Wand Celebrates 5th Anniversary

In December 1984 two Ann Arbor women just happened to hear a talk by Dr. Helen Caldicott. It changed their lives and the lives of hundreds of others since then who have been active in the WAND chapter the two women founded. We have a lot to celebrate! Bring your loved ones and join the fun at our "Celebration of WAND's Fifth Anniversary!" on Sun., Dec. 10, at 6pm at St. Aidan's/Northside Church, 1679 Broadway. We'll enjoy a potluck dinner for all ages with children's activities, peace and justice songs led by Linda Jones, and funny, inspiring WAND stories from our beginnings.

WAND is also an active supporter of the Campaign Against Violent Toys. The sale of war toys has risen 800% since 1983 when Reagan deregulated children's TV, and toymakers began making children's programs into 30-minute ads for violent toys. Join us in speaking out in a fun and positive way against this marketing of violence to our next generation. Come to the "Holiday Parade for Creative Toys & TV for Children" on Sat., Dec. 2, 11am to 12 noon, starting at the corner of William and S. State St. Bring children of all ages, signs, costumes, and musical instruments. For more information call 764-2547 (days).

Purpose: WAND's goals are to educate ourselves and the public about the dangers of the nuclear arms build-up ( which continues despite the INF Treaty), to influence our congressional representatives by informed lobbying, to support peace and justice candidates, and to empower people, especially women, personally and politically.

Meetings and Membership: Meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of the month, (usually at 7:30pm) at St. Aidan's/Northside Church, 1679 Broadway, Ann Arbor (across from the Baits Drive entrance to North Campus.) Call our information line at 761-1718 for a message about important lobbying Information, meetings and upcoming events and for information about Campus WAND, the student chapter at U-M. If you need a ride from campus, cali Lissa Guenzel, 769-6570, or Sarah Cooley, 662-2475. For speakers who will address groups, classes, and public forums, contact Tobi Hanna-Davies at 662-7869.

Washtenaw County WAND (Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament), P.O. Box 1815, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1815, 761-1718