Week of June 25-July 1 Events & Highlights

Guest Minister

Rev. Andy Nixon Sunday Sunday Service 11am • Warren Chapel Art Open House 3pm • Pulliam Center Monday-Thursday Twilight Prayers 7:30pm • Warren Chapel Monday-Friday Adult Exercise with Helen 8-9am • Gymnasium Wednesday-Friday Beginner Bridge Lessons with Louise R. Fontecchio 9:30-11:45am & 2:30-4:30pm • Pulliam Center Tuesday & Thursday Water Aerobics with Emily 8:30-9:30am • Pool Monday

Lecture: “The Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onas-sis,” with Nancy Ashley 10:45am • Warren Chapel Movie: “The Angry Birds Mov-ie” (PG, 2016) 8:05pm • Auditorium Tuesday Dramatic Performance: “Abigail Adams, Dear Friend,” with Cathy Caemmerlen 10:45am • Warren Chapel Adult/Buzzards + Falcons Art Workshop: “Candlemaking!” with Debbie Blinder 2:30-4:30pm • Shady Dell Movie: “Despicable Me” (PG, 2010) 8:05pm • Auditorium Performance: Sewanee Sum-mer Music Festival 8:15pm • Warren Chapel Wednesday Lecture: “Syria, Explained,” with Liz Norell 10:45am • Warren Chapel Early Bird Movie: “WALL E” (G, 2008), Hummingbirds & parents! 6pm • Auditorium Movie: “The Jungle Book” (PG, 2016) 8:05pm • Auditorium Documentary: “Jackie Ken-nedy Onassis: In a Class of Her Own” 8:15pm • Pulliam Center

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Motown Dinner & Dance Please join us for the MSSA Motown Dinner & Dance Saturday from 6:30-10:30pm in the auditorium. Feed Your Soul with a delicious dinner and dance to the rhythm of "CEO the Band" as they perform Motown, R&B, jazz and a wide variety of hits from the ‘50s through the present. To top off the evening, we will have also have several fabulous pieces of art-work available for auction. Tickets to the event are $70 per per-son and may be purchased in the of-fice, during the lunch hour in the din-ing hall, or from www.mssa1882.org. Childcare will be available during the event for Hummingbirds, Eaglets and Eagles; sign up in the office or at the youth board in the front of the audi-torium. Proceeds will benefit the Gateway to the Assembly Campaign. The cam-paign’s goal is to raise funds for the Eleanor Waldrop Land Acquisition Fund and are earmarked for the As-sembly’s recent purchase of the Partin Property.

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One group forgot to pre-order July 4th tickets for their family members and had to wait in line. The other group remembered to pre-order and made it to the fun more quickly. Make life easier for everyone. Pre-order tickets now and sail through the gate!

We sense that pickleball is about to become everyone’s favorite game at the Assembly after this intrepid team learned the game with Stephanie last week. When the rain stops, the courts behind the Gymnasium will be striped with pickleball lines. In the meantime, find one of these newly minted pickle-ball experts for their best tips on the game.

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Thursday Produce Market 7-10am • On the Mall Lecture: “Shooting the Messengers: Freedom of Expression, Journalism, and Political Protest,” with Brooke Barnett 10:45am • Warren Chapel Family Fun Thursdays with Natasha Brunton 2:30-4:00pm • Auditorium Movie: “Hotel Transylvania” (PG, 2012) 8:05pm • Auditorium Lecture: “Redfacing: Media and the Stereotyping of Native American Cul-tures,” with Jason Huddleston 8:15pm • Warren Chapel Friday

Lecture: “American Legend,” with Tom Mould 10:45am • Warren Chapel Movie: “Despicable Me 2” (PG, 2013) 8:05pm • Auditorium Saturday MSSA Board Meeting 9:00am • Pulliam Center MAEFC Board Meeting 11:00am • Pulliam Center Sixth Annual “Men on the Moun-tain” Men’s MSSA Golf Scramble 12:30pm • Sewanee Golf Course Motown Dinner & Dance … to feed your soul! 6:30pm • Auditorium The Information Center on the Mall will have information about addi-tions and changes to the schedule. Mountain Voices Liz Norell, editor Please send your stories and photos for inclusion in the next issue to platform@mssa1882.org

