Wrinkles (film), directed by Ignacio Ferreras
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, December 14. We will discuss Wrinkles (film), directed by
Ignacio Ferreras.
Schedule:
5:00pm Movie viewing and potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
We will meet at David's house at 7529 Mapleleaf Dr, North Richland Hills Tx, 76182
Please RSVP
for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
An exploration of faith and spirituality through thoughtful discussion of literature and film.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Meeting Reminder: November 16 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, November 16. We will discuss Our Souls at Night, by Kent Haruf.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- Please bring your book and film recommendations! We need one book for January. Let's take care of this business during dinner so we don't have to stay late.
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Fall/Winter 2017-18 List
Here is the Fall/Winter list for 2017:
October
Meeting: October 19, 2017
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood
November
Meeting: November 16, 2017
Our Souls at Night, by Kent Haruf
December
Meeting: December 14 or 21, 2017
Wrinkles (film), directed by Ignacio Ferreras
Under consideration
Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse (C.D. will read and report)
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood (Betty will read and report)
The Secret Cord, by Geraldine Brooks (Barb? will read and report)
The Woman Next Door, by Yewande Omotoso and Adjoa Andoh
The Delight of Being Ordinary, by Roland Merullo and P. J. Ochlan
The Cellists of Sarajevo, by Steven Galloway
1984, by George Orwell
Since we have so many book recommendations, we may as well go through August, so think about movie recommendations, as well. (We have two movies--July and August.)
October
Meeting: October 19, 2017
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood
November
Meeting: November 16, 2017
Our Souls at Night, by Kent Haruf
December
Meeting: December 14 or 21, 2017
Wrinkles (film), directed by Ignacio Ferreras
Under consideration
Siddhartha, by Herman Hesse (C.D. will read and report)
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood (Betty will read and report)
The Secret Cord, by Geraldine Brooks (Barb? will read and report)
The Woman Next Door, by Yewande Omotoso and Adjoa Andoh
The Delight of Being Ordinary, by Roland Merullo and P. J. Ochlan
The Cellists of Sarajevo, by Steven Galloway
1984, by George Orwell
Monday, September 18, 2017
Second Meeting Reminder: September 21 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, September 21. We will discuss Never Look Away, by Linwood Barclay.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- Please bring your book and film recommendations! We need three books and one film. Let's take care of this business during dinner so we don't have to stay late.
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Friday, September 8, 2017
Meeting Reminder: September 21 Book Discussion
I'm sending this early so people who missed August's meeting will have time to read the book before the meeting.
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, September 21. We will discuss Never Look Away, by Linwood Barclay.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, September 21. We will discuss Never Look Away, by Linwood Barclay.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- Please bring your book and film recommendations! We need three books and one film. Let's take care of this business during dinner so we don't have to stay late.
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Labels:
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Meeting Reminder: August 17, 2017 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, August 17. We will discuss The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Meeting Reminder: July 19 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, July 19. We will watch and discuss Hector and the Search for Happiness (Film), directed by Peter Chelsom.
Schedule:
5:00pm Potluck dinner and film viewing.
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
5:00pm Potluck dinner and film viewing.
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Friday, June 9, 2017
Meeting Reminder: June 15 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, June 15. We will discuss Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Monday, May 22, 2017
Peach Melba Shortbread Bars
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup cold butter
1 cup peach preserves
6 tsp. raspberry preserves
½ cup sliced almonds
Garnish: powdered sugar, if desired
Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of flour mixture.
Lightly grease an 11 x 7 or 9 inch square pan. Press remaining flour mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spread peach preserves over crust in pan. Dollop raspberry preserves by ½ teaspoonfuls over peach preserves. Sprinkle reserved 1 cup flour mixture over preserves. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Garnish if desired.
½ cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup cold butter
1 cup peach preserves
6 tsp. raspberry preserves
½ cup sliced almonds
Garnish: powdered sugar, if desired
Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of flour mixture.
Lightly grease an 11 x 7 or 9 inch square pan. Press remaining flour mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
Spread peach preserves over crust in pan. Dollop raspberry preserves by ½ teaspoonfuls over peach preserves. Sprinkle reserved 1 cup flour mixture over preserves. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Garnish if desired.
Submitted by Barb Thomas
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Meeting Reminder: May 18 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, May 18. We will discuss A Passage to India, by E.M. Forster.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Friday, April 14, 2017
Meeting Reminder: April 20 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, April 20. We will discuss The Conclave, by Robert Harris.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Friday, March 10, 2017
Meeting Reminder: March 16 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, March 16. We will discuss Love Walked In, by Marissa De Los Santos.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Friday, February 10, 2017
Meeting Reminder: February 16 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, February 16. We will discuss Anne
of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- We will meet at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Monday, February 6, 2017
Spring/Summer 2017 Selections
The Spring/Summer 2017 schedule is complete, as follows:
02/2017 Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery
03/2017 Love Walked In, by Marissa De Los Santos
04/2017 The Conclave, by Robert Harris
05/2017 A Passage to India, by E.M. Forster
06/2017 Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys
07/2017 The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead
08/2017 (Film) Hector and the Search for Happiness, directed by Peter Chelsom
The Current List, the Complete List (Chronological), and Complete List (Alphabetical) have all been updated.
02/2017 Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery
03/2017 Love Walked In, by Marissa De Los Santos
04/2017 The Conclave, by Robert Harris
05/2017 A Passage to India, by E.M. Forster
06/2017 Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys
07/2017 The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead
08/2017 (Film) Hector and the Search for Happiness, directed by Peter Chelsom
The Current List, the Complete List (Chronological), and Complete List (Alphabetical) have all been updated.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Meeting Reminder: January 19 Book Discussion
This is a reminder that this month's meeting will be on Thursday, January 19. We will discuss A Spool of Blue Thread: A Novel, by Anne Tyler.
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
Schedule:
6:15pm Potluck dinner
7:00pm Discussion
REMINDERS:
- We will return to meeting at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School. See About for location information.
- Bring your own dishes and utensils for the potluck. Suggest disposable, as washing dishes may not be possible.
- Please bring your book and movie recommendations for the Spring/Summer lineup (February-August)!
Please RSVP for the dinner and/or discussion.
Hope to see everyone there!
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