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Interest Groups and Speech Trek

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki  Nicholson

  • Art & Architecture: Saturday, Dec. 2, Noon, Enjoy an architectural and stained glass tour of Pioneer Congregational Church.   Contact Deborah Dunn
  • Great Decisions I:  resumes in February, 2024, on Zoom. Contact Cathy Locke
  • Great Decisions II:  resumes in January, 2024, on Zoom. Contact Lynn Wood
  • Great Decisions III: Contact Margaret McCarthy
  • Healthy Heart:  Dec. 15, 11:30 a.m., Twin Lotus Thai, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Unit 119, Sacramento. Contact Jane Cooley
  • Reader’s Theater:  Dec. 12, 1 p.m., “The Constant Wife” by Somerset Maugham, home of Mary Williams. Contact Diane Peterson
  • Scrabble Just for Fun:  resumes in January, 2024. Contact Vivian Counts
  • Singles Dining:  Dec 3. 5. 6 p.m., Jade Garden, 9185 Kiefer Blvd, Sacramento. Contact Nancy McCabe

Speech Trek Update By Ann Arneill

The Speech Trek committee has completed its efforts to recruit students with the Elk Grove high schools for the contest. It will be held on Feb. 10, 2024 at Cosumnes River College, so put that on your calendars!

Don’t forget about the Speech Trek Challenge that will be held via Zoom in the morning on Jan. 13, 2024.  Members will have a chance to discuss the topic in advance of the contest to pique their interest. This year’s very timely topic is “If an educated population is essential to a nation’s prosperity, then how can we ensure a robust public school curriculum that is accessible to all and teaches historically accurate information?” 

Committee members have been preparing for the Challenge so that attendees will have background information to help them understand issues related to the topic and thought-provoking prompts to stimulate discussion. Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss an issue so important to the education of our young people.

The Speech Trek committee would like to expand its membership. Working on Speech Trek is very gratifying. You are helping high school students develop a skill that is no longer taught in public high schools. Public speaking will aid them in their future schooling and their careers. Committee members can do a variety of tasks with varying degrees of responsibility. Please consider volunteering for this committee.

Interest Group Happenings for November

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki  Nicholson

  • Art & Architecture: Nov. 3, 10 a.m., Crocker Art Museum tour of “Marriage of Arts & Crafts” exhibit.   Contact Deborah Dunn
  • Great Decisions I:  resumes in February, 2024, on Zoom. Contact Cathy Locke
  • Great Decisions II:  resumes in January, 2024, on Zoom. Contact Lynn Wood
  • Great Decisions III: Nov. 20, 1 p.m.  Contact Margaret McCarthy for location.
  • Healthy Heart:  Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m., Seasons 52, 1689 Arden Way, Suite 1065, in the Arden Fair Mall. Contact Jane Cooley
  • Reader’s Theater:  Nov. 14, 1 p.m., “Appropriate” by Brandon Jacob-Jenkins, home of Mary Williams. Contact Diane Peterson
  • Scrabble Just for Fun:  Nov. 27, 1 p.m., in game room of Eskaton Village. Contact Vivian Counts
  • Singles Dining:   Nov. 5. 6 p.m., at new downtown restaurant Pazza Notte. Contact Nancy McCabe

Interest Groups for October

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki  Nicholson

  • Art & Architecture: Oct. 1. 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Fall Season Celebration at Manetti Shrem Museum, UC Davis Campus. Contact Deborah Dunn
  • Great Decisions I:  Oct. 16, 7 p.m. on Zoom; topic is “China and America: Back to the Future?”. Contact Cathy Locke
  • Great Decisions II:  Oct. 12, 6-8 p.m. on Zoom. Contact Lynn Wood
  • Great Decisions III:  Oct. 16, 1 p.m. on Zoom; topic is “Iran at a Crossroads”. Contact Kathy Schrumpf
  • Healthy Heart:  Oct, 20, 11:30 a.m., Matteo’s at Arden and Fair Oaks. Contact Jane Cooley for restaurant location.
  • Reader’s Theater:  Oct. 10, 1 p.m., home of Mary Williams. October’s play is “Morning’s at Seven” by Paul Osborn. Contact Diane Peterson
  • Scrabble Just for Fun:  Oct. 23, 1 p.m., in game room of Eskaton Village. Contact Vivian Counts
  • Singles Dining:  Oct. 1, 6 p.m., Bear and Crown British Pub. Contact Nancy McCabe

