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Confluence: The Ruthmere Writers' Group meets monthly in the Arts Reference Library on Saturday afternoons at 2 pm.  Admission is free. Writers and those interested in writing are invited to bring a writing sample or a favorite work by another author to share in an encouraging environment. The group is facilitated by poetry Professor Emerita Darlene Mathis Eddy. See the calendar for winter meeting dates.

Restoration Update: Havilah Beardsley House: We discovered a c. 1870s radiator under the floor of the west wing. This type of radiator is not the kind that we're used to seeing....  See the Havilah Beardsley section of the web site for photographs and details about this and other exciting discoveries!

Help Make History: if you'd like to volunteer your time and talent toward this important project, or would like more information, please call (574) 264-0330 or email us through the "contact" section of this website.

How You Can Help: Contributions to the Havilah Beardsley House Fund will go toward the acquisition and restoration of this significant local landmark. Contributions may be made to The Ruthmere Foundation, Inc. or through the Elkhart County Community Foundation. Your gift will be acknowledged, with your permission, in the Ruthmere Record newsletter and at an on-site location. Major donors receive special recognition opportunities.

Your contribution, which may be deductible, can be sent to: Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, Indiana 46514. If you prefer, it can also be made through the Elkhart County Community Foundation. Please call Ruthmere for detailed information at (574) 264-0330.