Somewhere in Time, Unlimited
together with
Jane Austen Society of America
present:

Houses in Jane Austen’s Life and Fiction

Sunday, June 22, 2014
11:30am - 3:30pm

Dear Lizzie:   Oh, what a time we will have!  We’re going to the most elegant of Town Houses for a party on Sunday, June 22nd.  We’re all dressing up ‘cause it should be almost summer and we want to show off our finery.  I’m told that they have a new French chef and the luncheon will be quite fine.

 

It reminds me of when we last went to Almack’s for the Assembly.  This time, instead of dancing, there is to be a famous speaker, Mistress Lutz.  She is to talk all about homes in the city and the country, with wonderful pictures to gaze upon. I don’t know about all that, but I do so love a party! They say the place is in the Robert Adam style, with a ballroom festooned in luxurious drapery and huge gilt mirrors.
 

I do hope there will be men, although I’ve heard that the navy may be in town.----your dear sister, Lydia

You too are invited to join the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA) in a Gala event.  We will be gathering in the historic Women’s University Club, a beautiful building reminiscent of an 18th c, salon. There will be an elegant luncheon, a presentation on the homes of the Regency, quizzes and prizes.  Iris Lutz, current president of JASNA will speak on

 

‛...in proportion to their family and income’:  Houses in Jane Austen’s Life and Fiction”

 

You will learn and see more about the stately homes and modest abodes that inspired Austen’s fiction and provided the refuge that comforted her in life.  Ms. Lutz will feature images of these houses, along with selected passages from Austen to enhance the mood of our visit to England.

{Left:  Exterior of Women's Club where we are meeting.}

{Right: The elegant dining room where
we will be gathering on June 22nd.}

 
DETAILS:  
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2014
Time: 11:30am - 3:30 pm
Location: Women's University Club of Seattle
1105 - 6th Avenue (6th and Spring Street)
Seattle, WA
Price: $35.00 per person
Includes meal, beverage, tax & tip (see below)
Attire:

1775-1817, if you desire to come in costume

                   (not required for this event)

Reservation deadline:
 June 16, 2014
 

  

The luncheon will be a three course menu: salad, chicken and mushroom crepes, rice pilaf,
seasonal vegetables, mousse on a shortbread crust, coffee or tea. 
Vegetarian and food allergies will be accommodated,
please note any such needs with your reservation.

 

There is limited parking available in the adjoining parking lot for the club.
Disability access is through the parking level entrance to the club,
where there is   an elevator to the ballroom.
Street parking is free on Sunday.
Carpooling is encouraged.


Town Hall, one block to the east (8th avenue between Spring and Seneca) has a large pay lot.
(Download attached PDF map and driving directions.)
 

 

To pay via personal check:

 Make your check payable to:
Somewhere in Time, Unlimited

Send your check to:
PO Box 16411
Seattle, WA  98116

* Please note in memo line:
"Jane Austen Gala, June 22, 2014"
 

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For questions, email:

 President "at" SITUSeattle.com
Kimberly Brangwin Milham

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LadyVictoria "at" SITUSeattle.com
She is happy to answer questions and help you
join our merry group!

See you at the next gathering!

Updated May 8, 2014