Welcome and Upcoming Events
Welcome! Upcoming Events is where we highlight our September through May weekly Tuesday programs, as well as any evening programs, special events, and summer programs. Our AAUW Branch members will also find links taking them to pages where they can make reservations and attend our programs virtually when that option is available.
Anyone interested in joining our Branch will find more information on our Visitors Guide page.
HOT OFF THE PRESS:
November 2025 to January 2026 QRC. Click HERE.
September to October 2025 QRC. Click HERE.
On this page: Tuesday Programs, Special Events, Evening Programs, Events of Interest
Looking for something else on our website? Click HERE to use our searchable website map.
Important Branch Announcements
- ANNOUNCING: Fall Community Outreach Drive-October 21-December 2! Details on our Community Outreach page.
- USE YOUR VOICE – MAKE A DIFFERENCE: – find “How To” information on our Take Action! page.
- WE CONTINUE TO BE THERE! Members who participate in rallies supporting our mission of advancing equity for women and girls and defending democracy will be listed in multiple spots on our Recent Events page. Email webmaster@aauwstpaul.org if you would like to be recognized there (please put “Rally” in the subject line).
- AAUW National has published a short paper titled: AAUW Guidance for Public Demonstrations: Taking Action Safely and Strategically. Click HERE to view it.
- New Member Discount in Effect! New members can take advantage of a $37 discount through year-end – please tell all your friends!
- Memberships can still be renewed! Click HERE for more information!
- If you have questions, you can email the Membership Treasurer at membershiptreasurer@aauwstpaul.org
AAUW State and National Notes
- AAUW MN Fall Pine is Now Available. Stay up-to-date on AAUW MN activities by clicking HERE.
- A recording of National’s program “Securing the Future: a post-election conversation on women’s economic security” is available on YouTube HERE.
- Links to videos of past webinars on a variety of topics related to our mission can be found here: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/webinars/
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Vote as if our democracy depends on it.
It does!
~~~ Come for our programs. Stay for our Mission. ~~~
Election Day – November 4, 2025
No programs today.
Exercise your right to vote!
Thanks to all our Branch members, and all our fellow citizens, who will be serving as Election Judges or in other election-related roles on November 4.
Your service is essential to our democracy.
Please Note: SignUpGenius links will be provided as they become available.
IMPORTANT: Reservations are due by noon on the preceding Friday. Priority is given to reservations made through SignUpGenius. Reservations may also be made by e-mailing hospitality@aauwstpaul.org. Cancellations after the Friday noon deadline and no-shows on Tuesday must be paid in full; those already paid will not be refunded.
Members will find more information about programs on the Tuesday Programs page and in the 990 News. Zoom links are on the Tuesday Programs page.
Upcoming Tuesday Programs
November 11, 2025
9:30 a.m. – Summit Avenue Readers in the Library (details HERE)
10:45 a.m. – Branch Announcements
11:00 a.m. – Global Trends in Border Security, Dr Shaherzad Ahmadi
12:00 p.m. – Luncheon – SignUpGenius Link
1:15 p.m. – Joy Davis Literature Seminar, Carol Hanson, Discussion Leader
November 18, 2025
9:30 a.m. – Great Decisions (details HERE)
10:45 a.m. – Branch Announcements
11:00 a.m. – First Hmong American Judge, Judge Sophia Vuelo
12:00 p.m. – Luncheon – SignUpGenius Link
1:15 p.m. – Public Health Challenges Today, Daniel Huff
Thanksgiving – November 27, 2025
No programs on Tuesday the 25th.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Leslie regularly sends out the information for our members-only, password-protected website pages. If you have questions, please contact JoAnne at webmaster@aauwstpaul.org
Events of Interest
Periodically, we will share information on AAUW mission-focused, non-partisan, events in our area. These are not sponsored by AAUW. If you are a member and know of an event other members may have an interest in, email Leslie Sworsky.
November 1, 2025
5 PM – 10 PM
YWCA St. Paul is hosting a Dance-A-Thon to raise money
for causes that support our mission!
If you can’t dance–DONATE!
As part of their What Moves You? Challenge Series, YWCA St. Paul is hosting a DANCE-A-THON to support their goal to raise $2 million to sustain essential programs in housing, career readiness, youth development, health, wellness, and racial equity.
To participate or donate, click HERE for more information (scroll down and click on the gray DANCE-A-THON button just below the amount raised). You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to buy tickets.
Evening Programs
November 5, 2025
4:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
An evening with Don Shelby
How the News Media Has Changed
Dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Speaker at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $40/person
Wine and other beverages will be available before dinner.
Valet service will be available.
More details including reservation links will be posted
as they become available on our Evening Programs page.
Special Events
AAUW History Theatre Outing!
Join your AAUW friends for a feel-good production of:
Rollicking! A Winter Carnival Musical
Thursday, December 11, 2025
10:00 a.m
Price: $35.00
Details on our Special Events page.