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SEASON OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday, 8;00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, 9:00am to 3:00pm

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The Monteagle Sunday School Assembly was organized by Charter issued by the State of Tennes-see on October 4, 1882 for the purpose of: “… the advancement of science, literary attainment, Sunday School interests, and the promotion of the broadest popular culture in the interest of Christianity with-out regard to sect or denomination.” The Mission of the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly is to be a welcoming community of Christian faith where people gather to engage in spiritual growth and renewal, lifelong inquiry and learning, recreational and cul-tural enrichment, while being good stewards of our natural resources and our Assembly heritage.

Swimming Pool Hours Monday-Friday: Adult Water Exercise: 8:00 – 9:30am Monday-Saturday: Open to all: 10:00am – Noon & 2:30 - 5:30pm 2:30 – 7:30pm Friday only Water Safety & Swimming Lessons: Noon – 1:00pm

(by prior appointment only) Sunday: Open to all: 2:30 – 5:30pm

Musical Notes Anyone ages 12-99+ is invited to practice with the Assembly Chorus every Wednesday at 4:30pm in the Chapel. Love of singing choral music is the only prerequisite! If you’ve never tried singing choral music, come practice with us to learn if singing will become one of your favorite things! We will be singing two different Sundays: July 2 and July 30. We will be working on three to five different anthems from which we will choose the two that most closely support the visiting pastors on those Sundays. All children who have finished “real” 5 year old kindergarten - 11 years old are invited to ring bells and sing with Ringers & Singers. Ringers are taught to ring using the melodic method. We practice every Tuesday & Wednesday at 9:15 am in the Chapel and participate in worship at the end of the service on Wednesday Twilight Prayers at 7:30 pm. If you have any questions about our music worship program, please contact Judith at (615) 403-4735 or email judithhumphreys@gmail.com. With a heart full of song, -- Judith Simmons Humphreys

For Housing - Ask Rhonda! 931-924-9000

• Should you have concerns that your cottage has not rented to your satisfac-tion during the season or off-season, contact Rhonda to discuss your options.

• If you are willing to consider offering your cottage for 3-day rentals, call Rhonda.

• If you are willing to negotiate or prorate rentals, call Rhonda.

• If you have questions about your rentals, call Rhonda.

Leaseholds Available

#6 Windcrest $550,000 #11 Stone Court $475,000 #15 Bridgepoint $650,000 #27 Tea House $530,000 #72 Memphis Home $450,000 #135 Hillside Rest $840,000

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• Don’t forget to come to the Thursday Morning Mountain Market from 7-10am in front of Harton Dining Hall. Come early to be sure to get the freshest flowers and local goodies.

• Call Scott First!: Only routine maintenance, house cleaning, and lawn care are permissible during the season. If you need to make an emergency repair to your cottage during the season, please contact the General Manager before calling a contractor.

• Don’t Get Ticketed!: To avoid getting a ticket, remember to have your auto permit on the dash of your car at all times while you are on Assembly Grounds. Carry your gate tickets with you, even if you’re on a golf cart.

• Harton Hall Accounts: For cash-free dining, be sure to set up a Harton Hall account in advance through the Main Office.

• Eliminate waiting time by pre-ordering your gate tickets. You can do so off the web site or by calling the office 931-924-2286. We will have your tickets waiting at the gate for you to pick up. A great way to make your guests’ visits easier, too!

• Golf Cart Regulations: All golf carts must be registered with the office. State law requires that anyone driving a golf cart must be a licensed driver. The MSSA Board has adopted a zero tolerance policy on violations. Golf cart registration must be renewed each year. Please stop by the office and renew your registration.

• Grounds: Lawn trimmings will be collected every Wednesday.

