January 05 - December 06, 2024
War & Existentialism Book Club
Joslyn Center • 660 N. Mountain Ave CLAREMONT, CA 91711 Organized by CITY OF CLAREMONT
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Description
We're sorry, but online registration is not allowed for this activity. Please contact us at (909) 399-5490 or by email recreation@ci.claremont.ca.us. Our regular business hours for registration information are Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm, Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm. Closed on Sunday and on major holidays.
From the early 1900’s to post-WWII, from Voltaire to Joyce, this book club will explore existentialism, absurdism, war, the role of literature, and beautiful prose, among many other topics. This club will meet on the first Friday of each month to discuss the reading selection. The Claremont Gerontology Association, a group of dedicated volunteers from the Claremont Colleges, is excited to read good books and have great discussions with you!Reading List for 2024:July: The Pale King by David Foster Wallace.August: Youth by ConradSeptember: The Naked and the Dead by Norman MailerOctober: On the Road by Jack KerouacNovember: Play It As It Lays by Joan DidionDecember: The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Activity Secondary Category
55+
Location
Joslyn Center - Eucalyptus Room
Age and Gender
Ages 55-255 · Co-Ed