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Jane Austen Picnic Planned

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

The Jane Austen Book Club will hold its Box Hill Picnic on Saturday, June 12 at 1 p.m. (on the hill by Chapel House on the Colgate University campus). 

The plan is to enjoy an scenic, outdoor, hilltop potluck to celebrate the start of summer and to discuss our favorite outdoor scenes from Jane Austen novels.

Organizers aim to approximate the "Box Hill Picnic" from Jane Austen's Emma, but without the social awkwardness of the novel.  (The rain location will be the 3rd Floor of Bookstore in case the Hamilton weather proves less than agreeable.)   

There will be no cost to attend, but attendees are asked to bring a luncheon item to share, their favorite Austen "outdoor scene" to read aloud, and as many picnic blankets as they have available. Plates, cups, napkins, utensils (all of the disposable variety, to make for easy clean-up), lemonade, iced tea, spring water (and perhaps some Donwell Abbey strawberries) will be provided.  Restrooms are available inside Chapel House.  

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Heather Elia by Wednesday, June 9 at 228-6944 or helia@colgate.edu with their name, email or phone number.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the Box Hill Picnic or the book club, contact Elia.

Source: Colgate Bookstore

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