• Dog owners: Please do not forget to pick up after your dog answers nature’s call! It is important that we maintain a safe, clean environment for all. • New project? The next deadline to submit a plan for ARC approval is July 15th.

Bits and Pieces

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• It’s a Tradition (and a regulation, too): Each day from 1:00 - 2:30 PM is observed as Quiet Hour throughout the Assembly. Children should remain in their cottages, reading, playing games, or resting. Tennis should only be played on the East Gate courts. Please respect the daily Quiet Hour tradition. No deliveries during quiet hours, please!

• Adult Tennis Clinics: Ben Spickard will offer tennis clinics and private/small-group lessons this summer. Contact him at (919) 817-7000 or benspickard@gmail.com. • Trash pickup begins at 5am Monday and Thursday. Be sure you have secured your garbage can lids, as dogs and raccoons have been getting into them. The trash pickup crew also notes that they are only able to pick up garbage that is inside a bag and down inside your garbage cans. Do not leave items, including cardboard boxes, sitting next to your garbage cans. • The advertisers in our program book make it possible for us to have the books printed and available each season. Please consider patronizing their businesses while you’re on the Mountain this summer! • Hummingbirds who want to play bells, come to Warren Chapel at 2:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday. We will play at Twilight Prayers on Thursday nights at 7:30pm. Any child who would like to play, come on. • Recycling returns to MSSA. We will be recycling clean paper, aluminum, and plastic. Look for the blue containers at the Dining Hall. Sorry, no glass or metal cans. • Edgeworth Inn offers breakfast most mornings and dinner Monday-Thursday from 5:30-8:30 pm. Reservations required. See their ad in the program book.

Culinary Guild’s Great American Cake Contest is Soon! You could win weekday lunch for 4 at Harton Hall, a trophy, and bragging rights! There will be prizes awarded for “Most Delicious Cake” and “Most Patriotic Cake.” Bring your cake to the Dining Hall at 11am on July 3. They will be on display at lunch and judged by Anne Byrn after lunch. You’ll be able to pick up your cake (two slices lighter) at 2pm. The winner will be announced at the July 4th picnic. Note: Unfortunately, we cannot accept frozen, whipped cream or ice cream cakes. They will melt in the dining hall. Volunteers needed: The Culinary Guild still needs volunteers to help with the herb garden on weeks 5, 6 and 7. Please let Emily know if you are interested. Sixth Annual Low Country Shrimp Boil: Now taking reservations for Friday, July 14 at 6:30pm. You can bring your beverage of choice. Iced tea and lemonade provided. $25 per adult, $10 for children ages 12 and under.

Sunday Lunch

Grilled pork tenderloin with praline mustard sauce and tomato cucumber mint relish Shrimp and grits

Succotash Mixed greens

Assorted salads Key lime pie

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From the Youth Coordinator What a whirlwind week we had for week 2. The adventures that Michael Short led will be forever etched in our memories as we go forth. Every day was packed with things to do with many all ages excursions. We are excited for week 3 and the upcoming adventures we will get to enjoy together. Youth staff alumni! For July 4th we will be doing a big Youth Staff picture with the current staff as well as any Youth Staff alumni. We are so excited about this. We will be taking the picture at 1:30 pm. • Many thanks to the Whitts for our Eaglet dessert, for the

Knopfs, Davis family, and Youngs for our Eagle progres-sive dinner, and the Davis family, the Douglass family, and the Smartts for Buzzard and Falcon progressive supper. We could not make those happen without you!

• Be sure to “like” our MSSA Youth Facebook where you can find all the latest information about youth activities: www.facebook.com/MssaYouth

• There will be a Buzzards and Falcons Girl’s Bible Study led by the Christian Coordinator, Merrill Douglass, Monday evenings at 8:15pm in the Nashville Home (except for week 5, when it will meet at 3pm). We will be having dis-cussions about what it means to live a graceful life in a world that seeks perfection. Whether you are here for a week or for the summer, all are welcome.

