Twenty-nine members gathered at Greystone Clubhouse for a little October magic and mischief. The lunch celebration was hosted by Carolyn Ott, Cheri Dawson, Kathy deGeneres, Terry Easterly, Kenna Karnish, Kathy Pickerell, and Sharman Rainey, who donned their witch regalia. The Witches of Eastwick theme was inspirational as evidenced by the spooky centerpieces featuring literary elements, delicious food, and witch hats for everyone. Carolyn Ott provided a review and encouraged everyone to read the John Updike book.
The meeting was called to order by President Earline Sceroler. Members were delighted to welcome sustaining member Nancy David back to active membership.
Elise LeBlanc, Historian, provided some insights into member Paula Kelly, who just turned 90 and has a penchant for adventure, including riding her e-tricycle and going down super slides. She has been our club librarian for decades and keeps us all on track. She loves LSU Tiger athletics, fried shrimp, and crème brulee. And we love Paula!
Myra Peak gave a book review on Still Life by British author Sarah Winman, which she highly recommended for its beautiful prose and celebration of beauty and love in all its forms. The historical fiction spanning four decades is set in Tuscany and London. Other books by Winman include Tin Man and A Year of Marvelous Ways.
Program Director Angela Mashon welcomed guest speaker Randy Underwood, who spoke with us about his book Vanished Hands and Stilled Voices -Stories of Dubious Veracity, published in September; a poignant memoir and collection of stories written over a ten-year period which range from humorous tales of life, the passage of time, and experiences of loss and grief. A recurring theme is Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s lines “the touch of a vanished hand, / And the sound of a voice that is still”, which also inspired the title.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meeting and look forward to the next meeting on November 4th.
