TSP Ladies

 Activities for spouses of Astronomers (formerly TSP Astronomy Widows)

We are providing non-astronomy activities for women who would like other things to do including:

  • Daily get-togethers (9-11 AM and 2-4 PM), at the back of the dining hall. A great opportunity to meet others, share activities, learn a new skill!
    New! Volunteer for a Show & Tell, 5-60 minutes! email your request to Valerie Kinnamon Clark
  • Activities include quilting, bridge, cards, jigsaw puzzle.
  • TSP Ladies Night-at-the-Movies (Tuesday) – a feature film Hugo, (a heart-warming story set in 1931 Paris)… in the Meeting Hall
  • An AUTHENTIC Afternoon English Tea (Wednesday) at the the historic Prude family home [RSVP only]
  • Group Tour of historic buildings in the area (Thursday).
  • Share in Reading Club books (Friday) – find out what to start reading today!
  • Try the TSP nighttime Skies! Proudly wear your own TSP pin, by observing 10 naked-eye objects in the TSP Novice Observing Program

Come visit the TSP Ladies website at Shutterfly. (Password = tspladies)

The TSP Ladies website includes pictures from the 2009 – 2012 activities, a message board, and other community features to meet and talk with other TSP Ladies.

  • AUTHENTIC Afternoon English Tea at the TSP. Not only great tea but the yummy treats that go with it!
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    • When: Wednesday at 2:00 PM
    • Where: The Big House at Prude Ranch
    • Hosted by: Betty Prude of The Prude Ranch and Valerie Clark
    • Dress: Hostesses will wear dresses. While dresses are preferred for guests on this special occasion, it is acceptable for more casual clothing given the circumstances of desert camping.
    • RSVP is required. Signup sheet during TSP Ladies daily or email before April 1st to Valerie Kinnamon Clark (click the name to send email)
      We will send a confirmation if accepted (first 20 to apply!) TSP Ladies Only! We may be able to accommodate your astronomer partner at the last minute IF space is available.
    • Photos: See our TSP Ladies Tea 2009-2011 pictures on the TSP Ladies website!

  • Reading Club. Share some really cool books with other ladies!
    • Our first two books will be:
      • (To Be Announced)
      • Look for more information about our first books and discussion group in February!
      • What: Get-together to talk about what we read!
      • When: Friday at 2:00 PM
      • Where: The Dining Room

    • Birdwatching Walk:

      a 1 1/2 hour Bird Walk on the Ranch.
      This is a great opportunity to hone your skills and find out some of the tricks and techniques to see and identify birds!

      • Meet us at the front porch of the Vendor Building (north of Upper Observing field)
      • 8 AM on Tuesday and Thursday.
      • Bring water, sun protection/hat, and a notepad/pen. Binoculars and a birding book will also be useful, if you have them.

    • Tour of Historic Places:

      We are hiring a bus for a group Tour of Historic Buildings  in the area for Thursday afternoon 2-4 PM.