John H. Watson Picnic and July Meeting at Seahurst Park
2024-07-21 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Seahurst Park, 1600 SW Seahurst Park Rd, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Mark your calendar now for our combined Meeting & Picnic on Sunday, July 21. The story we’ll cover is “The Adventure of the Gloria Scott” from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full story here. The Picnic will be our (nearly) annual celebration of all things Watson—the 27th “Dr. John H. Watson Picnic” at Seahurst Park in Burien, WA.
Your contribution of food, sweets and beverages to this potluck event will be most appreciated!
Seahurst Park in Burien, WA is a gorgeous site, nestled in a residential area, right on the Sound. It is very centrally located: Burien is west of I‐5 from Exit 154, which puts it midway between Seattle and Tacoma, making it handy for those on the Eastside too and not that far from Oregon or British Columbia.
We’ll be at our regular site—the south shelter— with three long tables, a BBQ grill, and a beach just steps away. Come early as parking can be
at a premium later in the day.

August Virtual Meeting on Zoom
2024-08-18 12:30 - 15:00
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Six Napoleons” from The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full story online here. There will also be a special guest presentation by SOB Tim Kline.

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
_________
Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

_________
Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

September Meeting at Queen Anne branch of The Seattle Public Library
2024-09-22 12:30 - 15:30 | Queen Anne Library, 400 W Garfield Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us in person at Queen Anne Library for our September meeting. Please note this is the 4th Sunday, instead of our usual 3rd Sunday of the month.
The meeting begins at 12:30 pm. Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to help set up the room, or chat and get to know members before the meeting begins.

We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Second Stain” from The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

Read the full novel online here.

Tea at the White Branches Tea Room, Mount Vernon
2024-10-20 13:00 - 15:30 | White Branches Tea Room, 100 E Montgomery St Suite 210, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
SOB Vice President Kashena Konecki and SOB Judy Lyen have been working behind the scenes to arrange a repeat of the “International Sherlockian Summit”—a meeting of the multiple scion societies headquartered in the Pacific Northwest!
We hope to draw attendance from many of our north‐end Sherlockians—SOB Members from North King, Snohomish, Skagit & Whatcom Counties, and
Stormy Petrels Members from British Columbia, as well as many of our south‐end Sherlockians—SOB Members from South King, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis & Clark Counties, and Blue Carbuncles Members and Vamberry Wine Merchants Members from the Portland area!!
Bring your family & friends along!! We hope you’ll find this a ripe opportunity to gather again with Sherlockians who don’t normally get to regular meetings around Seattle. And, what a great day it could be for a Sunday drive to view the autumnal colors of the Pacific Northwest!!
This event replaces our regular October meeting. There is no story to study this month.
We’ll have high tea from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., when we’ll move to their theatre space until 3:30 p.m., to experience a play, silly entertainment, games, prizes, and an SOB “always‐free raffle!”
To view their “Tiered Tea… Menu” and tea‐flavor options, click here. The cost per person is $48, which includes the “Tiered Tea” and our use of their theatre space, and when you buy ticket(s), sales tax and an 18% gratuity will be added at the end (approx. $63).
To buy your tickets, get driving directions, etc., check out their website and video.
Special note to SOB Members: Every SOB Member who attends this event will be reimbursed $20 per person, subsidized from The SOBs’ treasury after the event.

November Meeting on Zoom
2024-11-17 12:30 - 15:30
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Illustrious Client” from The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full story online here. The discussion will be led by SOB Naching Kassa.

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
_________
Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

_________
Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

December Meeting at the Queen Anne Branch of The Seattle Public Library
2024-12-15 12:30 - 16:00 | Queen Anne Library, 400 W Garfield Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us in person at Queen Anne Library for our December meeting.
The meeting begins at 12:30 pm. Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to help set up the room, or chat and get to know members before the meeting begins.

Your contribution to the Cookie Exchange and snacks table will be most appreciated!

We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Read the story online here.

