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Past Programs

We offer many diverse programs to our members and guests. A listing of our past programs is below. Please come join us in the future.

May 17, 2022 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Great Michigan Read But Were Afraid to Ask

By Bess Biddle

2021-2022 marks the second year the Scott Club has partnered with the Michigan Humanities’ Great Michigan Read program. Bess Biddle who participated as a member of the Southwest Region’s selection committee will present a program titled “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Great Michigan Read But Were Afraid to Ask.” The statewide program which “aims to connect Michigan residents by deepening readers’ understanding of our state, our society, and our humanity” will be examined.

May 13th and 14th, 2022 Flower Sale

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Beautify your surroundings with gorgeous plants by supporting the South Haven Scott Club Annual Flower Sale. Funds raised will help us maintain our historic building and provide a rich variety of programs.

May 3, 2022 The Fight for the Vote in Michigan

women’s suffrage

By Paula Manley

It has been 103 years since the Michigan Legislature granted women the right to vote and 101 years since the US Congress ratified the 19th Amendment. Paula Manley, a Scott Club member and longtime member of the League of Women Voters, will discuss the role Michigan women (and men) played in the long fight for women’s suffrage which did not end with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Membership meeting will follow program.

April 19, 2022 History Club Competitors in Action

SHHS History Club

By Julie Sheppard & SHHS History Club

Winners of state and national competitions, the South Haven High School History Club will have the Scott Club members as a live audience so they can hone their presentation skills as they prepare for this year’s competitions. Led by teacher and History Club coach, Julie Sheppard, these hard-working young people will impress us with their research, knowledge and skill.

April 5, 2022 Recycle, Update, Renew

Recycle, Update, Renew

By Joan Bonnette

Old worn-out items will be transformed with paint, polish, and imagination. Well-known local artist, Joan Bonnette shows before and after results on rummaged items. Bring an item and she’ll give ideas for your makeover project. Membership meeting will follow program.

March 15, 2022 History of Macrame

Evergreen Macrame

By Maile Whipple & Cassandra Cushman

Maile Whipple and Cassandra Cushman are local macrame artists who love to create custom works to fit the needs of their clients. Just as their families had done before them, macrame has been an art form that has been passed down for centuries to create hanging art as well as functional art, like a plant hanger or key-chain. Join us as we explore the History of Macrame and learn more about the artists and their upcoming make and take classes with Evergreen Macrame.

March 1, 2022 Lessons Learned: Teaching English in China

Teaching English in China

By Don Hallock

For three years, Don Hallock taught conversational English in China as an employee of the Chinese government. Don’s experiences with Chinese expectations of American language and culture and his own expectations of Chinese culture made for a fascinating and at times hilarious mix. Did you know for instance that the Chinese don’t have an alphabet?

February 15, 2022 What is Juneteenth? – VIRTUAL ONLY

Juneteenth

By Dr. Judith Hansen

What is Juneteenth – America’s newest federal holiday? Dr. Judith Hansen taught at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in Texas and offers some history about Juneteenth and how it fits into American culture today.

Feb 15, 2022 Scott Club program will be VIRTUAL ONLY. A Zoom link will be emailed to Scott Club members, and others may request a link via email to: info@scottclub.org.

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652 Phoenix Street
P.O. Box 54
South Haven, MI 49090
Phone: 269-872-6808
Email: info@scottclub.org

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