Inglenook Book Club News

The Inglenook Book Club met Wednesday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie for their monthly meeting. Twenty members were in attendance. President Gail Mack called the meeting to order by beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Motto.

Gail thanked everyone for the calls, cards, prayers, and kindness for her during her time of loss. She went on to thank hostesses Victoria Ard and Donna Ward for the delicious strawberry and coconut cake, along with assorted beverages and nut medley that was served.

Carolyn Moore was the June birthday lady.

Treasurer Donna Ward gave the treasurer’s report.

President Mack called for the committee reports from Sunshine, Telephone, Membership, and Publicity. She thanked the chairs for their graciousness for all they do.

Under new business, the announcement of the activities director at Lakeside has retired, and a new director will be coming soon.

Beverly Mueller presented the program. She spoke to us on the word ‘library’. So much history, past, present, and knowledge of ‘library’ were shared, and a lot of the members had stories to tell of a library experience they had in the past. Library derives from the Latin liber “book” and is traditionally a collection of books used for reading or study, or a building or room where a collection is kept. There are eight legendary ancient libraries, with the top three being in 1) modern-day Iraq, 2) Egypt, and 3) Turkey. It was an informative, learning program, enjoyed by all.

Book passing was completed by Mary Newman, book chair, with the next book passing date of June 26.

The next meeting is July 10, at 3 p.m. at Lakeside. The hostesses will be Carolyn Goodwin and Elaine Williams, with program presentation by Zia Locke. Members were encouraged to bring personal care (hygiene) items for the school donation.

Members present were: Victoria Ard, Mona Batchelor, Peggy Chappell, Carolyn Goodwin, Jean Hollomion, Suzanne Howell, Geneva Johnson, Gail Mack, Shirley Martin, Jean McKinnie, Carolyn Moore, Beverly Mueller, Mary Newman, Carolyn Potts, Marilynn Putman, Sheila Rogers, Suzanne Russell, Genia Sherwood, Donna Ward, and Elaine Williams.