Interests

Art Classes -To Be Determined

Book Club

Book Club is held the SECOND Friday of every month.

10:30 am Social

11:00 am Book Discussion

Lunch to Follow

The Library Chair selects the book of the month and appreciates hearing from the members about book recommendations.

Books can be checked out at the office.

The book of the month can be check out for one week, all other books can be checked out for 2 weeks.

Book Recommendations for 2024
1. The White Ship by Charles Spencer
2. The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
3. Diary of a Sea Captain's Wife by Margaret Holden Eaton
4. Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
5. Properties of Thirst by MaryAnn Wiggins
6. The Final Act of Juliettte Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd
7. Not That Fancy by Reba McIntyre
8. Tian Ming Destiny by Thomas Quin Kong
9. The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
10. James by Percival Everett
11. The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
12. Six Frigates by Ian Toll
13. The Last Boat Out of Shanghai by Helen Zia
14. Autocracy, Inc. by Ann Applebaum
15. Long Island by Colm Toibin
16. The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
17. Northwoods by Daniel Mason
18. Did I Ever Tell You by Genevieve Kingston
19. The Searcher by Tana French
20. The Hunter by Tana French
21. The Starbridge Series by Susan Howatch
22. Breaking and Entering: The Education of a Film Producer by Steve Starkey

The Laura Baldwin Franklin Chicago Bridge Tournament

The Laura Baldwin Franklin Bridge Tournament was established by Mrs. John Wright Watling, Jr.

The purpose of this tournament is to create a year round bridge competition for the enjoyment

of The Little Town Club members.

All participants must be members.

Members can create teams of two or more players.

Please contact the office for more information or to sign up your team.

Bridge Lessons

Bridge lessons are offered here at the Club.

Bridge lessons are generally a series of classes, but you may select individual classes you would like to attend.

Bridge Classes are taught by members, Norma Jean Shaw and Laura Kuhn.

Mah Jong Classes - American Mah Jong

Mah Jong classes are taught by member, Ellen Herman.

Ellen is an experienced Mah Jong teacher and very organized and thorough.

Classes are offers in 4 week sessions and subsequent sessions on Defense and Play of the Tile.

Please call the office for more information about Mah Jong Classes.

Mah Jong Open Game

The second Wednesday of each month is scheduled a Mah Jong Open Game.

Members and Guests are invited to play Mah Jong with others who have signed up for the Open Games.

The Mah Jong Open Game starts at 1:15 pm following lunch.

Please sign up with the office.

Stitchers

Join the Stitchers group every Friday from11:00 am to Noon.

Bring your projects to work on while socializing with other stitchers.

Bring your knitting, crocheting, jewelry projects embroidery and needlepoint.

Lunch is served following Stitchers at noon.

Tech Classes

Tech Classes are offered twice a month

Every other Tuesday at 10:30 am

Classes are taught by Dory Turk

Resident Tech Instructor

Join these fun and informative classes to enhance your technology skills

All levels are welcome

Please sign up with the office as there is limited seating.

Writers Group

The Writer's Group meets once a month on the second Tuesday of each month

at 1:15 pm following lunch.

Join your fellow members to explore the art and craft of writing.

Learn and gain support for all types of writing projects.