Hello All,
In anticipation for our next book club meeting I have posted discussion questions for The Help found on Kathryn Stockett’s Website.
Also, I came across an interview that Katie Couric did with Kathryn Stockett that I thought would be of some interest.
And so not to leave the wine out I have posted a link of the Top 100 Wines from 2009 as found from the Wine Enthusiast. I think we’ll need to start working on this list.
Looking forward to seeing you all next month.
Best,
Jennifer
Saturday, July 17, 2010
June Meeting Minutes
Dear Wine of the ..... oh sorry - book club members,
Thanks to Charli for hosting our meeting and providing a delicious dinner. The chicken sandwiches and pasta salad were scrumptious!
Topics discussed:
1. Neighbors, husbands, children....enough said.
2. Ellen has requested a blog....I'm not sure the world is ready for that...but I'm on it.
3. Marrie wants to play the ice breaker of fun facts next meeting....Sara has volunteered to take the lead on this one.
4. There was some discussion to switching to a Wine of the Month Club...I believe we'll continue this discussion each and every meeting!
5. Mammograms.....a lot of discussion took place on this so the recapping of this could be lengthy...but it went something like this....in the old days there were band aids with metal pieces on them, we didn't know we could be so flexible, if you are not endowed they will take other parts of your body to squish in the machine, so make sure you run out and get yours today.....but in Karin's case she's all set.
6. Oh, right...the book. We had a lovely discussion on The Wednesday Letter. Why did Laurel keep the secret from Jack? And how did they prosecute Pastor Doug when Jack didn't find out until later? Did we answers these??????
Next meeting will be August 3rd at 6:30pm and we will be travelling to Allison's in York, Maine (directions to follow at a later date) to discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
So glad everyone could make it last night, it was great fun.
Until next time.....happy reading,
Jennifer
Thanks to Charli for hosting our meeting and providing a delicious dinner. The chicken sandwiches and pasta salad were scrumptious!
Topics discussed:
1. Neighbors, husbands, children....enough said.
2. Ellen has requested a blog....I'm not sure the world is ready for that...but I'm on it.
3. Marrie wants to play the ice breaker of fun facts next meeting....Sara has volunteered to take the lead on this one.
4. There was some discussion to switching to a Wine of the Month Club...I believe we'll continue this discussion each and every meeting!
5. Mammograms.....a lot of discussion took place on this so the recapping of this could be lengthy...but it went something like this....in the old days there were band aids with metal pieces on them, we didn't know we could be so flexible, if you are not endowed they will take other parts of your body to squish in the machine, so make sure you run out and get yours today.....but in Karin's case she's all set.
6. Oh, right...the book. We had a lovely discussion on The Wednesday Letter. Why did Laurel keep the secret from Jack? And how did they prosecute Pastor Doug when Jack didn't find out until later? Did we answers these??????
Next meeting will be August 3rd at 6:30pm and we will be travelling to Allison's in York, Maine (directions to follow at a later date) to discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
So glad everyone could make it last night, it was great fun.
Until next time.....happy reading,
Jennifer
May Meeting Notes
Thank you for the wonderful and thoughtful discussion. Our next meeting at Charli's house to discuss The Wednesday Letters. In July we will travel to Allison's house in York, Maine. We will set a date as soon know when college drop off will be (for those empty nesters). Look forward to our next meeting - until then - happy reading.
Jennifer
Jennifer
April 2010 - First Meeting Notes
Hi all,
Our first book club meeting went great. Thanks to Ellen for being our first host. We missed Sara and Karin and look forward to them joining us next month.
To recap some of the topics we covered:
1. Food - this is to be simple and stress free. The food can be centered on the book (as Ellen provided us alphabet soup and finger sandwiches) Take in (as Susan mentioned ordering a pizza) or bring your own are other options. Just to note - two members have fish allergies.
2. Book selections - it was agreed that we would avoid hot button topics such as politics and religion as well as self-help books.
3. Schedule - We set a schedule for hosting and the next date (we hope to complete a few months in advance when the entire groups meets again next month). We will try and have a meeting each month but the schedule can and will be flexible. We also agreed that taking December off is a good idea.
Jennifer
Our first book club meeting went great. Thanks to Ellen for being our first host. We missed Sara and Karin and look forward to them joining us next month.
To recap some of the topics we covered:
1. Food - this is to be simple and stress free. The food can be centered on the book (as Ellen provided us alphabet soup and finger sandwiches) Take in (as Susan mentioned ordering a pizza) or bring your own are other options. Just to note - two members have fish allergies.
2. Book selections - it was agreed that we would avoid hot button topics such as politics and religion as well as self-help books.
3. Schedule - We set a schedule for hosting and the next date (we hope to complete a few months in advance when the entire groups meets again next month). We will try and have a meeting each month but the schedule can and will be flexible. We also agreed that taking December off is a good idea.
Jennifer
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