Annual December Christmas meeting

Our December Christmas meeting is always a festive occasion. Lots of smiles, delicious food with recipes from Tastes & Treasures, gifts to the AZ Heritage Center and a little business meeting.

Nancy Evans and Mary Parker visit near the dessert table where Espresso Brownies were served. The recipe is from page 163 Tastes & Treasures Volume I. A delicious, moist, chewy delight that is easy to make. If you have a copy of Volume I, hold onto this Collector's item. It is almost SOLD OUT!

President Claire Nullmeyer presented a gift of A/V help to Debbie McKinion for the AZ Heritage Center. Debbie was very grateful, naming all the many ways she can use these tools. Our mission is to support the AHS and this is one of many ways we do that.

Fun-Filled December Holiday Party at Phoenix Country Club and Phoenix Theatre

Kicking off the Holiday season with Happy Hour at Phoenix Country Club, then Phoenix Theatre's production of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. The smiles and happy greetings show the organizers of this Historical League event that they did a wonderful job. Thanks to Anne Lupica, Bonnie Newhoff, Nancy Evans and Mary Parker for the excitement, energy and enthusiasm in this delightful evening. 

 New AHS Executive Director Dr. David Breeckner and wife Leslye joined us at Phoenix Country Club and Phoenix Theatre for a fun-filled evening of Million Dollar Quartet. 

Thirty-five years ago this December fundraiser was the Children's Holiday Party. It has evolved quite a bit and is just as delightful! We were creating memories with Historical League members at Million Dollar Quartet. Check out the lovely centerpieces!

Contract signed!

President Claire Nullmeyer writes, "This was a happy event when I met with AHS Interim Executive Director Bill Ponder and Historical League President Elect Christine Hackett in the League office. We signed the contract between AHS and Historical League as required by the 2013 Sunset Review audit at the AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park."

School Field Trips return to AZHC

School trips are back! Awesome to see school kids again at the museum for field trips. In May 2019, this Fountain Hills group paid for the trip. In Nov. 2021 they were finally able to go. They learned about AZ history including the canal system, the 5 C's, & the impact of WWII.

St. Anthony's Greek Monastery tour

Dressed in appropriate attire for a recent tour of St Anthony's Greek Monastery near Florence, the Historical League group experienced history and religion, art and architecture. Started in 1995 it now has one main chapel for the daily services, 9 smaller chapels and numerous gardens. Their website explains, "St. Anthony's Monastery is a place of repentance and prayer for the fathers and also for the faithful who are our pious guests. In honor of the saint whose monastery this is, and out of love and respect for this sacred ground, we humbly ask that you be properly attired at all times. Women are kindly asked to wear long-sleeved, loose-fitting shirts that fully cover the chest up to the neck; long skirts (or dresses) without deep slits; scarves that cover the head and wrap under the chin and around the neck, so that the neck is also covered. Please refrain from wearing lipstick when venerating icons and receiving Holy Communion. Please remove any visible face or body piercing jewelry."

November HL meeting

With business taken care of at the Nov League meeting, it is time for socializing and lunch. Renee Donnelly visits with Wade Weber, Cathy Shumard and Chris Hackett give their reports, Pres. Claire Nullmeyer thanks speaker Wade Weber with Tastes & Treasures II. He gave a fascinating presentation on photographer Edward S. Curtis. Native American history was captured by photographer Edward S. Curtis in 20 leather bound volumes from 1906-1926. With a forward from President Ted Roosevelt and funded by JP Morgan, this subscription was valued at $3,800. Today's worth is $80,000. Fascinating stories and brilliant photography! These are displayed at a new exhibit at Museum of the West. Wade Weber told us about this amazing historical document at our Monday Historical League meeting.

November Historical League meeting luncheon

Luncheon was served at the Nov. Historical League meeting featuring Harvey House recipes from Tastes & Treasures II. Thanks to Chef Sergio for a delicious lunch. Mary McMahon helped co-ordinate the lunch and Pat Grogg is ready to dine.