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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 2d

Novice Genealogy SIG • Fri, Oct 17 • 1–3 PM
Beginner-friendly! With Stephanie Sparks & Dru Froggett. 📍WVGS, Donaldson Room

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 2d

🌿 WVGS October Membership Meeting!
Beyond Stick Figures: Building Fuller Pictures of Your Ancestors with Barbara Shroyer.
📅 Mon, Oct 13 | 1 PM | First Presbyterian Church, Sun City
👉 Handout available 1 week prior.
#AZWVGS #GenealogyEvent

West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 2d

October is Polish-American Heritage Month!
✨ What’s a Polish tradition or story your family has passed down? Share it below—you might inspire others in the community to explore their roots.

#PolishAmericanHeritageMonth #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #WVGS #AncestorStories

West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 3d

Document Trail • Thu, Oct 16 • 1–2 PM
Hands-on practice tracing & connecting records. 📍WVGS, Donaldson Room https://azwvgs.org/education/sigs/

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 3d

Canada SIG • Thu, Oct 16 • 10–11 AM
Share your Canadian family history journey. 📍WVGS, Youngtown https://azwvgs.org/education/sigs/

West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know our WVGS Library has maps, local newspapers, and obituary collections waiting to be explored? Our volunteers are happy to guide you as you uncover the stories of your ancestors. Share this post with your friends and family.

📍 WVGS Library, 12222 N 111th Ave, Youngtown
#Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 5d

Norway SIG • Tue, Oct 14 • 9:30–11:30 AM
Bring your Norwegian research & questions. 📍WVGS, The Donaldson Room https://azwvgs.org/education/sigs/

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 6d

Barbara Shroyer’s program Beyond Stick Figures will help us all go deeper than names and dates. What’s YOUR biggest challenge when it comes to telling ancestors’ stories? Vote below ⬇️ and then join us October 13th for tips and inspiration.

📅 October 13 | 1:00 pm | Sun City, AZ

#AncestorStories

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 8d

DNA SIG (Virtual) • Sat, Oct 11 • 9:30–11:30 AM
Leader: Barbara Shroyer. Join from anywhere! https://azwvgs.org/education/sigs/

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 9d

October is Italian-American Heritage Month! It’s a time to celebrate the traditions, history, and contributions of Italian-Americans while exploring the stories of those who came before us.

✨ How are you honoring your Italian heritage this month—through food, stories, or research?

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 10d

Study Group • Thu, Oct 9 • 1–3 PM
Members only. Space is limited—ask to join! 📍WVGS, Youngtown
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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 11d

🌿 “Genealogy is more than names and dates—it’s the story of lives lived.” Join WVGS Mon, Oct 13, 1 PM for Beyond Stick Figures: Building Fuller Pictures of Your Ancestors w/ Barbara Shroyer. Sun City, AZ. Handout 1 wk prior. Info: https://azwvgs.org/

#AZWVGS #FamilyHistoryMonth

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 11d

Legacy SIG • Sat, Oct 4 • 10–12 • The Donaldson Room
Bring your Legacy questions—get help from experienced users. 📍WVGS, Youngtown https://azwvgs.org/education/sigs/

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 11d

🌿 October is Family History Month! Every story matters—big or small. Visit WVGS this month to start uncovering yours. Explore resources, attend a Special Interest Group, or connect with fellow researchers—you never know what you’ll find.

👉 Learn more about WVGS programs: https://azwvgs.org/

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 13d

Family Tree Maker SIG • Thu, Oct 2 • 1–3 PM • Donaldson Room
Come share questions, tips, and tricks with fellow users. 📍WVGS Youngtown https://azwvgs.org/education/sigs/

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 13d

Italy SIG • Thu, Oct 2 • 10–12 • Donaldson Room
Leader: Peggy Morphew. Bring a question or surname—leave with new leads. 📍WVGS, Youngtown. https://azwvgs.org/education/sigs/

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 14d

⭐ Gold Star Mothers & Family Day | Sept 28 honors the mothers & families who lost loved ones to war. We remember their sacrifice and stand with them in gratitude. #GoldStarFamilies #NeverForgotten

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 16d

🪶 Native American Day | Sept 26 honors Indigenous peoples and their contributions. Explore ancestors’ stories and learn to research tribal records with respect. #NativeAmericanDay #Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 19d

British Isles SIG | Sept 25, 1–3 PM at WVGS. Explore family history in England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales. Share resources & connect with others researching their roots.

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 20d

✍️ Writing Your Family History SIG | Sept 25, 9:30–11:30 AM, Donaldson Room at WVGS. Led by Cathy Gallagher, this group helps turn genealogy research into engaging family stories. #FamilyHistory

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 21d

📢 Mark your calendars!
WVGS Open House
🗓 Sunday, October 26, 2025
⏰ 1–4 PM

Discover your ancestry, explore resources, and connect with our community. We can’t wait to welcome you!

🌐 Learn more: www.azwvgs.org

#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Ancestry

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 23d

🎖️ National POW/MIA Recognition Day | Sept 19
We honor prisoners of war and missing service members. Explore military records and preserve the stories of ancestors who served.

#POWMIARecognitionDay #NeverForgotten #Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 25d

📜 Constitution & Citizenship Day | Sept 17, 1787 marked the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Explore your ancestors’ stories through naturalization records & discover who helped shape early American laws. #ConstitutionDay #Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 27d

🗂️ Document Trail SIG
Join us on Thursday, Sept 18, 1–2 PM in the Donaldson Room at WVGS.

Our Document Trail SIG will help you dig deeper into records and uncover your family’s untold stories. Learn how to follow the paper trail your ancestors left behind to reveal new discoveries.

#Genealogy

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West Valley Genealogical Society @azwvgsorg.bsky.social · 27d

🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15–Oct 15) celebrates the genealogies, traditions & contributions of Hispanic & Latino Americans. Explore immigrant stories & research resources in Spanish-speaking countries.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #Genealogy

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