JANUARY
2017
The Pinehills Activities
Thanks for making The Pinehills a really COOL place to live. 2016 Was a Busy Year. 60 Active clubs, all managed by residents willing to share their talents, skills & passions. What’s your passion? New activities & events: more authors, more art, more cooking, more giving, more music, more learning. More living. And there’s more to come: Design your Future at the Freedom Years workshop, jam with fellow musicians, join the Synchronized Swimming group (you read that right), expand your palette with demos by local chefs, up the quality of your day-to-day with more health & wellness opportunities. Continue to read, learn, play & engage. Pinehills Landowners Association, Inc. - 55 Stonebridge Road ▪ Plymouth, MA 02360 ▪ 508.209.2355 ▪ www.pinehills.net
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Pay or sign up at the Stonebridge club. Use your payment as your reservation made payable to PHLOA. Payments are non-refundable. If no fee is listed, there is no charge. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at The Stonebridge Club. For more information regarding activities or to signup, please call 508.209.2355.
Upcoming Events, Workshops & Ongoing Classes
Freedom Years Workshop Saturday, January 28th, 9:30am-Noon Design Your Future Over Brunch Come Learn about all the topics or just some. You pick your topic.
Acrylic Painting Lessons, Wednesdays, 9-11am. Explore the use of acrylic using canvas, wood, stone & paper. $75pp/month. Limited to 8 participants. Watercolor Classes, Thursdays, 9-11am. Learn tips and techniques that make watercolor fun. $75pp/4 sessions. Limited to 8 participants. Moving Forward After Loss, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm Conference Room Take comfort in the camaraderie of laughter and listening with others who have experienced loss through death or divorce. Boy Scout Tree Drop off & Pick up. To DROP OFF: Remove all decorations and drop off Saturday, January 7th, 9-11am at Stonebridge Club parking lot. $10 cash donation. To have your tree PICKED UP: Contact Sunny, 508-746-1461, by Jan 3rd, remove all decorations and leave curbside with a $10 check. A Cup of Music, Sunday, Jan 8th, 10-11am, Great Room. We’ve combined two your favorite things, Mary Tracy on piano and a hot cup of coffee. This typically occurs the first Sunday of the month. Get your day started on the right note. Just show up. Mahjongg Lessons, Mondays, 4pm, Cabana. Contact: Linda Ader, lader60@gmail.com. $5 one-time fee payable at the first session. Meditation, Thursdays, 4-5pm. Meditation is proven to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and improve pain. This group is self directed. Just show up. New Resident One Hour Info Session: Wednesday, January 4th, 9:30-10:30am, Monday January 16th, 7-8pm. The Welcoming Committee provides a tour of the facilities, access card paperwork and general information. Space is limited. Munity on the Bounty, Wednesday, January 25th, 6:30pm, Cabana. A presentation by historian Bob Begin. $10pp. A Neighbor’s Guide to Dementia, Wednesday, February 1st, 6:30pm, by Laurelwood. Do you know a loved one struggling with dementia? Would you like to be able to help but you’re not sure how? This presentation will review the disease, answer common questions, introduce effective ways to communicate and provide tools to enjoy time with a diagnosed person. Sign up or email: Arielle@laurelwoodatthepinehills. Refreshments served.
Power Your Freedom Years: There’s a momentous shift occurring in the way we view aging. Instead of thinking of how many years we have to live – we want to find ways to make our years vital and active. We’re moving from a medical model – treat the conditions of aging in a reactive way with prescription drugs and rehabilitation to a proactive wellness model. Learn how to combat the effects of aging through targeted exercise designed for Boomers (age 50+). Presenter: Betsy LaMond, Owner of BoomerFit Cape Cod, is an American College of Sports Medicine certified Exercise Professional.
Downsizing for Retirement: Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stuff? Need help uncluttering? This session will help you decide what to keep and what to get rid of, as well as how to organize the things you do keep. Learn how to enjoy your home more by creating clear, uncluttered spaces that stay that way! Presenter: Maryann Murphy, MSW, is a Certified Professional Organizer® who has been working full time for the past 9 years as a professional organizer. She is a professional speaker, President of the National Speakers Association New England chapter, and a Golden Circle member of the National Association of Professional Organizers. She combines her background as a former clinical social worker with her training as a professional organizer to help clients get rid of the clutter in their lives so they can enjoy an organized, relaxing and fun retirement.
