Events and Classes for Adults

SEPTEMBER 26TH – TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD – Time for a classic, award-winning film! A widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama defends a black man against a false rape charge while teaching his young children about the sad reality of prejudice. Based on the novel by Harper Lee. Starring Gregory Peck. Not Rated- 130 mins. OCTOBER 3RD - A WALK IN THE WOODS- Bill Bryson, instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail. The peace and tranquility he hopes to find, though, is anything but, when the only person he can find willing to join him on the trek is his long-lost former friend Katz. Based on the memoir. Starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. Rated R- 104 mins. OCTOBER 10TH – BRIDGET JONES- MAD ABOUT THE BOY- Bridget, now a widowed single mother, must juggle work, parenthood and romance. With the help of her loyal friends, Bridget navigates encounters with a younger man and a series of awkward interactions with her son's science teacher as she strives to forge a new path toward life and love. Starring Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth. Rated R- 125 mins. OCTOBER 17TH – THE VISITOR - Walter Vale is a widower who teaches economics. In New York City for a conference, he goes to his apartment that he has not visited in some time only to discover a young couple living there. Walter befriends them and rediscovers a passion he thought long lost. Starring Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira. Rated PG-13 – 104 mins. OCTOBER 24TH – SKYFALL- (#23)- When 007’s latest assignment goes gravely wrong and MI6 is attacked, M must relocate the agency. Attempting to hold onto her authority while her past is threatening to destroy her, M is left with one ally: Bond. Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Ralph Fiennes. Rated PG-13- 143 mins. OCTOBER 31ST – GHOSBUSTERS- AFTERLIFE - When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts. Rated PG-13- 124 min. |
Afternoon Book Club
The monthly book club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4 PM
Please email Mary Lou Hughes at mlhughes@mclinc.org for more information.
Evening Book Club
The monthly book club meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7 PM (the meeting is on the 3rd Thursday if the 4th week is a holiday).
Please email Mary Lou Hughes at mlhughes@mclinc.org for more information.
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