MUSIC IN CULTURAL CONTEXTS Section celebrated its "first decade"

 We celebrated our tenth anniversary on November 16th 2022 with a wonderful group of friends, a delicious potluck, live in-person music, even dancing and singing. Here is a group photo of a subset of the attendees who were at the November "Gala" event.

Note: The artist of the paintings, drawings, and etchings that are displayed on the walls in this photo are by our hostess Jarka Wilcox, our multi talented music section member. Many of her pieces are inspired by her native city of Prague: the bridges, cobble stone streets, the River, beautiful architecture, and people.

Front row: Zorana (founder and chair) with Janice (our resident cellist, featured performer)
Standing from left: Mireya, June, Amelita, Jaime, Simone, Rochelle, Glorya
Standing 2nd row: Mary-Ann, Marianna, Tom, Madonna, and Jarka

Not included are: Joy and Gerry, Maria, and Roger 
Photo credit: Roger

Glorya and Roger, our newlyweds

Marianne (FWC president 2022-2023),  Joy, Rochelle ("zoomer" for music section)
& Jarka (hostess)

Our traditional potluck was delicious, as usual. Simone explains her dish: a brie cheese with cranberry top, very timely and festive. We had cheese, vegetable, arborio casserole (by Mary-Ann), a special purple yum pie (by Amelita), and many healthy platters, fruits, small bites, and cookies.

The music program was a special treat, performed by JANICE on cello and piano. The piano never sounded better!

We very much missed some of our regular music section members, from day #1. Debby Kennel has moved from LA to Richmond to be closer to her daughter. In her recent letter, she tells me about her new life and how much she misses so many of our fabulous faculty women! 

This holiday season draws away from us some of our dear friends: traveling and planning special visits with the family has been unique and worth enjoying. 

MAY THE YEAR AHEAD BRING YOU HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND RENEWED HOPE 

TO LIVE AND DREAM TOGETHER