FUNding Your Retirement: Many people worry about outliving their retirement savings, or having an unforeseen event (health, life transition, stock market). There are ways to protect yourself and your assets from these potential events so you can enjoy your later years. Our team will discuss ways we help clients prepare for and live in the "retirement years" (over 59 & 1/2) whether they work, volunteer or play to feel relaxed along the way. Presenters: Michaela Herlihy, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, President of Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. Beacon Financial Planning of Cape Cod, Inc. is an independent investment advisory firm offering advisory services. Jane Bourette, Owner of Coast to Coast Financial Planning, is participating as a licensed insurance producer. She is an investment advisor representative with JW Kodak Capital Management LLC, a state-registered investment advisor firm.
Be well. Stay well. Play well. Those nearing or in retirement are usually looking to remain as healthy, active and pain-free as possible to enjoy traveling, grandchildren, gardening, crafts and taking workshops or classes. This can be accomplished by understanding and embracing good nutrition. Much has changed in the last few years and most people aren’t aware of the paradigm shifts in the nutrition world. Learn to embrace healthy eating that will decrease inflammation, cut down on sugar and feed a healthy gut/immune system. Presenter: Susan Fernald, Holistic Health Coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and owner of www.capecodwellbeing.com.
Estate and Trust Planning: Estate Planning requires a careful weighing of personal and family goals against the fulfillment of legal, financial and tax requirements. Create an individualized, comprehensive estate plan that satisfies your vision. The integrated approach allows strikes a balance delivering a carefully crafted, personalized plan. Presenters: Jennifer L. McNulty, Esq. and Christina Kemprecos, CTFA
Visit PHLOA website for more details. www.pinehills.net
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FITNESS CLASSES Payment deadline is Jan 25th for February. Payments received after deadline, have an additional $10 fee. Minimum number of participants paid by deadline is needed to run the class. Drop in rate is $10. Group Resistance Training, Monday, Wednesday & Fridays, 7:30-8:30am. A challenging workout using a sequence of integrated exercises to build stronger muscles, core and bone strength, and balance. Bring a fitness ball, yoga mat (waffled on both sides) and water. $45/month if paid by 1/25. Low Impact Cardio & Toning, Wednesdays, 10-11am. Each routine combines cardio vascular and toning exercises to pre choreographed music that will target specific muscle groups. Lightweight toning sticks will be provided along with modifications. $20pp. Tai Chi & Qigong, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10am. Improve health and prevent illness w/ this self-paced system of exercises. $40/month if paid by if paid by 1/25. Total Body Fitness, Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:45-9:45am. This class combines low impact aerobic moves with the latest toning exercises then finishes with a full body stretch. Balance & coordination drills will improve overall mobility. $40/month if paid by i1/25. Yoga for Everyone, Mondays & Thursdays, 11am. Perfect for anyone wanting to practice gentle yoga. $40/month if paid by if paid by 1/25.
Thank You for Your SUPPORT & GENEROSITY
The Boys & Girls Club Kids & Staff
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Important Notes & Reminders
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All activities are held at The Stonebridge Club, 55 Stonebridge Road, unless otherwise noted. C - Cabana, 53 Stonebridge Road O - Overlook Clubhouse, Great Island SH - Seton Highlands Clubhouse WV- Winslowe’s View Meeting House
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Class descriptions found on page 7 in Fitness Section. Mondays 7:30am GRT (No class Jan 2) 8:45am Total Body Fitness (Will meet Jan 2) 11am-12:15pm Yoga For Everyone (No class Jan 2) Tuesdays 9:00am Tai Chi
Piano & Coffee with Mary Tracy 10-11am
Fridays 7:30am GRT
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Acrylic Class 9-11am
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Writers Circle 11am
New Resident Info Session 9:30am
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Writing Group 1pm
Literary Women Book Club 3:30pm
Positive Thinkers 2pm
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Chess Playing 2pm
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Moving Forward 4pm
Chess Playing 2pm
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
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Creative Stitchery 10am
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am
Watercolor 9-11am
Tech Session 9:30am
Modern Poetry Group 12:20
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm Drop In Bridge 2-4pm
Bridge Playing 2pm
Womanade Event 2pm
