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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

end of the year picnic

Beautiful friends,

The school year is quickly drawing to a close. To honor the work we've done, the fun we've had and the friends we've made in the last 9 months, please plan to attend our Farewell Picnic.
This picnic is open to ALL alliance members - if you've come to one event, come to them all or none at all, we'd love to see you at this one! The specifics:

Wednesday, May 12 @ 6:30 pm - ??
Mesta Park - between NW 18th-NW 19th and Shartel-Lee
(Rain location: 2505 NW 12th St)

We will provide all the food and drink (think scrummy upscale picnic nibbles), please just bring yourself, your kids, your dogs, your friends - whomever you'd like to join you in the festivities. If everyone can also bring their own non-disposable place setting (plate, fork, glass, napkin), we can make this an environmentally friendly event. I will make sure to bring a few extras, in case you can't or you forget!

In addition to noshing, the park has a playground, ample space for running, frolicking or tossing a frisbee and is surrounded by posh homes to ogle - something for everyone!

At 7pm, we will introduce the officers for the 2010-11 school year, as well as thank/bid adieu to our outgoing officers, with a little toast.

Please RSVP to medicalspousealliance@yahoo.com by Friday, May 7 if you plan to attend, so I know how much food to prepare.

See you there!

We Wii

Hey, hey! Ready for our next event? Here it is:

Tuesday April 20 @ 6:30 pm

An evening of Wii, food and chatter @ Misty Quach's house

400 NE 16th St, Moore, OK 73160

Misty's got a Wii, plus some awesome games and no one to play with - we can fix that, right!? So, she's gonna have some sandwiches and soft drinks, if you can, bring a snack or some finger food to share.

Please RSVP directly to Misty, so she knows what to expect. You can reach her at misty.quach@gmail.com or 405-620-4696. And if you're going, reach out to someone you know who hasn't been to an event recently and bring them with you... The more the merrier!

Girls' Night OUT!

The "outs" have it! We're going to the Paseo!! Right now, there are about 6 of us going and I know parking can be a bit squirrely during the gallery walks. There is a public parking lot on 30th, just west of Dewey, plus you can try your luck at on street parking. Let's meet in front of the Paseo Grill at 6:30 pm. If you can, carpool! Call me if you have trouble finding it - 845-702-5480. Also, there's about a 30% chance of rain for Friday. I say if it's just a drizzle, let's suck it up and continue as planned. If it's a downpour, we'll use the "in" plan as a backup, so meet at my house at 6:30. Everyone do a "no-rain dance"! See you ladies on Friday!

Movie Night!

Come all ye fair movie lovers!! Thursday, April 8th, 7:00 PM - at Callie's house. Please email or call for directions.

There will be popcorn, candy, and . . . cupcakes (this has significance with the movie we are watching . . .) Please feel free to bring whatever you want to snack on, as well.

Anyway, it will be a good time to veg out and watch a girlie flick while our men are studying, working rotations, etc.

Callie - 245-7799

Girls' Night

I know this is terribly last minute, but I feel like I haven't seen most of you in forever! Let's fix that - First and Second year-ers, this is the weekend before test block and we all know the boys will be buried in work. For me, that normally means hanging out on the couch, with the dog, watching What Not to Wear or Say Yes To The Dress (I heart TLC!). But hey, figured I'd see if any of you want to hang out instead! I've got two ideas: Girl's Night Out: First Fridays in the Paseo All the lovely little galleries in the Paseo are open from 6-10, some w/ live music, free food and more. Let's go wander in and out and look at some art, then get a drink or two at one of the fantastic restaurants/bars there. The wandering bit is free, the drinking is up to you! Girl's Night In: Fun and Games at My House Come over to my house and hang out - we'll order pizza, have some wine and play board games!! I have a million versions of Trivial Pursuit, plus Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly and more. And bring your own fave games, too. A very low key evening w/ friends. And of course, this is not just an invitation for the First/Seconds - if your man's a Third, Fourth, MPH or whatever - come play!! Let me know if you're coming and whether you vote In or Out!

Movie Night!

Hellloooo! Hope you're all enjoying the spring break and the fantastic weather we've been having! No, we haven't forgotten about movie night this month - the details are below.

