BOOK REVIEW BREAKFASTS

November 1, 2021

Reviewer:  Jon Bell, Director of Indian River State College Planetarium

Book:  2021 Old Farmer’s Almanac

Author:  Janice Stillman et al, editor

Introducer:  Jane Howard

Description:  The original and longest running guide to daily living, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has been revised every year since the 1792. Jon will discuss the historical development of almanacs and book of days periodicals. The Old Farmer’s Almanac contains data on seasons, moon phases, sunrise and set times, position of planets, weather predictions, agriculture and fishing information, among other topics.

December 6, 2021

Reviewer:  Dr. Deborah Taylor-Long, Coordinator of Equity, Family and Community Engagement, Indian River School District

Book:  Courageous Conversations About Race

Author:  Glenn E. Singleton

Introducer:  Crystal Morris

Description:  The need for candid conversations about race so educators understand why achievement inequity exists and learn to develop curricula that promote true educational equity and excellence.

January 10, 2022

Reviewer:  Laura Moss, Indian River County Commissioner, former mayor of Vero Beach

Book:  My Dearest Friend: 

Letters of Abigail and John Adams

Authors:  Abigail and John Adams

Introducer:  Jane Howard

Description:  A vivid account of 40 years of an amazing relationship and a momentous era in American history.

February 7, 2022

Reviewer:  Dr. Juliette Lomax-Homier, Regional Campus Dean, Ft. Pierce Regional Campus of Florida State University College of Medicine, former OB-GYN

Book:  The Doctors Blackwell

Author:  Janice P. Nimura

Introducer:  Sandy Stevens, Student Support Coordinator, FSU College of Medicine, Ft. Pierce   Description:  The story of the first female physicians in the United States

March 7, 2022

Reviewer:  Lekesha Weems, one of the first IRSC AAUW Club members.

Book:  Woman Evolve

Author:  Sarah Jakes Roberts

Introducer:  Katie Nall;

Description:  Women should not hold on to their past; they should blossom into the women they can become, erasing limits and challenging norms of what it means to be a modern woman, pursuing their dreams without fear or guilt.

BRANCH MEETINGS

October 16, 2021 11:30 am.                   

CJ Cannons Restaurant,

3414 Cherokee Dr. at the airport.  

Jonnie Mae Perry, Vero Beach branch President, AAUW FL Director DEI, CEO Gifford Community Cultural and Resource Center will discuss “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”
 
December 12, 2021 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Holiday meeting.  

Indian River Shores Community Center

6001 Highway A1A, Indian River Shores, 32963. Food, Entertainment, Free of charge.   
       
January 15, 2022 $30.  

Regional Branch Meeting, hosted by Melbourne branch. Visit www.melbourne-fl.aauw.net/.org for details.
 
March 7, 2022 

Following Book Review Breakfast   

Richardson Center—IRSC Campus Auditorium.  
6155 College Lane, Vero Beac
 
April 30, 2022* 

11:30 am.  $20.                               

Counter Culture Restaurant, 

1620 Boulevard Village Lane, Vero Beach, FL. 32967 Branch Election, Installation, Awards. Entertainment: Manny Moreira, Guitarist/Singer.