The Junior League of Salt Lake’s month of March was a success! Not only were the ladies of The League happy to see each other’s faces in person again, but there were many new exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. For the ladies of the Junior League, March is always a month of fun social events. These socials give us a chance to catch up, mingle, learn a new skill or fundraise for a good cause. They may include a wine party, paint night, a night out at a basketball game, a hike or many other events that all would enjoy. The 2022 March festivities kicked off with the Mardi Gras luncheon support event. Members served lunch to seniors at the Murray Senior Center while listening to live music and celebrating Mardi Gras. March 11th consisted of League members enjoying delicious beverages and food at Big Willies Sports Bar in Salt Lake City for a good cause: to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. The ladies raffled off Jazz gear and tickets for the March 14th Jazz game against the Timberwolves. Members also entered by purchasing items from the Cystic Fibrosis Amazon wish list in order to create Cystic Fibrosis Comfort Bags for patients at the University of Utah. Angie Cloyd expressed, “What a fun night raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis bags and catching up!” March 12th was another fun filled night when the ladies enjoyed good wine and good company at a wine tasting party at the Junior League Headquarters. Each member was encouraged to bring two of the same bottles of their favorite wine to taste, and then vote on their favorites with the winners taking home the prize bottles! The ladies gathered at Mint Tapas and Sushi in Sandy on March 26th to learn how to roll sushi and of course, eat it! Mint Tapas is known for their sushi making classes, a fun activity for people who love sushi and those who are new to the fishy dish. The class included learning how to make: Shrimp tempura hand roll, Salmon Nigiri, and Citrus Rolls. “We all created yummy masterpieces today! Sushi making at Mint Tapas and Sushi was so much fun (and delicious)!” Said Karmel Harper, Vice President of the Communications Committee. Other March events included a speaker presentation at Junior League Headquarters on Women and Positivity presented by Elizabeth McMillan. McMillan is the director of communications for the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). She studied the relationship between quality of life and transportation. Using the principles of positive psychology, she sought to grow the good both internally at UDOT and in Utah's communities. It is important to note, members are encouraged to bring friends and spouses to these social events, which could also be considered a good networking opportunity. The ladies of The Junior League are now looking forward to next year’s March events. Maybe another sushi making class will be on the agenda! 27
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