Books: Reading and Discussion
The book discussion group meets once a month on the 4th Thursday at 1:00 p.m. except for June (Pot Luck Dinner) which starts at 6:30. We welcome new and sometime members.
Guests are always welcome!
Our Reading List for the year includes:
Sept 22 Manhunt: 12 Day Chase
James L Swanson
Hostess: Anne Klein
Oct 27 Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austin
Hostess: Vivian Michaelis
Dec 1 Paris Wife
Paula McLain
Hostess: Joanne McCurdy
Jan 26 Empire of the Summer Moon
S.C. Gwynne
Hostess: Elaine Davison
Feb 2 3 Fortunate Son
Walter Mosley
Hostess: Darlene Van Meir
Mar 22 Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand
Helen Simonson
Hostess: Marcia Goltermann
Apr 26 Vanity Fair
William Thackeray
Hostess: Mary Hallman
June 7 Luncheon of the Boating Party
Susan Vreeland
Hostess: Carol Rounds
Please be sure to call the hostess if you plan to attend.
Breaking through Barriers
for Women and Girls
Meetings and Programs
2011 - 2012
September 14, 2011 - 6:15pm (September Supper)
Location: Angelo’s Restaurant, 247 N York St, Elmhurst, IL
October 12, 2011 - 7:00pm
Illinois Legislative Review (Speaker) AAUW Lobbyist Paula Perdue
Location: Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect
November 9, 2011 - 7:00pm
Women of Influence in Chicago (Speaker) Chicago Architecture Foundation
Location: Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect
December 14, 2011 - 7:00pm
Holiday Get Together
Location: Flight 112
January 11, 2012 - 7:00pm
Book Discussion “Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming to Age in America
Location: Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S Prospect
February 8, 2012 - 7:00pm
Race to Nowhere (Film Presentation and Discussion)
Location: Sandburg Middle School, 345 E St Charles Road
March 14, 2012 - 7:00pm
Woman’s History Month (Speaker) CARE
Location: Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect
April 11, 2012 - 7:00pm
Immigration Panel
Location: Elmhurst Public Library,
125 S Prospect
May 9, 2012 - 7:00pm
May Supper
Location: Wilder Mansion, Elmhurst, IL
