Who’s Afraid of Opera with James Meena

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Who's Afraid of Opera  SPEAKER: James Meena, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Mr. Meena will provide an overview of the opera art form and Opera Carolina's 75-year history of service to Greater Charlotte. A guest performance may be provided. BIOGRAPHY Entering his 25th season with Opera Carolina, Mo. James Meena’s tenure with Charlotte’s 75-year […]

Music Therapy: The science, the singing and everything in between with Meg Johnson

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Music Therapy: The science, the singing and everything in between. SPEAKER: Meg Johnson, Music Therapy Program Director and Clinical Coordinator, Queens University The presentation will provide an overview of the field of music therapy: the academic foundations, the education of students and therapists, the places we work and how we do what we do. […]

Fall Expo – Part 1

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

2nd Annual Fall Expo! Exhibitors and information for seniors on medical plans, hobby groups and clubs, volunteer opportunities and much more! October 4, 2024 9-10 am before speaker event Exhibitors include: League of Women Voters Association of University Women

Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History with Mark Larson

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History SPEAKER: Mark Larson Inspired by Studs Terkel’s 1974 classic, "Working", Mark Larson, author of "Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater", will discuss his new book, "Working in the 21st Century" released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Terkel’s book. Sharing video clips from his […]

Curriculum Committee Meeting – October 9

Zoom Registration Required

Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  Join our monthly Curriculum Committee meetings, via Zoom, to hear about upcoming speakers/events or to suggest speakers you know (or have heard speak) and believe would be of interest to your fellow Senior Scholars. These meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.

Fall Expo – Part 2

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

2nd Annual Fall Expo! Loads of exhibitors and information for seniors on medical plans, hobby groups and clubs, volunteer opportunities and much more! October 11, 2024 9-10 am before speaker event Exhibitors include: Writers Club Quilters Club Kristan Smith Nancy Stancil Theatre Charlotte Shepherd's Center Charlotte-Meck Library Carolina Living Benefits Ronald McDonald House The Barclay […]

The Amazing Gift of Language with Steve Clark

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: The Amazing Gift of Language SPEAKER: Steve Clark, Professor Emeritus, Moody Bible Institute What is language? This presentation will provide an overview of something we rarely consider because it is so automatic: language, the ability to express to others anything we can think of. After looking at what actually happens when we speak, we […]

New Member Orientation – October 18

Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) - Wolfe Hall 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina

All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. Learn more about the organization including how to meet people, join events and how you can help the organization – the best way to meet new people! In person meeting is in Room 106 in PUMC. Click the RSVP […]

Lighting a Pathway for Young Artists with Corey Mitchell

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Lighting a Pathway for Young Artists SPEAKER: Corey Mitchell, Founder of Theater Gap Initiative Mitchell will talk about his journey as an arts educator spreading the message of excellence and helping to create a pathway for young artists to have a career and change their trajectory. The Theatre Gap Initiative (TGI), founded by longtime […]

Lunch Bunch – October 18

We have booked Calle Sol restaurant for Friday, October 18, 11:45 a.m. Limited space available! If you register and find you can’t attend, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. Calle Sol 3100 Apex Drive Charlotte, NC 28211      

Field Trip: Sullenberger Aviation Museum

DATE: October 22, 2024; Time: 10 am - 1 pm COST: $17 ADDRESS:  4108 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, NC 28208 CARPOOLING: Carpooling will be available in the parking lot of the Queens Sports Complex on Tyvola Road. Please park near the lion statue. At Sullenberger Aviation Museum, we strive to leverage the wonder of flight to […]

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: On Being American with Suzanne Reynolds

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: On Being American SPEAKER: Suzanne Reynolds, Dean and Professor Emerita, Wake Forest Law RBG expanded our concept of who and what was included in the concept of being American. As a lawyer for the ACLU’s Women’s Project, she advocated for an expansive theory of equal protection that eventually she would enshrine […]