Monday Interest Groups
9:30-10:30 a.m.

• BOOK DISCUSSION: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
  Heritage Room
  Discussion Leader: Jan Paulsen
  After a whirlwind courtship and wedding, Hadley Richardson and Ernest Hemingway sail to Paris and become the golden couple among a group of expatriots. Hadley struggles with self-doubt and jealousy, and Ernest wrestles with his writing career. Both must confront a deception that could undo their marriage.
• GREAT DECISIONS: Food and Climate
  Presidents’ Hall
  Leaders: Barb Taft and Joyce Prudden
  As climate change threatens to wreak havoc, food and water become scarce, and fertile land becomes barren, we are faced with new challenges in feeding the world. Can the United States lead the way to climate reform?
• HANDWORK/CRAFTS: Beading
  Dining Room
  Leaders: Ann Vanvick and Elaine Braun
  Make a one-of-a-kind beaded badge holder for yourself ($5) or make one to be sold to raise funds for our branch.
• 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.
• WRITERS’ GROUP
  Library
  Leader: Bev Erickson
  Join fellow members who enjoy writing of all kinds. No experience is necessary.

PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA: Multilingual Neighbors at Andersen Community School
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speakers: Ann Viveros, EL Lead teacher, Bilingual Program, Andersen United Community School;
Mylou Moua, Evaluating and Testing Specialist, Multilingual Department, Minneapolis Public Schools

Our speakers work daily with new immigrants. They will present an overview of multilingual education focusing on English Language Learning and bilingual education at Minneapolis Andersen School. Learn the challenges and successes of recent arrivals as they adapt to a new country. -Diane Boruff

Announcements
11:45 a.m. – Noon

Luncheon
12:00-1:15 p.m.

Luncheon Hostess: Elaine Braun
Guest Hostess: Marlyn Barber

• International Guest – Heritage Room

EDUCATION: My Experience and Evolution as an Educator
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Megan Olivia Hall, Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Open World Learning Community

Hall will discuss challenges being faced in public education. She came to Open School as a student teacher in 2002 and returned as a science teacher in 2006. Drawing on her experience and evolution as an educator, she will discuss challenges we face in public education. She will share solutions implemented in her school community, including character education, motivational techniques, parent voice, and teacher leadership. -Barb Link