Tuesday, March 23rd @ 6:30 pm
Stacy Dunn's House - 3805 NW 58th St., OKC, OK 73112

Stacy has volunteered to make us enchiladas for dinner - bring your favorite salsa and it'll be a fiesta!! Please RSVP to this address and call Stacy @ 785.817.9095 if you have any questions!

wine tasting

So, it's taken a while, but finally, the event we've all been waiting for:

Wine Tasting
Saturday, March 13th
7:30-9:30 pm
$5.00/person

We will gather at the home of Dr and Mrs Bookman. Mrs Bookman is a member of the county Alliance who has graciously offered her home to us for this event (and I hear it's quite the place!). Prior to tasting, I'll give a brief wine primer to the group, hand out some basic notes and tasting sheets. I'll guide us through a group tasting, in which we'll taste several wines of varying styles, at least 8, at most 12.

There will be light hors d'oeuvres, but plan to have some dinner beforehand! And let's dress up, not a ton, but just a little bit - make it a bit of a swanky, sophisticated party, no?

Also - bring your husbands/fiances/boyfriends, if they're available and you want to! If not, come anyway. It's going to be so much fun!

The $5 goes to offset the cost of wine/food. Please RSVP to this email if you plan to come, so that I can get an accurate idea of budget - the amount of money will dramatically affect the quality of wines we will taste!

If you have any questions at all, give Aubrae a call @ 845-702-5480.

dinner & a movie!

the info:

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

6:30pm - 9:30pm

at Aubrae Filipiak's House - 2505 NW 12th, OKC, OK 73107

click HERE for a map

Yes, it is that time again...to have a movie night! Bring your fave pizza topping(s) - Aubrae will provide dough, sauce and cheese. We'll make some pizza, then settle in to watch...

love-ly crafts

We are getting together to have a love-ly night of crafting. For just $10 you can make: a gift for you, a gift for him, and a gift for a friend. (Should time allow you to make all three)

Details

Tuesday, February 9th

7pm at Jessica Hopkins house

8912 S. Youngs Blvd.

OKC, OK 73159

Item #1 - CANDLE HOLDERS
We will create sturdy candleholders from lace saturated with fabric stiffener. Fitted with tea lights in glass containers, these luminarias can be positioned alone or in groups around a room or along a mantel for instant ambience.

Item#2 - BATH FIZZES
When dissolved, these bath fizzies reveal secret messages for your valentine.

Item #3 - HEART-SHAPED HOT PADS
Cooks seeking to renew the spark in their culinary lives need look no further: Creating heart-shaped pot holders is a charming way to add festive color to your kitchen's decor. They also make sweet Valentine's Day gifts. After all, these mitts are warm and fuzzy inside and all heart on the outside.

***Should I not be able to attain all the needed supplies for one of the above projects, an alternate project would be***

Item #4 - VALENTINE"S FRAME
You can come and make your own personalized frame for your very special Valentine.

Wear clothes that you can craft in/maybe paint in (aka clothes that you won't be devastated if something should get on them)

**PLEASE RSVP to medicalspousealliance@yahoo.com by Friday, Feb 5 so we're sure to have enough supplies on hand!!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call Jessica - 405.812.2008

Don't forget!

Don't forget that the spa night was rescheduled for tonight. So get excited for (if you are like me) some much needed pampering!

Check out previous posts for the details.

Spa Party RESCHEDULED!!!

There will be no spa party tonight due to weather.

Better safe than sorry! We are rescheduling for next Wednesday, February 3rd, from 6:30-8:30pm. Expect to experience door prizes, great music, great food, great wine, and lots of girlie pampering! We'll also have some great ideas for Valentine's Day gifts for moms and girlfriends. Again, 25% of whatever is bought will go directly to the Infant Crisis Center. For more info on the center go to http://www.infantcrisis.org/. And of course, buying is not required nor expected! The main thing is we all have a great time and leave re-energized!

The Spa Party will still be at Stacy Dunn's house:

3805 NW 58th St.

OKC, OK 73112

Call for directions: 785.817.9095 - If you have any questions feel free to contact her.

So stay warm and stay safe! See you next week!!!