PROGRAMS CANCELED DUE TO COLD WEATHER

Monday Interest Groups
9:30-10:30

• Book Discussion: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
  Heritage Room
  Discussion Leader: Karen Gray
  This is a book about lost love, stepping out of an ordinary monotonous life to find out what really matters, finding a beautiful new world, beauty in the old world, and discovering hope. Harold Fry is funny, heart-wrenching, and healing.
• Handwork/Crafts: Knitting
  Dining Room
  Leaders: Ellie Dahlstrom, Susie Erickson, Ann Harding
  See some expert knitters demonstrate their skills. Bring your own knitting to share.
• 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.
• Travel: Egypt
  Presidents’ Hall
  Speaker: Samiha Ibrahim
  Our member Samiha Ibrahim will describe the recent trip she made to Egypt.
• Writers’ Group
  Library
  Leader: Bev Erickson
  Join fellow members who enjoy writing of all kinds. No experience is necessary.

Digital Manufacturing: A Look into the Near Future
10:45-11:45
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Scott Simenson, Director, FabLab, Century College; University of Wisconsin, Stout Discovery Center

We are beginning a new era in manufacturing that some are heralding as the third phase in the digital revolution. 3D printing is one component. Simenson will present technological breakthroughs and theories and applied work currently conducted in this field. There will be a discussion of the role digital fabrication labs are playing in helping to link current theory and research to society. -Esther Fabes

Announcements
11:45-Noon

Luncheon
12:00-1:15

Luncheon Hostess: Elaine Braun
Guest Hostess: Marlyn Barber

• International Guest – Heritage Room

Multilingual Neighbors at Andersen Community School
1:15-2:15
Presidents’ Hall

Speakers: Ann Viveros, EL Lead teacher, Bilingual Program, Andersen United Community School;
Mylou Moua, Evaluating and Testing Specialist, Multilingual Department, Minneapolis Public Schools

Our speakers work daily with new immigrants. They will present an overview of multilingual education focusing on English Language Learning and bilingual education at Minneapolis Andersen School. Learn the challenges and successes of recent arrivals as they adapt to a new country. -Diane Boruff