Programs 2017-2018

“LOST IN NEBRASKA” AND OTHER CYCLING ADVENTURES

Program Date: 2/15/2025 12:00:00 PM

Presented by Carol Olausen, Rebecca Johnson, and Mary Jo Peairs

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How did two college professors and a retired elementary school teacher become Cycling Babes? Join us to hear about their fast-paced and exciting journey from Seattle to St. Louis. Things really get interesting when the trio gets “lost in Nebraska.” They’ll share stories from touring Canada and, by the way, Mary Jo has cycled across the U.S.A. twice!

Carole Rauf                                                                Chairperson of the Day

Rosalyn Fuller                                                                             Hospitality

Board Meeting, 11 am

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon.

Four members will be selected for the Nominating Committee.

THE RISE AND FALL OF FRISCH'S BIG BOY

Program Date: 3/15/2025 12:00:00 PM

Presented by Susanne Monteith

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Our very own Mr. Frisch had the first franchise for the Big Boy restaurants. Whoever would have thought that his Cincinnati‘s favorite restaurants would be disappearing?  Come hear about great successes and recent failures of this originally local family friendly chain. You’ll even see several Big Bob figures in the American Sign Museum!

Janet McDaniel                                                            Chairperson of the Day

Donna Perzigian                                                                           Hospitality

Board Meeting, 11 am

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon

The slate of officers will be announced, followed by any nominations from the floor, then election and introduction of officers.

FENDING OFF FRAUD

Program Date: 5/17/2025 12:00:00 PM

Presented by Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office

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“Scam Alert!” Have you ever felt you were scammed? What did you do about it? The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office recently established a new initiative, the “Elder Justice Unit,” to protect Senior Citizens from fraud, scams and financial exploitation. These crimes are under-reported because elderly victims are often too embarrassed to report them. Learn how to protect yourself, what to do if you have been scammed and how to prevent future abuse.

Nancy Glasgow                                                           Chairperson of the Day

Diane Kasarda                                                                             Hospitality

Board Meeting, 11 am.; Past Presidents’ Meeting, 11:30.

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon

President presents the Annual Report, recognizes any new members and will introduce the new Board of Governors.

All Past Presidents are honored at t

JULIA DENT GRANT: THE UNTOLD LOVE STORY OF GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT

Program Date: 9/20/2025 11:30:00 AM

Performed in character and in costume by Joyce Lovins-Browning, Lovin’ History’s “histalorian”

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Reception Invitation

All Members, Candidates for Membership, and Guests are invited

Time: 11:30 AM
Location: The Cincinnati Woman's Club Drawing Room
Honoree: Carol Parsons, President
Note: Board members please arrive at 11:15 AM

12:00 PM

Luncheon and Performance in the Tea Room

JULIA DENT GRANT:
The Untold Love Story of General Ulysses S. Grant

Performed in character and in costume by
Joyce Lovins-Browning
Lovin History's "histalorian"

Program Leadership

Chairperson of the Day: Rosalyn Fuller

Hospitality: Carolyn Ludwig

Menu

  • Hot Chicken Salad
  • Dilled Green Beans
  • tomato aspic
  • quick breads/stickies
  • Mandarin Orange Cake

THE ART THIEF

Program Date: 10/18/2025 12:00:00 PM

Presented by Phil Weintraub, Cincinnati Art Museum Docent

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The Art Thief

12:00 PM

Presented by Phil Weintraub, Cincinnati Art Museum Docent.

Do you love to read? Love art? Join us for this presentation of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Art Thief by Michael Finkel, cited as “one of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of the 21stCentury.” You’ll marvel at the book’s tie-in with artwork on display in the Cincinnati Art Museum’s galleries. And will want to go see it!

Board Meeting 11:00 AM

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon.

Program Leadership

Chairperson of the Day: Christine Neitzke

Hospitality: Marcallene Shockey

Menu

  • Kentucky Hot Brown with sliced turkey breast on toasted points, with cheddar cheese, Bacon crumbles,  Diced tomatoes, and Green onions.
  • Sliced apple cake with cream cheese frosting

You To the Rescue

Program Date: 11/15/2025 12:00:00 PM

Presented by Amy Miller, You to the Rescue, Founder and Executive Director

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You To the Rescue

12:00 PM

Presented by Amy Miller, You to the Rescue, Founder and Executive Director

You to the Rescue is a non-profit upscale resale shop that’s made its home in downtown Montgomery since November 2020.  This donation-based business “rehomes” unwanted men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories, home goods, pet items and furniture to benefit the Animal Adoption Foundation (AAF), the Save the Animals Foundation (STAF) and the Stray Animal Adoption Program (SAAP). All three are no-kill animal shelters in the Cincinnati tri-state area that have collectively received over $300,000 to date. 

