Monday Interest Groups
9:30-10:30

• Book Discussion: Safe from the Sea by Peter Geye
  Heritage Room
  Discussion Leader: Sheila Lind
  This story is about a father and son and the tug and pull of family bonds in a Minnesota setting that casts a spell over the characters and the reader. Add Norwegian immigrant culture, a dramatic shipwreck tale, and the business and adventure of Great Lakes shipping for an interesting read.
• Handwork/Crafts: Quilting
  Dining Room
  Leader: Carrie D’Andrea
  Learn more about quilting patterns and some sneaky tricks to make your sewing easier.
• Mah Jongg Lesson
  Association Room
  Leaders: Mary Indelicato and Linda Blaisdell
  Learn the basics of American Mah Jongg, a Chinese game. Twelve registered participants may attend.
• Marionettes
  Association Room
  Leader: Sharon Bigot
  Learn how to manipulate stringed puppets and shadow puppets as we prepare for November performances.
• Travel: Topic – Prague and the Czech Republic
  Presidents’ Hall
  Speaker: Pat Deckas Becerra
  Nine AAUW members accompanied Pat Deckas Becerra on this trip to Prague. She wants others to see some of the unique sights this area has to offer.

People of Minnesota: The Salty Tart – Yummy
10:45-11:45
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Michelle Gayer, Owner of The Salty Tart Bakery

Award-winning chef Michelle Gayer will tell us about her career as bakery chef and her celebrated shop, The Salty Tart, located in the Midtown Global Market. -Susan Rosenberger

Announcements
11:45-Noon

Luncheon
12:00-1:15

Luncheon Hostess: Elaine Braun
Guest Hostess: Marlyn Barber

• Community Outreach – Association Room
• Development Committee – Association Room
• International Guest – Heritage Room
• Nominating Committee – Porch

Tech Savvy: The Nuts and Bolts of Online Education
1:15-2:15
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Reneé Parchetta, Student Services Director and Middle School Principal, BlueSky Online School

Presenters: Reneé Parcheta and her school team

Minnesota has 27 state-approved online public schools. Learn about the growing popularity for student choice in education. Questions that will be answered include:

• What type of student chooses online education?
• How are socialization needs met?
• How are the courses delivered to students?
• How does the technological infrastructure function?
• What are the pros and cons of online education?

-Ann Vanvick