In This Issue

• Letter from the President
• Shakespeare and Paintings to Headline Poetry Weekend
• Picnic is Moved to September 19 in Expansionist Plot
• The Graying of Great Books: Most of Us are over 45
• North Fork/Bass Lake Group
• Mini-Retreat Serves Up Feast of Salmon, Brecht & Conrad
• Asilomar Special Report: The Books, The Awards, The Parties!
• A Look at the Books: The Asilomar Selections
• Ralston-White Review: Best Mystery In 40 Years
• Cassettes Aid Sight-Impaired at "Visions From Classics" Group
• Meet the Press: Introducing Me and My Agenda
• Expert Tips Help Leaders  To Have Great Discussions
• MARK YOUR CALENDAR! (Dates are firm)