Last week’s meeting at Grace’s to discuss The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was
super duper great! Grace did a terrific job dreaming up a fun twist on
the evening to start things off in an unique way. Shirley and Jackie
were
co-conspirators in the plan, and Jackie also came up with a creative
take home “message”. Jill did a fantastic job facilitating the
discussion and also jumped started our brains by sending out some topics
to contemplate before the meeting. Of course the
snacks were delightful as always. Thanks to all who did or brought
something and to everyone who made it there to share in the wonderful
evening. The overall rating was 3.7. It seemed like most people really
enjoyed the book.
Next
up is our big food summer picnic meeting. The date is set for
Wednesday, July 20th at the pool shelter. We will begin at 6:15 PM.
June Marie is leading the charge on this event. She will be reaching
out to us soon with a sign up sheet
for food and beverages. You may remember that the last couple of
meetings we have had up there we have had people bring their own plastic
wine glass. I think that would be a good idea again. Also keep in
mind that, while new members are welcome any time,
this is a particularly good meeting to invite them since the social
part of the night is longer.
The book for that night is The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by
Joel Decker. One of my sisters passed on that when her book club read
this selection, they each wrote down who they thought “dunnit” at the
1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and
right before the end points. It sounds like one’s suspicions shift a
lot in this book, so please jot your thoughts on the culprit down as you
progress.
June (and Diane) also reminded us of several items related to the Bread of Life Outreach (BOLO):
Grace also mentioned that Polly Ehmke so wishes she was able to join us. She loves receiving emails and notes, so drop her a line if you have a chance.Health fair/Blood drive taking place on Saturday, July 9th from 10-2 PM in conjunction with the normal farmers’ market. Time slots for the blood drive are still available. There should be a lot of great wellness info available at this event.
A truck will be distributing fresh produce and other food stuffs at BOLO one Thursday a month starting in July. This is not a need based program, but is open to all. Volunteers are needed to assist with unloading and other jobs that are less strenuous.
Bread of Life is now on the official donation list at The Can Man in Springville. Please consider earmarking your returnable refund to BOLO. Donations of clothing and other items are always welcome. See the Bread of Life website for donation details and hours or consider a drop off to June if the hours are inconvenient.
I am sure there was a lot more news. If i missed important stuff, please feel free to do a direct email to the group yourself.
That’s it for now.
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