UMRA Breakfast group creates a book list
When the UMRA breakfast group met in September, we had a full house of book lovers, and a lively discussion about books we are currently reading, and favorite reads. The genres ranged from non-fiction history to mystery and fantasy. The group created a list (attached) of these books, with the author and genre. For more information about the book list or the UMRA breakfasts, please contact Lynn Slifer ([email protected]) or Bill Donohue ([email protected]).
UMRA breakfast - BOOKS, books, books
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 8:30 - 10am
Pick your favorite book and tell us about it. Current faves or all timers. Pitch it to us. If you have it, bring the book or a brief synopsis to share with the group. We will create a recommendation list to share with the group and to post on the website.
The breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, in the private dining room of The Original Pancake House in Roseville.
Attendance is limited to 15–20.
Registration for this event is through the UMRA Member Portal. Be sure to create your login (if you haven’t already) before you try to sign up for this event. Don’t have the instructions? Look for an email from [email protected]. It may have gone to your spam folder.
Register online. Send questions on registration/cancellations to the reservationist. October 3 is the last day to register.
Please let us know if your plans change and you are unable to attend. Cancellations can be done in your online Profile, at UMRA Member Portal > My Profile > My event registrations.
Email Bill Donohue or Lynn Slifer for more information about our new monthly series of UMRA breakfast gatherings, or this event.
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