• Eaglet and Eagle excursions are so fun to have, however we need parents to volunteer on the front end so we can determine how many youth we can take. Please volunteer to drive early so we can take as many youth as possible on these excursions!! Thank you to our Eagle parent drivers that continue to make our excursions possible. We cannot tell you how much we appreciate you all.

• Buzzards & Falcons MUST wear closed toe shoes to camp-fire on Wednesday nights for safety reasons.

• Hummingbirds are requesting that parents pick their hummingbirds up no later than 12 noon. Thank you!

• For crafts, Eagles (Tuesday) and Eaglets (Wednesday) need to bring white t-shirts to tie-dye.

• Looking to improve your child's swimming while in Mon-teagle? Then you are in luck! Some of our lifeguards are offering swim lessons this summer. For $20/half hour per child they will work to improve your child's swimming abilities and teach them how to stay safe in the water. Come to the pool and talk to any of the guards to set up a lesson.

• As a reminder, parents are responsible for their children in the baby pool at all times!

• In order to provide our Monteagle family with a method to receive text message notifications for last minute program changes or emergency alerts, we have created a text messaging system. It is simple to sign up and simple to unsubscribe, just text the group name(s) to which you wish to subscribe to 84483. We will continue to communicate through Mountain Voic-es, email, and social media as well.

• Text MSSAYOUTH to 84483 to receive MSSA Youth alerts.

• Text MSSANEWS to 84483 to receive MSSA community alerts.

• Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel alerts at any time. For customer service sup-port contact info@rainedout.com or 800-230-1933. Msg & data rates may apply.

Thank you! -- Summer Stroud Calling Junior Youth Staff! Interested in being a part of the the Youth Staff? Consider applying for a volunteer Junior Youth Staff position during the 2017 Season. This summer we are offering opportuni-ties for our youth aged 13 and older to assist our Youth Directors and our Hummingbird staff for one to two week intervals during the eight week program. Please see Sum-mer Stroud to pick up an application.

Monday: The Angry Birds Movie

Tuesday: Despicable Me Wednesday early bird: WALL E

Wednesday: The Jungle Book Thursday: Hotel Transylvania

Friday: Despicable Me 2

Prepared for Picnic?

Did you notice last summer that your July 4th picnic table is a little worse for the wear? If you are ready for a new picnic table, you can purchase one or more from the office for just $110 each (rentals are also available for a wallet-friendly $25 per day). The tables are eight feet long and seat eight people comfortably. They are also made of hard plastic, so you can invest in picnic perches for years to come. If your saw horses and plywood are folding under the weight of fried chicken and chess pies, it might be time for an up-grade! Contact Diane in the office for more infor-mation: Diane@mssa1882.org.

4th of July Candlelight Service

Be sure to submit all names you wish to be recognized at the Fourth of July Candlelight service on the Mall. Births, marriages and deaths in the Assembly community (since July 4, 2016) will be noted. Submit names and relevant dates (marriage, birth, death) to the Assembly Office, in writing, or by e-mail to platform@mssa1882.org. Please have your submissions in by noon on Friday, June 30.

Stop! Find your family members. Think about their strengths.

How strong is your team?

Bring ‘em to Family Fun Thursdays to find out! Natasha Brunton will lead your family through a game like the Amazing Race

(families compete in engaging challenges throughout the Assembly grounds), a croquet tournament, and family-friendly

crafting.

Parents: Sign up the whole family by calling the office. Your children need YOU in order to participate!

Price list Coasters - $5 per 4 Frisbees - $5 (coming soon) Umbrellas (green with white logo)- $20 Sport bag - $5 Metal water bottle - $5 Bug jar with net - $10 Apparel: MSSA bird design youth shirts (Unisex) - $15 MSSA bird design adult shirts (Unisex)- $20 MSSA logo adult shirts (Unisex/Women’s Cut/Women’s Tank/Men’s Tank) - $20 Special orders: Stemless wine glasses Photo puzzle MSSA logo long-sleeved T shirts - $20

Get your MSSA gear at the Snack Shop! All orders must be emailed to MSSASnackShop@gmail.com so they can be ordered for you to pick up at the snack shop. Some items may need to be ordered and could take over a week and pricing may vary based on quantities ordered. Your order should have this information:

Name Product - Size - Quantity

When you will be in the Assembly to pick it up Payment type: cash or credit card ($30+)

Upon arrival accounts may be paid for in the snack shop. Special orders may be combined. Because we are ordering items on demand, we cannot offer refunds or returns.

