Woman's Lecture

April 4 at 2:30 p.m.


“Renaissance & Baroque Artists of the Fair Sex”
Formerly of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, art historian, Veronique Sintobin Dulack, delivers an illustrated presentation of the female artists of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. What did it take for Sofonisba Anguissola (1535 – 1625), Lavinia Fontana (1552 – 1612) and Artemisia Gentelischi (1593 – 1652) to become professional painters? Their life stories and artistic production echo the creative trials of modern day female artists. Dulack will highlight the lasting impact of these legendary women.

Litchfield Woman'es Forum Lecture

May 2 at 2:30 p.m.

“The Glory of Peonies”
Dan Furman is the owner of Cricket Hill Garden, also known as the Peony Farm in Thomaston. He will talk about what makes this flower so popular, some of its history and origin, how to grow it, and how to enjoy it.

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Tip of The Week

White Chalk

“I tell people to keep a piece of white chalk in the laundry room to rub on grease stains and absorb the oil. Launder as usual and the piece should come out clean,” says Becky Rapinchuk, creator of Cleanmama.net. This should do the trick on butter, salad dressing, cooking oil, and more. No chalk on hand, but need an immediate solution? Break out the cornstarch from your baking caddy or talcum powder from the medicine cabinet and sprinkle it over the stain, let sit for for 10 minutes to soak up the oil, and wash.

Tip Of The Week

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

“The easiest way to clean coffee stains from the inside of your mug? Just wet a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and wipe them away,” says Donna Smallin Kuper. Everyone’s favorite cleaning sponge is made of melamine foam, which acts as a gentle abrasive to agitate stuck on stains like these (we suggest washing the mug before using again). Got a coffee stain on your shirt? Stretch the fabric over a bowl and carefully pour boiling water over the spot from about a foot above. The pressure of the hot water should flush the stain from the fabric. Launder as usual.

Women's Forum Lecture for March

March 7 at 2:30 p.m.
“Women at the Top”
Myrna Blyth has had an extraordinary career in the magazine world. She was editor-in-chief of Ladies Home Journal for more than twenty years which set the standard for women’s magazines. She went on to found More magazine. She is now Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of AARP Media, overseeing AARP The Magazine, which is the largest magazine circulation in the world. She will talk about her career, the competitive world of magazines, and continuing to succeed when others have retired.

Litchfield Woman's Forum Lecture

March 7 at 2:30 p.m.

“Women at the Top”Myrna Blyth has had an extraordinary career in the magazine world. She was editor-in-chief of Ladies Home Journal for more than twenty years which set the standard for women’s magazines. She went on to found More magazine. She is now Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of AARP Media, overseeing AARP The Magazine, which is the largest magazine circulation in the world. She will talk about her career, the competitive world of magazines, and continuing to succeed when others have retired.

The event will be open to non-Forum members with a $10 fee at the door,
which includes a High Tea reception. The contacts for more information
are 860-567-3966 and womensforumoflitchfield.org.