Cactus Jane

Past Programs

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1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003
2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010

1996

  • Apr 1 - Wilmot Library, Organizational meeting, led by Iris B.
  • June 3 - Wilmot Library, a discussion of Emma led by Arlene L.
  • Aug 5 - Wilmot Library, a discussion of Sense & Sensibility, led by Susan H.
  • Nov 5 - Wilmot Library, a discussion the men in JA's novels, led by Iris B.
  • Dec 7 - Loew's Ventana Canyon, our first Birthday Tea, hosted by Iris B.

1997

  • Feb 5 - Wilmot Library, a "Jane Austen Tour" with Betty A.
  • Mar 19 - Wilmot Library, discussion of Lady Susan, led by Gwen B.
  • Apr 2 - Wilmot Library, a report on the upcoming 1997 JASNA AGM by Ed K.
  • May 7 - Wilmot Library, discussion of Persuasion, led by Ed K.
  • Jun 5 - Borders Bookstore, discussion of Mansfield Park
  • July 7 - Wilmot Library, discussion of Northanger Abbey
  • Aug 2 - Wilmot Library, a discussion of sequela
  • Sep 9 - Wilmot Library, discussion of Sanditon
  • Oct 15 - BobbieG's house, a look back at the 1997 JASNA AGM by Ed K.
  • Nov 5 - Wilmot Library, an overview of some biographies of JA
  • Dec 13 - Loew's Ventana Canyon, our second Birthday Tea, hosted by Ed K.

1998

  • Jan 14 - Wilmot Library, "Janeite Jeopardy" hosted by Ed K.
  • Feb 11 - River-Craycroft Library, a discussion of The Watsons, led by Iris L.
  • Mar 14 - KUAT studios, Membership drive
  • Apr 4 - UofA Library, a look at the First Editions, with a talk by Dr. Gene Koppel
  • May 16 - Agua Caliente Park, Box Hill Picnic, hosted by Gwen B.
  • Jun 10 - Wilmot Library, a discussion of P&P, vol 1, led by Deva A.
  • July 8 - River-Craycroft Library, a discussion of P&P, vol 2, led by Bobbie G.
  • Aug 12 - Wilmot Library, a discussion of P&P, vol 3, led by Teri F.
  • Aug 29 - River-Craycroft Library, Business Meeting, led by Ed K.
  • Sep 19 - Woods Memorial Library, Election of officers & "Janeite Jeopardy" led by Ed K.
  • Oct 5 - Wilmot Library, a discussion of Northanger Abbey, led by Billie Jo I.
  • Nov 18 - River-Craycroft Library, a panel discussion of the AGM, led by Ed K.
  • Dec 12 - Tohono Chul Park, our third Annual Birthday Tea, hosted by Bobbie G.

1999

  • Jan 16 - St Philip's in the Hills, Piano recital - Janne on Jane, hosted by Janne I. & Gwen B.
  • Feb 9 - River-Craycroft Library, a discussion of the letters within the novels, led by Ed K.
  • Mar 6 - River-Craycroft Library, Board of Directors meeting, led by Ed K.
  • Mar 13 - KUAT Studios, Membership drive
  • Apr 24 - Agua Caliente Park, The Annual Box Hill Picnic, hosted by Teri F. & Paula S.
  • Apr 25 - Private home, readings from Diary of Henry Fitzwilliam Darcy
  • May 25 - River-Craycroft Library, "JA & Geography", by Stella S.
  • June 29 - River-Craycroft Library, "JA & Religion", by Dr. Gene Koppel
  • July 14 - River-Craycroft Library, Business meeting, led by Ed K.
  • Aug 18 - River-Craycroft Library, Emma plot discussion led by Iris L.
  • Sep 28 - Wilmot Library, Emma calendar discussion led by Iris L.
  • Oct 27 - Wilmot Library, an AGM recap by Iris L., Ed K., and Bobbie G.
  • Nov 13 - Buena High School, Sierra Vista, Jane Austen Festival
  • Nov 16 - Woods Library, a discussion of biographies on video, led by Mary G., Ed K., and Bobbie G.
  • Dec 11 - Tohono Chul Park,Wilson Room, our fourth Annual Birthday Tea, host by Bobbie G.

2000

  • Jan 18 - Woods Library, Conversation with Three Sisters from Mansfield Park, with Paula S., Teri F., & Stella S.
  • Feb 19 - Bobbie G's house, Regency Dance rehearsal, with Mary G., Melitta R., and Bobbie G's sons
  • Feb 26 - River-Craycroft Library, Regency Dance Demonstration, hosted by Bobbie G.
  • Mar 29 - Wilmot Library. discussion of Anne Bronte's Agnes Grey, led by Billie Jo I.
  • Apr 18 - Barnes & Noble, a discussion of Persuasion, led by Teri Fontes
  • May 6 - Agua Caliente Park, Box Hill Picnic, hosted by Deva A.
  • June 14 - River-Craycroft Library, a selection of JA's letters by Iris L.
  • July 12 - Barnes & Noble, Business/organizational meeting, led by Iris Lutz
  • Aug 12 - Christy D's house, Summer Movie - 1987 BBC Mansfield Park, hosted by Christy D
  • Sep 13 - Woods Library, English Country Houses by Bobbie G.
  • Oct 28 - Sheraton Tucson, Jane Austen Day, hosted by Iris L.
  • Nov 15 - Barnes & Noble Cafe, English Country Houses, part 2, and Nomination of officers
  • Dec 16 - Loew's Ventana Canyon Cascade Lounge, our fifth Annual Birthday Tea

