TOPIC: The American Fire Service - Proud History & Innovative Future SPEAKER: Heather Burford From Benjamin Franklin co-founding the Country’s first volunteer fire company in 1736, through today’s migration to electric fire engines, the American Fire Service has evolved tremendously throughout history. Ever evolving, the fire service has undergone remarkable transformation, adapting to changing environments,…
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.
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, in Room 106 in PUMC. Click the RSVP button…
TOPIC: Ancient Rome's Last God SPEAKER: E. Michael Whittington, Retired Art Museum Director The Roman Empire with its larger-than-life emperors, mighty legions, extravagant gladiatorial games, and extraordinary art and architecture fires our imagination and influences popular culture. The ancient Roman supernatural was populated by a dizzying panoply of gods, goddesses, deified rulers, heroes, and fantastical…
In 1689, near the end of his life, the great English composer Henry Purcell composed the tragic opera Dido and Aeneas, one of the most beloved English operas of all time, and the sacred ode Celestial Music did the Gods Inspire. Queens Choirs perform both works in collaboration with dancers and scenic designers.
We are thrilled to announce the Inaugural Marc and Mattye Jewish Cultural Series Program on November 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm at Queens University Charlotte. How have Jews influenced food in the diaspora, and how has the diaspora influenced Jewish food? What is Israeli food, shaped by waves of immigration and the country’s geography? How…
TOPIC: Talking Turkey to Keep the Wolves Away - Eradicating Elder Financial Fraud SPEAKER: Ann Larkin and Samuel Kunjukunju Seniors lose billions of dollars every year due to criminals absconding with much-needed retirement assets. Learn about current scams, the financial industry's responses, and the need for more help. BIOGRAPHY ANNE WILSON LARKIN works as a…
We hope you join us for Friends of the Library Holiday Books & Coffee featuring Amy Poeppel. This event is free for members and $25 for guests/non-members.