February JASNA-GL Meeting- Book Discussion: Persuasion
Book Discussion: Persuasion
Date: February 15, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Locust Grove- 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
You are invited to a lively discussion of Jane Austen’s last completed novel, Persuasion.
We will delve into the plot, themes, and memorable characters, including Anne Elliot, Sir Walter Elliot, Lady Russell, and, of course, Captain Wentworth.
Tea will be served. Bring a treat to share, if you please.
SPECIAL EVENT- Taft Museum of Art Day Trip to Cincinnati
Taft Museum of Art Day Trip to Cincinnati Registration
Sunday, March 1, 2026
We will be going to see “Tea Time: Chinese Enamels from the Taft Collection.” The show includes tea pots, covered tea bowls, and tea caddies from the 1700s.
Also of interest at the Taft is the exhibition “Rembrandt: Master pieces in Black and White.” This is a collection of Rembrandt’s etchings that include portraits, landscapes and still-life arrangements.
For those interested in carpooling to the Taft Museum in Cincinnati, there will be a place to note you want to carpool when registering for the event. Members who are carpooling will meet at Locust Grove at 8:45 am and leave for the Taft at 9:00am. All attendees should plan to arrive at the Taft Museum by 10:30 am.
The lunch reservation will be at noon in the Museum’s café. Please note in your registration if you wish to be added to the lunch reservation. We will make a group reservation, but each person will cover the cost of their own lunch. NOTE: The Taft Museum is cashless so a debit or credit card will be needed if dining in the Café or shopping in the gift shop.
The Taft Museum of Art is located in downtown Cincinnati.
Address: 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 241-0343
Parking garage adjacent to the museum just past main entrance on the right.
Registration closes Monday, February 23rd.
March JASNA-GL Meeting- Annual Jumble Sale
Annual Jumble Sale
Date: March 15, 2026
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church- 142 Crescent Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Spring is coming and it’s time to organize and clean out your Regency wardrobe collection. Share your treasures with others at our Jumble Sale. If you are planning to attend the Jane Austen Festival in Ohio in April, this will be an opportunity to find something new to wear or an accessory to enhance your regency ensembles.
Tea and scones will also be available for purchase.
Jumble Sale Guidelines
Tables are free to JASNA-GL members and a charge of $10.00 for a guest seller. Tables to sell items require reservation prior to the day of the Jumble Sale.
Each item should be clearly marked with price and seller’s name.
All sales are between buyer and seller. JASNA-GL takes no part in the sale or warranty of the goods sold.
Cash is preferred by most sellers.
Seller must also provide their own change.
It is up to individual sellers if they will offer other methods of payment, such as credit cards, PayPal and the like.
Seller must provide and bags and/or wrapping (if needed) for their merchandise sales.
*Approval of items to be sold will be at the discretion of the Jumble Sale Committee*
Items generally should fall into the following categories:
Regency/Jane Austen related books, clothing, clothing accessories and jewelry
Tea and tea related items such as linens, teapots, and cups
Vintage items/collectables
Table registration closes Monday, March 9th.
SPECIAL EVENT- Sleeveless Scrap Fabric Vest Workshop
Sleeveless Scrap Fabric Vest Workshop
Saturday, March 21st 10:30am to 4:00pm
This workshop is hosted by Bonny Wise and Kathy Chopra.
Workshop Details
This vest is easily created from scraps of fabric from other sewing projects, similar to quilt piecing. A mere 25 inches of fabric is all that is needed for the body of this scrap vest. Just 12 inches of fabric is needed for the lining. Bonny and Kathy will furnish fabric scraps that will be available to use or add to your design at the workshop. Included with the registration is the Fig Leaf 217 pattern, sizes 8 to 18 or 18 to 28 (please let us know on the form which pattern size is needed). This pattern can be hand and or machine sewn. You must provide your own sewing machine if you prefer that option.
Bonny and Kathy will guide the participants through each step of the fitting, cutting and sewing process. A full list of sewing items you should bring such as thread, scrap fabric, needles, scissors and such will be sent to you once you have registered.
Provided along with the pattern and sewing guidance our hosts will cater a light lunch, along with tea and refreshments. Bonny and Kathy look forward to sharing this time with you. If you have further questions please reach out to Kathy Chopra at: kathychopra@hotmail.com
The cost for the day’s complete scrap vest sewing adventure is $40.00 per person.
Location: Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church
142 Crescent Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Parking behind church next to event entrance.
Registration closes Monday, March 16.