Chess Playing 2pm New Yorker Group 4:15pm
Hadassah Meeting 11:15am
Boy Scout Tree Collection 9-11am
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Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Chess Playing 2pm
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Moment in Time History 4pm
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Meditation 4pm
Philosophy & Coffee 4pm
Wine Club 7pm (C)
PHLOA Admin Office open Sunday
Movie Club 5:30pm
Great Courses 7pm (C)
Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
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Rainbow Club 10:30am
Meditation 4pm
Shalom Book Club 4:45 (C)
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Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Music Jam Session 6:30pm (C)
Great Courses 7pm (C)
Glee Club 7-9pm (O) 15
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Hadassah Maj Jongg Party 11am (C)
PHLOA Admin Offices Closed
Wednesdays 7:30am GRT 8:45am Total Body Fitness 10am Low Impact Cardio Thursdays 9:00am Tai Chi 11am-12:15pm Yoga For Everyone
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Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Bunco 6:30pm
Office Hours 9-11am
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Creative Stitchery 10am
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Fitness Schedule
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Thursday
PHLOA Admin Offices Closed
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm
New Years Day
Wednesday
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Acrylic Class 9-11am
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon
Creative Stitchery 10am
Writers Circle 11am
Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C) Writing Group 1pm
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Mystery Book Club 1:30pm Drop In Bridge 2-4pm
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
Glee Club 7-9pm (O)
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm Chamber Music Concert 7pm
Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)
New Resident Info Session 7pm
Art Society 7pm (C)
Singles on the Go Event (C) 23
Chess Playing 2pm Well Read Book Club 2-4pm (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
Foreign Affairs 4:05(C)
Minty Book Group 7pm
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Great Courses 7pm (C)
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Creative Stitchery 10am
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Fitness Room Closed 6:30-7am
Watercolor 9-11am
Cribbage 10am-noon (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Acrylic Class 9-11am
Beginner Bridge Lessons 11:45am
Friday Bridge Club 1pm (C)
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm Merry Book Club 3pm
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm
Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C)
Stonebridge Readers 7pm
Chess Playing 2pm Singles Pageturners 4pm (WV)
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Creative Stitchery 10am
Art Studio 9-Noon (C)
Ping Pong 2-4pm
Play of the Hand Bridge Lessons Noon-2pm
Drop In Bridge 2-4pm (O) Mah-Jongg Playing 4-6pm
Chamber Music Practice Noon-2pm 2pm Tuesday Bridge 2-4pm (C) Chess Playing 2pm
Ping Pong 2-4pm Philosophy & Coffee 4pm
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Duplicate Bridge 1pm (C)
Glee Club 7-9pm (O) Mutiny on the Bounty 6:30pm
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Meditation 4pm
American Civil War 7pm (C)
Chess Playing 2pm Moving Forward 4pm
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Chess Playing 2pm Meditation 4pm Great Courses 7pm (C)
Ping Pong 1-2:30pm
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Clubs & Groups Your amenities Your amenities include The Stonebridge Club, outdoor pool, tennis courts, fitness room, Cabana, library, and Great Island and Clam Pudding ponds. Access Cards can be obtained MondaySaturday during office hours at The Stonebridge Club. An access card is necessary to enter the fitness room 5am-10pm, the pool dawn to dusk, the Cabana and SBC after hours and on Sundays. Questions? 508.209.2355 .
Creative Stitchery. Join them Mondays, 10am-Noon (except the 1st Mondays which is 10-11am). Come stitch among friends. This group meets weekly in the Conference Room. Contact Carol: Mcgraw.cgm@gmail.com Cribbage. Join for an enjoyable Friday morning activity at 10am. Men and women welcome. Bring dollar bills. Contact: Leo Callinan, 508.209.0375.
