‘Thursday Girls' to exhibit at The Columns

A stylish tradition to be renewed at Saturday reception MILFORD — Perhaps one of the most ageless and colorful groups that meet on a regular basis in Pike County is known, simply, as “The Thursday Girls”. “What is a Thursday Girl you may ask? Well, it all started many years ago when several young artists of the female persuasion would meet each Thursday, dressed to the nines, and enjoy a martini lunch at one of the area’s fine dining establishments. They took their accessorizing seriously, and, as was proper for the time, they wore hats. Not red hats; but fashionable hats. About eight years ago, when a few people connected with the Pike County Historical Society heard about this lost tradition, it was resurrected. The result was a modern day version of the “Thursday Girls”. The group, now about 30 strong, still boasts the presence of quite a few of its original members, along with a smattering of lovely new ladies who range in age from mid thirties to early 90’s. The ladies currently meet for dinner at various restaurants in the Tri-state area on the first Thursday of each month. Members Harriett Cotterill, “Georgie” Kiger and Lucille Caton hold the distinction of originating the idea back in the day. (Unfortunately,“Georgie” is no longer with us). It was Alice Jane Loewrigkeit, Krista Gromalski and Lori Strelecki, who re-started the tradition about eight years ago. Many of the present day groups are, in fact, artists. Some aren’t. Either way, there will be an exhibition of Thursday Girl Art at the Pike County Historical Society’s Columns Museum beginning on Saturday Sept. 25, with a special wine and cheese reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Piano music will be provided by Chris Graham. For more information contact Lori at 570-296-8126 or visit us online at www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org .