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ACTIVITIES AND SCHEDULES
We hold general meetings open to the public approximately once a month at the First Lutheran Church, 153 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 between September and June. Each meeting features coffee and bagels followed by a speaker on varied topics. This past year we heard about contemporary art quilts from a respected collector, some NJ historical subjects, poetry survey from a noted MSU professor. Information on our meetings appears in the Chapter Newsletter, the Montclair Watercooler, Baristanet.com, Patch.com, The Jersey Tomato Press and the Montclair Times.
In addition to the general meetings, we have two special interest groups:
Dining out - evenings 1 - 2 times per year. Deana Campion (973-509-9036)
Book Group (see below for schedule) - 12:30 pm the second Wednesday of each month (bring a sandwich). Clare May (973-746-0757)
Our major fund raising activity for scholarships is our twice yearly Book Sale. Many members and non-members work on receiving, sorting and pricing the donated books all year long. Each member is obligated to contribute some time to staffing the two Book Sales.
2019 - 2020 GENERAL MEETINGS
General meetings are open to the public and are held at 10:00am on Saturdays unless otherwise indicated below. Guests welcomed. We begin each meeting with coffee and bagels - the lecture usually starts at 10:30.
First Lutheran Church (lectures on 2nd floor - enter at rear)
153 Park St. (parking at the rear)
Montclair, NJ
September 21: Opening Luncheon (12:00)
Osteria Prime 151
151 Valley Rd.
Montclair, NJ
October 12: Speaker: Phil Jaeger (Local Historian)
Topic: "Remember When"
Historical Events introduced by Popular Songs
First Lutheran Church
November 7 - 10 Book Sale
December 7: Holiday Luncheon (12:00)
First Lutheran Church
January 11: Skipped this year
February 8: Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Bannerman is the Attending Cardiologist at Mountainside Hospital,
an assistant professor of cardiology, and a member of the Summit Medical Group.
Assisting him and sharing literature will be Stephanie Fabian, Administrative Head of
Cardiology at Mountainside.
Topic: Get to know your heart and how to keep it healthy
February is Heart Healthy Month
First Lutheran Church
March 14 : Speaker: Dr. Charles Liu, Astrophysicist associated with the American Museum of Natural
History, NYC. In addition to his research, Charles shares his passion for astronomy by
giving public lectures, teaching university–level astronomy classes, writing popular
science books and articles, and creating courses for teachers. Charles’ research involves
looking at galaxies that are forming new stars at a rapid rate, and at galaxies that once
produced stars at a rapid rate but have since slowed.
Topic: Black Holes, Betelgeuse
First Lutheran Church
April 15 - April 26: Book Sale
May 9: Speaker Dr. Ann Micou
Topic: A Guide to fiction set in New Jersey
First Lutheran Church
TBA End-of-Year Luncheon
Location to be announced
June Traditional Book Sale Volunteer Celebration
June Awards Tea Celebration
Questions or Information, call: Barbara Ann 973-239-8710 or Deana 973-509-9036
BOOK GROUP SCHEDULE 2019-2020
For more information call Clare MAY 973-746-0757 (Books marked ** are from Mtc Public Library Book Kits)
Month Hostess &Telephone Book Title &Author Reviewer
SEP 11-2019 Maggie KENNEDY John Pfordresher 2017 Nancy WOLFF
12:30 PM 973-743-3601 The Secret History of Jane Eyre
113 GlenRidge Ave. literary criticism
Glen Ridge
OCT 9-2019 Clare May Anthony Doerr 2017 Linda STARK
12:30 PM 973-746-0757 All the Light We Cannot See
135 Montclair Ave a novel
Montclair
NOV 13-2019 Bettine AVENIA Susan Orlean 2018 Jean ATHERTON
12:30 PM 201-618-6297 The Library Book
150 Montclair Ave Historical Study
Montclair
DEC 11-2019 Dot HUNT Jhumpa Lahiri Jane SKIBO
12:30 PM 973-783-5772 The Lowland **
530 Valley Rd, #3P a novel
Upper Montclair
JAN 8 - 2020 Jane SKIBO Ian McEwan 2011 Dot HUNT
12:30 PM 973-783-5357 Solar **
4 Mendl Terr a novel
Montclair
FEB 12-2020 Lucy BROGLE Julie Otsuka 2012 Bettine AVENIA
12:30 PM 973-783-7824 The Buddha in the Attic **
530 Valley Rd, #3B a novel
Upper Montclair
MAR 11-2020 Linda Stark Michele Obama 2018 Ruth GARDNER and
12:30 PM 973-857-2681 Becoming Joan GREVATT
54 Sunset Ave a memoir
Verona
APR 8-2020 Joan GREVATT Erik Larsen 2012 Clare MAY
12:30 PM 973-785-2389 (home) In the Garden of the Beasts **
201-303-7855 (cell) Novelistic History
19 Jacobus Ave
Little Falls
MAY 13-2020 Bettine AVENIA Amore Towles 2019 Lucy BROGLE
12:30 PM 201-618-6297 A Gentleman in Moscow
150 Montclair Ave. a novel
Montclair
JUN 10-2020 Clare May BROWN BAG LUNCHEON 2018-2019 PLANNING MEETING
12:30 PM 973-746-0757
135 Montclair Ave.
Montclair
ACTIVITIES AND SCHEDULES
We hold general meetings open to the public approximately once a month at the First Lutheran Church, 153 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 between September and June. Each meeting features coffee and bagels followed by a speaker on varied topics. This past year we heard about contemporary art quilts from a respected collector, some NJ historical subjects, poetry survey from a noted MSU professor. Information on our meetings appears in the Chapter Newsletter, the Montclair Watercooler, Baristanet.com, Patch.com, The Jersey Tomato Press and the Montclair Times.
