Purdue Women's Club to hold annual Fall Luncheon and Interest Group Fair

The Purdue Women's Club will highlight its wide-ranging programs and learn about Indiana's Bicentennial during its annual Fall Luncheon and Interest Group Fair on Sept. 21.

The luncheon will begin at noon in the Purdue Memorial Union's North Ballroom. Perry T. Hammock, executive director of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, will speak about some of the bicentennial projects underway, special dates and celebrations, and ways for all to be involved in the bicentennial celebration. An Indiana native who holds bachelor's and master's degree from Purdue, Hammock spent 33 years at Ivy Tech Community College, the bulk of that time as executive director of Ivy Tech Foundation. Hammock joined the commission in 2014, served on statewide, national and international boards, and lectured widely throughout America.

Before the luncheon, the Interest Group Fair will begin at 11 a.m. in the adjacent South Ballroom. PWC, a social and philanthropic organization with more than 500 members, has over 40 interest groups with focuses on friendship, sharing and learning. Programming includes everything from cooking to gaming to hiking. The club also actively supports the SPAN Plan for nontraditional students at Purdue.

The cost for the luncheon is $20. Registration forms can be found at www.purduewomensclub.org/luncheons and must be postmarked by Sept. 8. Individuals may also pay online until Sept. 15. Attendees do not need to be a member to go to the luncheon or the fair; guests are welcome. Annual membership for PWC is $25 for new members. There is no cost to attend the Interest Group Fair.

For more information, contact Emily Blue, PWC president, at president@purduewomensclub.org or 765-543-9498.