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Jigsaw  Casse-tête

Help me start a Jigsaw Puzzle program for CdS

I have twenty-five (25) jigsaw puzzles.  I would like to start a jigsaw puzzle loaner program within Casta del Sol.  Working these puzzles can be either a solitary or group activity.  They are a great way to reduce stress.  And no batteries are required!

The modern form of these puzzles was introduced by John Spilsbury, a London map maker,  In the 1760s, he would cut up some of his world maps and sell them as an educational tool.  We have been addicted to these "dissected" puzzles ever since. Yes they are addictive — a pleasant, harmless addiction.

If you are interested in sharing your Jigsaw Puzzle activity, email:  The Major.  And please tell your computer-phobic friends about this program.


Worldwide, jigsaw puzzles are called "Casse-tête." The literal translation is:  "Breaks the Head."

List of Jigsaw Puzzles in my library
Name of Picture Pieces Company Artist Picture
Grand Canyon Park   500 Treasure Collection Easton  
Grand Teton   500 Impact Jerry Donnely  
Whitney Range   500 Peak Productions Jim Stroup  
The Gift   550 Milton Bradley Byerley  
Monday thru Thursday   550 Milton Bradley Byerley  
The Secret   750 Whitman Coats & Clark  
Rock of Salvation 1000 Ceaco Kinkade  
Old Barn 1000 Kodacolor Rose Art  
Yosemite VAlls, CA 1000 Kodacolor Rose Art  
Donan Castle, Scotland 1000 Milton Bradley Photograph  
Dutch Windmill 1000 Milton Bradley Photograph  
Krusenstern, USSR 1000 Random House A Tall Ship  
Okoboji Cove 1000 Spilsbury Puzzle Co. Valente  (CdS) Yes
Shelter Cove 1000 Whitman Acrylic  
Kalimnos, Greece 1000 Whitman Fishing Boats  
Wooded Lane 1000 Whitman Photograph  
Reflections at Twilight 1000 Yanoman Valente  (CdS) Yes
Moraine Lake, Canada 1500 Milton Bradley Photograph  
Running Springs Manor 1500 SunsOut Valente  (CdS) Yes
Bornholm, Denmark 2000 Milton Bradley Photograph  
Hamlet of Cloverdale 2000 Yanoman Valente  (CdS) Yes
Massachusetts Jetty 2500 Milton Bradley Photograph  
Bayern, Germany 3000 Milton Bradley Photograph  
Mount Shuksan, WA 3000 Milton Bradley Photograph  
Mt. Rainier Park 3000 Milton Bradley Photograph  


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