PROVIDENCE—The book club at EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side, One Butler Ave., in Providence, will discuss Gunter Grass’ novel “Crabwalk” on Monday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.
In this book, the literary great imbues fictional elements into real life events, including the assassination of Swiss leader Wilhelm Gustloff by David Frankfurter.
Participation in the book club is free and open to the public.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., Stonehill College Professor Gary Hylander will offer an indepth discussion of President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. A popular lecturer on history, Hylander frequently speaks at area senior centers. All are welcome at this free presentation.
For more information or to RSVP: 275-0682.
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 421-4111