Clothing Collection
8:30-9:30 a.m.

A truck will be parked in front of the Gale to receive your donations to From Me to You.

Monday Interest Groups
9:30-10:30 a.m.

• BOOK DISCUSSION: The All of It by Jeanette Haien
  Heritage Room
  Discussion Leader: Mary Moriarty
  Travel to the coast of Ireland in 1983 and read about a man who makes a deathbed confession to the village priest but doesn’t “tell all.” His wife of 50 years is left to tell the rest of their story – “the all of it.” The reader will feel immersed in Ireland, salmon fishing, and a beautiful story that offers a moral dilemma that the priest handles with love and compassion.
• GREAT DECISIONS: Defense on a Budget
  Presidents’ Hall
  Leaders: Barb Taft and Joyce Prudden
  What are the “killer apps” of the 21st century battlefield, and can the United States afford them? What is the effect of the sequester on a defense budget larger than the next 19 countries combined?
• HANDWORK/CRAFTS: Beading
  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
  Association Room
  Leaders: Mary Indelicato and Linda Blaisdell
  Apply your skills and play American Mah Jongg. Bring a game if you have one.
• Writers’ Group
  Library
  Leader: Bev Erickson
  Join fellow members who enjoy writing of all kinds. No experience is necessary.

THE ARTS: Penumbra Summer Institute Program
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Presidents’ Hall

Speaker: Sarah Bellamy, Associate Director, Penumbra Theatre

Sarah will describe the Summer Institute Program that she designed as a leadership development program for teens, to practice art for social change, to eliminate racism, and promote social justice and equity. For a set period in each of three consecutive summers, students are immersed in curriculum and frontline advocacy work that culminates in a public performance of an original theatrical piece. -Jeanne Bearmon

Announcements
11:45 a.m. – Noon

Luncheon
12:00-1:15 p.m.

Luncheon Hostess: Elaine Braun
Guest Hostess: Marlyn Barber

• Community Outreach – Association Room
• Development Committee – Association Room
• International Guest – Heritage Room

APPLAUSE FOR THE ARTS: Thursday Musical Student Program
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Presidents’ Hall

What is more rewarding than listening to talented young musicians perform? 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! -Katherine Doepke