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Thursday Night Book Club

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The Thursday Night Book Club discussed The Narrow Door by Joanne Harris. The author (most acclaimed for her
work Chocolat) has written this psychological thriller as a dialogue between Roy Straightly, elderly Latin Master,
and Miss Buckfast, new head mistress of the school .Through this dialogue, the author explores the idea that the
past controls what we do, shapes who we are and cannot be hidden away from forever. The predominant themes
of gender, memory and trauma and the clash between old and new were discussed in the context of women
entering a man’s professional world. “Men walk in through the main gates. Women have to improvise. All we need
is a narrow door.”

Brantford news, Events, Interest Groups

Potluck at Blue Lake

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CFUW members gathered at the home of Pat Clemons on beautiful Blue Lake for our annual Potluck Picnic. Those who wanted took a dip while the others enjoyed the scenery and the conversation. Dinner, as always, was a real treat! Thanks are extended to Pat for welcoming us to her lovely home.

 

Brantford news, Events, Meetings, uncategorized

Annual Meeting May 2015

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Brantford news, Events, Meetings

April 2015 meeting

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Leslie Telfer GM March
Leslie Telfer, Superintendent of Education, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk Catholic District School Board, spoke on Literacy Trends in Brant. She was clear that children need the Four C’s of Education; critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Simple knowledge is easily available through technology. Children must be able to understand, evaluate, and apply knowledge to succeed.
Leslie with guests: Jeanne from Kids Can Fly and Ruth from Strong Start.
Leslie with guests: Jeanne from Kids Can Fly and Ruth from Strong Start.

 

Carol presenting a moving tribute to Alto Hall, longtime member of CFUW who passed away peacefully in February in her 103rd year.
Carol presenting a moving tribute to Alto Hall, longtime member of CFUW who passed away peacefully in February in her 103rd year.

 

Members, Pat and Lin, sharing conversation and treats.
Members, Pat and Lin, sharing conversation and treats.
Joan from the Hospitality team making sure we have enough tea. Good job!
Joan from the Hospitality team making sure we have enough tea. Good job!

 

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Carole, Program Committee member and Olga Consorti, CEO of St. Joseph’s Lifecare Foundation, who was the speaker at the April General Meeting.

 

Kelly Gyokey helped with Audio-visual equipment.
Kelly Gyokey helped with Audio-visual equipment.
Marg, a long-time volunteer at the Stedman Hospice, with Olga.
Marg, a long-time volunteer at the Stedman Hospice, with Olga.