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Join us for needlework and camaraderie. Feel free to bring a project you’re already working on or start something new. Open to all experience levels.
Limited materials will be provided. If you have any questions, please email modete@mclinc.org
Registration is encouraged but not required
Let’s talk movies! The Movie Talkers is a film discussion club that will cover a wide variety of genres and time periods. It’s like a book club, but for movies!
June 3, 2025: The Birdcage (1996) dir. Mike Nichols
Synopsis:
Robin Williams and Nathan Lane play long-time companions forced to play it straight in this remake of the farce “La Cage aux Folles.”
Copies of the DVD are available at circulation. The Birdcage is also available for streaming on Hulu. If you have any questions, need help accessing the movie, or want a Zoom link for the meeting, please email modete@mclinc.org
Registration is encouraged but not required
| Meeting Date | Movie | Director, Year | Additional Viewing (Optional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | N/A | N/A | |
| February 5, 2025 | N/A | N/A | |
| March 5, 2025 | N/A | N/A | |
| April 2, 2025 | Singin' in the Rain | Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly, 1952 | Sunset Boulevard (Billy Wilder, 1950) Babylon (Damien Chazelle, 2022) The Jazz Singer (Alan Crosland, 1927) |
| May 7, 2025 | Whiplash | Damien Chazelle, 2014 | Sound of Metal (Darius Marder, 2019) Black Swan (Darren Aronofsky, 2010) Tar (Todd Field, 2022) |
| June 4, 2025 | The Birdcage | Mike Nichols, 1996 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (Beeban Kidron, 1995) Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Alan Metter, 1985) The Gay Deceivers (Bruce Kessler, 1969) |
| July 2, 2025 | Rear Window | Alfred Hitchcock, 1954 | The Voyeurs (Michael Mohan, 2021) The Window (Ted Tetzlaff, 1949) Night Watch (Brian G. Hutton, 1973) Rear Window (D.J. Caruso, 2007)* *sorry there are four, but had to include because it's an adaptation of Rear Window |
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| November 5, 2025 | |||
| December 3, 2025 |
Looking for a writing community? Join us for our monthly Adult Writers Group. Whether you are working on that final draft or trying to fine-tune your idea, this group is here to help. Held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. All experience levels are welcome.
Our next meeting is May 21st at 5:30pm. This month, we are meeting at Recycle Read Repeat (203 Cherry St)
You can register here or by emailing Mary Ann at modete@mclinc.org
Want to find a writing community? Come join us for writing exercise, discussion, and a place to share your work. Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at 4pm in the teen area. Ages 12-18. Email Ayanna Madison at amadison@mclinc.org with any questions.
First Meeting: March 13th
Presented by Cassandra E. Davis of the Norristown Small Business Assistance Center. This workshop will cover resources available to help you develop your small business in the Norristown area. Spanish and English groups available.
Two sessions:
Tuesday, March 4th :
9:30am – Meet and Greet
10am – Small Business Workshop
Thursday, March 6th CANCELLED
Check out monthly calendars. We will schedule future workshops on developing and running a small business. If you would like to be notified personally of such events email Jeanne at JCove@mclinc.org.
Come learn about herbs! The Norristown Garden Club will provide all the supplies and teach us more about growing herbs. No experience is necessary. Each participant will leave with a pot and herbs to continue growing. Space is limited so register today by telling front desk staff, emailing Jeanne at JCOVE@mclinc.org, or online here. Registration is required.
Register separately for the Garden Club’s second workshop on Tuesday, March 25th, also at 6pm.
We look forward to seeing you!