In addition to the general meetings, we have two special interest groups:
Dining out - evenings 1 - 2 times per year. Deana Campion (973-509-9036)
Book Group (see below for schedule) - 12:30 pm the second Wednesday of each month (bring a sandwich). Clare May (973-746-0757)
Our major fund raising activity for scholarships is our twice yearly Book Sale. Many members and non-members work on receiving, sorting and pricing the donated books all year long. Each member is obligated to contribute some time to staffing the two Book Sales.
2019 - 2020 GENERAL MEETINGS
General meetings are open to the public and are held at 10:00am on Saturdays unless otherwise indicated below. Guests welcomed. We begin each meeting with coffee and bagels - the lecture usually starts at 10:30.
First Lutheran Church (lectures on 2nd floor - enter at rear)
153 Park St. (parking at the rear)
Montclair, NJ
September 21: Opening Luncheon (12:00)
Osteria Prime 151
151 Valley Rd.
Montclair, NJ
October 12: Speaker: Phil Jaeger (Local Historian)
Topic: "Remember When"
Historical Events introduced by Popular Songs
First Lutheran Church
November 7 - 10 Book Sale
December 7: Holiday Luncheon (12:00)
First Lutheran Church
January 11: Skipped this year
February 8: Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Bannerman is the Attending Cardiologist at Mountainside Hospital,
an assistant professor of cardiology, and a member of the Summit Medical Group.
Assisting him and sharing literature will be Stephanie Fabian, Administrative Head of
Cardiology at Mountainside.
Topic: Get to know your heart and how to keep it healthy
February is Heart Healthy Month
First Lutheran Church
March 14 : Speaker: Dr. Charles Liu, Astrophysicist associated with the American Museum of Natural
History, NYC. In addition to his research, Charles shares his passion for astronomy by
giving public lectures, teaching university–level astronomy classes, writing popular
science books and articles, and creating courses for teachers. Charles’ research involves
looking at galaxies that are forming new stars at a rapid rate, and at galaxies that once
produced stars at a rapid rate but have since slowed.
Topic: Black Holes, Betelgeuse
First Lutheran Church
April 15 - April 26: Book Sale
May 9: Speaker Dr. Ann Micou
Topic: A Guide to fiction set in New Jersey
First Lutheran Church
TBA End-of-Year Luncheon
Location to be announced
June Traditional Book Sale Volunteer Celebration
June Awards Tea Celebration
Questions or Information, call: Barbara Ann 973-239-8710 or Deana 973-509-9036
BOOK GROUP SCHEDULE 2019-2020
For more information call Clare MAY 973-746-0757 (Books marked ** are from Mtc Public Library Book Kits)
Month Hostess &Telephone Book Title &Author Reviewer
SEP 11-2019 Maggie KENNEDY John Pfordresher 2017 Nancy WOLFF
12:30 PM 973-743-3601 The Secret History of Jane Eyre
113 GlenRidge Ave. literary criticism
Glen Ridge
OCT 9-2019 Clare May Anthony Doerr 2017 Linda STARK
12:30 PM 973-746-0757 All the Light We Cannot See
135 Montclair Ave a novel
Montclair
NOV 13-2019 Bettine AVENIA Susan Orlean 2018 Jean ATHERTON
12:30 PM 201-618-6297 The Library Book
150 Montclair Ave Historical Study
Montclair
DEC 11-2019 Dot HUNT Jhumpa Lahiri Jane SKIBO
12:30 PM 973-783-5772 The Lowland **
530 Valley Rd, #3P a novel
Upper Montclair
JAN 8 - 2020 Jane SKIBO Ian McEwan 2011 Dot HUNT
12:30 PM 973-783-5357 Solar **
4 Mendl Terr a novel
Montclair
FEB 12-2020 Lucy BROGLE Julie Otsuka 2012 Bettine AVENIA
12:30 PM 973-783-7824 The Buddha in the Attic **
530 Valley Rd, #3B a novel
Upper Montclair
MAR 11-2020 Linda Stark Michele Obama 2018 Ruth GARDNER and
12:30 PM 973-857-2681 Becoming Joan GREVATT
54 Sunset Ave a memoir
Verona
APR 8-2020 Joan GREVATT Erik Larsen 2012 Clare MAY
12:30 PM 973-785-2389 (home) In the Garden of the Beasts **
201-303-7855 (cell) Novelistic History
19 Jacobus Ave
Little Falls
MAY 13-2020 Bettine AVENIA Amore Towles 2019 Lucy BROGLE
12:30 PM 201-618-6297 A Gentleman in Moscow
150 Montclair Ave. a novel
Montclair
JUN 10-2020 Clare May BROWN BAG LUNCHEON 2018-2019 PLANNING MEETING
12:30 PM 973-746-0757
135 Montclair Ave.
Montclair