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MSSA logo adult shirts MSSA bird design shirts (front & back)

Umbrella (left), sport bag (right), and metal water bottle (below)

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Call Security For any non-emergency, please call (931) 607-8615 to report a disturbance or anything that seems odd or out of the ordinary.

Always call 911 for Emergencies.

Meet the Gatekeepers Please welcome Jenna Carpenter to our community. She is a rising senior at Marion County High School and lives in Sequatchie, TN. Jen-na found out about the gate position through her sister Michaela (now in her sec-ond season as a gatekeep-er), and her mother is em-ployed by the Elder family. Jenna plays volleyball for her school and enjoys spending time with the family and their two dogs, Ellie and Jazzie. She is starting to look at colleges and is considering Chattanooga State because of their Cosmetology program.

Appreciating Monteagle Through the Eyes of a First-Timer This feature in Mountain Voices profiles renters at the As-sembly—those who have been coming for generations, as well as those who have become part of our summer family more recently. If you have someone you think should be pro-filed, please send their information to Liz: platform@mssa1882.org. Rhonda Ireland When her son Glenn began his freshman year at Sewanee, Rhonda Ireland was looking for a place to stay on the Moun-tain on her regular visits to see him. As a football mom, she attends all of the Se-wanee football games in the fall. Then, during Family Weekend during Glenn’s sophomore year, she booked a room at the Edgeworth Inn. That was nearly two years ago, and Rhonda has since become a passionate evangelist for the Assembly. That passion seems to have increased in intensity over the course of the last few days, as Rhonda has experienced the in-season Assembly for the first time. Her eyes brighten and

her smile broadens as she describes going to the cooking demo with Sallie and Emily last week; “they are just so … delightful!” She attended the potluck supper that followed, meeting a number of new friends while there. She has en-joyed walking the trails of the Assembly since her first visit here, but having the chance to go to morning yoga classes and lectures, Twilight Prayers, family movies, and getting to socialize with new friends has really made this place she loves come alive for Rhonda.

“I loved summer camp as a kid,” she says several times, and it’s clear Rhonda thinks of her time at the Assembly this week as a kind of grown-up summer camp—a fun, easy, unstructured time to relax, visit, and try out new things. Think less ar-chery and more pilates. So much has Rhonda enjoyed her time here this week that she’s already plotting ahead to next summer; “I think I’ll stay two weeks, if I can.” She enjoyed playing tennis earlier in life, so she’s scheming to brush up on her volleying skills. After chatting with Rhonda for a while, one thing is abundantly clear: She is thoroughly charmed by

the community here. Sure, she’s happy to spend time with her son (he’s interning in Sewanee) and his girlfriend (she’s a member of the Hummingbirds youth staff), but even after he graduates next May, she intends to continue coming to the Assembly. Rhonda is someone you’ll be seeing for years to come; take a moment to say hello next time you see her out on the trails or at the morning fitness class. You might just find yourself seeing Monteagle through the eyes of someone newly enamored of this magical place.

Welcome New Members! If you see these cute people around the grounds, be sure to say hello and welcome them as our newest members of the As-sembly. Birmingham residents Jack and Judy Duncan (shown below, left with their grandchildren, Duncan and Evey) pur-chased cottage #163 from Ellen More. Their daughter Lyn Duncan Knopf is also a member. She and her husband Chris (below, center) live in Franklin with the kids. They've been spending time in the Assembly since before their children were born and have always wanted to have a house here. It's no surprise then, that the cottage has been named "Worth the Wait."

