Osprey Wilds • Tuesday, July 18, 2023

What’s better than spending a summer day near a beautiful lake?
Spending it with AAUW friends!
AAUW St. Paul received an opportunity to do just that! You may remember Bryan Wood, Executive Director of Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center who presented at our November and February Tuesday meetings. Bryan and his staff have extended an invitation for AAUW members and their guests to step into the shoes of a young camper and experience the great outdoors plus a delicious lunch.
Where: Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center, Sandstone, Minnesota
When: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 (Rain date: Tuesday, August 1)
Cost: $35 per person which covers the day’s activities including lunch
Registration: Use this SignupGenius link to register and pay for the event
Contact Deb Curran debracurran@comcast.net with questions
Deadline: Monday, July 10
*A Glimpse of the Day*
8:00 a.m. Carpools leave St. Paul for Osprey Wilds (90-mile drive)
Farm tour * Lunch * Wildlife presentation * Barn tour
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Carpools begin their return to St. Paul
See the agenda details HERE.
- Guests are welcome!
- Members and guests with mobility limitations are welcome to attend even if they cannot fully participate in the farm or barn tours. There are several places to enjoy a visit outdoors or do an Osprey Wilds craft.
- An optional stop on the return trip is the Hinckley Fire Museum in Hinckley.
MORE INFORMATION: Contact AAUW St. Paul member and Osprey Wilds Board member, Deb Curran, at debracurran@comast.net
August Tea • August 29th @ 2 p.m.
The date has been set for the August Tea. Check back soon – details will be posted here as they become available!
Prospective Member Event • November 14th @ 4 p.m.
The date has been set for the fall Prospective Member Event. Check back soon – details will be posted here as they become available!
2023-2024 Season at The History Theater
We have reserved a block of tickets for AAUW members and their guests for the three plays in 2023 and spring 2024 that are listed below. By reserving tickets in spring 2023, these tickets will be at a discounted price of $30 each.
October 19, 2023 at 10:00 am
The Boy Wonder – Dubbed the “boy wonder” after being elected the youngest governor of Minnesota in 1938, Harold Stassen was a popular and progressive leader with a vision to unify America. This contemporary musical examines a time in our history that is not much different than today and asks: Who will stand up for democracy?
Sign up will start in early September and conclude by September 19.
November 30, 2023 at 10:00 am
I am Betty Crocker – Betty Crocker has helped shape America’s homes, kitchens, and recipes for over a century. Surprising to many, she was not a real person! As a radio and television personality, a letter-writing confidante, and a relatable icon, “Betty” has impacted multiple generations as society has grappled with questions of women’s role in American society. You will be humming the catchy music from this world premiere musical and inspired to go home to bake something new!
Sign up will start in October and conclude by October 30.
May 9, 2024 at 10:00 am
Blended Harmony – Making their way from Minneapolis to the flashing lights of Broadway in the 1930s, experience the story of the remarkable Kim Loo Sisters. Starting at a young age, this quartet gained popularity during the swing era and performed across the country, on the silver screen of Hollywood, and overseas at USO shows. This new musical is an homage to family, love, and the bond of these talented sisters through their lives on and off the stage. Co-produced with Theater MU and the History Theatre.
Sign up will start in March 2024 and conclude by April 9.