The Sunday Salons series, a benefit for Women Helping Women, begins in two weeks. Women Helping Women is a group providing crisis intervention and support services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking.

        The Sunday salons feature brunch, lunch, tea or supper sessions with an opportunity to discuss topics with engaging local voices.

IF YOU GO

Reservations for Sunday Salons sessions will be taken in the order payment is received. Phone reservations can be made with MasterCard or Visa: 207-5492. All sessions have space limitations.

        • “Reclaiming Your History — The Healing Power of Genealogy” with Hasker Nelson, president of Heritage Research Creations, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 3, hosted by Roberta Bradford, Loveland. $35

        • “Wine Women and . . . Big Business” with David Schildknecht of Vintner Select, noon-2 p.m. Feb. 3, hosted by Christine and David Meyer, Indian Hill. $45.

        • “Food for Your Soul(Mate)” with Marilyn Harris, cuisine expert, 3-7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, hosted by Charlotte Otto, Indian Hill. $100. (Sold out.)

        • “Chocolate Covered” with Steve Hellmich, confectioner for Graeter's Ice Cream, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 10, hosted by Gates and Margy Richards, Hyde Park. $45.

        • “Women Who Changed History” with Judge Nathaniel Jones, federal judge for Southern District of Ohio Western Division retired, noon-2 p.m. Feb. 10, hosted by Alice and Judge Burton Perlman, Wyoming. $40.

        • “Strange Bedfellows — Avant-Garde Dance in a Conservative Town” with Jefferson James, artistic director of Cincinnati's Contemporary Dance Theater, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 10, hosted by Judy and Chris Dalambakis, Loveland. $40.

        • “Women in the Priesthood — Really?” with Patricia Merchant rector of Indian Hill Episcopal Church, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 17, hosted by Kathi and Kinny McQuade, East Walnut Hills. $35.

        • “Worth A Thousand Words — From Photographer To Author” with Corson Hirschfeld, photographer and author, 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 24, hosted by Betty Gothelf and Elaine Plummer, Price Hill. $40.

        • “Mothers and Other Heroes — Extraordinary Acts of Ordinary People” with Laura Pulfer, columnist for The Cincinnati Enquirer, 1-3 p.m March 3, hosted by Vicki and Jack Gluckman, Hyde Park. $50

        • “From Inspiration to the Big Screen” with D. Lynn Meyers producing artistic director of the Ensemble Theater, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 3, hosted by Julie Baughman and Jane Miller, Columbia Tusculum. $40.

        • “A Day at the Banks” with Jack Rouse, 2-4 p.m. March 10, hosted by Pamela and Richard Reis, Hyde Park. $40.

        • “The Four Divas: A Musical Celebration of Mid Life” with Clair Slemmer, Mary Penncuff, Betty Porter and Jane Carter. 3-5 p.m. March 17, hosted by Cathy and Tom Crain, downtown. $40.

        • “Weaving Life into Poetry” with Pamela Rhodes Myricks, literary artist, 3-6 p.m March 17, hosted by Marge Valvano. $35.

        • “The Envelope Please” with Ed Stern, artistic director of Playhouse In the Park, and Jackie Demaline, Enquirer theater critic. 3-5 p.m. March 24, hosted by Janet and John Schlegel, Hyde Park. $50.
   

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