheons or dinners are held on the second Thursday of each month through May.  In addition, there are Special Event trips to interesting places in Ohio on the fourth Thursday of each month.

See below for announcements of our May activities and                                         a letter from our president, Gladys Gallaway.


INTEREST GROUPS

The heart of AFAN is our Interest Groups where small groups of members meet to share a common interest.  Our current interest groups are: Antiques & Collectibles, Book Review, Bridge, Euchre, Hooked on Crochet, Gourmet, Hiking, Knit-wits, Needlework, Tongue and Thimble, Origami, Pho-tos,  Quilting,  and Lunch Bunch.



   NEWCOMERS' COFFEES

During the year new and prospective members are invited to attend our Newcomers' Coffees.  This gives us an opportunity to get to  know our new members and introduce them to other members.

Are you new to the Athens area?
Have you been here a while?
Are you looking for something to do?

Then AFAN is for YOU!
Athens Friends and Newcomers
AFAN's Charter  Members
AFAN's Past Presidents







Welcome to AFAN!
A Letter from our President, Gladys Gallaway
Gladys

Gladys

May Events


Monthly Meeting 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Athens Rec Center
701 E. State St., Athens, OH
6:00 PM - Registration
6:30 PM - Dinner

Catered by Nevis Knisley
Menu:
Eggplant Parmesan
Chicken Casserole
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Salad & Bread
Desserts
Drinks


Installation of Officers

Entertainment:

Band of Believers
The group's style ranges from rock to R & B
to country, as well as  Christian contemporary.




Last date for reservations:  Noon Monday, May 7.
Contact:  cly614@live.com



Monthly Special Event

May 24, 2012

Dawes Arboretum







We’ll ride on an open wagon
with a tour guide.
There is also a gift shop.

Lunch
Boxed Lunch on the Grounds
Choice of:
1. Roast Beef on Italian Bread
2.  Turkey on Whole Wheat
3. Vegetarian on Italian Bread

Plus homemade pasta, chex mix,
pickle,  and brownie

Meet at 8:15 A.M.
The Market on East State

Reservations by May 16
mfmurrey@columbus.rr.com






















“All things seem possible in May”, says poet Sara Teasdale - so much to look forward to as we approach summer.  Before summer, however, we can look forward to our final program on May 10th. There you’ll have another chance to see the beautiful quilts done by our quilting group, meet our new Board and past presidents, hear some great music, and best of all, eat some fabulous food. Make your reservations now. We’ve rented two rooms at the Rec Center so it won’t be as crowded as last year. Also, be sure to check out our special event for May.
    
May is the time we start making plans for the future in AFAN.  If you’ve run across a place you think would make an interesting trip, or have an idea for a program, please let me (593-3175) or Ann (593-5908) know so we can pass it on to our new board.
    
INTEREST GROUPS:  As you wind up your year and make plans for the future, please let Dot Chleboun (249-4341) know the name of your chair for next year so we will have that information to organize in the fall.  There are some new groups  possibly forming such as Chick Flicks, a couple’s bridge group, or anything you’d be interested in.  Got an idea?  We’ll run it up the flag pole.
    
As I contemplated this, my final letter for AFAN, several words came to mind.  First there was “Sayonara”, but that says “Goodbye”, and I’m just saying “So long, see you later.”  Over time, I’ve collected several poems and inspired sayings, and have had a tough time deciding which to use.  Since it reflects my personality so well, I’ll close with this quote from author Leo Rosten, “Everyone, in some small sacred sanctuary of the self, is nuts.”  Thanks for all the good times we’ve had these past two years.  So long for now,


....for now.


See you again in August!