Couples game night!

Time	Friday, January 7 · 7:30pm - 11:30pm
Location	Jessica Hopkins' House
More Info	Alright, grab your man and your favorite game and let's get together for a good old fashioned game night! If everyone will bring some sort of finger food, snack, or drink to share we will have plenty for all. Just fyi - the games that have already been volunteered to come are: scene-it, apples to apples, catch phrase, cranium, pictionary, charades, trivial pursuit...but please bring any games you have (as I only have two and someone might forget to bring theirs). And if you are one of the ones that have volunteered to bring those games I listed...don't forget!!! Hope you all can come! To RSVP:  click here or email oustudentalliance@gmail.com

let's run!

Join us for a brisk 5 miles on the Bluff Creek Trail this Saturday, December 11th @ 9am (the trail is an out-and-back, so shorter distances are very doable!)




Meet in the parking lot of Pat Murphy Park, located on the northwest corner of Hefner and Meridian, approximately 1 mile west of Lake Hefner Parkway. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Open to anyone - alliance members, sig o's, friends, family, the more the merrier.  Here is the link to trail info. You can RSVP here, so that we know to look for you.

FYI - We will run at various locations throughout the year. If you have a park or trail you would like to recommend, please do so!  Call Aubrae with questions: 845.702.5480

Ornament Exchange

Tuesday, December 14 · 7:00 pm - ?
Aubrae Filipiak's house
2505 NW 12th, OKC, 73107
845.702.5480

Bring a WRAPPED holiday ornament and we'll do it up White Elephant style: all the ornaments go in a pile, we draw numbers to see who goes first, take turns choosing one, people can steal, etc - I'll brush up on the rules to this before the 14th!  I will provide some munchies, just BYOB.  If you have questions, or need more info, just let Aubrae know!


You can RSVP on facebook here.

Holiday Baking Party

Get those aprons out, grab your ingredients, and get ready for some seriously fun baking!
Saturday, December 11 · 12:00pm - 5:00pm @ Misty Peck's house

Bring a recipe, your ingredients and any specialized tools needed to make at least 3 doz treats.  We'll bake and decorate together, then at the end, each person will take home a little of everything!  It's a great way to get a variety of holiday goodies without spending weeks in the kitchen.  


Some pointers:
· If you're doing a roll cookie, it's great to bring the dough already made, so then you have plenty of time to roll, cut, bake and decorate.  
·  Bring tupperware/baggies to tote all your goodies home in.
· If you have any fun cookie decorations (colored sugars, sprinkles, etc) that you're willing to share, bring them!
· an extra baking sheet or two will definitely be welcome!


Misty will provide some snacks and apple cider to enjoy while we work. Email her to RSVP and get the address: misty.quach@gmail.com

Wine & Cheese Party

Wine and Cheese Party
***Couples Event***
Thursday, December 30, 8 pm - midnight
Andrea and Eks Wye Pollack's House
623 NW 19th St, OKC

Let's get together and celebrate finishing another semester!!  Each couple should bring a bottle of wine to share, Andrea and Eks Wye will provide cheese, crackers and non-alcoholic drinks.  If ya need to know more, email Andrea: asteiner0302@gmail.com. You can RSVP on facebook HERE.

Movie Night!

December Movie Night  -  Thursday, December 16 @ 6:30  -  Logan Hightower's House

Logan will have popcorn and soda for us to munch on, as well as a CLASSIC flick... It will be fabulous!  Bring a snack or beverage to share with others. Please RSVP to Logan via email or FB message for her address and gate code: ldhightower@hotmail.com

What's happening in December

Is anyone else stunned that December is two days away??  Where did the fall go?  To get us through this last push leading up to the long-awaited winter break, we've got some great events planned.  Here's the scoop on two:

December Movie Night
Thursday, December 16 @ 6:30

Wine and Cheese Party  ***Couples Event***
Thursday, December 30, 8 pm - midnight

