TUESDAY, APRIL 17th - ALLIANCE LUNCHEON

Our speaker this month will be  Grosse Pointe Park City Council member, Laurie Aurora, who is, of course, one of our own.  She will be speaking on "Women in Politics."  Laurie will also discuss how the current political climate has made it difficult for both men and women to decide about running for public office. This month's meeting will be on Tuesday, April 17th. Please note the date change.  We will be meeting the third Tuesday, rather than our usual second Tuesday.

Lunch will be served at noon.  For a reservation contact Shirley Reeves using the contact info in the member directory.

Superintendent of Schools to Speak at Alliance Luncheon

The GPUC Alliance is pleased to announce that our speaker for the Tuesday, March 13, 2012 meeting will be Dr. Thomas Harwood, Grosse Pointe’s new superintendent of schools. Dr. Harwood will discuss the future of schools in Grosse Pointe, the challenges the schools are facing, and what our schools need to do to prepare our students for the future. The cost is $7 and lunch begins at noon in the Annex.

-- Phyllis Reeve,  for the Alliance

Alliance Luncheon, February 14th

Come Tuesday, February 14th and join The Ladies Who Lunch. The January meeting was such fun, we’re repeating the brown bag program. Bring your brown bag lunch, a dollar for a beverage and dessert, and sit around the table with us. It’s Valentine’s Day, so we'll plan to share various stories such as how you met your spouse, or of a past unrequited love, or of an amusing (or sad) incident of a flame that was never extinguished. If you’d prefer, just listen as others regale us with their tales. Lunch time is 12 noon and the guest speakers are you. The cost is $1.00. Contact Shirley Reeves at

Alliance Luncheon, February 14th

Come Tuesday, February 14th and join The Ladies Who Lunch. The January meeting was such fun, we’re repeating the program. Bring your brown bag lunch, a dollar for a beverage and dessert, and sit around the table with us. It’s Valentine’s Day, so we'll plan to share various stories such as how you met your spouse, or of a past unrequited love, or of an amusing (or sad) incident of a flame that was never extinguished. If you’d prefer, just listen as others regale us with their tales. Lunch time is 12 noon and the guest speakers are you. The cost is $1.00.

Alliance Luncheon, January 10, 2012

Free! Well, almost. Only a dollar ($1.00) to attend the January GPUC Women’s Alliance luncheon on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Our speaker(s) will be – you!

Have you read a good book lately? Have you seen a movie, or a ballet? Had a baby? Taken a trip? Maybe you’ve a sorrow or joy you’d like to share with friends. Bring yourself, your story, (or just your ears to listen), and a bag lunch on January 10, 2012 to the GPUC Alliance luncheon at noon in the Annex. Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided by the Alliance for only a buck! (Whatta deal!)

Reservations will be accepted by Shirley Reeves (313-822-4651) any time.

-- Phyllis Reeve for the Alliance

Alliance Christmas Luncheon

Mark your calendar for the GPUC Women’s Alliance Christmas luncheon: December 13, 2011 in the church gallery. This year’s luncheon will start at 11:00a.m with hors d’oeuvres, and once again we are privileged to have the Grosse Pointe North High School Choir singing traditional Christmas songs for us. The luncheon will follow at noon. The Alliance will provide the entrée and dessert; guests are requested to bring a dish to pass. SHIRLEY REEVES will suggest dishes needed when you sign up to attend. Shirley's phone number is: 313-822-4651.

  • Phyllis Reeve

Alliance Luncheon: November 8, 2011

On Tuesday, November 8, the  Alliance will have as its guest GPUC's own Dr. John Artis who will speak about his new book, "Floating Across a Life," a poetic examination of John's experience as an educator.  The book will be available for purchase ($10.00) and John will  autograph your copy if you like. It is also available through amazon.com.  His daughter Mycah, a graduate of the GPUC RE program,  has written a chapter in the book, told in poetry as a learner.

Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon and the cost is $7.00. Dr. Artis will speak immediately following lunch.

Alliance Luncheon: October 11, 2011

The first Alliance lunch of the season is Tuesday, October 11 at noon in the Olympia Brown Annex.  Speaker is Dr. Christine Liff, who is on the staff of Michigan Neurology Associates.  Her subject is "Normal Aging of the Brain or Alzheimer's."  If you're forgetting things, are you just getting old or is Alzheimer's Disease taking over?  Dr. Christine will discuss some guidelines that may give you reassurance. Luncheon starts at noon, program thereafter, with time for Q&A. Please call Shirley Reeves, 313-822-4651, for reservations. Your guests, as always, are welcome.

Annual Spring Salad Potluck Luncheon, Tuesday June 14

The annual Alliance potluck lunch is Tuesday, June 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Olympia Brown Center.  The entree and dessert are provided.  You are asked to bring a side, salad, bread or appetizer. Please call Shirley Reeves for reservations and discuss what you would like to bring. We urge our new members of the church to attend so we can get to know you better. Guests are always welcomed.   

Alliance Annual Spring Salad Luncheon June 14

The annual Alliance Spring Salad potluck lunch is Tuesday, June 14 at 11:30 a.m. in the Olympia Brown Center.  The entree and dessert are provided.  You are asked to bring a side, salad, bread or appetizer. Please call Shirley Reeves, for reservations and discuss what you would like to bring. We urge our new members of the church to attend so we can get to know you better. Guests are always welcomed.