The Heard Memorial Club House hosted the Sorosis’ opening luncheon and program on Sept. 16.
President Mary Wood greeted approximately thirty-two members and guests in attendance.
The luncheon prayer was given by Susan Rouchka. Table of Five catered the meal with a variety of pastas, meats, and sauces, dinner rolls, Caesar salad and parmesan cheese. A raspberry vanilla cake decorated for the 130th birthday of Sorosis provided dessert.
Sorosis was founded in 1889 by eight young ladies as a study club that would meet on a regular basis. In celebration of this day Dr. Becky Imhauser presented a living history portraying Mrs. T.P. McCluney, the fourth Sorosis Club president.
After the luncheon and the program Wood conducted a brief business meeting. Treasurer Stacey Beard presented the financial report on the checking, savings, and expenditures.
Board President Marty Graves presented an update on the ongoing restoration projects of the home. The new steps to the front entrance are complete along with new handrails. The walnut front doors have been refinished and the windows have been professionally cleaned. Mud jacking was applied to the area of the west entrance.
Beard painted the inside of the foyer and new window blinds have been installed in the breakfast room. Our gratitude and thanks to our contractors Ramey Concrete, Andrew Treuner and Mickey Paul.
The past Sorosis presidents’ photos have been placed in a collage made by Bruce Palmer and the original photos have been added to a president’s album with their biographies on the reverse side.
Della Cline vintage clothing chair reported they have completed the inventory and cataloguing of forty vintage hats during summer recess. There is also a new male mannequin named “Jacob” and he is wearing an 1860’s suit belonging to the great-grandfather of board trustee Bruce Palmer.
Jean Gallagher presented a report on the Sept. 7, fundraiser bus trip to the Greek Festival in Overland Park, Kansas. Pam Lindstrom fundraising chair gave an update on the “Murder Mystery Dinner” to be held at the Heard Memorial Club House on Oct. 8, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The era is the 1920’s, costumes may be worn and guests may participate in a role. There will be appetizers, cocktails, a catered dinner, and dessert bar. There is a limit of forty tickets at $75 per person. Contact Kim for details 660-343-3650. The door prize was won by Lindstrom.
Sorosis is one of the oldest clubs in the state of Missouri still meeting today and generally meets the 1st and & 3rd Mondays of each month. Visitors are always welcome, after a few visits should you decide to join, dues are $40 per year.
Heard Memorial Club House, 200 W Broadway, Sedalia. (Mail POB 245) Sorosis.TheHeardHouse@gmail.com.
All interested persons are invited to attend the Thursday, Sept 26, Mid-Missouri Artists meeting and program.
Allena Yates will present the program titled “Learning to Paint, Painting to Learn” Birding with Camera and Acrylic. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts room of the Warrensburg Community Center, 445 E. Gay.
"In 2018 I began to paint birds on wood slices and it has turned me into an avid birder," Yates said. "I will bring examples of my bird art and share what I have learned about bird identification, anatomy, and behavior. Participants are invited to join in and sketch key differences among common species of feeder birds.”
People may wish to bring a small sketch pad and pencil.
MMA membership is open to all area artists, photographers, and people who just enjoy art. New members can join at any time.
Vendor space for the 2024 Holliday Arts and Crafts Show November 2 is still available. Applications can be printed from www.midmissouriartists.com (annual events). To have one sent by email, contact rlimback@iland.net.
