The FVB Book Discussion Group

 

The Book Discussion Group meets on the fourth Monday of every month (except December) at 10:30 AM in the Card Room. Volunteers suggest books for which they themselves are willing to lead the group in discussion. The chairperson checks the Chester County Library System (CCLS) for the availability of a sufficient number of copies, and a large print edition. An audio book version can also be requested. The Outreach Department of the CCLS gathers copies from their branch libraries, and sends them on to the Coatesville branch where they are picked up the week preceding the meeting. Books are distributed by and returned to the Chairperson at each meeting. Book due dates are set to accommodate the Book Group meetings.

To obtain a book other than by attending a discussion event, contact Karen Grubb in condo 522 or Alayne Tsigas in condo 331.

The upcoming book is:

     

Date Title Author Leader(s)

Tuesday

May 27, 2025

10:00am

Card Room

 Hello Beautiful

Ann Napolitano

 Karen Grubb

 

 

 

     

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Movies at FVB

 

 Movies are selected and shown by members of the FVB Movie Committee. They are shown in the 4th floor auditorium at 7:30 PM, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Movies are subtitled or closed captioned whenever possible, to aid those who have impaired hearing.  Residents are encouraged to suggest movies by entering the names in the In-House loose-leaf book on the second floor. Movie trailers (movie previews) are now  included on this page. A trailer appears immediately below the movie description. Click or tap on the arrowhead in the middle of the trailer window to watch the trailer. Click or tap on the ll icon at the bottom left of the trailer window to pause. (These trailers generally are taken from YouTube, and may include advertisements. If a pop-up advertisement appears while you're watching the trailer, just click on the X at theupper right of the advertisement, and it will go away, or if there is no X, just wait for the ad to end.)

 All movies will be shown with subtitles unless otherwise indicated

     

 

 

 

 

April 2025 Movies

 

Thursday and Saturday 7:30 PM  Auditorium

 

Thurs 4/17 The Lion in Winter (1968) PG Drama/History 2h 14m

                 With Peter O’Toole, Katharine Hepburn

 

A cunning ruler gathers his family for a tense holiday, where alliances shift and betrayals unfold in a battle for succession. With sharp wit and ruthless ambition, each member schemes for power, revealing deep rivalries and hidden desires.

 

 

Sat 4/19 Cowboys and Aliens (2011) PG13 SciFi/Drama 1h 50m

             With Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford

 

A mysterious drifter with no memory awakens in a hostile town, only to face an unimaginable threat from beyond the stars. Forced to unite with former enemies, he uncovers his past and fights to protect humanity from a deadly invasion.

 

 

Thurs 4/24 Duma (2005) PG Adventure 1h 40m

                With Alex Michaeletos, Eamonn Walker

 

A boy embarks on a journey across the wild landscapes of Africa to return his beloved companion to its rightful home. Facing danger and self-discovery, he learns the true meaning of friendship, courage, and the call of the wild.

 

 

Sat 4/26 Sabrina (1954) PG RomCom 1h 53m

             With Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart

 

A chauffeur’s daughter returns from Paris transformed, capturing the attention of two wealthy brothers. As romance and ambition collide, she finds herself torn between charm and responsibility, leading to unexpected revelations about love, happiness, and the life she truly desires.

 

 

 

NOTE: Please be aware that occasionally substitutions are necessary. Just think of it as a surprise.

 

 

Activities at FVB

Here you'll find the current monthly calendar of activities; coming events inside and outside of FVB; a list of coming movies; the book group information; a list of committees at FVB; the Senior Learning presentations; recreation activities; examples from the photography club; photos taken at events; and information on exercise classes. For those events that require you to sign-up, you can do so in the loose-leaf books on the second floor near the activities office.

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