Monday, April 23, 2018

8:30 – 9:30 PASSAGE COMMUNITY 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

BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Room A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Discussion Leader: Sheila Lind

Can you imagine being sentenced to house arrest for the rest of your life, even if it is within a luxury Moscow hotel? This novel spans several decades in post- revolutionary Russia, as the Count serves his sentence in very entertaining ways. The story has many themes in addition to the sociopolitical commentary about Russia and will be a satisfying read before International Day.

GREAT DECISIONS Presidents’ Hall Topic: TBD
Leader: Joyce Prudden and Barb Taft
A topic of current interest will be chosen for discussion.
HANDWORK/CRAFTS: Beading Dining Room Leader: Ann Vanvick
Make a one of a kind beaded name tag holder or glasses holder for yourself ($5), or make one to be sold to raise funds for our branch.
KNOW YOUR DEVICE Leader: Esther Fabes
This users group will answer each other’s questions
about smart phones, iPads, and general technology mysteries.

10:45 – 11:45 LITERATURE

The Independent Bookstore That Did

Speakers: Ellie Temple, Owner
Pamela Klinger-Horn, Outreach Coordinator,

Excelsior Bay Books

Whether it is snowing or raining outside, there is always a book indoors that is waiting to take us to a special place. Excelsior Bay Books has been in business for over 20 years and is still thriving. However, it was not, nor is not, an easy profession. Today these two remarkable women will tell us about their journeys as independent booksellers and discuss their latest series of Literature Nights which include authors.

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 performing? 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!