2001

  • Jan 5 - The Fountains, Jane Stuart McKay on Pride & Prejudice, hosted by Bobbie G.
  • Jan 10 - Woods Library, election of officers, discussion of program schedule, led by Iris L.
  • Mar 14 - Woods Library, discussion of Reginald Hill's short story "Poor Emma", led by Iris L.
  • Mar 31 - Catalina Foothills, Box Hill Picnic, hosted by Linda H.
  • May 5 - River/Craycroft Library, "Frances Burney & Jane Austen," by Dr Devoney Looser
  • Jun 13 - Wilmot Library, discussion of Fanny Burney's Evelina, led by Christine A.
  • Jul 11 - Woods Library, discussion of Northanger Abbey, led by Teri F.
  • Sep 12 - Woods Library, discussion of Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho, led by Billie Jo I.
  • Oct 10 - Janne I's home, P&P Meets Gone With the Wind, led by Andrea K.
  • Nov 14 - Wilmot Library, David Selwyn on Games in Austen's Works
  • Dec 15 - Westin La Paloma, our sixth Annual Birthday Tea, hosted by Iris L.

2002

  • Feb 13 - Janne's home, Favorite Passages & discussion of 2002 Program Schedule, led Iris L.
  • Mar 3 - Tempe Performing Arts Center, performance of the original play Sense & Sensibility by the Actor's Renaissance Theatre in Tempe, hosted by Paula Stoner
  • Apr 20 - Bobbie's house, Box Hill Picnic, hosted Bobbie G.
  • May 8 - River-Craycroft Library, a discussion of Jane Eyre, led by Teri F.
  • Jun 15 - Janne's house, Summer Movie - Jane Eyre, hosted by Janne I.
  • Jul 10 - Barnes & Noble, a discussion of Post Captain by Patrick O'Brian, led by Stella S.
  • Aug 24 - Melita's house, Regency dress sewing circle
  • Sep 11 - Woods Library, a discussion of Mansfield Park & Jane Eyre, led by Bobbie G.
  • Oct 16 - Barnes & Noble, "Janeite Jeopardy"
  • Nov 2 - Westin La Paloma, Second Jane Austen Day, hosted by Iris L.
  • Dec 14 - Chantilly Tea Room, The Seventh Annual Birthday Tea, hosted Bobbie G.

2003

  • Feb 26 - Bookman's on Grant, a discussion of two of Stephanie Barron's JA Mysteries
  • Mar 15 - BobbieG's patio, Box Hill Picnic, hosted by Bobbie G.
  • Apr 16 - Mostly Books on Speedway, a discussion of Sense & Sensibility
  • May 21 - Bookman's on Grant, "The Art of JA's Era" by Linda H.
  • Jun 20 - Janne's home, Summer Movie - Jane Eyre hosted by Janne I.
  • Sep 17 - Woods Library, a discussion of Pride & Prejudice, by Paula S.
  • Oct 17-19 - Fiesta Inn Resort, Tempe, JA "Country Weekend", hosted by Iris L.
  • Dec 13 - Tohono Chul Park TeaRoom, The Eighth Annual Birthday Tea, hosted by Bobbie G.

2004

  • Feb 28 - Woods Library, a discussion of "Favorite/Least Favorite Characters, Scenes, Places, Quotes", led by Teri F.
  • Mar 28 - Bookman's on Grant, "Fashion & Dressmaking," Jenise M. & Melita R.
  • Apr 24 - Bobbie G's patio, Box Hill Picnic & Potluck, and a presentation of "JA's Gentlemen, Rascals, & Fools", hosted by Bobbie G. & Iris L.
  • May 15 - Bookman's on Grant, discussion of Persuasion, led by Iris L.
  • Jun 26 - Jenise M's clubhouse, viewing of the film Master & Commander, hosted by Jenise M.
  • Aug 1 - Bobbie G's home, AGM Committee Meeting led by Iris L.
  • Aug 14 - Melita R's home, Sewing Circle hosted by Melita R.
  • Sep 19 - Iris L's House, AGM Committee Meeting, led by Iris L.
  • Oct 20 - Janne I's house, Summer Movie - the Mormon film Pride & Prejudice, hosted by Janne I.
  • Nov 13 - Westward Look Resort, Javelina Room, Our Third Biannual JA Day, hosted by Iris L.
  • Dec 11 - Stella S's Meeting Room, The Ninth Annual Birthday Tea, and a dramatic reading of "Mrs Darcy at Home: A Conversation at Pemberley", hosted by Stella S. & Paula S.

