Guest Speaker

Our first meeting of 2008 was enhanced by our guest speaker, Sue, niece of John Steinbeck. Sue delighted members with rich stories of the Steinbeck family heritage and her fond remembrances of her uncle. She shared photos, family letters dating back to the late 1800’s, unpublished writings and out of print copies of books and other memorabilia. She brought Steinbeck’s writing alive for us and shared stories that tied his books to what was happening in his family and life at the time they were written. We were thrilled to spend the evening with such a gracious, caring person who represents the Steinbeck name with dignity.

2008 Club Members, left to right, Joani Culver, Shirley Heine, Barbara Tyler, Jayne McCann, Belinda Rose, Suzanne Koonce, Sheree Luttrell and Elizabeth Blois