Port Washington Trip

Once again, Eileen has pulled off a successful field trip for us.  We visited Cedarburg for touristing and shopping, then enjoyed a wonderful dinner and show at "Memories" in Port Washington.  Hats off to Eileen for all the work she puts into organizing these trips (and all the joy she takes in trying to make 50 people happy).  Thank you!

New Grant Application

Hot off the presses from J. Swiston and her crack team of grant experts, a new application is available.  Check out the pages on the sidebar to download a copy.

Quote of the Day

“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” 
               ~~Isaac Asimov (1980)

Loved Isaac.  He was a force for rational thought and behavior. I discovered him after inheriting scores of his paperbacks that had been stored in a basement.  I'll always think of Isaac with the scent of mildew wafting through my brain.

May 14 Meeting

SPARTA

Stevens Point Area

 Retired Teachers’ Association

Mon. May 14, 2018 Meeting

Location: Park Ridge Restaurant

                                           3425 Church St, Stevens Point

NO Reservations required.

Socialization at 11:15; order your lunch off the menu at 11:30. Meeting will begin as soon as orders are taken and continue through lunch.

PROGRAM: Safari with Sue by Sue Jacobson, SPARTA member with one thing recently checked off her bucket list.

  Please read the attached pdf files

 to be in-the-know!  Please print a copy

if you come to the meeting.  Thanks.

Hope to see you Mon, May 14.

The Book Sale is Coming! The Book Sale is Coming!

The Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers’ Association (SPARTA) will hold its spring book sale on the following dates at the Children’s Museum Building, 1100 Main St., Stevens Point.

Wednesday, April 25, noon to 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 26, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, April 27, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The sale contains more than 10,000 books. Most books are $1 or less. Children's books are 25 cents for softcover and 50 cents for hardcover. The fiction room contains hardcover and paperback fiction, and the Children's, Parenting, Teacher Materials, Large Print and Classics sections. Books across the hall in the nonfiction room are sorted into categories and this sale contains a large collection of Dungeons&Dragons and Star Wars books that can be found in the Priced area and CDs, tapes, albums, sheet music, individual DVDs and series, VHS tapes, and books on tape. Books in the Priced Area are $3 and up.

There will be a bag sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the cost of the first bag $10 and additional bags $5 apiece.

The profits are used for scholarships and grants to community organizations.

For more information, call Nancy at 715-344-2598.

Another Eileen Tours Special!

Once again, Eileen has lined up a special trip for us. Join us for a great trip to Cedarburg and Port Washington this July 18 .  There will be a meal, entertainment, good company, and other surprises.  Cost is $70.   For reservations, call Eileen at 715-341-5571 or email her at eileen43@charter.net

 

Sorry for the Absence

Can't believe it's been a month since a new posting.  Been busy reworking the membership database.  A good way to loose your mind.