Board Meeting, 11 AM.

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon.

Note: We will be collecting any type of dog or cat food or treats at this meeting.  Cash donations are also welcomed for these worthy causes!

Program Leadership

Chairperson of the Day: Nancy Glasgow

Hospitality: Rosemary Ennis

Menu

  • Traditional Turkey dinner and mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing,  cranberry sauce,
  • green beans,
  • Pumpkin pie with whipped cream.

THE RISE AND FALL OF HOWARD JOHNSON’S

Program Date: 1/17/2026 12:00:00 PM

Presented by Susanne Monteith, CCC member and volunteer, The American Sign Museum

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THE RISE AND FALL OF HOWARD JOHNSON'S

12 PM

Presented by Susanne Monteith, CCC member and volunteer, The American Sign Museum

Fried clams, grilled hot dogs and 28 flavors of ice cream! Who can forget a meal at Howard Johnson’s

as we traveled across the country?  There are many things to tell

about the legendary restaurateur who was the first to introduce franchising to the industry.

Marcallene Shockey                                  Chairperson of the Day

Jane Hlad                                                 Hospitality

Board Meeting, 11 am

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon.

  • Traditional pot roast with potatoes a

SWEET TALK ABOUT ESTHER PRICE

Program Date: 2/21/2026 12:00:00 PM

Presented by Jim Revelos, Former Quality and Purchasing Manager, Esther Price

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Sweet Talk About Esther Price

   Presented by Jim Revelos, Former Quality and Purchasing Manager, Esther Price

12:00 PM

It’s the 100-year Anniversary of this famous candy business which is still going strong and headquartered in Esther’s hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Did you know that in the 1920s, she made fudge at night to earn extra money for her family and then sold it door to door? Today, many of the company’s products are still handmade and feature Esther’s original recipes. A 13-minute video will be shown.

Board Meeting 11:00

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon.

Program Leadership

Chairperson of the Day: Casey Wagner

Hospitality: Rosalyn Fuller

Menu

  • Artichoke chicken with rice pilaf and haricot vert (green beans),
  • Chocolate raspberry cake.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) : A FRIENDLY, NON-TECHNICAL INTRODUCTION FOR CURIOUS MINDS

Program Date: 3/21/2026 12:00:00 PM

Presented by James P. Rauf

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) : A FRIENDLY, NON-TECHNICAL

INTRODUCTION FOR CURIOUS MINDS

Presented by James P. Rauf

12:00

What can AI do for you? It’s definitely all around us – from voice assistants like SIRI and Alexa to Netflix recommendations and ChatGPT.

The presenter will describe, in simple terms, how AI works and how it affects our lives.

Carole Rauf                                              Chairperson of the Day

Donna Perzigian                                        Hospitality

Board Meeting, 11 am

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon.

Menu: Crepes filled with tavern ham, cheese, mushrooms

with a side sala

WWII: OPERATION HOME FRONT

Program Date: 5/16/2026 12:00:00 PM

Presented by Stephanie Felts and Angel Burnside, The Warbird Museum

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WWII: OPERATION HOME FRONT

Presented by Stephanie Felts and Angel Burnside, The Warbird Museum 

12:00

Here’s an opportunity to learn some interesting specifics on how life dramatically changed for U.S. citizens on the home front during World War II. The presenters work at this extraordinary aviation museum, just east of Cincinnati, with its fully restored and operational aircraft collection.                                www.tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org.

Carole Rauf                                              Chairperson of the Day

Diane Kasarda                                          Hospitality

Board Meeting, 11 am

Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon.

Menu: Brunch Buffett with spinach and cheese quiche,

ham and Gruyère cheese quiche,

garden salad,

fruit salad,

breakfast potatoes and

assorted mini muffins.

The Club’s past presidents will be honored at this program.

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Our Organization

Our Organization

The College Club of Cincinnati (CCC) is a group of college-educated women whose mission is 

"to promote a continuing interest and participation in philanthropy, the arts, education, social welfare, and civic improvement."

Meeting Location

College Club of Cincinnati
330 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220

Email

Admin@CollegeClubOfCincinnati.org