Monday, October 23, 2017
From Me To You representatives will be in front of the Gale Mansion between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Drive up and park briefly while volunteers help unload your donations.
8:30 – 9:30
Professional and Casual Business Clothing Drive
9:30 – 10:30 MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS Please see Bulletin page 18.
BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Room The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Discussion Leader: Mollie Keys
This charming story follows a floating bookshop down the river Seine. Monsieur Perdu, a very unique book- seller, shares his love for books, his wisdom, and his own quest along the way.
HANDWORK/ CRAFTS Dining Room Activity: Beading Leader: Ann Vanvick
Make a one-of-a-kind beaded name tag or glasses holder for yourself ($5), or make one to be sold to raise funds for our branch.
HOT TOPICS Founders Room Leader: Lil Lindsey
Join us for lively interactive discussion on newsworthy events and more.
KNOW YOUR DEVICE Minneapolis Room Leader: Esther Fabes
This users group will answer each other’s questions about smart phones, iPads, and technology mysteries.
TRAVEL Presidents’ Hall Leader: Jan McLandsborough Topic: Japan
Carol Sheldon will show photos from her “Japan’s Cultural Treasures” trip. Shrines, temples, geishas, paintings, sculpture, beautiful gardens, and friendly people are all part of modern Japan.
WRITERS’ GROUP Library Leader: Bev Erickson and Sue Peterson
Join fellow members who enjoy writing of all kinds. No experience is necessary.
10:45 – 11:45 OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD
China’s Current Challenges
Speaker: Dr. Ted Farmer, Professor Emeritus, History and Global Studies, University of Minnesota; History and Far Eastern Languages, Harvard University
China’s economic development has generated a wide array of problems. This talk will offer a sketch of current controversies such as demographic shifts, overseas expansion, suppression of domestic opposition, strengthening of the dictatorship, and cult of the leader. Farmer will suggest perspectives from which we might view them.
11:45 – Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 – 1:15 LUNCHEON
1:15 – 2:15 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nail Laminated Timber (NLT): Using an Ancient Building Material in a New Modern Way
Speaker: Amado Guevara III, Senior Architect, Associate at DLR Group
Minneapolis’ new “T3” building was built using NLT construction. It is the tallest modern wooden building in the United States. Guevara thinks it is the future of urban construction. The final product has many advantages. It is as sturdy and fireproof as steel or concrete, but lighter, quicker to build, and more environmentally friendly. It stores carbon dioxide rather than releasing it.