Other events on the horizon:
Holiday Ornament Exchange - we'll get together with the member's of the Resident Physicians Alliance and do a blind ornament swap over drinks and nosh.  It's been going on so long, it's almost a tradition at this point and tons of fun!  As soon as exact date and location are finalized, we'll pass it along

Holiday Baking Party - holiday baking goes quicker with help!  Everyone brings ingredients and a recipe, we'll spend a long afternoon baking and snacking, then everyone takes home a share of the results - the perfect way to get a lot of holiday goodies.  Also working on the date/location for this one - stay tuned!

Movie Night!

Alright, you all know the drill by now.

Thursday, November 18 · 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Breann Llewelyn's House

1232 SW 133rd Pl

Oklahoma City, OK

This month's movie night I hosted by Breann Lleweln. She is providing dinner and cookies. Everyone is welcome to bring anything they would like to drink. Email her at brellew07@gmail.com for directions. RSVP here.

Get ready for some cinematic stimulation!

Rocks & Runs & Test Block, oh my!

Howdy, all!  Man, it seems like it's been a while since I've sent one of these out!  Couple of things going on:

POTLUCK
Thurs Nov 4, @ 6:30 - ?
Aubrae Filipiak  /  2505 NW 12th, OKC  /  845.702.5480
It's test block week for all us 2nd years, and I just realized that we have nothing planned - guess I've been slacking a bit!  I'm going to host a potluck at my house this Thursday, Nov 4 beginning at 6:30.  I'll make up a big ol' pot of soup, have some bread and some drinks.  If you'd like to come, bring a small dish to share and a beverage, if you want anything specific.  Drop me a quick note/phone call/text to let me know you're coming, if you would please.  (And, PS, last time I did a potluck EVERYONE brought dessert - let's diversify a bit, please!!)

ROCKS
Some of you might remember our botched attempt to go rock climbing last year - not enough RSVPd to get us the group rate, but then after the fact a billion people told me that they would've gone.   There will be a cost associated with this course - the total cost depends on the size of our group (more ppl = less $$), but will not exceed $20/person (and, depending on interest could be much lower).  The cost covers a 60 min belay class, shoes/harness rental and access to the gym for the rest of that day.  If you have your own shoes/harness, your cost will be reduced. If at all possible I'd like to do this in the next month or so, before it starts to get too cold!  So let's try this again: if you are interested in attending a group Intro to Climbing class at Rocktown, please send an email to: oustudentalliance@gmail.com with the subject line ROCKS. 

RUNS
The OKC Marathon is Sunday, May 1, 2011 and I want to get a training group together for it.  There are options for all fitness/ambition levels: the full 26.2 miles, a half marathon (13.1), a 26.2 mi relay (btw 5 runners) and a 5K walk.  If you are interested in training for this or just having a group of people to run/walk with on a regular basis, this is for you!  Here's the site for more info, including registration deadlines.  I'll most likely be training for the half, and have a friend who's a regular marathoner, as well as a track/field coach, putting together some training plans for me that we will use as a guide. Our plan will likely include 3 group training runs each week: 1 sprint and/or hill workout, 1 short run and 1 long run. If you're interested in running with me, please send an email to oustudentalliance@gmail.com with the subject line RUNS.  In the email, please tell me the best two weeknights for you to do short runs. 

That's it for now - see ya soon!
Aubrae Filipiak
Event Chair
OMSAA

Hello All!  It's time for our holiday wreath making party!

Thursday, November 11th @ 7pm

Diane, a physician's wife and county alliance member, has graciously volunteered to host us for this party. She will provide drinks and wreath decorations.

You will be responsible for bringing:

-- $5 to cover the cost of the wreath, which will be waiting for you upon arrival

-- a small dish/dessert to share with group

-- extension cords and glue guns

-- If you want to bring some decorations of your own to add to the ones that will be provided, please do.

