The May meeting of the Omena Women’s Club kicked off the 2025 season with two events in Leland. The day began with a wonderful lunch at The Cove, where 19 members enjoyed getting reacquainted with friends who’ve spent the winter in warmer climates.
After lunch, they made a visit to the Leelanau Historical Society and Museum in Leland. The Society was established in 1957 and is the oldest historical organization in Leelanau County. When the former county jail became available in 1959, the museum found its first home. A museum building was built in 1985 in its current location and has been expanded twice. Executive Director Kim Kelderhouse introduced them to the museum’s history, current exhibits and those to be unveiled later this year. The extensive exhibit on the history of Sugar Loaf Resort brought back many memories. There are two permanent exhibits: Shipwrecks of the Manitou Passage and the Traditional Anishinabek Arts Room. The museum also houses a research center and extensive archives.
Dog Ears Books in Northport recently hosted a poetry reading and discussion with Fleda Brown, former poet laureate of Delaware and recipient of many well-deserved literary prizes. She is now living in Traverse City. She read from her new chapbook, Doctor of the World, which is a delightful collection of poems. It was interesting to hear about her time as Poet Laureate and about what inspires her poetry.
