Listed below are the proposed Programs for 2025-2026. Please be sure to check time and place on the website, in the monthly newsletter and in any last minute emails as these are subject to unforeseen changes. Our meetings are the second Tuesday of the month. Please note our daytime meeting time has changed to 1:00!

Doors open 30 minutes before the meeting to offer time to socialize and enjoy light refreshments before the programs.  You do not have to be a member to attend a program. This year all the meetings will be at St Timothy UMC located at 1020 Asheville Hwy.

We attempt to support women in our community  by offering a variety of programs that highlight local non-profits, community information and women’s achievements . We hope you will enjoy the schedule this year and look forward to seeing you at the programs!
** indicates a variation in venue or time that we know about at present! We do follow the school schedule – if schools are closed, the meeting is cancelled. A delay means we meet at the scheduled time.

Brevard AAUW Programming for 2024-2025

September 9th @ St Timothy UMC
** 6:00 Welcome Back Potluck – bring a favorite dish to share with other members and guests
     7:00 Getting to Know You and More                                                                               Meet and Greet –   Sign up opportunities for supporting our Mission of providing local scholarships and the business of the Branch

    Presentation by some of our scholarship participants and a business meeting.

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October 14th @ St Timothy                                                                                          6:30 – Doors open for light refreshments and an opportunity to socialize          7:00 : Finding Joy in your life
Joy Resor, writer, author and one of our own Branch members will be sharing her approach to inspiring a life filled with love, peace and inner joy. A great way to start our new year with “Joy on your Shoulders”

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November 11th @ St Timothy UMC                                                                                 6:30  Doors open  for Social time and light refreshments                                       7:00: Food Insufficiency in Transylvania County
Barbara Grimm, Executive Director of Hunger Coalition of Transylvania County  The Hunger Coalition seeks to provide access to food to communities in need.  . Food insecurity impacts many for a wide range of circumstances. Focusing on community partnership, food distribution and education our mission seeks to empower healthier lifestyles.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ——————————————————————————————————–

December Holiday Celebration : Time, Date and Venue will be announced.          Be sure to check the newsletter and this website.

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There will be no meeting in January

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February 10th @ St Timothy UMC                                                                                  12:30  Doors open  for Social time and light refreshments                                     1:00: Forest Restoration following Hurricane Helene
Jayne R Fought & CLyde Carter founder and owner of Island Ford adventures Jayne and her husband Clyde have hiked the Appalachian Trail will share information about the reforestation of the forest after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.

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March 10th @ St St Timothy UMC                                                                     ****6:30 Doors open for  Social time and light refreshments                         7:00- Bound for Glory Camp                                                                                Wendi Adair will be presenting information on the Bound for Glory Camp which is a free four-week summer literacy camp for disadvantaged Transylvania County youth ages 9-12. Through literacy instruction students build skills, confidence, and faith to thrive in school and beyond.

April 14th @ St Timothy UMC                                                                                       6:30 –  Doors open for Social time and light refreshments                           Barbara Lea, Senior Partner                                                                         Mountain Laurel Investment Club of WNC is an investment club for women. Members participate by researching stocks, discussing pertinent information, determining their purchases and following the progress of their investments.

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May is the Annual End of the Year meeting and installation of new officers. Time and date will be announced at a later time – Stay tuned!

*****We follow the school schedule. A delayed opening means we will have the program at our scheduled time. If the schools close, the program will be cancelled and rescheduled. *****