Book Club
“Reason is the natural organ of truth,
but imagination is the organ of meaning.”
— C.S. Lewis
Prepare to step into a land of talking animals, brave heroes, and ancient magic. Journey with us through the wardrobe as we explore C.S. Lewis’ classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia.
Upcoming meeting details:
Our journey continues with book 2:
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
by C.S. Lewis
Read the book, then join us at the park.
Where: Pease Park
When: Monday, March 2
from 1 o’clock – 2 pm
Hosted by: Kim and Leah
What to expect at our book club meeting:
Arrival & Icebreaker (10 mins): We’ll open by playing a game of Narnia Freeze Tag. In this variation of traditional freeze tag, players act out the conflict between the White Witch and Aslan. Goal: The Witch wins if she freezes everyone; the children win if they can stay unfrozen until a time limit is reached. The Witch: One player is the White Witch (carrying a “wand” pool noodle). When she tags someone, they are “turned to stone” and must freeze in place. Aslan: One player is Aslan. They can “unfreeze” the stone statues by tagging them, representing Aslan’s breath restoring life.
Snacks & Social (10 mins): If you’d like to bring a snack to share that is inspired by the book, please label ingredients for those who have food allergies.
Discussion (20 mins): It’s a Show-and-Tell! Bring something to share that will transport us to Narnia. Ideas include: a drawing of your favorite scene, something you’ve built, something delicious to eat, or read your favorite passage.
Themed Activity (20 mins): to be determined.
Note: Check this page for event updates. RSVP with Leah to receive a reminder text the morning of our book club meeting.
The book club plans to meet the first Monday of each month to discuss this 7-book series.
Our past book club meeting details:
Our journey begins with book 1: The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis
Monday, February 2 at Pease Park from 1 – 2PM
Weather: Mostly Cloudy – Temperature 66° – Wind SSW 15 mph – Rain 0%
The Magician’s Nephew audiobook with illustrations can be found here.
Arrival & Icebreaker (10 mins): We’ll open by playing a game of “Ring the Bell in the Hall of Images” (same as the game Red Light Green Light).
Snacks & Social (10 mins): The meeting will close with a snack of apple oat scones and coconut date rolls. You’re welcome to bring a snack to share that is inspired by the book. Please label ingredients for those who have food allergies.
Discussion (20 mins): Bring something inspired by the book for Show-and-Tell. Bring something to share that will transport us to Narnia. Ideas include: a drawing of your favorite scene, something you’ve built, something delicious to eat, or read your favorite passage.
Themed Activity (20 mins): We’ll make earth dumplings (or seed balls), small handmade balls of clay, soil/compost, and seeds, designed to be tossed into neglected or barren areas to help grow plants, especially native wildflowers, without traditional planting.
To Narnia and the North!