“Capital L” Leadership: The Story of the Duke Mansion with Peter Blair

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

TOPIC: "Capital L" leadership: The Story of the Duke Mansion and the role of civic leadership in a thriving community. SPEAKER: Peter Blair, President/CEO, The Lynnwood Foundation, Duke Mansion and Lee Institute Duke Mansion is a rare jewel nestled in the crown of the Queen City, a splendid setting for corporate and civic gatherings, milestone […]

Spring Luncheon – May 30

Carmel Country Club 4735 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

SPRING LUNCHEON Date: May 30, 2024 Time: 11:30 - 2:00 pm Cost: $40/person Place: Carmel Country Club, 4735 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 Speaker: Leesa Walker, Director of Instruction, Pickleball Charlotte Topic: Pickleball, Olympics Bound? Come join us for our Spring luncheon with an upcoming Summer Olympics theme. Take an Olympic selfie, trade Olympic fun […]

Attracting International Companies to Charlotte with Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk

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

TOPIC: Attracting International Companies to Charlotte SPEAKER: Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Charlotte Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk joined the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as Executive Director in 2006. Through his dynamic leadership and systematic approach to development and asset building, Stambuk rebuilt the Council’s branding and standing in the community […]

Curriculum Committee Meeting – September 11

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.

Medical Myths – What You Don’t Know Just Might Kill You with Dr. Kevin Soden

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

TOPIC: Medical Myths - What You Don't Know Just Might Kill You SPEAKER: Kevin J. Soden, MD MPH In this fun interactive lecture, you will explore some of the truths and falsehoods of various medical myths. Some of which your parents, teachers and friends taught you. You will test your knowledge on a variety of […]

Housing & Homelessness with Dimple Ajmera at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3400 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Housing & Homelessness A Joint Presentation of Senior Scholars & Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Join us at the beautiful Friendship Missionary Conference Center for a cup of coffee, new friends, and some enlightening conversation. Event will be at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Conference Center. See the awe-inspiring 2,500 seat sanctuary, one of the […]

New Member Orientation – September 20

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 […]

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. […]