ALL BOOK CLUBS MAY MEET via Zoom UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Begun in 1975, our conventional book club has recently changed from popular reads to books related to “Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity”.

All members are invited to join.  All participants must be members of AAUW.  For more information call Rosemarie Palmer at 540-237-6455 (always leave a message).

The “Diversity Book Club” will meet (via ZOOM) on the third Thursday of the month at 3pm.

JANUARY 2023 – We have decided to read books (individual selections) on the subject/theme of Ukraine, with individual reports due at the January 2023 meeting.  In addition, Laura Zarrugh has provided us with a link to a Yale University course on the “History of Ukraine”.  This is optional.

FEBRUARY 2023 – The Family:  The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power, by Jeff Sharlet.  Discussion via Zoom will be on Thursday, February 16 at 3pm.
Contact Laura Zarrugh if you want to join in.

MARCH 2023 – Read about transgender issues.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 – Discuss “banned books” topic and articles submitted by Laura.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 AT 3pm – Discuss “Educated:  A Memoir” by Tara Westover.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 at 3pm – The topic is “Hate Groups” and the suggested reading is the
Southern Law Center’s 2022 report entitled “The Year in Hate and Extremism”.

APRIL 11, 2024 at 3pm – The topic is “The Seven Mountain Mandate“.  Call or email Laura if you wish her to send you a zoom link to participate in this discussion.

Contact Laura Zarrugh for more current information.

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The “Great Decisions” Book Group was formed by Laura Zarrugh in 2016.  Nationwide it has a long-standing history.  Discussion topics and essays are published by the Foreign Press Association annually.  Topics are determined by a survey of participating members.  A member facilitator is selected for each topic.  Cost of the briefing book was $32 for the 2019 edition.  The Great Decisions 2022 edition will be published on 1 January 2022, at which time the cost will be revealed.  Members may bring guests to these discussions.  Meetings will be held via ZOOM during the pandemic, on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm.
Anyone interested in joining Great Decisions should contact Laura Zarrugh, zarruglh@gmail.com, for further information.