December Bookclub: Julie's pick- The Henna Artist

Tonight’s Menu: Julie- Main Jocelyn- Salad Ali- Dessert Caitlin- Drink Maren- Your beautiful face! I. Discussion of Julie’s Book (1 hour discussion): The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi (342 pgs) -All members MUST be prepared to have discussion of something about the book; to evoke discussion with each question. II.Call to order by Ali Scontrino III. Treasurer's Report by Julie Lucia [DUES NOW $10.00]- *Current Balance: $80.00 -Maren Owes $30 IV. Next Meeting: *******January 30 or 31st, 2021 1. Book pick- (Maren)- _______________________ 2. Book pick- (Ali)- _______________________ 4. *Books Not finished Count: - Meriah-9 V. Announcements: VI. Old Business: 1. Quarter Sleeves & Sweatshirts- (Ali or Meriah)-HOLDING OFFF FOR NOW 2. Pin up photo shoot (Ali has hair & makeup person)- Anniversary Photo shoot next October VII. New Business: 1) Need to discuss missing club- either zoom or pay double dues 2) Make New gear- Maren if we buy our own clothes can you make us something? 3) Do we want to change club day or time? NOTE: Book Order- Ali, Caitlin, Julie, Jocelyn, Maren

November 29, 2020 The Dutch House (Jocelyn’s Pick)

Discussion: Jocelyn- This story was just eh. Did not like that in the middle of the book the author started jumping time periods. Made it very confusing. The whole book was about the past controlling the present. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Caitlin- Did not enjoy the read. Drawled on and on. Kept waiting for something to happen. Would recommend to certain people. 3.5/5 Julie- Felt like the author was male. Ugh! BORING. Kept waiting for something to happen. Mad at this book, nothing connected. Would not recommend. 2/5 Ali- I was disappointed with their obsession with the portraits. No personalization of their own lives. Like reading the Royal Tannenbaum’s with no humor. Would not recommend. 2.5/5 Maren- Did not read Favorite Characters: Jocelyn- Jocelyn Caitlin- Mauve and May Julie- Sandy and Jocelyn Ali- May and Jocelyn “Do you think it’s possible to ever see the past as it actually was?” “But we overlay the present onto the past. We look back through the lens of what we know now, so were not seeing it as the people we were, we’re seeing it as the people we are, and that means the past has been radically altered.” Balance $$$ - We have $80.00. Jocelyn, Julie, Ali and Caitlin are paid even. Maren will owe $30 at next club. Next Club is 12/27/20 at Julie’s NEW House Book Pick is The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi 342pgs Next pick will be Maren’s, next club date possibly January 30th or 31st. Dinner: Turkey Soup/ Garlic Bread/ Caitlin’s Quinoa/ Cranberry Ciders Duties: Julie-Main/ Jocelyn-Salad/ Ali-Dessert/ Caitlin- Drink Issues: Need to talk about missing club- either zoom or pay double dues Make new gear- Maren if we buy our own clothes can you make us something? Do we want to change club days or time?