ABOUT USAFAN 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 ACTIVITIESAFAN 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 monthly 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' COFFEESDuring 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
A Letter from our President, Gladys Gallaway
Welcome to AFAN!
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Fabulous February is here!!!
What a month! So many things to celebrate!
February 2 - Groundhog Day. Go outside and check your shadow.
February 3 - Wear red for women’s Heart Health Day.
February 9 - Celebrate Black History Month by attending our outstanding program on the
Underground Railroad. Reserve early! It’s first come, first serve for limited seating. February 12 - Lincoln’s Birthday. Tell the truth all day (By the way, how old are you?)
February 21 - Eat a cherry pie for Washington’s Birthday, because lent begins tomorrow.
February 29 - Overdose on Chocolate Day. Good thing it only comes every 4 years. By the way, Dr. Vipin Koshal, Athen’s own cardiologist, says that 1 piece of dark chocolate after a meal is heart healthy. He didn’t say what size the piece should be.
A Letter from our President, Gladys Gallaway
From an AFAN member:
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies.1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans...
5. The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
So, Hasta La Vista & adios, Amigos (no sense taking chances.)Gladys
Gladys
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Monthly Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wayne National Forest HQ
13700 U.S. HWY 33
11:30 AM Registration
Noon: Lunch
Chicken Salad SandwichBaked Beans
Pasta Salad
Homemade Cake
Cost: $11.00
Program:
Ann Cramer will provide a fascinating overview of the Underground Railroad Movement and a summary of research conducted over the years on 2 Underground Railroad sites on Forest Land - Paynes Crossing and Pokepatch.
Seating is limited!!
So please make your
RESERVATION ASAP to avoid being disappointed.
Last date for reservations: Noon Monday, Feb. 6.
Contact: mfmurrey@columbus.rr.com
Special Event
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Logan, Ohio
Tours:
The Hocking College Energy Institute
&
The Columbus Washboard Company
Lunch:
Olde Dutch Restaurant
9:00 am Carpool from Market on State
Reservations by February 17th, 5:00 PM
Contact: mfmurrey@columbus.rr.com
