The following meetings have been organized for our chapter members in 2012. For links to events organised by other bodies please click here.

Guests are always welcome to attend our chapter meetings, held on the 2^nd Sunday of alternating months at 2 p.m. If you need information about an upcoming meeting, please contact the program co-chairs via email: . More details will be posted to this page as they are confirmed throughout the year, so please check back. You can also find details about upcoming meetings in our monthly newsletter.

February 12^th 2012
Jane Austen's Table: a multi-sensory exploration of food in Regency England

Presenters: Nichelle Hilton, along with several chapter members in costume, will explain the preparation and serving of a variety of types of food in Jane Austen's day. Samples of a number of authentic Regency era foods and beverages will be served. Our meeting will conclude with our traditional tea, treats and good conversation.

Venue: Magnolia Lutheran Church, 2414 31^st Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98199.
On the corner of 31^st Ave W and West McGraw in Magnolia. The Fireside room is on the north side of the church on the lower level. Free parking on the street.

December 9^th 2012
Annual Birthday Tea for Jane Austen & Holiday Party

At our annual celebration of Jane Austen's birthday, all members bring treats to share and some prepare and share toasts to Jane. Most people bring items for the gift lottery (which can be Jane- or Regency-themed stuff we already own and want to re-gift; handmade things are also welcome.) Regency period costumes welcome (but definitely not mandatory.)

Please mark your calendars for the following meeting dates. More details will be posted here by late February.

• April 22^nd
• June 10^th
• August 12^th
• October 14^th

This section lists events organized by other bodies. Information presented here may not always be totally up to date, and you should check with the event organizers for the latest information.

Annual General Meetings for the Jane Austen Society of North America are held in October and planned by the local JASNA chapter in the host city. These gatherings offer a chance for Jane Austen enthusiasts from all backgrounds and of all ages to attend high quality presentations about Jane Austen's writings and the time in which she lived. Along with the learning, AGMs offer fun social activities, a marketplace with quality vendors, and even an opportunity to dress up in period costume for the Saturday night gala. Only JASNA members in good standing are eligible to participate. Registration materials are sent out in spring and space is limited. A good way to learn about the plans for upcoming AGMs is to visit the host chapter's website

October 5–7, 2012
34^th JASNA AGM
Sex, Money, and Power in Jane Austen's Fiction

Venue: New York, NY
For more details visit the JASNA 2012 AGM web site.

October 4–6, 2013
35^th JASNA AGM
Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice - 200 years

Venue: Minneapolis, MN
For more details visit the JASNA 2013 AGM web site.

October 10–12, 2014
36^th JASNA AGM
Mansfield Park in Montréal: Contexts, Conventions and Controversies

Venue: Montréal, Québec, Canada
For more details visit the JASNA 2014 AGM web site.

October 9–11, 2015
37^th JASNA AGM
Living in Jane Austen's World

Venue: Louisville, KY
For more details visit the JASNA 2015 AGM web site.

The Seattle area Jane Austen Book Club

The Seattle area Jane Austen Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month. The group welcomes new members. At our monthly meetings we discuss one or more of Austen's books, often focusing on a particular theme. Meetings always include food, tea, some alcoholic beverages, and a lot of great conversation and laughter. In addition to our monthly book discussions, we also get together for social events like going out for tea, attending Regency costumed events, attending performances or movies of Austen adaptations, etc. For more information, contact Nichelle Hilton. The group also has a website: http://www.janeaustenbookclub.weebly.com/.

The Oregon Regency Society

The Oregon Regency Society sponsors a number of Regency costume events throughout the year. There will be picnics and other events throughout the spring and summer. For more information, visit the society's website. If you're interested in Regency costume and culture, you might wish to join the Facebook group for the Puget Sound region's chapter of the Oregon Regency Society. Search for "Puget Sound Regency Society" on Facebook.

Somewhere In Time, Unlimited

Somewhere In Time, Unlimited is a local historic costuming group that sponsors events and workshops focusing on the costumes of a variety of historic time periods. Visit their website for upcoming events.

A great way to learn about upcoming Jane Austen-related activities in our own and other regions is to subscribe to the JASNA Puget Sound Chapter's "Chatter" email list.

To subscribe or unsubscribe via the Internet, visit this web page. For detailed instructions on subscribing, unsubscribing, and many other options, please send an email with the word help in either the subject line or the body of the email to .