NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY
WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION
Who belongs to NALWO?
All women associated with Fermilab (and their families). Visiting women and newcomers are
especially encouraged to join NALWO activities. Fermilab women are welcome to bring guests from outside the Lab community to NALWO activities.
What does NALWO do?
The organization sponsors:
English Classes
Classes meet Monday and Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Music Room at the Users Center. Volunteer teachers work with students at all skill levels.
Classes are free and you may begin any time. Two sessions meet
simultaneously - one for beginners and one for more advanced students.
Everyone is most welcome!
Playgroup
A cooperative playgroup meets Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. in the Music Room at the Users Center. Mothers with children ages 1 to preschool can join at any time. For more information please call Jennifer Jansson at (630) 879-0172 or attend any Playgroup session.
Trips
NALWO sponsors day trips to places of interest in Chicago and the
surrounding area such as museums, ethnic neighborhoods, architectural
walks, and natural parks. Several trips will be scheduled for the summer, including one to the Ravinia Music Festival.
Potlucks
NALWO occasionally hosts potluck dinners at the Village Barn. They are open to anyone from the Lab and their guests. Each person or family brings a dish of food to share. Desserts are provided by the NALWO Board. During the summer you can bring meat to grill outside. There is babystitting and pizza for the kids in winter.
Toy Library
The Toy Library is in the basement of Aspen East. Toys may be borrowed from this room for use at home on a short-term basis. For further information contact Linda Olson-Roach at 840-3082.
International Folk
Dancing and Scottish Country Dancing
NALWO sponsors two recreational dance groups open to everyone from Fermilab and the surrounding communities. International Folk Dance is every Thursday evening from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., and Scottish Country Dancing is every Tuesday evening from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Both meet in the Village Barn on the east side of the Fermilab site from September to May and in (air-conditioned) Ramsey Auditorium in Wilson Hall, Fermilab's High-rise, during the summer. Most of the dances are taught, and you don't need to come with a partner. Children are welcome, but no babysitting is provided; children either dance or do quiet activities.
Special Events
NALWO holds special programs, usually during the day, such as cooking
demonstrations, crafts workshops, lectures, informal music programs.
Although occasionally presented by outside guests, most of these programs
are prepared and presented by NALWO members. We encourage you to present your special talents. You do the planning and preparation; we help with the
invitations, publicity, and room reservations. Send us your ideas for new activities to nalwo@fnal.gov. We are always happy to hear from you.
Upcoming Events:
SouthWestern Indian Cooking Demo,
Monday, 14 April 2008, 11 am - 1:30 pm
Download the flyer.
Spring Tea,
Monday, 5 May, 2008 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
How do I find out more?
Contact Information
Have your name added to our mailing list (see below); come to any activity; telephone any Board Member or e-mail us at nalwo@fnal.gov; contact the NALWO newcomer liaison
Selitha Raja at (630) 305-7769 or SelithaR@hotmail.com. You may also call us if you have questions of any kind that arise as you get settled
here.
NALWO History
From "The Golden Book: Starting Fermilab" by Dr. Robert R. Wilson, Founding Director of Fermilab: "My wife, Jane, was enormously important to the Lab both socially and in initiating the lectures program. I felt, too, that my colleagues were blessed in the great wives who accompanied them to the Lab. Many had jobs in the Lab, but all contributed importantly to the social ambience. Indeed, NALWO was formed by them so they could be more effective in their endeavors."
"Songs of Too Much Experience" Poems by Jane S. Wilson
Jane Wilson Photo Album
NALWO Email List
The NALWO_NEWS electronic mailing list is used to send email
announcements about upcoming NALWO events. This is a private,
announcement-only mail list and will never be used for spamming or
discussions.
Use the form below to subscribe to (or unsubscribe from) the
NALWO_NEWS list.
NALWO Regular Mailing List
If you would like to receive mailings of upcoming NALWO events through regular mail and are not on our mailing list
please use the form below.
Fermilab Clubs and Other
Organizations - Fermilab at
Work - Fermilab Home - Fermilab Guide to Life - Users Office
|
