Athens Friends and Newcomers
2011- 2012 Upcoming Events


Meetings and Programs

Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month.


September 8 Fall Reception and Interest Group sign up
     The Plains United Methodist Church

October 13    National Parks by Paula Helsel
     Shade Recreational Center

November 10      The Plains United Methodist Church
Finger foods and desserts
6:00 registration, 6:30 meeting begins
     Program:  Rusty Rittenhouse, Magician


December 8          Holiday Luncheon
Masonic Temple, 12 W. Carpenter St., Athens
11:30 Registration, 12:00 meeting begins
Program:  SATB singing group

January 12           Potluck Luncheon:  11:30 registration, 12:00 meeting begins
      AFAN 43rd Birthday Party & white elephant exchange
                                   Christ the King University Parish, 75 Stewart St., Athens

February 9           Luncheon
    Wayne National Forest Headquarters, Rt. 33, north of Athens
   11:30 registration, 12:00 meeting begins
    Program:  The Underground Railroad by Ann Cramer

More information

March 8                 Dinner
    The Plains United Methodist Church
    6:00 registration, 6:30 meeting begins
    Program: Athens Irish Dancers

April 12                 Luncheon
                                   American Legion, 520 W. Union St., Athens
    11:30 registration, 12:00 meeting begins
            Program:  Passion Works & Habitat for Humanity

May 10                  Dinner
    The Plains United Methodist Church
     6:00 registration, 6:30:  meeting begins      
     Program:  Musical entertainment & Installation of Officers


All meetings require a reservation.  To inquire about a meeting
contact:
mfmurrey@columbus.rr.com

All reservations must be made by noon of the Monday before the meeting.
If a reservation is made and the member cannot come,
they are still responsible for payment.

Special Event Trips

 



Special Events typically occur the 4th Thursday of the month.


September 22   Columbus:
Krema Nut Co. and  Anthony Thomas Candy Co.
  
October 27         Marietta:
River Boat Cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler     Lunch on the boat

November        No Event   HAPPY THANKSGIVING

December 1      Nelsonville:  Starbrick Gallery and Shops


January 26         Athens:  Lunch and a Movie at The Athena Grand


February 23       Logan:   Columbus Washboard Co
Contact mfmurrey@columbus.rr.com for more info
   
March 22            Columbus:  German Village 

April 26       Hocking Hills:  Ash Cave or
  Williamstown, WV:  Fenton Glass

May 24       Columbus:  The Short North 

We usually meet at The Market on State and carpool to our destination. 

Meetings and Special Event Trips
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