Meet the newest resident of Goodlet Pike, Winston Knopf! He's

already won the hearts of all the neighbors (and the Mountain

Voices editor, incidentally!).

From the Archives: Assembly Plats There are three plats for the layout of the Assembly. William Webster’s plan for the Assembly and the gardens was drafted in the fall of 1882 (left). Fred Parks developed the west side of the Assembly in 1899. After the fire of 1906, the present plan was drawn by Frank Butler. Above, a picture of an earlier version of the Auditorium.

Join the Woman’s Association! We are hoping you have already joined our fellowship at the Woman's Association but if you have not, we are still wel-coming members. It is never too late to join and dues are only $20. Just bring a check or cash to Winfield and Cindy will sign you up! We want to be sure and get your email address as a few times a year we send out a notice about upcoming events. One of the times updates go out is for the Cottage Tour and Bazaar, our annual fundraiser. This season, we are already signing up volunteers for the big event to take place on July 21. Cottages have been chosen, vendors have been booked, volunteers are being placed as docents and box lunch help-ers, golf carts and drivers are being secured, posters are printed and parties planned as a thank you to each person who helps out. You do not want to miss this. It is really so much fun! Check out the Program Book for all the Week 3 fun on the Porch! See you on the Porch! -- Frannie Smith, Woman’s Association President

What’s Happening on the Porch This Week? Record Number for Brunch! More than 60 people joined us for a fabulous brunch prepared by Emily Frith. Thank you Ruth Patterson for your coordination of this lovely event. Many thanks to our helpers Grace Ann Davis and Hudson Rix-ham. Library Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30am & 2:30-4:30pm. Due to the amazing organization of Ginny Gordon, our adult library now has space for your current reads. We welcome donations of new hardback books. As always we are trying to grow our mature adult section. Please remember to recycle your June and July magazines with us. Next week: Our new program, Chickadees for Mom's Children Under 3, has been very well received! Great way to meet other Mom's and take a stroll, pool run, or read on the Porch. Thank you Cici Billington for heading this up for the season. The group meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10am. Bring your group for Cards on the Porch on Wednesdays at 2:30pm: Bridge, Spades, Hand n Foot, whatever you desire. Our second Adult Porch Party is Thursday, June 29th from 5:30-7:00pm. Bring an appetizer and beverage to share. Win-field provides spa water and tea punch. See you on the Porch! -- Cindy Huston, Winfield Hostess

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Monday-Friday 8:00am, Adult Exercise with Helen Stapleton: Helen Sta-pleton received her certification in 2005 from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Beersheba Springs and teaches gen-eral Hatha Yoga. Each class features pranayama, sun salutes, balancing poses, strengthening poses, and inversions. The spine is stretched forward, backward, sideways, and twisted with special attention on the hips and shoulders. The hour and a half class ends with a deep relaxation session. All ages and levels are welcome because she always offers alternative versions of poses.

Monday 10:45am, “The Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onas-sis,” with Nancy Ashley: Ashley graduated with a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Vanderbilt and taught high school Eng-lish in Nashville. She and her husband moved to Dallas in 1980; she has led Bible studies, church organizations, and world mission trips, along with serving in leadership roles for many other civic and social organizations.

Tuesday 10:45am, Dramatic Performance — “Abigail Adams, Dear Friend,” with Cathy Kaemmerlen: Meet Abigail Adams, wife of second president John Adams and hear first-hand of her age-old problems dealing with the press, family, politics, and an often-absent husband. Hear first-hand what it’s like to meet the royal family, the scoop on Dolly Madison, what it’s like to set the new protocol for the very first families. Abigail, who does not believe in doom and gloom (“I believe the hu-morous philosopher to be a more successful one than the scolding one,”) deals with life with humor, wit, intelligence (“John doesn’t mind that I’m smarter than he is.)” Truly one of our founding mothers (“John, I desire you would remember the ladies.”) And one who experienced one of the great loves of all times, (“John and I were two hearts cast from the same mold.”)