Deadline to submit to Beaten's Christmas Annual
2024-12-31
Your deadline for our magazine‐style annual for‐and‐by‐the Members is December 31, 2024!!
Beaten’s editor Terri has been waiting for your essay, story, game, doodle, or anything else fit to print. Your subject might be Sherlockian, such as, what is your favorite adventure and why; or Victorian, what did people eat during that period; or mysteries, who else was solving puzzles at that time and how good were they. If you have a topic selected and want to know if it would fit, please contact Terri. If you want to send in an illustration, other than for this year’s cover, please contact Terri at terri@soundofthebaskervilles.com.

January Meeting on Zoom
2025-01-19 12:30 - 15:30
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet” from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full story online here.

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
_________
Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

_________
Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

Miss Holmes at Centerstage Theatre in Federal Way
2025-02-16 11:30 - 16:00 | Centerstage Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA, 98023, United States
Join the SOBs for the theatrical production of Miss Holmes at Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory at 3200 SW Dash Point Way in Federal Way. The play begins at 2:00 pm. Details can be found in the February 2025 issue of Ineffable Twaddle. If you did not request a group ticket, you may purchase a single ticket to attend at the Centerstage website.
Before the play, we will be meeting for lunch at 11:30 am at Applebees at 1801 South 320th Street in Federal Way.
You do not need to attend the lunch to see the play; you do not need to see the play to attend the lunch. We are looking forward to seeing you either or both activities!

March Virtual Meeting on Zoom
2025-03-16 12:30 - 15:30
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Yellow Face” from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full story online here.

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
_________
Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

_________
Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

SOBs 45th Anniversary Tea Party
2025-04-13 13:00 - 17:00
The SOBs’ 45th Anniversary of continuous operation is March 31, 2025!
So join us Sunday, April 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. as we celebrate at our Anniversary Tea on at PFL David & Terri Haugen’s home in University Place, WA.
Bring a friend…everyone is welcome!
We will announce the name of our very worthy 2024 “Footprints of a Gigantic Hound” winner, and a couple of Gigantic Hound Citations will also be bestowed.
It’s a potluck, so please bring finger‐food—sweets or savories—to share, and any unusual serving pieces or utensils your food might require. The Haugens will provide the non-alcoholic beverages. In addition, there will be an always-free raffle.
Look for cake and good food, fun, and lots of time to visit with your fellow Sherlockians!
Further details and driving directions to the Haugens’ home will be supplied in our April issue of Ineffable Twaddle.

May Virtual Meeting on Zoom
2025-05-18 12:30 - 15:30
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “The Valley of Fear.” Read the full novel online here. David says we will be leaving out the “long boring part” in discussion!

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
_________
Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

_________
Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

June Meeting at the Queen Anne Branch of The Seattle Public Library
2025-06-15 12:30 - 15:30 | Queen Anne Library, 400 W Garfield Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us in person at Queen Anne Library for our June meeting.

The meeting begins at 12:30 pm. Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to help set up the room, or chat and get to know members before the meeting begins.

We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Dying Detective” from His Last Bow.

Read the story online here.

Dr. John H. Watson Picnic at Seahurst Park in Burien
2025-07-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Seahurst Park, 1600 SW Seahurst Park Rd, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Mark your calendar now for our combined Meeting & Picnic on Sunday, July 13. The Picnic will be our (nearly) annual celebration of all things Watson—the 28th “Dr. John H. Watson Picnic” at Seahurst Park in Burien, WA. No story to study – come to eat, socialize and play Sherlockian games (no skill required).
Your contribution of food, sweets and beverages to this potluck event will be most appreciated!
Seahurst Park in Burien, WA is a gorgeous site, nestled in a residential area, right on the Sound. It is very centrally located: Burien is west of I‐5 from Exit 154, which puts it midway between Seattle and Tacoma, making it handy for those on the Eastside too and not that far from Oregon or British Columbia.
We’ll be at our regular site—the south shelter— with three long tables, a BBQ grill, and a beach just steps away. Come early as parking can be
at a premium later in the day.

