Page Turners Celebrate First Anniversary

“There is no frigate like a book to take us lands away.”

Emily Dickinson

The Page Turners, a book club founded by staff members in the Faculty of Medicine, recently celebrated its first anniversary. Co-founders, Ms. Anne Weeden and Ms. Dilly MacFarlane, discovered their mutual passion for reading and believed that others would benefit from the fellowship and enjoyment of a staff book club. As a result, The Page Turners group was born and held its first meeting in June 2003 with the assistance of the Healthy Living Program, the Dean’s Office, and the Dalhousie Medical Alumni Association.

During its first year, the club has discussed eight books ranging from classics like Catcher in the Rye and A Confederacy of Dunces to a current best seller, Must Love Dogs. In order to expand and enrich its own discussion, The Page Turners has invited experts from various areas across the Faculty and the university. Guests have included Dr. Susan Bryson, Department of Pediatrics; Dr. Francois Baylis, Department of Bioethics; and Dr. David MacNeil, Department of English. The book club also has its own page on DalMedix, allowing members to continue their discussion outside the monthly meetings through use of the group’s electronic notice board.

All are welcome to join the club. For more information, call 494-1846.