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 in the Meeting Hall
  • An AUTHENTIC Afternoon English Tea (Wednesday) at the the historic Prude family home [RSVP only]
  • Group Tour of historic homes, churches, and ranches 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 – 2011 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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    • Featuring a performance by Debbie Moran, classical violinist, recently retired after 27 years with the Houston Symphony
    • 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:
      • A SURREY STATE of AFFAIRS, by Ceri Radford
        chosen by Jan Venables from Surrey County, England
      • SOME SWEET DAY, by Bryan Wolley.
        Dena Ewing from Las Cruces, New Mexico chose this book that happens near Fort Davis, Texas.
          In SOME SWEET DAY Bryan Wolley writes his character under his grandfather’s name. But, this is Bryan’s story of his family’s life on a farm in Fort Davis, TX, their upheaval when his father is drafted, the unpredictable rage he brings home that results in a child’s death, and the family’s rescue by a loving aunt. As a child Bryan didn’t have many choices, but as an adult Bryan has found the gift of giving his child a voice, yet leaving the opinions, judgments, and tears to the reader.
    • Look for more information about our first books and discussion group in February! In the meantime, you might want to get a copy and start reading!
    • 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 Wednesday.
    • Bring water, sun protection/hat, and a notepad/pen. Binoculars and a birding book will also be useful, if you have them.