Centerville-Washington History April Speaker Series Program
Centerville-Washington History presents: “A Vietnam Memoir: Adventures of an American Red Cross Donut Dolly – 1968-1969,” presented by Rosemary Thunder Schwoebel, on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm at the RecPlex West auditorium.
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Centerville-Washington History April Speaker Series Program
Centerville-Washington History presents: “A Vietnam Memoir: Adventures of an American Red Cross Donut Dolly – 1968-1969,” presented by Rosemary Thunder Schwoebel, on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm at the RecPlex West auditorium, 965 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
A Vietnam Memoir follows young Rosemary Thunder after healing from a broken engagement to finding friendship, flirtation, and adventure in the basecamps and firebases in South Vietnam. Her job was to take men’s minds off being in a war zone, mainly through the recreation programs the Donut Dollies designed, produced and presented wherever a Huey helicopter could take her. Rocket attacks did not deter her from her mission to improve the morale of “our guys.” But she didn’t get out of Vietnam unscathed as several frightening incidents and a life-threatening illness presented challenges.
Rosemary Schwoebel may have graduated with a bachelor’s degree in French, but she held many different jobs throughout her life – from a Mary Kay team manager to a jail minister. She lives an active outdoor life with her husband at St. Leonard’s retirement community.
This FREE presentation is open to the public. Reservations are not required. Donations welcome. Enjoy refreshments starting at 6:30 pm and the program from 7-8 pm in the auditorium.
For more information, call Centerville-Washington History at 937-433-0123 or visit centervillewashingtonhistory.org.
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Washington Township Rec Plex
