April Meeting

Dear Book Clubbers,
This week’s meeting at Elizabeth’s to discuss Olive Kitteridge was really fun.  Our group was a little smaller than usual (the hostess was probably thankful), but we had a great time.  Liz did a terrific job of hosting and Jennifer helped out by facilitating the excellent discussion.  Attendees were somewhat divided in how they felt about the book.  Overall we gave it 3.5 stars, and all agreed that the author was very good at the craft of writing.  We are thrilled to welcome new member, Miriam Lopes to the group.  Miriam and her husband have lived on Crane Road for about 18 months.  Look for her strolling with her son around the neighborhood and park.

In other news, Emily Tunstall-Frack and fellow dancers and musicians at Buffalo State will be performing “Miles and Mythology”, a tribute to the music of Miles Davis from April 28- May 1.  Go to the university’s theater department web site for more details.

We had a brief discussion regarding how the Craneridge Book Club Caring Tree can see more action.  We resolved that those of us who are close to someone in the community (not just book club members) who could benefit from some assistance should alert Jennifer to ways we can best help.  Remember that we can do more than just cook in times of need; we can run errands, babysit, care for pets, provide help with household chores…the list is endless.  Jennifer will remind the board of our existence and our willingness to help in the community.

The next meeting will be at 7:15 PM on Wednesday, May 26th at Jennifer’s house.  If the weather is nice, we may be outside, so dress in layers.  The book for that night is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by M. Barbery.  Food volunteers are Elizabeth and Terry for appetizers, Kathryn and Julie/Emily for desserts and Joan, Natalie and Beth for wine.

The big summer picnic meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 14th.  This will once again be at Barb Reed’s (thank you, Barb!) and we will be having a full meal and earlier start time.  We will be reading The Help by K. Stockett for that meeting.  The paperback release of that book has been pushed back, so it will not be out in paperback before we meet.  This is a pretty popular read right now, so I am hoping that everyone will be able to scam a copy.  The hardcover price is not too bad either on Amazon or if you have a coupon for Borders or Barnes and Noble.  Everyone who has read it has raved about it.  We will be planning the logistics of the food at our next meeting.

Linda Hoffman is still planning on hosting the David Copperfield BIG READ for those of you who are participating in that.  It will likely be sometime in mid to late August.  Remember, this meeting is open to any guys who want to tackle this Dickens’ classic as well.

I think that does it.  GO SABRES!
Jan