It is important that you RSVP to this event, so we can be sure and pre-purchase enough wreaths for everyone.  Directions to the party will be given upon your RSVP.

pumpkin decorating

  

Our pumpkin decorating party was delightful.  Kathy Bookman and Donna Parker, VP and president of OCMSA, helped host it...and a wonderful time was had by all.  We enjoyed some good white chicken chili, traditional chili, hot cider, some apple drink concoction that was delicious, and adorable cupcakes!  It was a perfect October event and we wanted to share some of the photos with you!

ProCure Proton Therapy Center

Join the OCMSA on one very special day - Wednesday, November 10th - for their next general meeting at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute/ProCure Proton Therapy Center!

Two opportunities to attend (choose one) - 11:30 am lunch, 12 noon tour OR 5:30 pm h'or dourves, 6 pm tour . . . and spouses are encouraged to attend the evening tour with you!!

They will have a very special guest speaker who will educate us on this cutting edge cancer therapy and more!

RSVP's for the evening meeting must be received no later than Wednesday, November 3. RSVP's for the daytime attendance must be received by Monday, November 8.

pumpkin decorating

I hope you all are enjoying this wonderful weather! I can't believe it's already October! But, with this great season, comes pumpkins!

Thursday, Oct. 14th at 5:30 (we are meeting earlier than usual so that we have enough daylight to decorate the pumpkins, but please come even if you can't make it until 6 or 6:30).

Start thinking of ideas! We will be decorating our pumpkins to display at our own homes or to give to a loved one or friend. We'll decorate them outside, so bundle up if necessary. Also, get excited to mingle with the resident wives! They will be joining us for this event.

SPECIFICS:

Kathy, the vice-president of the OCMSA, has graciously opened her home to us for this event. Kathy will provide white chicken chili and traditional chili, hot cider, and cupcakes! Donna, the president of the OCMSA, will provide paint and markers to decorate our pumpkins. Please email: calliedot@gmail.com for address/directions to her home. This is going to be a great event!!

BRING:

***All you will need to bring is a pumpkin/s of your choice to decorate and your drink of choice. (Also, if you have some decorations of your own that you would like to bring, please do!)

October Movie Night

Alright everybody, get ready cuz Misty has set the date for the Oct. movie night - Oct. 28th @ 6:30 - the week of Halloween. It is going to be a thriller so please come! She has promised that, "I won't scare the crap out of you or anything!" ;)

***Please be sure to RSVP to this event.***

There will be kettle corn, rice crispy treats, and a couple liters of pop - bring whatever else you would like - alcohol is welcome! =) 

Her address is:  2401 Villa Lante Circle  The edition name is The Fountains. It's on 104th st. between Penn and May. It's just one street South from Jessica's house.

If you have questions, you can call Misty at cell: (405) 820-4600 or work: (405) 366-3921

Kitchen Tour Volunteers

The annual Kitchen Tour is coming up on Sunday, October 17th from 11AM to 5PM! The tour consists of five beautiful homes in Nichols Hills and will be showcasing the kitchens, including food and drink. The OCMSA (Oklahoma County Medical Society Alliance), which is our "Big Sister" alliance, is hosting the Kitchen Tour to raise money for Hearts for Hearing. Please check out their Facebook page (OCMS Alliance) or website (ocmsalliance.org) for more information on Hearts for Hearing.

**They need our help to volunteer in two hour shifts in one of the homes on the tour schedule:
Shift #1: 11AM to 1PM
Shift #2: 1PM to 3PM
Shift #3: 3PM to 5PM
If you are able to volunteer, not only will you be able to give of your time to raise money for Hearts for Hearing, but you will also gain access to all the kitchens on the tour, free lunch and also a free dinner - depending on what shift you work.