2005

  • Feb 19 - U of A Student Union, visit to JA's 1st Editions, led by Paula S.
  • Mar 12 - Woods Library, discussion of Mansfield Park, led by Teri F.
  • Apr 16 - Agua Caliente Park, Box Hill Picnic, hosted by Paula S.
  • May 14 - Angela's house, Goodyear, AZ, "Needlework in Austen's Novels and Letters," led by Iris L.
  • Aug 20 - Janne's House, Summer Movie - Bride and Prejudice, hosted by Bobbie G.
  • Sep 16-18 - Fiesta Inn, Tempe, Jane Austen Getaway Weekend, hosted by Bobbie G.
  • Nov 16 - Woods Library, discussion of Pride & Prejudice, led by Paula S.
  • Dec 10 - Stella's ClubhouseTenth Annual Birthday Tea, hosted by Paula S.

2006

  • Feb 17 - Bobbie's house,English Country Dancing practice, Tea, hosted by Bobbie G.
  • Feb 22 - Prescott Brewery, Prescott Area Dinner Meeting, hosted by Bobbie G.
  • Mar 25 - Lucy's house, Tubac, Box Hill Picnic, hosted by Lucy M.
  • Apr 20 - Carolyn's house, Regency costume fittings, hosted by Carolyn F.
  • May 20 - Janne's house, Summer Movie - Mansfield Park, hosted by Janne I.
  • Jun 24 - Jean's house, Glendale, cribbage lessons, led by Jean W., Paula S., and Mike D.
  • Jul 22 - Bobbie's house, discussion of Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford, led by Stella S.
  • Aug 11-13 - Loew's Ventana Canyon, pool party, whist lessons and site orientation, hosted by Bobbie G.
  • Sep 24 - Arizona Theatre Company, Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, hosted by Paula S.
  • Oct 27-29 - Loew's Ventana Canyon Resort, Annual General Meeting 2006, coordinated by Iris L. with assistance from Bobbie G.
  • Dec 16 - Tudor Rose Tearoom, Eleventh Annual Birthday Tea, hosted by Paula S.

2007

  • Feb 17 - Lover's Lottery and Potluck Luncheon
  • Mar 24 - Bobbie's house, Box Hill Picnic and The Tarot of Jane Austen
  • May 19 - A discussion of Emma
  • Jul 21 - Christmas in July, hosted by Carolyn F. and Paula S.
  • Sep 22 - Janne on Jane program
  • Nov 10 - A discussion of our favorite movie adaptations
  • Dec 16 - Chantilly Tea Room, Twelfth Annual Birthday Tea, hosted by Paula S.

2008

  • Jan 13 - Bobbie's house,Viewing of PBS' Persuasion
    and potluck supper
  • Jan 27 - Barnes & Noble on Broadway, Program organization for 2008
  • Mar 29 - Melita's house, Discussion of Northanger Abbey
  • Apr 19 - Agua Caliente Park, Annual Box Hill Picnic
  • Jun 7 - Marriott-University Park, Fourth Jane Austen Day
  • Sep 6 - Bobbie's house, Viewing of PBS' Northanger Abbey
    and potluck supper
  • Nov 15 - Angela's house, Discussion of The Romance of the Forest
  • Dec 7 - Marriott-University Park, Thirteenth Annual Birthday Tea
2009
  • Jan 11 - Dusenberry-River Library, Program Planning for 2009
  • Feb 21 - Iris' house, "Austen's Couples in the 21st Century"
  • Mar 21 - Bobbie's house, Box Hill Picnic, screening of The Duchess
  • Apr 26 - Woods Library, discussion of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict with author Laura Viera Riegler.
  • Jun 20 - Judy's house, discussion of Sanditon
  • Sep 26 - Nanini Library, "Hooking Up and Courting in the Regency"
  • Oct 24 - Marriot University Park Hotel, "Viewing Austen through Vermeer's Camera Obscura" with JASNA President Marsha Huff
  • Nov 21 - Angela's house, discussion ofSense and Sensibility
  • Dec 6 - Cottage Bakery and Cafe, Program Planning for 2010
  • Dec 19 - Marriot University Park Hotel, Fourteenth Annual Birthday Tea, panel/audience discussion of "Austen’s Bad Boys"
2010
  • Jan 24 - Dusenberry-River Library, Jane Austen's Letters
  • Feb 21 - Dusenberry-River Library, Emma on Film
  • Mar 13-14 - University of Arizona Mall, Tucson Festival of Books
  • Mar 21 - University of Arizona Special Collections Library, Special Viewing of First Editions of Jane Austen’s Novels
  • Apr 18 - Dusenberry-River Library, Discussion of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South
  • May 1 - Marriott University Park, Jane Austen Day
  • Jun 6 - Dusenberry-River Library, Regency Legal Practices
  • Jul 16 to 18 - Private Home, Jane Austen Weekend
  • Aug 15 - Dusenberry-River Library, Discussion of Northanger Abbey
  • Sep 26 - Dusenberry-River Library, Discussion of The Watsons
  • Oct 17 - Dusenberry-River Library, "Wild Georgian Women" Panel Report
  • Nov 7 - Dusenberry-River Library, 2011 Program Planning Meeting
  • Dec 12 - Marriott University Park Hotel, Fifteenth Annual Birthday Tea

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