Book Group

Once a month, the first Thursday and at various places, members meet to discuss a variety of books. The book group operates just a little differently than most; each month they choose a theme and participants read any book connected with the theme. Some themes have been Maine authors, mystery, historical fiction, biographical non-fiction, etc. With each person bringing a different book to the group, cross-pollination of ideas and viewpoints is sparked.

Theater Goers

A group of theater-goers attends local (Portland-South Portland) theater preview events at reduced or no cost at the following theaters:

• Lyric Music Theater (South Portland) – Thursday evening performance prior to opening – $10
• Portland Players (South Portland) -Thursday evening performance prior to opening – $5
• City Theater (Biddeford) – Donation: up to you!
• Good Theater (Portland) – Donation: None!

Join Linnea Farrar (767-2343 or email her at lfarrarsp@gmail.com).

Volunteerism

• Internal: greeters for each meeting, phone pals, state convention of retired teachers, legislative liaison, etc.
• External: too many to enumerate, but includes literacy tutoring, in-school work with students, knitting hats for premature babies, help for immigrants, work with non-profits, docents, etc.

Other Ad-Hoc Activities in which we engage:

• Magic of Christmas, PSO
• Other concerts: Portland Symphony Orchestra, Choral Art Society, etc.
• State Convention of MEA-R every May
• Group trips to places of interest
• Group attendance at special events