Fishing Club. This group meets periodically to share information, learn new techniques and occasional Clubs & Groups & Ongoing Classes meet excursions. Their next meeting will be in at The Stonebridge Amenity, unless February. Contact: Paul Barnett, otherwise noted. This is an alphabetical pabbarnett@gmail.com. listing and can be found on Pinehills.net. Foreign Affairs Discussion Group will American Civil War Study Group will meet meet January 19th, 4pm. Contact Perry Wednesday, January 18th, 7pm, for a Karfunkel, PRKPinehills@gmail.com. discussion on the life and military career of Thomas Stonewall Jackson led by Ron Glee Club rehearses Wednesdays, 79pm. Contact Marcia Cunningham, Lindeman. Sosn76@aol.com, 508.209.0950. Art Studio. Gather with other resident artists in the Cabana for a working studio Hadassah Group will meet Wednesday, session each Tuesday, 9am-noon. No January 11th, 11:15am in the Rec Room. Donations help Hadassah, a leading instruction. All mediums are welcome. advocate of gender and economic Art Society will meet Monday, January equality and building bridges of peace 16th, 7-9pm for a workshop with through medical research and treatment. scratchboard. This is a member only C o n t a c t : E i l e e n : workshop and limited to 10 members. A eileenbwolfe@gmail.com. Visit: 5x5 board will be provided to each www.hadassha.org. attendee, artists are to bring implements to "scratch" with. Images will be provided History Group: A Moment in Time will to assist with possible ideas. Contact meet Thursday, January 12th, 4pm, in Roxanne: 9 7 8 . 8 2 1 . 8 2 0 9 , the Cabana to discuss life of Alexander the Great from the time Phillip dies until roxanne@picworth.com. his death. New members are always Bird Brains. This group of enthusiasts welcome. Contact: Dave Morrison, meets periodically to walk nearby trails david.w.morrison@verizon.net. and pond areas in search of seasonal b irds . Cont act S t e w , Kayak Network is done for the season. Contact: Ken Stone, ssandbird@yahoo.com. kenstone50@verizon.net; 781-659-4768 Bunco 2 will meet Monday, January 9th, 6:30pm, at 25 Painted Cottage. This is a Library at The Stonebridge Club is fun, easy to learn dice game. Contact fortunate to have an always-changing M a r i e S p a n b a u e r , supply of gently used books thanks to m a r i e s p a n b a u e r @ y a h o o . c o m , the generous residents. Here is how it 203.209.0037 or Beth Jacobs, works: Borrow as many as you like; return them...or not. When donating, bethjacobs@gmail.com, 508.517.5070. keep in mind: books should be in good Cancer Support Group. This group is for condition and recently published. Please women diagnosed and living with breast no cookbooks, self-help, comic or cancer. Contact, Judy 508.209.1011, damaged books (including mildew). This thechristensens26@comcast.net. wonderful resource is beautifully Chamber Music Group. The Con Moto managed by resident librarians. group meets for weekly practice sessions Drop-In Mahjongg meets Mondays at on Tuesdays, Noon-2pm. Contact, Tom 4pm in the Cabana. This is an easy to Shaughnessy, 508. 209.0085. learn game and an instructor is onsite Chess Playing, Tuesdays & Thursdays 2- and available to teach. Contact Linda: 4pm at The Stonebridge Club. All ages, lader60@gmail.com. including children, welcome! Learn from Men's Group. Details to come. instructor, Francois Allain.
Modern Poetry, will meet Monday January 9th, 12:20-2pm, in the Rec Room. A leader is selected for each meeting to discuss individual poems. Member's poems could be read at community events. Copies will be mailed to the group prior to the meetings. Contact Jim Carroll ang7jim@ aol.com. New! Movie Club will meet Saturday, January 7th, 5:30pm, to watch The Fundamentals of Caring, a movie about an 18-yearold with muscular dystrophy (Craig Roberts) and his caregiver (Paul Rudd). The pair learns about life from people they meet on a road trip. Bring a dish and beverage. The movie will start at 6pm with a discussion to follow. The group will also discuss plans for the future. Feel free to bring a comfortable chair and or blanket etc. If you can’t make the movie or just don't wish to see this one, you can still join disc uss ion aft erwards at 7:35 pm. Contact Tris h Mint y: trishminty@gmail.com. Moving Forward After Loss. Take comfort in the camaraderie of laughter and listening with others who have experienced loss through death or divorce. The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 4-5:30 in the Conference Room and usually once a month for dinner. Contact: Patty Kellert, pkellert@gmail.com. New Yorker Discussion Group will meet at 4:15pm, Tuesdays, January 10th and 24th. Contact Lois: lwkpublic@gmail.com. Northeastern University Alumni. This new group is just getting organized. Contact: Joe Coughlin, hjc12@verizon.net. Philosophy & Coffee. Join them the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 4pm for friendly and refreshing discussions. Ping Pong, Doubles, Mondays and Wednesdays, 2-4pm, and Fridays, 12:30pm. Drop-ins are welcome. The Positive Thinkers will meet Tuesday, January 3rd, 2pm. Contact Deanna Nealey, 508.224.3797. Quilt Club will meet Wednesday, January 11th, 1-3pm at the Winslowe's View Meetinghouse lower level. This
