July 18 Meeting at Rennie's

The Good Times Girls Book Club met at my home 7/18 for my first Book club gathering.  Thankfully the heat wave broke and we were able to eat outside. Lunch had a Mexican flare to it. We got right to eating and catching up with each other. We ran out of time to float in the pool. (Thank you, Pam, for swapping months with me so we could have a swim).

I chose the novel “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” written by James Mc Bride.  This is a story of a community (Chicken Hill) of Jewish, Black, and European immigrant families centered around the Jewish owned grocery store in Pottstown Pa in the 20s and 30s.  The story is full of big personalities dealing with love, death, murder kidnapping and just living together. I would recommend it.  Steven Spielberg is adapting the novel to the screen which he will produce someday. 

I want to thank you all for the opportunity to be a part of this lovely group of friends.  I am really grateful for your friendship .

Sincerely,

Rennie 

June 13 Meeting at WMP hosted by Edna

  The first thing I need to do is apologize for the late Book club entry. I thought I did it before I left for England but you know what that’s like. The thought and the deed are two different things!! Haha

   Anyway, if I can remember that far back; I will try to give a fairly accurate description of the meeting.  There were 7 of us that made it and we missed the rest of you that were unable to be there.  We met for eats at 5:00pm., at the pavilion on the hill.  I did a picnic with the fried chicken, pasta salad, baked beans, etc.  Then we had shortcake with fruit and English custard.  Also chips, dips, & cheeses.  
   We discussed the book, , “A Bridge Across the Ocean”, which was liked by everyone.  Again, a discussion followed about Spirits and the afterlife with mixed feelings among us.  The July book & meeting time was set. 
   Then we were joined by some friends who ate & sat with us and enjoyed the music that started at 7:00pm.  As usual, it was a very enjoyable social time.  I am looking forward to the next Book club that I can be at which will probably be in September!!  Thanks for your patience and understanding!  

God bless all!! 

Edna