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38 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2021 As of this writing, we are meeting in a section of the Ballroom, with up to 15 people allowed with masks. If the status changes, I will email everyone on the book club mailing list to let you know. The Book Club selection for May 11, postponed from April, is My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie. Here is a brief description of the book from Amazon. com: "Coming of age on the perilous frontier of revolutionary New York, Elizabeth Schuyler champions the fight for independence. And when she meets Alexander Hamilton, Washington's penniless but passionate aide-de-camp, she's captivated by the young officer's charisma and brilliance. They fall in love, despite Hamilton's bastard birth and the uncertainties of war. But the union they create — in their marriage and the new nation — is far from perfect. From glittering inaugural balls to bloody street riots, the Hamiltons are at the center of it all—including the political treachery of America's first sex scandal, which forces Eliza to struggle through heartbreak and betrayal to find forgiveness. When a duel destroys Eliza's hard-won peace, the grieving widow fights her husband's enemies to preserve Alexander's legacy. But long-buried secrets threaten everything Eliza believes about her marriage and her own legacy. Questioning her tireless devotion to the man and country that have broken her heart, she's left with one last battle — to understand the flawed man she married and imperfect union he could never have created without her." Our meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am in RCN Room 3, and someone volunteers to lead the discussion about the book we have chosen for the month. For more information about the Four Seasons Book Club or to get on our mailing list, please contact me at michelesrosen@ gmail.com. ~ Micki Rosen Book Club Veterans Walk Group VE-Day: Following news of the German surrender, spontaneous celebrations erupted all over the world on 7 May, including in Western Europe and the United States. As the end of operations officially was set for 2301 Central European Time on 8 May, that day is celebrated across Europe as V-E Day. +1 Point for each month of service (between 16 Sept 1940 - 12 May 1945) +1 Point for each month overseas (between 16 Sept 1940 - 12 May 1945) +5 Points for first & each award received: DSC, LM, SS, DFC, SM, BS, AM, PH +5 Campaign stars worn on theater ribbons +12 Points for each child (< 18 yrs) up to three children. At the end of the war in Germany and Italy, a total of 85 points were required for a soldier to be allowed to return to the States. Otherwise, if you had less than 85 points, you could expect to continue to serve in the Army and most likely be sent to fight the Japanese. When the Japanese surrendered, the Point System was used to determine who was sent home and who remained as occupation troops. The points were lowered to 75. ~ Len Tavernetti As the effects of the pandemic are gradually decreasing and many activities are beginning to resume, we are hopeful that we will be able to meet again soon. In the meantime, we hope that our members, friends, and families are doing well and safely returning to our pre- pandemic lives. At of the time of this writing, it is unknown when we will be able to resume our usual monthly meetings or activities, but we will update our Facebook page and email list with any late-breaking developments! We're almost there! For any information, please contact Dale at (951) 797-0364 or dalebeckes@gmail.com. ~ Dale Beckes Rainbow Group

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