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Clubs & Groups will be an informal sit, sew and socialize meeting including a brief discussion on how to clean and care for vintage quilts. Contact: Lois Harvey, 508-209-0750 or kdh914@aol.com for a supply list. Rainbow Club will meet Saturday, January 7th, 11am in the Stonebridge Club Conference room to plan outings and events for the next several months. Come and bring your ideas to share! The Rainbow Club is the LGBT social club of the Pinehills. Everyone is welcomed to the events! Contact Val at vjb44@comcast.net for more information. Road Cycling Group. The group has ceased activities for the season but typically rides Tuesdays and Saturdays for 25-30 miles on local roads. The group will resume riding in the spring. Contact: Bob, bob.lesuer@yahoo.com. Shalom Pinehills, presents the film The Other Son, Thursday, February 9th, 6pm. The film tells the story of two young men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, that discover they were accidentally switched at birth and raised by each other's families. Everyone is welcome. Please pay at the Stonebridge Club by January 26th. $15pp. Fee includes movie, deli dinner, dessert and coffee/ soft drinks. For more info contact Nancy: nkr1209@aol.com Singles on the Go is an opportunity for singles to get together for various activities. They typically meet once a month for an event, twice for dinner and once for a book club. contact Kari Amazeen, kari@amazeen.com, 774-2834456. Social Knitting. The group meets regularly to knit together. Contact: Elaine McCarthy, elainemccarthy@ comcast.net. The Stagedoor Players. are always looking for new members to help in all areas including directing, acting, stage crew, marketing and ticket sales. Contact Gabe, gabed@comcast.net. Veterans Group would like to thank the generous residents and vendors of The Pinehills community for their contributions to both the Plymouth Veterans in need and the Plymouth 50th Vietnam Commemoration at Memorial Hall. The over 300 Veterans in The Pinehills community understand the need to help their fellow Veterans. The Commemoration at Memorial Hall was a long overdue thank you and welcome home to our Plymouth Vietnam Veterans. The help made the commemoration a most memorable tribute. A special thank
you goes out to The Market and Longridge Wine & Spirits. In a world filled with chaos and lack of communication, our community is a cohesive body with a big heart. The Veterans Group at The Pinehills Contact: Ken Goldner at: kgoldner43@verizon.net. Wine Lovers will meet Monday, January 9th, 7pm in the Cabana. The group will start the year off right by learning about and tasting some great wines from Northern California. Bring one wine glass and $5 per person for the wine. Contact Val at vjb44@comcast.net for more information. Womanade, will meet Monday, January 9th,2pm for their annual tea. Womanade provides short-term emergency financial help to families in need in the Plymouth School District. One hundred percent of your donation is used for this purpose. Donations can be mailed to Linda Gill, 61 Bradstreete Crossing, Plymouth, MA 02360. Writer’s Circle meets on the first and third Tuesdays. Contact: Jonnie, Jonniegartska@gmail.com. Writing Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 1-3pm. All skill levels are welcome and members encouraged to share ideas in this supportive and constructive exchange. Sessions are comprised of critiquing assignments, ins t ruc t io n b y m em b ers , and spontaneous writing practice. Contact: Lois Karfunkel, lwkpublic@gmail.com.
Sandy, sspekman@ gmail.com. Singles Pageturners will meet Tuesday, January 24th, 4:15pm in the Winslowe’s View Meeting House to discuss The Wright Brothers by David McCullough. Contact: Linda, lindagill61@gmail.com. Stonebridge Readers will meet Monday, January 23rd, 7pm to discuss Orphans I nheritance by Aline Ohanes ian. Cont ac t Marilyn, marilynkelley@verizon.net. Well Read meets the 3rd Thursday of the month. This group is currently full.
BRIDGE GROUPS Signing up indicates firm commitment. Duplicate Bridge meets Wednesdays, 1-4pm. Contact is Mary Kelley, 508.209.0429,Kelley.m9@ verizon.net. Sign up sheets are available Wednesdays at 4:45pm in the Cabana. Limited to 48 players. Friday Bridge takes place every week at 1pm. Contact, Jayne Snarsky, 508.209.0130, NorthJGS@aol.com. Tuesday Bridge meets in the Cabana every Tuesday, 2-4pm, except the first Tuesday of month. Advance sign up at the Cabana is required. Contact Linda: lader60@gmail.com. Drop-In Bridge occurs on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays from 2-4pm. To learn more, contact Linda Ader, lader60@gmail.com; Melene Donovan, melene_ct@yahoo.com; Laura Goldberg, laurag4@yahoo.com.
BOOK CLUBS Literary Women will not meet in January. On Monday, February 6th, 3:30pm the group will review The Dead Wake by Erik Larson This group is open to new members. Contact: Christine Ruhr, cruhr@ymail.com . Merry Book will meet Monday, January 23rd, 3pm to discuss A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Contact: Pam Hildebrandt, pchildebrandt @compuserve.com. Mystery Book Club will meet Monday, January 16th, 2pm in the Great Room to discuss The Gates of Evangeline by Hester Young. Melaine Alpern, bobmelalp@verizon.net. Shalom Book Club will m eet Wednesday, January 4th, 4:45pm in the Cabana to discuss The Golen & the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Contact:
What does the new year have in store for you?