July Virtual Meeting on Zoom
2025-07-20 12:30 - 15:30
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Resident Patient” from The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full novel online here. David says we will be leaving out the “long boring part” in discussion!

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
_________
Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

_________
Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

10 am: August meeting at the Queen Anne branch of The Seattle Public Library
2025-08-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Queen Anne Library, 400 W Garfield Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us in person at Queen Anne Library for our August meeting. Please note the time change to 10 am.

At 10:00 we will begin setting up the room, feel free to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. The meeting begins at approximately 10:30.

We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot” from His Last Bow. The discussion will be led by SOB webmaster Shannon.

Read the story online here.

September Virtual Meeting on Zoom
2025-09-21 12:30 - 15:30
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Creeping Man” from The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full story online here.

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
_________
Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

_________
Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

October Meeting at Queen Anne Branch of The Seattle Public Library
2025-10-19 12:30 - 15:30 | Queen Anne Library, 400 W Garfield Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us in person at Queen Anne Library for our October meeting.

The meeting begins at 12:30 pm. Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to help set up the room, or chat and get to know members before the meeting begins.

We will be discussing “The Adventure of the Veiled Lodger” from The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes.

Read the story online here.

November Virtual Meeting on Zoom
2025-11-16 12:30 - 15:30
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “A Scandal in Bohemia” from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full story online here. Discussion activity will be led by SOB Naching Kasssa.

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
_________
Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

_________
Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

December Meeting at Queen Anne branch of The Seattle Public Library
2025-12-21 12:30 - 15:30 | Queen Anne Library, 400 W Garfield Street, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us in person at Queen Anne Library for our December meeting and jollification.

The meeting begins at 12:30 pm. Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to help set up the room, or chat and get to know members before the meeting begins.

Your contribution to a Cookie Exchange and snacks table will be most appreciated!

We will be watching a version of “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Read the story online here.

January Virtual Meeting on Zoom
2026-01-18 12:30 - 15:30
Our meeting begins at 12:30 pm (Pacific time). Feel free to join at 12:00 if you would like to chat and get to know members before the meeting begins. We will be discussing “The Missing Three-Quarter” from The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Read the full story online here.

Instructions for Joining our Virtual meeting:

Zoom can be used with a computer or a phone; even if you don’t have the Zoom app or go to the Zoom website, you can still call in with a 253 area code! We will send out the meeting ID and Password at 9 AM on Sunday morning. If you won’t be able to access your email then, please let us know and we will call or help you another way.

Smart phone or tablet option:
Download the Zoom app and launch it. It will ask for a meeting ID and a password.
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Regular phone option:
Call (253) 215-8782

Some additional help here:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone

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Computer option:
If you use your computer, you will need at least a working microphone and speaker. If you have a camera you can use that too, but it’s not mandatory.
When you launch Zoom, it will ask you about your microphone and speaker, and your camera if you have one. Pick what works for you. You can always turn the camera off at any time.

To Download Zoom:

https://zoom.us/support/download

This will either ask to download, or download immediately. Don’t worry either way.
Launch it and use the meeting ID and password.

When the meeting starts the host will let you into the meeting. Don’t worry if you’re in the “waiting room” for a minute or two. I highly recommend you watch the video Margaret found below, and/or download Zoom and look at the Zoom website ahead of time so you are familiar with it for Sunday. It’s not super hard, just takes a few minutes to feel comfortable!

Notes:
You may be muted when you enter the room, depending on the settings. Find the little microphone icon and click it to unmute yourself. Similarly – if you are not talking, it is good practice to mute yourself so everyone can hear without background noise. The host may mute you if you are creating background noise.

A good safety tip is to have a piece of paper or a cover over your camera screen ALL the time and to only remove it when you are using the camera.

This is the Zoom website if you want to take a look at what they offer and how it works:
https://zoom.us/

Here is the Zoom FAQ:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206175806-Frequently-Asked-Questions

This is a helpful video Margaret found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E
