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eyebrows in disapproval. “Take your seats and
let’s get started.” Club president Penny Harris
gaveled the meeting to order. She read the Club
Mission Statement and asked the stranger to
introduce himself.
“Hi, I’m Mark Baxter.”
“Welcome Mark. How did you hear about
our Club?”
“I saw your notice in the paper,” Mark
replied. “I’ve meant to join a club for a long
time. This night works for me so I thought I
would give it a try.”
“Thank you, Laura,” he said, looking down “We are delighted you found us.”
at the granola bar in his hand. John and his skeleton Clyde were
“Rich, you stay with Carl and make sure introduced. After his speech a robust round of
he eats then join us for the meeting.” Laura Table Topics ensued followed by evaluations.
turned around and marched down the hall. The meeting got off to a rocky start but
Carl unwrapped the granola bar and took proceeded without a hitch. Everyone pitched
a bite. “Is Laura always that bossy?” in to put the supplies away in the crate.
Rich laughed. “Yes, she is. I guess that’s why “It’s finally warm in here,” said Laura. “Let’s
she always gets things done. I hear she was one enjoy some goodies and get to know Mark.”
heck of a nurse in her day too.” Laura reached into her purse and pulled out a
“Good to have her on our side.” Carl container of snickerdoodle cookies, followed
finished the bar and announced, “I feel much by two thermoses of hot tea, Styrofoam cups,
better. I guess I just needed some food. I’m and napkins.
Table Topics Master tonight. I guess we better “So that’s why your purse was so heavy.
get out there. What’s your role?” We can always count on you to be prepared,”
“I’m evaluating John and his skeleton.” said Rich as he took the lid off the cookies
“His what?” and passed around the napkins. Laura poured
“Let’s go and he will tell you all about it.” steaming cups of tea and settled back in her
When they walked into the dining room chair.
five pairs of eyes turned toward them. “Mark, tell us about yourself,” Laura said as
“You are late, AGAIN.” She raised her she dunked a snickerdoodle in her tea.
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