JULY MEETING LOCATION

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Hello Book Club members!

The meeting on July 19th will be at Marielle's house. BRING YOUR SWIM SUIT! She has a nice, big pool and we can swim either before, during, or after the meeting. :)

25 Chemin de Clapiers
34730 Saint Vincent de Barbeyrargues

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