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Contact Susan Sawyer (721-1476) or Karen Roberts (729-0518).

The Ruth Group is a multi-generational women's book group. Our book selection is designed to reflect the many interests and experiences of our varied participants. Book choices range from the very casual to rather learned, and everything in between. Some books are contemporary, some classic, some fiction, some nonfiction. We discuss a mix of books that we hope will contribute to the expression of our own thoughts, deepen friendships, stimulate thinking about differing perspectives, and help span the distances of time and space among individuals.

We value a sense of safety in the group and have an agreement of confidentiality; what is discussed in the group stays in the group! Book Ends usually offers a discount on our selections. We try to choose books that are available in paperback.

New participants are always welcome, as are folks who haven't quite managed to read the book being discussed that month. Transportation to our meetings is always available. Please call one of the leaders if you would like a ride.

Ruth Group Schedule, 2011-12

Ruth Group printer friendly version (MS WORD 210KB)

Meetings are typically the last Sunday evening of the month at 7:30 PM. Meetings are held in someone’s home, and a facilitator leads the discussion. We’d love to have you join us – once, or each time! There’s no need to sign up in advance or “join” in any way. If you have questions or need help with transportation, call Susan Sawyer (781-721-1476), Mary Ann McCall-Taylor (781-729-6258), or Karen Roberts (781-729-0518).


Date Book Host
September 25 Good to Fault  by Marina Endicott  
October 30

Tust Kids by Patti Smith

Susan Sawyer
November 27 The Help  by Kathryn Stockett Lynne Rahmeier
December 11

Poetry of your choice

Maryanne McCall-Taylor
January 29

Gracefully Insane: Life and Death Inside America's Premier Mental Hospital by Alex Beam

Anne Hoenicke
February 27

Listening is an act of love: A Celebration of American Life from the Story Corps Project by David Isay

 
March 25

Little Bee by Chris Cleave

 
April 29

Madonnas of Echo Park by Brando Skyhorse

Connie Rosenberger
May 22

Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny

Kaye Nash

*subject to change; check Spire or church bulletin (or contact person) for updates.

The First Congregational Church of Winchester, U.C.C.
An Open and Affirming Congregation
21 Church Street, Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-9180