Monday, April 24, 2017

8:30 – 9:30 PASSAGES SPRING SHOWER

Vehicles will be parked in front of the Gale Mansion to receive your donations of checks, diapers, paper goods, and cleaning supplies.

9:30 – 10:30 MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS Please see the Bulletin page 18

BOOK DISCUSSION In Times of Fading Light by Eugen Ruge

Winner of the German Book Prize, this novel follows four generations of a family against the backdrop of the collapse of East German communism. Anthea Bell is the gifted translator, who is adept at finding the tone of the voice of the original manuscript. It is a provocative read with politics, love, and family themes.

GREAT DECISIONS Topic: United States Foreign Policy and Petroleum

Petroleum may be a useful instrument of foreign policy. United States policymakers must recognize both petroleum security circumstances and patterns in the relationship between petroleum and foreign policy to be energy secure.

HANDWORK/CRAFTS Activity: Quilting
Continue quilting lessons with clever techniques. Show and tell and questions are always welcome.

KNOW YOUR DEVICE Minneapolis Room
Members of this group will answer each other’s questions about smart phones, iPads, and general technology mysteries.

WRITERS’ GROUP
Join fellow members who enjoy writing of all kinds. No experience is necessary.

10:45 – 11:45 WRITERS AND READERS

Milkweed Editions and Milkweed Books

Speaker: Daniel Slager, Publisher and CEO, Milkweed Editions

Milkweed Editions has been part of the Twin Cities publishing scene for over thirty years. This non-profit organization shares space in the Open Book complex on Washington Avenue, along with The Loft and the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. In addition, Milkweed has opened a bookstore in this facility. Slager will tell us about the mission of Milkweed Editions and Milkweed Books.

11:45 – Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS

12:00 – 1:15 LUNCHEON

1:15 – 2:15 THE ARTS

Thursday Musical Student Program

What is more rewarding than listening to talented young musicians perform? Some of the winners of the Thursday Musical Student Scholarship Competition will appear on our stage today. Winners have received more than $20,000 in music scholarships. So sit back and enjoy. Let the music begin!