October 17, 2024 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met October 3 in the First Methodist Church fellowship hall. The members enjoyed a perfect fall meal of frito pie and butter cake provided by member Angie Davis.
During the business meeting, Corresponding Secretary Fannie Watson read a letter from Sandra Davis thanking the club for the generous donation made to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library.
Member Dottie West reported that the library book sale will take place October 22-26. Volunteers are needed to help the Friends of the Library with the sale. Also anyone wishing to donate books for the sale may take them to the library. Club President Alease Copelin introduce guest Kim Oswalt.
Following the business meeting Dottie West gave a fascinating book report on The Book of Charlie a memoir written by David Von Drehle. Drehle, a veteran journalist, moved to Kansas where he met his neighbor Charlie White who was more than a century old. In fact Charlie lived to be 109 years old. When Drehle began visiting with Charlie and became aware of all the wisdom he had to share, he began taking notes to share with his children thinking it would teach them great life lessons. He later published the book.
White faced many challenges in his life but believed that no matter how many challenges we face in life one must not give in to the challenges but instead deal with them and grow from them. Charlie’s mother taught him to be resilient and to never give up on himself or others. Charlie’s life was centered on being patient, hard work and spreading joy. He believed meaning could be found in everyday actions and found his greatest joy in service to others.
Mrs. West ask members to share their own stories of wisdom sayings learned from others. The program provided much insight on the importance of both listening and learning from our own experiences as well as the experiences of others. Experience truly is the best teacher!
