Book Swap

You're invited to share in a delicious hour of wine and romance! Pour Your Heart Out: Romance Book Club meets monthly at Elgin's fabulous Main Street wine bar, The Owl, for an hour of sipping and gushing over romance books. Come meet fellow romance enthusiasts, grab a beverage, and pour your heart out over this month's pick! \*This event is free. You don't need to sign up or finish the book in order to attend. But be forewarned, there will be spoilers.

Hey y'all, I'm super late getting this posted, so I've pushed it to 4/12. I've posted another event for coffee this Sunday (3/22), and would love to see y'all if you can make it! For our book club discussion, our book is "Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness" by Dr. Fred Luskin. From GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1459610.Forgive_for_Good "Are you suffering today over a past grievance? Perhaps someone really pulled a number on you, treated you unfairly, or did something really terrible to you or someone you love...and you can't find peace of mind because of it. If you spend a fair amount of your time and energy feeling angry, hurt, and resentful and think you'll never be able to forgive, then this book was written for you. As a doctoral candidate at Stanford, the author, Dr. Fred Luskin, developed a research project that was designed to see if certain methods can be effective in helping people to forgive so that they could move on to live healthier, fuller lives. The project was so successful that the Stanford University Forgiveness Project was founded. Through his hands-on research, Dr. Luskin has helped thousands of people learn how to forgive. The stories in this book run the gamut -- from people who have lost children to violence or were cheated on by a spouse, to those that were passed over for a long-coveted promotion, were neglected as a child, lied to, or stolen from. The thing they all had in common is that the pain they experienced from these events was something they thought they would never be able to move past. But they did. In Forgive for Good you, too, will learn: What forgiveness really is How grievances are created Specific techniques and meditations designed to help you focus, de-stress, and forgive The four stages of becoming a forgiving person The nine steps to forgiveness How forgiveness can change your life The most compelling stories in the book are those of the people Dr. Luskin worked with from Northern Ireland who had lost family members to political violence. The tragedies related were horrific and senseless. Yet through the techniques in this book, these people were, indeed, able to forgive. Forgiveness takes time and care, and there is no quick fix. If you need to forgive, learn how now. Be the hero of your own life story, not the victim. (Jennifer Forman)"

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Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/b/a/event_184297562.jpeg http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/a/c/6/event_184299622.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/5/c/6/event_184298342.jpeg We always have over 20 regular attendees at our classes plus new comers like you so they are not listed on RSVP list here. You can also RSVP for this meetup Salsa class on Facebook by click on the link below: Please RSVP here on this meetup so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** Any of your guest sign up to our classes, you would get $10 credit towards your future classes with us. Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite # 107 · Austin, TX 78729 You will always meet up new people at our on going regular classes attendees who are keep coming for months or years so partner is not necessary at our classes. Our dance classes are Fun, Friendly , and easy to learn all moves at any level whether you are very beginner or experienced dancer. You can ask any time for a few private lessons if you like to learn your favorite dance at a much easier pace to you most favorite level of skills in a very short time. *********************************************** For more info for: Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Argentine Tango, Swing , Country western Two step One Step. Country Waltz, Jitterbug (country swing), Ballroom, or for booking for Wedding Dance Lessons to prepare Bride and Groom for their first dance or Dance lessons for Quinceanera or Sweet 16 to prepare them for their celebration Day and a group dance lesson for the wedding guests or at a weekly office or corporate lunch time group classes or a for a corporate employee appreciation party dance Lesson, or at Holidays , Birthday, graduation party or for any party event dance Lesson please contact : Dance U2 dance company Tony Mogadam Text / call : 512-296-5678 www.DanceU2.com

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** We always have over 20 regular attendees at our classes plus new comers like you so they are not listed on RSVP list here. You can also RSVP for this meetup Salsa class on Facebook by click on the link below: Please RSVP here on this meetup so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** Any of your guest sign up to our classes, you would get $10 credit towards your future classes with us. Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite # 107 · Austin, TX 78729 You will always meet up new people at our on going regular classes attendees who are keep coming for months or years so partner is not necessary at our classes. Our dance classes are Fun, Friendly , and easy to learn all moves at any level whether you are very beginner or experienced dancer. You can ask any time for a few private lessons if you like to learn your favorite dance at a much easier pace to you most favorite level of skills in a very short time. *********************************************** For more info for: Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Argentine Tango, Swing , Country western Two step One Step. Country Waltz, Jitterbug (country swing), Ballroom, or for booking for Wedding Dance Lessons to prepare Bride and Groom for their first dance or Dance lessons for Quinceanera or Sweet 16 to prepare them for their celebration Day and a group dance lesson for the wedding guests or at a weekly office or corporate lunch time group classes or a for a corporate employee appreciation party dance Lesson, or at Holidays , Birthday, graduation party or for any party event dance Lesson please contact : Dance U2 dance company Tony Mogadam Text / call : 512-296-5678 www.DanceU2.com

