fÑÜ|Çz _âÇv{xÉÇ aÉÜà{ f{ÉÜx fÅ|à{ VÉÄÄxzx VÄâu Date: Saturday, April 26, 2014 Time: 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm Program: Barbara Silberman, Past President of The Sargent House Museum Subject: The stately Sargent House in Gloucester and Judith Sargent Murray, the Remarkable Woman You Never Heard Of Judith Sargent Murray (1751-1820) was the first feminist writer in the colonies. A philosopher, poet, essayist, novelist, playwright and inveterate letter writer, Mrs. Murray advocated equal education for women, the right to work independently outside the home and retain the earnings and the right to an equal partnership in marriage. Although she was born into an upper class family, she stepped outside of those boundaries throughout her life. Her house in Gloucester was built in 1782 in the high Georgian-style. It was preserved by her great-great nephew, the painter, John Singer Sargent. A few of his works are on display in the house. Learn about this exceptional woman who published her seminal essay, "On the Equality of the Sexes" in 1790. Her message is as compelling today as it was in the 18th century. Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 48 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA Parking in the church’s lot. Cost: $37 each for current year (2013-2014) club member and one member’s guest $40 each for all others $6 donation to the Museum, to be collected at the luncheon. There is a disabled parking spot at the house and a street-level entrance. Optional tour of the Museum: Luncheon Menu catered by Relish Catering and Events Cream of Asparagus Soup with Lemon Crème Fraiche and Chives Choice of Grilled Salmon or Chicken on a bed of Spinach Vegetarian option: Quinoa Cake on a bed of Spinach Citrus Salad with Avocados and Fennel Iced Lemon Pound Cake with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream Coffee, decaf or hot tea Red or White wine for $5/glass (donation to NSSCC) Paid reservations must be received by Marcia no later than Monday, April 21. ----Cut Here--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2013 - 2014 Club Member or one Member’s Guest Name: _____________________________________________ Class: _______________ $37.00 (if more than one person, please attach a separate page with the needed information) Entree Choice (circle one): Salmon Chicken Quinoa Cake Non Club Member or Guest Name: ____________________________________________ Class: _______________ $40.00 (if more than one person, please attach a separate page with the needed information) Entree Choice (circle one): Salmon Chicken Quinoa Cake Your Telephone #: _____________________________ Amount enclosed: $___________________ Please send this portion of flyer with check attached (payable to NSSCC) to: Marcia Hunkins 31 Gooseneck Lane, #41 Swampscott, MA 01907-1249 (tel. 781-592-7284)