Note: Please see our News Page for other, non-JASNA Central and Western Ohio sponsored, exciting local events or groups. 

August 16, 2026: Chawton in Columbus Reading Group

Chawton in Columbus will be meeting on Aug. 16. See the Columbus Reading Group Page for details. 

 

 

 

September 13, 2026: Dayton/Cincinnati Reading Group

Join us as we start our discussion of Mansfield Park. See the Reading Group Page for details. 

 

 

September 19, 2026: Regency Dress Presentation

Join us for a presentation with Leslie Arendt about Regency Era Dress and lunch at The Golden Lamb in Lebanon, OH on Sept. 19, 2026 from 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We encourage attendees to wear any regency dress they have, but this is not required to attend.

LOCATION:The Golden Lamb, 27 S Broadway St Lebanon, OH 45036.

ACCESS: note we are on the second floor, which means going up 17 steps, no elevator, but the restroom is on the second floor.

COST: $42 per person. You must register before Mon. Sept. 14, 2026.

MENU: Cup of Creamy Tomato Bisque, goat cheese & basil oil and Shaker Sugar Pie, caramel sauce Coffee, tea, soft drink, or milk

CHOICE OF:

  • 1803 Chicken Salad Sliders, chicken breast, red grapes, pecans, celery, onion, mixed with creamy dressing, served with sea salt chips
  • Turkey Reuben, Golden Lamb roast turkey, caramelized green apples and sauerkraut, Russian dressing, butter-toasted rye bread, tavern fries
  • Signature Salad with Bronzed Chicken Breast, mixed greens, candied pecans, smoked cheddar cheese, green apple, creamy balsamic dressing with a bronzed chicken breast

Please note: you must make a choice and let us know about any dietary restrictions IN ADVANCE.

How to Register: Please register through Eventbrite here: https://tinyurl.com/3br3zar9 (or search for Jane Austen on the Evenbrite website). You can also send a check to JASNA CWO for $42, along with your meal choice and contact information, to Marja Weaver, 332 Yorkshire Ln, Xenia, OH 45385. IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION, IT MUST BE RECEIVED BY US BY SEPTEMBER 14, 2026. 

A refund, minus any costs already incurred by JASNA CWO on your behalf, will be issued for cancellations received by the registration deadline (September 14, 2026). No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after the deadline.

We are happy to send a contribution acknowledgement letter for tax declaration purposes if you would like your non-refunded and unused registration fee to become a charitable contribution to JASNA CWO. Please contact JASNA CWO Treasurer Judy McCoy (mccoyjm@sbcglobal.net ) in addition to the registration coordinator to request a contribution acknowledgement.

November 9, 2026: Dayton/Cincinnati Reading Group

Join us as we continue our discussion of Mansfield Park. See the Reading Group Page for details. 

 

 

 

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