HSV Women's Club to hear flag history

Have you become familiar with the history of the American Flag? At the first luncheon meeting of the 2013-2014 season of the HSV Women’s Club Dennis Zymboly, assisted by his wife, Rhonie, will present his interpretation of the history of the flags of our country up until our present flag with 50 stars and 13 stripes. They will be displaying a number of the early flags they have acquired over the past 42 years. Dennis began collecting the flags in 1971 when he purchased a replica of the Betsy Ross flag with its 13 stars.

The luncheon meeting will be held Wednesday, September 4, 10:30 a.m. at the Diamante Country Club.

The menu will be the classic cobb salad with a choice of dressings, herb bread, sherbet and coffee/tea service. The cost is $14 per person, including tax and gratuity, and members are asked to make their checks payable to HSV Women’s Club in advance of arriving.

Andrea Mueller, president of HSV Women’s Club, said nonmembers interested in attending meetings always are welcome and invited to make a reservation by telephoning her at 915-8110 before Wednesday, August 28. New members are always welcome. Membership dues are $15.00 per year.

The HSV Women’s Club, formed in 1971, has more than 100 members in Hot Springs Village and meets monthly from September through June, presenting programs that range from pure entertainment to informational community topics given by representatives from various local organizations. In addition, HSV Women’s Club provides three $1,000 college scholarships to graduating seniors from area public high schools.