Interest Group Happenings for September

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki  Nicholson

  • Art & Architecture:  No September meeting. Contact Deborah Dunn
  • Great Decisions I:  Sept. 18, 7 p.m. on Zoom; topic is “Iran at Crossroads”. Contact Cathy Locke
  • Great Decisions II:  Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m. on Zoom; topic is “Iran at Crossroads”. Contact Lynn Wood
  • Great Decisions III:  Sept. 18, 1 p.m. Contact Kathy Schrumpf
  • Healthy Heart:  Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m. Contact Jane Cooley for restaurant location.
  • Reader’s Theater:  Play-reading will resume Oct. 10, 1 p.m., home of Mary Williams. Contact Diane Peterson
  • Scrabble Just for Fun:  Sept. 25, 1 p.m., in game room of Eskaton Village. Contact Vivian Counts
  • Singles Dining:  Sept. 3, 6 p.m., Fixins Soul Kitchen. Contact Nancy McCabe

Interest Group Happenings

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki  Nicholson

  • Art & Architecture: contact Deborah Dunn
  • Board Games: contact Ruth Werner
  • Great Decisions I:  contact Cathy Locke
    -June 19, 7 p.m. on Zoom, topic–Energy Security

    -July 17, 7 p.m. on Zoom, topic–Climate Change
    -August 21, 7 p.m. on Zoom, topic–Famine
  • Great Decisions II: contact Lynn Wood
  • Great Decisions III:  contact Kathy Schrumpf
  • Healthy Heart: contact Jane Cooley

    -June 16, 11:30 a.m., Fabian’s Restaurant, 11755 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks
    -July 14, 11:30 a.m., Daniell’s Creperie, 3535 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento
    -August 18, 11:30 a.m., Zocalo’s Restaurant, 466 Howe Ave, Sacramento
  • Readers’ Theater: contact Diane Peterson
  • Scrabble for Fun: contact Vivian Counts
  • Singles Dining: contact Nancy McCabe

Interest Group Happenings

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki  Nicholson

  • Art & Architecture: Solarpunk Walking Tour, Sunday, May 21, 10 a.m., contact Deborah Dunn
  • Board Games:  May 26, 7 p.m., Ruth Werner’s home
  • Great Decisions I:  May 15, 7 p.m. on Zoom, topic–War Crimes, contact Cathy Locke
  • Great Decisions II:  May 11, 6-8 p.m. on Zoom, topic–China and the U.S., contact Lynn Wood
  • Great Decisions III:  May 15, 1 p.m., contact Kathy Schrumpf
  • Healthy Heart:  May 19, 11:30 a.m., Twin Lotus Thai, 8348 Folsom Blvd., contact Jane Cooley
  • Readers’ Theater:  May 9, 1 p.m., play is “Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got The Will” by Del Shores, at Mary Williams’ home
  • Scrabble for Fun:  May 29, 1 p.m., Eskaton, 3939 Walnut in Carmichael, contact Vivian Counts
  • Singles Dining:  May 7, 6 p.m., contact Nancy McCabe

Interest Group Happenings

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki Nicholson

  • Art & Architecture:  April 7, 10:30 a.m., visiting The Art Studios, contact Deborah Dunne
  • Board Games:  April 28, 7 p.m., home of Ruth Werner
  • Great Decisions I:  April 17, 7 p.m. on Zoom, topic-Politics in Latin America, contact Cathy Locke
  • Great Decisions II:  April 13, 6-8 p.m. on Zoom, topic-Economic Warfare, contact Lynn Wood
  • Great Decisions III:  April 17, 1 p.m., contact Kathy Schrumpf
  • Healthy Heart:  April 14, 11:30 a.m., Cafe Bernardo (Pavilions shopping center on Fair Oaks Blvd.), contact Jane Cooley
  • Readers’ Theater:  April 12, 1 p.m., play “Skeleton Crew” by Dominique Morisseau, home of Mary Williams
  • Scrabble:  April 24, 1 p.m., home of Vivian Counts
  • Singles Dining:  April 2, 6 p.m. at Zocalo’s, contact Karen Burley

