Events in April and May at 44 Portland Place (YWCA Central Club)
Book Club – The Brooklyn Follies
Thursday 16 April
The Book club meets again in the Adam Lounge 2.30 – 4.00 on Thursday 16th April (coffee is available in the café from 2.00). Our April read is “The Brooklyn Follies” by Paul Auster which tells the story of three men; Nathan,
his nephew Tom nd Harry, owner of a Brooklyn bookstore. All three men are making a fresh start after assorted mistakes and misfortunes and they strike up a friendship. Then Lucy – the daughter of Nathan’s runaway niece – a
little girl who refuses to speak, turns up on the doorstep…. Engaging and funny as well as reflective, this is lighter than Paul Auster’s earlier work and a good introduction to his unique tone of voice.
Art In London – Van Dyke and Britain
Thursday 23 April at 11.00 – 12.30
This talk focuses on the life and work of Flemish artist, Sir Anthony Van Dyke (1599 – 1641), the greatest painter in seventeenth-century Britain and his work at the court of King Charles 1. The Lecturer will be James Hicks. Exhibition at Tate Britain 18 Feb – 17 May
New courses
Now that spring has definitely arrived, why not take advantage of one of our new languages courses starting April and May. A short course could possibly help you find a new job or add to your employment of a foreign holiday. It is also a good way to make new friends! With Russian, Italian, French, Spanish and more on offer there’s plenty of choice. If you are more energetically inclined, why not have a go at Kickboxing, Belly Dancing, supple Strength or Tai Chi.
Craft Group
Wednesday 15 April, between 13.30 and 15.30. All crafts and everyone welcome. Bring your current project and put in a couple of hours work on it, while enjoying a ‘cuppa’ and a good ‘natter’.
The Spanish Conversation Group
Each meeting will take place on a Thursday at 11.00. the group now has a tutor to hyelp keep it on the right track, the fee (£30) will be divided between the members present. For details please contact Elaine Smith, either by phone 07940 209 292 or by email: mselainesmith@btinternet.com
Small Business Club
Next month’s session will take place on 7th May and will look at Increasing Your Self-confidence and Selling Your Business, and will be led by Cate Mackenzie
Contact details of 44 Portland Place can be found via their directory entry: ywca@44.htm
