Monday, October 28, 2019
9:30 – 10:30 MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS
Please see Bulletin page 20.
BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Room
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Discussion Leader: Sheila Lind

Enter the fantasy world of magic and illusion as you
read this novel which challenges our ideas about time,
harmony, and balance in a mysterious traveling night
circus. Twisting threads of love, revenge, and hope are
woven into the story.
HANDWORK/ CRAFTS Dining Room
Activity: Beading
Leader: Ann Vanvick

Ann Vanvick will assist you in making a one-of-a-kind
beaded name tag (or glasses holder) for yourself at the
low price of $5. Or you can 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
Facilitator: Nan Beman
This users group will answer each other’s questions
about smart phones, iPads, and technology mysteries.
TRAVEL Presidents’ Hall
Topic: Southern Africa

Presenter Jan McLandsborough will share her
adventures in Southern Africa to get us in the right
frame of mind for our International Day next spring.

10:45 – 11:45 LITERARY PURSUITS Presidents’ Hall
The Error That Saved a Forest
Speaker: Phyllis Root, Author and Naturalist
How did a beautiful stand of pine trees survive
deforestation in our north woods? Root’s love of nature is
central in many of her books. In collaboration with
illustrator Betsy Bowen, her newest publication, The Lost
Forest, is a unique blend of natural and United States
history. A mapmaker’s error in 1882 left us a rare treasure
of nature.

11:45 – Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 – 1:15 LUNCHEON

Community Outreach Committee Association Room
New Members Fellowships Room
Nominating Committee Porch
1:15 – 2:15 ENVIRONMENT Presidents’ Hall
Sustainability and the Role of Corporations
Speaker: Dr. Gayle Schueller, 3M, Vice President
Sustainability and Product Stewardship, and
Chief Sustainability Officer
What is the corporate world doing to improve sustainability
and improve our lives? Did you know that 3M now uses
recycled plastic fibers in the scrubbing sponges that we all
use? They have a policy that all new products must have a
measurable sustainability goal. Schueller is passionate
about making a positive impact in the world through
science and technology. She has led technical and business
teams across the world.