2009 Programs

Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings begin at 10 a.m. and are held at the Winfield Public Library (0S291 Winfield Rd., Winfield, IL 60190; 1/2 mile north of Roosevelt Rd.)

January 31 — Pygora spinning and project kick-off. Choose one or more projects for 2009. Program leaders: Rose Fisk, Julie Guise, and Sherry Johnson. Bring a spinning wheel in working order and hand cards if you have them.

February 28 — Spinner's Web. An introduction to spinning and other textile sites on the Internet. Leader: Mickey Anderson

March 28 — Plying workshop. Program leader: Patsy Zawistoski.

April 25 — Spinning clinic. This is the Saturday after a spinning demonstration at Bartlett Public Library. This is a sharing session with members and we hope with some new spinners as well. Bring your wheel or spindle, any spinning questions or problems, and your willingness to share your knowledge and expertise. Coordinator: Jane Plass. Location: Bartlett Public Library (800 S Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103).

May 1—3 — Retreat at Royer Lodge, Byron Center, Brownsville, Wisconsin. $80.00 covers meals (breakfast on Saturday through breakfast on Sunday) and lodging. No extra charge for those able to stay Sunday night.

June — TBA

July — No meeting

August 22 — TBA

September 26 — TBA

October 24 — TBA

November 14 — Annual planning meeting/potluck lunch/Show & Tell prize drawing.

December — No meeting