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Feed My Starving Children Community Outreach
On Saturday, November 3, 2018, eight Janeites and family members packed meals for Feed My Starving Children. As our dear author said, “Incline us oh God! to think humbly of ourselves, to be severe only in the examination of our own conduct, to consider our...
What Matters in Jane Austen? 20 Crucial Puzzles Solved
On Sunday afternoon, October 14, 2018, Peg Hesley facilitated an engaging and entertaining discussion of Professor John Mullan's book, What Matters in Jane Austen? Twenty Crucial Puzzles Solved. For the sake of time, Peg concentrated on four chapters from the book,...
Visit to the Musical Instrument Museum
A baker's dozen gathered at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Saturday, September 15, where our own Elizabeth Pickens gave a very informative presentation on music and instruments from Jane Austen's time. ...
“Your Choice” Persuasion Book Study
Click on the flyer for a larger image in a new tab. On Sunday, August 12, 2018, the first of two small book studies on Persuasion met at the home of Sherry Moore to discuss the book during its bicentenary year of publication. Sylvia Hom presented background, then led...
Interview with Author Carole Penfield
UPDATE: Here is a short video trailer about Carole's debut novel, and the first in the Secrets of the Austen Midwives series. by Sherry Moore Today I’m interviewing my friend and fellow Janeite, Carole Penfield, who has just released Lucina’s Destiny,...
Reticule Workshop
A group of hardy sempstresses gathered at the Tempe Library to learn and/or practice the art of sewing as they created their own reticules. thank you, Gloria Zanella, for facilitating and sharing your needlework gifts. Here's one of the lovely creations....
Regency Costume Etiquette
Regency Costume Etiquette by Ian Watson My first time at a Regency Ball My costume I wore proudly But the MC stopped me at the door And disparaged me (quite loudly) “Boots are not allowed” he...
Box Hill Picnic
On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Carole and Perry Krowne once again graciously hosted our annual Box Hill Picnic at their home in Lake Montezuma.
An Afternoon in the Drawing Room: Salonnières
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, JASNA Greater PHX and Salonnières presented a wonderful salon-style concert with soprano, violin, piano, and harp, featuring music from the Regency era and Jane Austen movie soundtracks. Our gracious host was Susan Stephensen, who...
An Outing in the Rose Garden
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, members and friends gathered at Mesa Community College for a tour of their Rose Garden. We enjoyed a docent-guided tour and a catered luncheon tea.
