The MAC Book Club Monthly Readings

Wednesday, March 8 F 6 p.m. F Downtown Clubhouse

Thursday, April 13 F Stay tuned for updates

The MAC Shuttle will be available for Book Club Members and will depart the West Clubhouse at 5:30 p.m. to travel to the Downtown Clubhouse.

On Wednesday, March 8, John Salter will guide the MAC Book Club through a discussion of State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton, the 67th secretary of state, and Louise Penny, a multiple award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling novelist.

After a tumultuous period in American politics, a new administration has just been sworn in. To everyone’s surprise, the president chooses a political enemy for the vital position of secretary of state.

There is no love lost between the president of the United States and Ellen Adams, his new secretary of state. With this appointment, he silences one of his harshest critics, since taking the job means Adams must step down as head of her multinational media conglomerate.

On April 13, the Book Club welcomes Patrick Fleming, author of Gaia’s Revenge who, with Helen McGlynn, will lead the discussion of this debut novel.

Gaia, Mother Nature herself, is secretly waging war on humanity. Her desire for revenge will not relent until we listen to her warnings. The world’s press reports a series of mysterious, deadly disasters. Four unlikely heroes, a Catholic nun, a Hindu priestess, a gay Protestant minister and a Tlingit Indian woman marine biologist receive a shocking vision and message for humanity.

Gaia’s Revenge is a Book of Revelation for the 21st century, an apocalyptic fantasy based on the very real crisis of global warming and its threat to the future of humanity. Email Dr. Genie McKee, Book Club Chair, for reservations at evmckee@gmail.com.

MHC Welcomes Author Peter Shinkle

Tuesday, March 28 F 11:30 a.m. F West Clubhouse

On March 28, the Military History Club welcomes a return visit by Missouri Civil War expert Greg Wolk. Drawing on his work with the Missouri Humanities Council, Wolk presents a vivid portrait of the early days of the Civil War, following Ulysses Grant from his entry into Missouri opposite Quincy, Illinois through his first notable victory at Belmont. Wolk will discuss how Grant’s experiences in Missouri impacted his rise to immortal fame as a soldier. Visit mac-stl.org/Social/CWCs or contact Katie Maurer, Director of Special Events, at kmaurer@mac-stl.org with questions.

Irish Whiskey Tasting

March 8 F 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Clubhouse

Join the Mark Twain Society and the Women’s Initiative Group for an Irish whiskey tasting, along with cigars, hors d’oeuvres and raffle prizes.

MTS Members: $42.50 per person, plus Club charge

Non-MTS Members: $46.50 per person, plus Club charge

Cwc Meetings

The MAC offers a variety of Clubs within the Club (CWCs) to bring together Members with common interests.

Apollos

Mondays, 7 p.m., Downtown

Book Club

Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West

Business Development Group

Third Thursday of the month

Alternating meetings and happy hours

Meeting: 7:15 a.m., Downtown Happy Hour: 4:30-7 p.m., alternating locations

Forever Young Club

Third Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m., West

Military History Club

Fourth Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m., Downtown

Toastmasters

First and third Wednesday of the month, 5:30 p.m., West

For more information, visit mac-stl.org/GetInvolved or call DT: 314-539-4470

WE: 314-539-4490