Wednesday-Friday 9:30-11:45am & 2:30-4:30pm, Beginner Bridge Lessons, with Louise Fontecchio: Whether you want to have a fun af-ternoon with a few friends or learn to compete in national tournaments, the game of Bridge offers something for every-one. If you have never played before, or you played years ago but never learned modern bidding and play techniques, you will enjoy this Beginning Bridge class. Lectures will be supple-mented with handouts, but more importantly, we will play, play, play as we practice what we are learning. By the end of the week, you will be ready to play in beginner games at your local duplicate club or enjoy playing with your friends in so-cial games.

Wednesday

10:45am, “Syria, Explained: How Did We Get Here, Where Might We Go?” with Liz Norell: How did Syria get so bad, and what can we do about it? In this lecture, we'll begin with a brief history of modern Syria, starting with its formation in the mid 20th century after French occupation and moving through the present time. We'll focus on the leader, Bashar al-Assad, and how his time as president has shaped the country. In many ways, the conflicts within Syria represent the broad-er conflicts within the Middle East region, with no obvious solutions to satisfy all. After understanding the different fac-tions in the country, we'll close by understanding the range of options available, as well as their potential outcomes. 8:15pm, Documentary: “Jackie Kennedy Onassis: In a Class of Her Own.” This film touches on many periods of Jackie’s life, including her life in New York and academic ca-reer at Vassar, her infamous televised tour of The White

Week 3 Program Descriptions House in the early 1960s, and a 1950s interview given by Jackie and her husband John F. Kennedy, then a US senator.

Thursday 10:45am, “Shooting the Messengers: Freedom of Expres-sion, Journalism, and Political Protest,” with Brooke Bar-nett: Barnett is a former television host, news director, and reporter who now teaches at Elon University in North Caroli-na. She has published a number of articles and five books on a range of topics, from journalists’ work in an era of growing threat from terrorism to a guide on how college faculty can create more inclusive classrooms. 8:15pm, “Redfacing: Media and the Stereotyping of Na-tive American Cultures,” with Jason Huddleston: From books and sports to film and television, the image of the Na-tive American has been widely misrepresented as primitive, poor, uneducated, and even savage. Even the word “Indian” continues to evoke inaccurate, often negative connotations of Native Americans: war painted, head-dressed characters (mostly played by non-Indian actors) whose dialogue was often muted or restricted to war whoops, grunts, and mono-syllabic English. Huddleston’s presentation will challenge the audience to reconsider non-Indian culture’s (even their own) perceptions of Native American cultures by contrasting many of these stereotypic media depictions — excerpts from tele-vision shows (from The Lone Ranger to Looney Tunes), films (from westerns to Disney’s Peter Pan), and novels (from The Last of the Mohicans to Moby Dick) — with accurate cultural depictions from these same media.

Friday 10:45am, “American Legend,” with Tom Mould: Tom Mould’s research centers on oral narrative, sacred narrative, American Indian studies, Mormon studies, ethnography, and more. His newest book, Overthrowing the Queen: The Real Stories of Welfare in America, is due out in 2018. 6:30pm, Motown Dinner & Dance … to feed your soul! Proceeds from this fundraising dinner will benefit the Gate-way to the Assembly Campaign. Tickets are $70 per person. Please note that the summer fundraiser has been sold out in previous years due to the need to ensure sufficient food and beverage. Secure your tickets early by contacting the MSSA office or logging into mssa1882.org for a purchase through PayPal. Childcare will be available during the event for Hum-mingbirds, Eaglets and Eagles; sign up at the Youth Board in the front of the Auditorium.

Dog Days at MSSA Just a reminder that all dogs on Assembly grounds must be up-to-date on shots. The office needs cur-rent rabies records on file. They can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Diane Cruise at the office or at Diane@mssa1882.org.

MSSA Alcohol Policy

The possession or use of alcohol or controlled substances on public grounds, in public places, or at public functions on the Assembly grounds

is prohibited and subjects the offender to disciplinary action by the Board of Trustees.