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Tailgate Games Thursday, September 11 3:30 p.m. Courtyard
Park Place Book Discussion Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books By Kirsten Miller Saturday, September 13 3:00 p.m., Providence Dining Room Beverly Underwood and her archenemy, Lula Dean, live in the tiny town of Troy, Georgia, where they were born and raised. Now Beverly is on the school board, and Lula has become a local celebrity by embarking on a mission to rid the public libraries of all inappropriate books—none of which she’s actually read. To replace the “pornographic” books she’s challenged at the local public library, Lula starts her own lending library in front of her home: a cute wooden hutch with glass doors and neat rows of the worthy literature that she’s sure the town’s readers need. What Lula doesn’t know is that a local troublemaker has stolen her wholesome books, removed their dust jackets, and restocked Lula’s library with banned books: literary classics, gay romances, Black history, witchy spell books, Judy Blume novels, and more. One by one, neighbors who borrow books from Lula Dean’s library find their lives changed in unexpected ways. Finally, one of Lula Dean’s enemies discovers the library and decides to turn the tables on her, just as Lula and Beverly are running against each other to replace the town’s disgraced mayor. That’s when all the townspeople who’ve been borrowing from Lula’s library begin to reveal themselves. That's when the showdown that’s been
Are you ready for some football? Although the Chicago Bears do not have a game today, we are kicking off Football season by tailgating in the Courtyard! Grab your friends and join us in the Courtyard for Bean Bag games before heading to our Football-themed Dining Shuffle. In the event of inclement weather, Bean Bag Games will take place in the Community Room.
Dining Shuffle: Tailgate Shuffle Thursday, September 11 Dining Hours, Dining Room
Save the date for this month’s dining shuffle! An invitation will be placed in your cubby a week before the Shuffle, so you can choose your dining time. You will be seated randomly with Park Place neighbors for dinner. It is a great way to meet new people or get acquainted with old friends. All are invited and encouraged to attend. This month, you can enjoy some of your favorite game day foods prepared by Chef Pearse and the Dining Service Team. You are welcome to participate in some of the Tailgate games after dinner, which will be stationed outside in the Courtyard, weather permitting.
Welcome Reception Friday, September 12 3:00 p.m., Bistro
Please come welcome the newest residents of Park Place. Wine, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
brewing between Beverly and Lula will roil the whole town...and change it forever. All are welcome to attend the Park Place Book Discussion.
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