September 2025

Wednesday, Sept. 3,  Dinner Diners, 5:00 pm. We will meet for dinner at Tavo’s Antojitos y Tequila, 425 Merchants Rd., Rochester, NY 14609. RSVP to Barbara Lobb no later than Wednesday September 3. Text/call  Barbara Lobb at (585) 419-5110 to RSVP or with last minute changes.

Monday , September 15, Great Decisions, 3:30 pm – via Zoom. Reading #6: “The Future of NATO and European Security.” Our discussion will be lead by Josie Kenyon. European security is more uncertain than it has been for decades. Putin’s Russia has launched a war with Ukraine on its doorstep, and America’s uncertain role as leader of NATO and security provider has been called into question with the failure of Congress to pass supplemental military support for Ukraine. What are Europe’s options, and how might developments on both sides of Western Europe – in Ukraine and across the Atlantic – impact its choices? What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas? Watch for the Zoom invitation from Marilyn Monkelbaan. New participants are always welcome. For more information email or call Judy Dupre at 585-301-3234.

Wednesday, September 24, FAB Fundraising Event, 4-6 pm at the home of Jolene Smith.  We will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with a program presented by Jean Keplinger, former Town Historian and FAB member. We will be honoring the memory of Fran McDowell, our long-term treasurer, by contributing to the Dollars for Scholars scholarship. Suggested donation is $50.00. Friends and guests are welcome.

Monday, September 29, Book Group,  7:30 pm – at the home of Eileen Hartmann.   This month’s selection is The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. As a motherless child, Esme is allowed to sit unobtrusively under the table while her father, one of a team of men working to create the first “Oxford English Dictionary” debate words and definitions to be included in the published version. The cards for words determined to be too “objectionable” were discarded to the floor, where young Esme collected the rejects. This very original historical novel is described as lyrical and a delightful exploration of the influence of language on hearts and minds to change the world. Please RSVP to Eileen Hartmann no later than Sept. 27.   All are welcome!