Book Group

Chairman - Peggy Raleigh
Vice Chairman - Mary Jane Pacifico
Secretary - Cissie Wakeman
Co-Treasurers - Barbara Sullivan
Program Planner - Peggy Raleigh
Publicity - Joan Davis
Membership - Linda Forcellina, Gebby McDonald
Hospitality - Linda Forcellina, Joy Noble, Susan Tattar
Nominating - Marge Harrington
The Page Turners - Terry Flahery
Telephone - Polly Hitchings
Writers’ Workshop - Joan Davis

Book Group Board Meetings

(Mondays in the library at 1:30 pm)

September 17th
October 15th
November 12th
January 14th
February 18th
March 17th
April 14th
May 12th

June 16th will be the date for Old Board/New Board members.

Book Group dues are only $25 a year
(plus a DCA membership)
Each member is responsible for serving on a
luncheon or coffee committee once during the year.
Guests: Guests are welcome during the year for a fee
$15 per luncheon and $5 per coffee event.
The September Book Group meeting is free and open to the public.

Tuesday - September 25h
10:00 am Coffee
Judith Marks=White
“ Seducing Harry, An Epicurean Affair”

This provacative tale is liberally laced with champagne, designer clothing, country houses, and wit. "Seducing Harry, An Epicurean Affair" is Judith Marks-White's first noveml. A real page turner. A must!
Open to the public. No fee. Hostess: Terry Flaherty

Tuesday - October 23rd
10:30 am Luncheon
C.A. Belmond
“A Rather Lovely Inheritance"

"A Rather Lovely Inheritance" is a debut novel about an American Girl and an English guy who team up to uncover family secrets about an unexpected inheritance that leads them on a chase across Europe, from London to the French Riviera and Italy. Reviewers and readers hae praised the novel as "a smart, sassy, satsfying romp" filled with romantic comedy, memorable characters, and a suspenseful story with twists and turns that lead to a highly rewarding ending Hostess: Linda Forcellina

Tuesday - November 27th
10:00 am Coffee
Jessica Speart
“ Unsafe Harbor"

In her most recent mystery "Unsafe Harbor" Agent Rachel Porter is stationed in Port Elizabeth, NJ, dark, dangerous, and filled with predators. A body is discovered just steps from Rachel Porter, and when a second murder occurs, Rachel suddently realizes she is already involved in this deadly affair! Talk about suspense - Wow! Hostess: Gebby McDonald

Tuesday - January 22nd
10:00 am Coffee
Emilie Betts
“Shadows of My House of Sunshine”

Emmie Betts is a member of the DCA Writer's Workshop. In her recently published memoir, started in the workshop, she writes of her experiences over a lifespan of eight decades. Hostess: Joy Collins

Tuesday - February 26th 10:00 am Coffee
Melanie Barnard
“ On a Variety of Cuisines”

Melanie Barnard returns to "Meet the Author" Series to talk about a Variety of Cuisines. She has authored or co-authored 13 books on various kinds of cooking, including the James Beard award winning - Ther American Medical Association's Family Cookbook. You are in for a treat from a great teacher!
Hostess: Joy Noble

Tuesday - March 25th
10:30 am Luncheon
C.J. Golden
“The Tao of the Defiant Woman”

The "Tao of the Defiant Woman" is a guide for women to life after 40. In her book, C.J. Golden fuses her own personal experiences, with the Taoist Philosophy, which recognizes and accepts the part of life that cannot be changed. In her book, she suggests how to find inner peace while boldly facing life's challenges.
Hostess: Mary Jane Pacifico

Tuesday - April 22nd
10:30 am Luncheon
Janice Mann
“Cruising Connecticut with a Picnic Basket”

"Cruising Conencticut with a Picnic Basket" is a combination cookbook and guide with an eclectic selection of places to visit and suggestions on the fine art of picnicking. Jan takes us from hunting spring wildflowers to wine tasting, from hiking and biking on miles of trails to kayaking on our waterways - from city walking tour to country drives - 40 days trips each accompanied by a made to order picnic. What fun!
Hostess: Sue Tatter

Tuesday - May 20th
10:30 am Luncheon
Writer's Workshop Program

Participants in the Book Group's Writers' Workshop showcase their work. Members will read from their manuscripts over the year. This is a creative and enjoyable way to end our program offerings.

Hostesses: Marge Harrington and Cissie Wakeman

The Page Turners
Writers' Workshop