Feb 2017 Oracle

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Thursday, February 16 4 PM Owners’ Lounge AUTHOR EVENT Potluck dinner and discussion Spouses/All ORPS Residents Invited

Opportunity for Beginner Bridge players (Audrey Grant style) To practice and help each other learn Mondays 1PM-3PM ES Owners Lounge Form a foursome, or try to join one and have some FUN!

Kathryn Lang-Slattery is a published writer of fiction and nonfiction for youth. Fascinated by her uncle’s World War II stories, she began interviewing him in 1996. Doing the research necessary to make the story historically accurate and interviewing other men who

attended Camp Ritchie became a labor of love and self- discovery. She now travels around the country to give presentations on The Ritchie Boys and her writing journey. Besides writing and speaking, Kathryn enjoys, art, cooking and travel Immigrant Soldier: The Story of a Ritchie Boy By K ATHRYN L ANG –S LATTERY

Over 15,000 servicemen, many of whom had fled the Nazis, were trained in secret at Camp Ritchie, Maryland for US Army intelligence during WWII.

After the US declared war on Nazi Germany, the Ritchie Boys became an important weapon for the Allies. This historical novel is based in part on the experiences of the author’s uncle, Herman Lang. Come meet Kathryn Lang-Slattery, hear how she came to write the book, and learn about these heroic intelligence forces. Everyone is welcome for the discussion. If you plan to stay for dinner, call Jean Dietrich 760 992-8225 to let her know what dish you will bring to share. For information contact: J EAN D IETRICH 760 992-8225

Singles are welcome to join our

Friday night social. We choose a restaurant in the Valley and meet there at 5PM. Just sign up in the Activities Office by Thursday and note if you want a ride. We have a great time! Join Us

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