Monday Interest Groups
9:30-10:30

• BOOK DISCUSSION: The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
  Heritage Room
  Discussion Leader: Peggy Woodbury
  Changez, a young Pakistani man living in America, is at the top of his class at Princeton, graduates with a lucrative job offer, and falls in love with a girl of considerable social standing. September 11 changes everything, causing him to question his own identity and allegiances.
• GREAT DECISIONS: Topic: Race for Resources: Energy and Geopolitics
  Presidents’ Hall
  Leaders: Barb Taft and Joyce Prudden
  Energy geopolitics raises concerns about the effects of climate change and the waysin which policy decisions may cause the existing problems to worsen.
• HANDWORK/CRAFTS: Beaded Badge Holders
  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
  Minnesota Room
  Leaders: Mary Indelicato and Linda Blaisdell
  Learn the basics of American Mah Jongg, a Chinese game. Twelve registered participants may attend.
• MARIONETTES
  Association Room
  Leader: Sharon Bigot
  Meet some of our marionettes and learn their stories. Learn how to manipulate stringed puppets and shadow puppets as we prepare for November performances.

Justice: A New Voice for Elder Justice
10:45-11:45
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: A. Kimberley Dayton, Professor, William Mitchell College of Law

By 2050, the number of people in the United States 65 years old or older will double, and the population of those 85 and older will nearly quadruple. Our speaker, who created the National Elder Law Network in 1995, will talk about legal issues facing the burgeoning number of seniors, their families, and advocates. -Joyce Luckfield

Announcements
11:45-Noon
Presidents’ Hall

Luncheon
12:00-1:15

Luncheon Hostess: Elaine Braun
Guest Hostess: Marlyn Barber

• Community Outreach – Association Room
• Development Committee – Association Room
• Holiday Lights – Association Room
• Nominating Committee – Porch

People of Minnesota: Tourism in Minnesota
1:15-2:15
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Chris Van Meter, Member of Travel Trade Marketing for Explore Minnesota Tourism

Blue ox, a giant ball of twine, big fish, fine arts and culture, innovative kitchens, and nostalgic local festivals – what is it that brings travelers to the land of sky blue waters? Find out how we draw visitors and what they experience while here. Van Meter willshare marketing efforts and outcomes in reaching target audiencesto expand national and international visitation to the state. -Becky Farber