Reading the Classics
ZoomThis is a book club focused on books considered to be classics of literature. Each month a new book is read, and discussed at the meeting. Facilitator: Jeanne Kaiser
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Encore: Wizard of Oz
ZoomWe are all familiar with The Wizard of Oz from the 1939 movie starring Judy Garland. But there is much more to the original book, as well as stage and other screen productions (have you heard of the character, Imogene the Cow?) And, many believe what appears to have been a modern fairy tale for […]
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Encore: “Polly, or how we came to have a Dog” and “My Father’s House”
ZoomSome family struggles after the death of my father, dealing with his dog, and an old New England house full of family things. An Encore! program from the Spring 2025 seminar Writing to Remember - Purple and presented by Suzette Jones.
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Encore: Founding of Smith College
ZoomAs Smith College celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2025, learn about Sophia Smith of Hatfield, MA and the unusual circumstances that led to the founding of Smith College in 1870 and its opening in 1875. This presentation includes a reading of the picture book Tea with an Old Dragon by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Monica Vachula. […]
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Encore: Life Lessons from a Nursing Home
ZoomIrvin Yalom is a psychiatrist and author who once said, "the physicality of death destroys us, but the idea of death saves us". The wisdom of this statement is reflected in the paradox of the fragility of the human body and resiliency and life-affirming energy of the human spirit, a paradox. I witnessed often over […]
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Contemporary Book Group
ZoomThis group is for people interested in reading both fiction and non-fiction books published within the last five years. The aim of the group is to spread our wings a bit and enjoy a wide variety of books (historical fiction, humor, memoir, biography, mystery, thrillers, romance, current events, history, politics, natural science, etc.) Each month […]
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Photography Club
FCI Library Annex 202 Plain Road, North Hatfield, MA, United StatesThe group explores various aspects of photography, from learning new techniques and equipment (macro photography, studio lighting, astrophotography, etc.) to developing our skills in wildlife, street, event, etc. photography. We explore post-processing and aspects of presenting our work for display. Facilitator: Tom Clune
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Viewpoints
Hybrid meetings: in person at the Five College Library Annex Building in N. Hatfield and on Zoom. Viewpoints is a monthly round-table discussion of current domestic and international events and issues (often, but not always, political), and other subjects not necessarily tied to the headlines of the day (such as culture wars, free speech restrictions […]
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Story Time
ZoomWe will meet once a month on zoom to discuss short stories that we have read prior to the meeting. Members of the group will take turns choosing stories and leading the discussion. In most cases stories selected will be found on the internet. Suggestions of interesting stories will be provided by the group leader. […]