Interest Group/Book Group Happenings

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki Nicholson

  • Art & Architecture:  March 3, 10 a.m., contact Deborah Dunn
  • Board Games:  March 31, 7 p.m., Ruth Werner’s home
  • Great Decisions I:  March 20, 7 p.m. on Zoom, topic–Economic Warfare, contact Cathy Locke
  • Great Decisions II:  March 9, 6-8 p.m. on Zoom, contact Lynn Wood for topic.
  • Great Decisions III:  March 20, 1 p.m., contact Kathy Schrumpf for topic
  • Healthy Heart:  March 17, Fabian’s (corner of Fair Oaks and Madison), noon, contact Jane Cooley to confirm time.
  • Readers’ Theater:  March 14, 10 a.m., Mary Williams’ home
  • Scrabble for Fun:  March 27, 1 p.m., Vivian Counts’ home
  • Singles Dining:  March 5, 6 p.m., contact Nancy McCabe for venue

Book Group News By Sharon Anderson

March Book Groups

Book Group 1:
The Night Watchman, by Louise Erdrich, on March 9; coordinator is Joy Clous

Book Group 2:
Magnolia Palace, by Fiona Davis, on March 7;  coordinator is Carol Hayes

Book Group 3: 
This is How it Always Is, by Laurie Frankel, on March 22; coordinator is Carolyn Meeker

Book Group 4: 
A Beautiful Country, by Qian Julie Wang, on March 8; coordinator is Pat Morehead

Book Group 6: 
Klara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro, on March 20; coordinator is Kim Rutledge

Book Group 8: 
The Dictionary of Lost Words, by Pip Williams, on March 27; coordinator is Diana Squire

Book Group 10: 
The Five Wounds, by Kristin Valdez Quade, on March 16; coordinator is Sandi Schoenman

Book Group 12: 
West With Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge, on March 2; coordinator is Linda Cook

NEW DAYTIME BOOK GROUP

NEW DAYTIME BOOK GROUP FORMING IN THE TAHOE PARK AREA

A new book group is forming which will only meet generally in the Tahoe Park area (a little south of Sac State).  All members are invited, of course, but the meetings will be hosted generally in the Tahoe Park area.  Meetings will be held on the 2nd  Thursday at 1:30 p.m.  The second meeting is Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., on 55th Street, 95820.  If you may be interested, please e-mail Joy Clous (her contact information can be found in the Membership Directory) to be notified of the location of the meeting.

Interest Group/Book Group Happenings

Interest Group Happenings By Vicki Nicholson

Please note that Film Fans is now discontinued.

  • Art & Architecture:  Feb. 3, 1 p.m., Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in  South Sacramento
  • Board Games:  Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Ruth Werner’s home
  • Great Decisions I:  Feb. 20, 5 p.m., Organizational meeting/book distribution at Selland’s Market Cafe, 915 Broadway, Sacramento, contact Cathy Locke
  • Great Decisions II:  Feb. 9, 7 p.m., contact Lynn Wood
  • Great Decisions III:  Feb. 20, 1 p.m., contact Kathy Schrumpf
  • Healthy Heart:  Feb. 17, Twin Lotus Thai, 8348 Folsom Blvd., 11:30 a.m.
  • Readers Theater:  Feb. 14, 10 a.m., home of Mary Williams
  • Scrabble:  Feb. 27, 1 p.m., home of Vivian Counts
  • Singles Dining:  Feb. 5, 6 p.m., contact Nancy McCabe

Book Group News By Sharon Anderson

February Book Groups

Book Group 1:
The Giver of Stars,by Jojo Moyes, on Feb. 12; coordinator is Joy Clous

Book Group 2:
The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles, on Feb. 7;  coordinator is Carol Hayes

Book Group 3: 
A Long Way Gone, by Ishmael Beah, on Feb. 22; coordinator is Carolyn Meeker

Book Group 4: 
The Boys, by Ron Howard, on Feb. 8; coordinator is Pat Morehead

Book Group 6: 
Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America, by Leila Philip, on Feb. 20; coordinator is Kim Rutledge

Book Group 8: 
Daughters of the Samurai, by Janice Nimura, on Feb. 27; coordinator is Diana Squire

Book Group 10: 
How to Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollen, on Feb. 16 ; coordinator is Sandi Schoenman

Book Group 12: 
Our Missing Hearts, by Celeste Ng, on Feb. 2 coordinator is Linda Cook