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The 2023 - 2024   Thank you for visiting our web site and your interest in our Club.  For information about joining, contact Lee Wall at LWsuzy@att.net.

                     CALENDAR 2023-2024

To make required luncheon reservations, contact The Monday Club by the

Wednesday before each program at 314-961-0200.  No reservation is

required to attend the programs.

Art Exhibitons for 2023 to 2024

Dates Artist Public Reception
September 11-November 6, 2023

Christine Ilewski: “Meditation in Color”

Christine will show paintings inspired by nature. Her studio overlooks the Mississippi River in Alton. (see her work by searching Christine Ilewski Huelsman online; search will include articles on the Faces Not Forgotten project, which she founded.) christineilewski@gmail.com  christineilewski.com 

Sunday, September 17,            2-4 pm
November 12-December 18, 2023

Faces Not Forgotten: Memory Quilts 

Faces Not Forgotten is a St. Louis based organization dedicated to preserving the memories of children lost to gun violence. Their motto is “Gun violence prevention through awareness and art.” (www.facesnotforgotten.org)

Sunday, November 12, 2-4 pm

Monday,  December 4, 7-9 pm

Talk by Christine Ilewski at 730 pm. 

January 7-February 26, 2024

Suzy Farren: “Solace”                                Suzy will show sewn and painted collages. Her website is suzyfarren.com

Sunday, January 7, 2-4pm. 
March 5-May 15, 2024

Jean Lopez: “A Sense of Place”                   Jean calls her paintings “gestural abstractions”. (jeanlopez.com)

Sunday March 3 - May14       2-4pm

                     

 

                            Programs for 2023 -- 2024

September 2023 

Mon. Sept. 11, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

11:30 A.M.                          Doors Open                   

1:00 P.M.                            Christine Ilewski                                                                                             "Meditation in Color"                                            Christine will show paintings inspired by nature. Her studio overlooks the Mississippi River in Alton. 

                          ARTISTS PROGRAMS

Monday, Dec. 4, 2023         BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                             Christine Ilewski                                                                                              Faces Not Forgotten

Monday, Jan. 8, 2024         BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                             Suzy Farren                                                        Susy will talk about her show and lead audience members in making a craft.

Monday, Feb. 12,2024          BYOE Luncheon 

1:00 P.M.                              Suzy Farren and Carlene Fullerton             Suzy Farren and Carlene Fullerton will lead a valentine making project.

Monday, Mar. 4, 2024           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Jean Lopez                                                      Jean Lopez will conduct a program and a creating activity with the theme of her show, “A Sense of Place”

September 2023

Mon. Sept. 11, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

11:30 A.M.                          Doors Open                   

1:00 P.M.                            Christine Ilewski                                                                                             "Meditation in Color"                                            Christine will show paintings inspired by nature. Her studio overlooks the Mississippi River in Alton. 

Monday, Sept. 18, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Welcome Back                                                     Members talk about their summer adventures.

Monday, Sept. 25, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Linda Guth Stangl                                                                    Balance Improvement and Fall Prevention  

October 2023

Monday, Oct. 2, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Sandy Schwab                                                                                    Presentation and Viewing of Miniature Scenes               See the some of the world of miniatures and enter a drawing for a small miniature kit.

Monday, Oct. 9, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Dance Discovery                                                                                English Country Dancing throughout History              Enjoy seeing lovely dances and costumes from periods of colonial, civil war, regency and others. 

Monday, Oct. 16, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Quilt – Show and Tell                                                                   Members bring your favorite quilt and share the story.  

Monday, Oct. 23, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                              Kacey Cowdery                                                                                           Fiber Art with Board Games                                                              Art inspired by and incorporating board games.

Monday, Oct. 30, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Halloween and Games and Gab                                    Learn about Halloween traditions then enjoy games and visiting with                    friends. 

November 2023

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023           BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Betsy Solomon, MA, Art Historian                                                             Divine Subjects: Images of Angels in Art                         For centuries, angels have lent their ethereal presence to works of art in             a variety of media. They transform compositions and they embody                       important symbolism. Explore the heavenly history of these divine beings             in art.

Monday, Nov. 13, 2023         BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Pamela Todd                                                                                                   Breathe into Calm                                                                       Yoga breathing techniques and gentle chair yoga to help reduce                           anxiety.

Monday, Nov. 20, 2023         BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                              Thanksgiving Break - No Meeting                                                                    Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, Nov. 27, 2023         BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                                Games and Gab                                                                               Play your favorite board game or sit and visit

December 2023

Monday, Dec. 4, 2023         BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                            Christine Ilewski                                                                                      Faces Not Forgotten: Memory Quilts

Monday Evening Dec. 4, 2023    Public Art Reception 7-9 pm                      7:30 P.M. Monday Evening Talk by Christine Ilewski about                                                               Faces Not Forgotten: Memory Quilts

Monday, Dec. 11, 2023         BYOE Luncheon

1:00 P.M.                            General Meeting, Holiday Celebration, and Gift                                             Wrap                                                                                                              Gift wrap presents for the Mayor’s Program.

         

                 Dec. 18, 2023 to Jan. 6, 2024 Holiday Break

Halloween Games and Gab And a few surp