I volunteered last year and it was really fun! I highly recommend that you participate in this event, if you are able. Please email Callie directly at calliedot@gmail.com to let me know if you are able to volunteer and which of the three shifts that you prefer to work.

fundraiser: mixed bags

The OCMSA is having a fundraiser.  50% of the proceeds from the bag sales will come directly back to the Alliance!

fundraiser dates: September 25th - October 25th . . . so you better hurry if you want one; there's not much time!

The bags come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They range from $6 - $17 and have many applications (they would make wonderful holiday gifts!).  To check out prices, click here.  To look at the catalog online, click here, then click the image in the bottom right corner to virtually flip through the catalog.  So show your friends and family and see if they might want to order!

Save the Planet and Help Your Alliance!  Catalogs and order forms are available if you need them, you can contact Mary Delafield at 314-7622.

First Friday

After a slow start to the semester, we're on a roll now!!  October's fast approaching (gasp!) and we're full steam ahead in planning.  


We'll start off the month next Friday, Oct 1st with a gallery walk.  Join us for the Paseo District's First Friday - lots of stuff to look at, plus free snacks and booze at most galleries.  We did this once last spring and it was a blast!
  
We will all meet in front of JRB at the Elms gallery, located at 2810 N Walker at 5:45.  Galleries officially open at 6.  I highly suggest carpooling and shoes made for walking.  Parking can be a bit dicey, though not sure what the crowd will be for this month, as it is OU-Texas weekend.  But if you're in town and want to have a great girl's night, come on out!

Stay tuned for more Oct events - I'll have all the details finalized and out to you next week!  Cheers!  -  Aubrae  -  845.702.5480

OCMSA kick-off event

Sorry this is short notice, but . . . the Oklahoma County Medical Society Alliance would like to invite all of us to their kick-off event. It is tomorrow afternoon. CLICK HERE to find out details and RSVP.

One important thing . . . if you can attend, they are thrilled, but you MUST RSVP TODAY so that they can get a head count for food. I hope to see a bunch of you there!!!

movie night

6:30pm Thurs, Sept 23 @ Callie Stuckey's house
Our fearless leader will host us for a DVD and some maxin' and relaxin'.  Bring your fav movie snack and she'll provide soft drinks. Email her at calliedot@gmail.com or call 405.245.7799 for directions.  To RSVP, click here.

On a similar note, if you'd like to host a movie night, let us know.  Perks to hosting: we all come to you AND you get to choose the movie!

Cocktails on the Skyline

Join us Thursday, Sept 16 at the OKC Museum of Art for Cocktails on the Skyline.  It gets pretty busy, so try to get there early - we'll have a few there from 5:30 on.  It's $5 to get in, plus what you drink. Come enjoy a beautiful sunset over downtown OKC, the musical stylings of Born in November and some great hang-out time with the group!  For more details, click HERE.

new "others"

Tuesday some of our girls went to the zoo reception for the incoming MS1s.  We had so much fun meeting all the new "others." It's fun seeing so many new and excited faces.  And if you slipped by us or weren't able to attend that night but heard about us otherwise...well, we would love to get to meet you!!!

We hope to see all of you at the kick-off event!  We know life is hectic and you might not be able to make every event.  That is ok.  Whether you come to all the meetings or only get to make it to one or two, you are always welcome and we would love to see you!

kick-off event

We're kicking off this new school year at the Wedge on Western... Come meet some new people, reacquaint yourself with some old ones and have some fabulous pizza, to boot!

The Wedge features one of OKC's best outdoor dining areas - there's a patio with tables and umbrellas, some lovely shade trees and a bocce court. It's fantastic! We'll buy a round of pizzas for everyone to share, but please be prepared to pay for your own drinks, and additional food, if you'd like something more!

If you would like to RSVP, click here. But no RSVP is required for this one - just show up when you can and feel free to bring along any other Alliance member or potential member who may not be on our mailing list yet!

If you have any questions, you can email us at oustudentalliance@gmail.com or call Aubrae @ 845.702.5480.