Make sure RSVP on this MEETUP to get your First lesson for FREE Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** 3 SPECIAL BONUS FOR OUR FIRST TIME STUDENTS:: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when ever you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week , you can freeze your classes for that period of time by texting us before. ********************************************** Country Two Step, One Step, country Waltz dance lessons Sundays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Your First trying out dance lesson is free for you and all your guests. Free Parking lot. You can also RSVP on this Meetup dance lesson event by click on the link below: Event is on 7/10/16 RSVP to get Free Sundays Try out Dance Classes: 2pm Kids/Youth 3pm Salsa 3:45pm Country 4:30pm Swing 5:15pm Tango. (https://www.facebook.com/events/295611654105015/?ref=1&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D) http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/2/b/a/600_184297562.jpeg Instructor : Tony Mogadam of DANCE U2 dance company with 22 years of Country Western dance Teaching experience in Austin since 1992 ***************************************************** Tony Mogadam DANCE U2 Tony Mogadam Studio:(512) DANCE U2 Mobil: (512) 296 - 5678 E-mail: danceu2@msn.com Website: http://www.danceu2.com Free parking Huge wood dance floor

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************************************************** We always have over 20 regular attendees at our classes plus new comers like you so they are not listed on RSVP list here. You can also RSVP for this meetup Salsa class on Facebook by click on the link below: Please RSVP here on this meetup so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** Any of your guest sign up to our classes, you would get $10 credit towards your future classes with us. Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Suite # 107 · Austin, TX 78729 You will always meet up new people at our on going regular classes attendees who are keep coming for months or years so partner is not necessary at our classes. Our dance classes are Fun, Friendly , and easy to learn all moves at any level whether you are very beginner or experienced dancer. You can ask any time for a few private lessons if you like to learn your favorite dance at a much easier pace to you most favorite level of skills in a very short time. *********************************************** For more info for: Private lessons in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Rumba, Argentine Tango, Swing , Country western Two step One Step. Country Waltz, Jitterbug (country swing), Ballroom, or for booking for Wedding Dance Lessons to prepare Bride and Groom for their first dance or Dance lessons for Quinceanera or Sweet 16 to prepare them for their celebration Day and a group dance lesson for the wedding guests or at a weekly office or corporate lunch time group classes or a for a corporate employee appreciation party dance Lesson, or at Holidays , Birthday, graduation party or for any party event dance Lesson please contact : Dance U2 dance company Tony Mogadam Text / call : 512-296-5678 www.DanceU2.com

Please RSVP to get you First lesson for FREE. Please remember: Text or call with a message about your attending is Required before you come to any of these classes to make sure the class has not been canceled for that day. Please text or call and leave a message before attending at: 512-296-5678 ******************************************* Where: At Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson mill rd, suite 107, Austin TX 78729 Your RSVP encourages the others to Join you at these classes Meetups: Please RSVP so you can get the following 3 bonuses: First Bonus to our First time visitor: First Lesson is FREE for all First time students as our First bonus to you for Joining our Dance meetup Group. Second Bonus to our first time Students: At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you'll get the most affordable discounted packages as the following: 1 Month group classes %25 Off 3 Months group classes package %43 Off 6 Months group classes package %60 Off 12 Months group classes packages %70 Off Third Bonus At your First visit, If you sign up for any of our group dance classes packages, you would get a privilege to freeze your package for a week or more when you go out of town or when every you can not make your classes for a week or longer than a week. ********************************************** SALSA CLASSES: http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/e/b/a/event_209231962.jpeg Salsa Level one : 3 pm Beginners Salsa class & fundamental salsa Techniques in leads and following and turns. Level Two: 3 pm Intermediate Salsa partner's patterns and Techniques WHERE: Avila Soccer Dance Hall 8863 Anderson mill rd, suite 107, Austin TX 78720 WEEKLY ALL DANCE CLASSES SCHEDULE: SUNDAYS: Salsa Beginners & Intermediate: 3 pm http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/6/6/6/event_258018022.jpeg SUNDAYS: Country Two Step Beginners & Inter 4:00 pm SUNDAYS: Swing Beginners & Intermediate 4:45 pm SUNDAYS: Argentine Tango Beginner & Intermediate 5:15 - 6 pm MONDAYS: Salsa Lessons http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/0/e/event_166022062.jpeg Intermediate/Adv. 8:30 pm WEDNESDAYS: Salsa, Merengue,Cha-Cha, Bachata, Kizomba Classes Beginners Level one & Intermediate Level Two 8:30 PM Bachata 8:30 pm Kizomba **************************************************** - if your guests sign up to our classes, you would get a $10 credit for each guest who registered to our classes. Sincerely, Tony Mogadam DANCE U2 Dance Studio Tony Mogadam ( 512) 326-2382 Mobil: (512) 296-5678 Website: http://www.danceu2.com

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

* Second ever book club! April meet up. All are welcome. * The book will be Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (determined by votes from March Book Club. Let me know if you’d like a free digital copy of the book) * This event will be at the main library, meeting room 1B, the location will not be changed for this event due to the number of people attending, we will just add more chairs if needed! * Feel free to come whether or not you’ve started or finished the book ◡̈ * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Starting in June I will try to keep future book clubs at the Dublin Library. Now that I understand their reservation system, I will be on top of it with booking that location as soon as the date is released for the month. Thanks for your understanding with the varying locations in the meantime.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Let's bedazzle some books while we discuss our April pick: Bloodguard by Cecy Robson! Book description: One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise… Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie. Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose. He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard—and his freedom. But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn’t come cheap. Nor will his ultimate revenge… Event: Please bring your own book, journal, bookmarks, etc to bedazzle. If you have bedazzling supplies, please bring them as well. I will supply gems, glue, and picker tools, but if you have certain colors in mind, you may want to bring your own.

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!