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Start Your Own Lunch Group!
by Debi Osborne
We came from three different families, three different countries and had three different hair colors but we thought of ourselves as sisters. By chance, we connected, clicked and eventually created a supportive lunch hour tradition for women called "The One Hour Club," never realizing it would survive for many years to come.

In The beginning: the Founding Three
It started when I noticed a different face in town - a woman that wore loose, billowing clothes although one could tell she was slim. She had a South African accent, reddish hair, pink lipstick; her smile always looked fresh, slightly mischievous and full of fun. After months of exchanging polite hellos, I finally walked up to her and asked, "Who are you?" That was how I met Marelize.

About the same time, I was introduced to Deb, an adventurous, out-going teacher from New Zealand who was also a friend of Marelize. The three of us hit it off immensely, every conversation dazzling, informative and often bordering on the bizarre. Marelize is a chartered psychologist, specializing in sexuality and I am a writer quested to discover what makes people tick.

A weekend ski adventure- toasting with "One Hour" goblets
We each had loved ones and relatives, careers, hobbies and favorite past times, but there remained a need to be with other women. We understood each other unquestionably; we needed support and advice and wished to give the same in return.

Because I juggled a family, Marelize a budding career, and Deb her job and husband we decided to try and talk once a week over lunch.

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