Women’s club hosting former governor’s wife

Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 25, 2003

Roxanne Gatling Gilmore, wife of the former governor James Gilmore, will be the guest speaker for the Woman’s Club of Suffolk, a member of the GFWC – Virginia, at noon Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Bunny’s Restaurant.

Gilmore, a native of Suffolk, was a graduate of the public schools and of the University of Virginia, holding a master’s degree after post-graduate studies.

She will describe her family’s life during the renovation of the Governor’s Mansion during their four-year residency.

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Club members are reminded that dues are payable at this meting, and are asked to bring school supplies for Re-Ed SECEP students, and Farm Fresh sales receipts for donations to the schools.

Number 8 of the gold-plated ornaments featuring Suffolk historic buildings – the Prentis House of North Main Street, is now available for purchase. Call 539-7714 or 539-0224 for details.