International Friends of Aruba monthly Book Club indulges at Ruinas del Mar

The International Friends of Aruba were recent guests of Jan Allen at Ruinas del Mar, located at the Hyatt Regency Aruba, for their monthly Book Club. Members nibbled all the delicacies at the breakfast buffet, while discussing the current month's selection, This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women edited by Jay Allison, Dan Gediman, John Gregory and Viki Merrick. Members of the group were encouraged to share their own personal philosophies, which ranged from "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," to "being comfortable in your own skin and teaching your children the same" to "never go to bed angry." Member, Patricia Jutz shared a touching, emotional philosophy regarding her childhood and how it formed her life philosophy.

President Meredith Lauria expressed her gratitude to Jan Allen for hosting the event. Jan, who was attending her last Book Club before relocating to California with husband Scott Allen, promised to continue her book club presence via internet. She was warmly thanked by all in attendance for her generosity and friendship during her time in Aruba.

For further information on the International Friends of Aruba, an English speaking, multinational organization, and their monthly Book Club, visit www.ifaruba.com or contact Vice President of Membership, Melissa Cavan. The group will be reading the following selections and invite all persons/nationalities to join: February - Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, March - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See, April - Escape by Carolyn Jessop and Laura Palmer, May - Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil by Deborah Rodriguez and Kristin Ohlson, June - Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, July/August- Discovery of Heaven by Harry Mulisch. Book Club meetings alternate from mornings to evenings in order to accommodate working members.