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48 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2026 Our selection for May 12 is Queen Esther by John Irving. Here is a brief description from Amazon. com: "Esther Nacht is born in Vienna in 1905. Her father dies on board the ship to Portland, Maine; her mother is murdered by anti-Semites in Portland. Dr. Larch knows it won't be easy to find a Jewish family to adopt Esther; in fact, he won't find any family who'll adopt her. When Esther is 14, soon to be a ward of the state, Dr. Larch meets the Winslows, a philanthropic New England family with a history of providing foster care for unadopted orphans. The Winslows aren't Jewish, but they despise anti-Semitism. Esther's gratitude for the Winslows is unending; even as she retraces her roots back to Vienna, she never stops loving and protecting the Winslows. In the final chapter, set in Jerusalem in 1981, Esther Nacht is 76. John Irving's 16th novel is a testament to his enduring ability to weave complex characters and intricate narratives that challenge and captivate. Queen Esther is not just a story of survival but a profound exploration of identity, belonging, and the enduring impact of history on our personal lives showcasing why Irving remains one of the world's most beloved, provocative, and entertaining authors — a storyteller of our time and for all time." Our meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am in the RCN, Activity Room #3. All our book selections are recommended by book club members. 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 your name on our mailing list, please contact me at michelesrosen@ gmail.com. ~ Micki Rosen Book Club Music Theatre Club Welcome to the wonderful world of Musical eatre at Four Seasons, bringing you the best of Broadway! Come be swept away by stories bursting with love, laughter, and just the right touch of heartache. From wonderful classics such as My Fair Lady and Fiddler On e Roof to modern marvels like Hamilton and Into the Woods, our screen will sparkle with songs and stories to delight one and all! Join us as we experience powerful movie musicals on the big screen in the Four Seasons eater. You can nd the full Music eatre schedule is available just outside the theatre in the handout bin. Our showing for May will be Fiddler On e Roof with Topol as Tevya. e story focuses on Tevye navigating his strong-willed daughters' decisions to marry for love, defying tradition. e key elements in the story are: tradition vs. change, daughters' relationships, persecution, and endurance with the themes of family, culture, religious faith, and resilience amidst loss. Join us the fourth Friday of the month at 6 pm in e Lodge eater. Seats are rst come, rst served, so arrive early, grab your favorite seat, and let the magic begin. ~ Barbara Toyama, banningbathandbody@gmail.com