Daily Archives: January 4, 2015

On a snowy night on December we joined Josee for a discussion about Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage by Alice Munro.

As Canadians, we were all very proud of Alice Munroe’s 2013 Nobel Prize recognised for her mastery of the contemporary short story.

It was interesting to hear why different stories resonated with the members of the club.

An Ontario sourced meal was enjoyed by all under the glow of candles and the Christmas tree.

At Halloween we all gathered at Bev’s to discuss “One Summer: America, 1927” by Bill Bryson.

The events in the book covered the great Mississippi flood and the advent of talking pictures and had stories about personalities like Henry Ford, Charles Lindburgh and Babe Ruth.

Lively discussion followed by an a lovely meal of chicken paprikash and followed of course, by apple pie.

Laura shared her vast experience and knowledge about First Native culture in Canada in her wonderful presentation of “The Orenda” by Joseph Boyden. The book is certainly sometimes brutal and unbearingly sad but all were drawn into the complex and fascinating history of our own country. Laura also made a delicious First Nations meal enjoyed by all.