Please join us in this long-standing tradition at Queens, consisting of readings from scripture, singing of Christmas carols, and beautiful music from the Queens Chorale. This year, we invite you to join us at 6.30 p.m. in the Chapel Rotunda for delicious Moravian coffee and engaging fellowship. We will enjoy the second element of the…
TOPIC: AI in Your Hands: A Practical Guide to Capabilities, Prompting, and Pitfalls SPEAKER: Cori Faklaris, Asst Professor, UNC Charlotte AI is everywhere, but it doesn't come with a user manual. Tools such as ChatGPT can be powerful assistants for brainstorming, writing, and learning. At the same time, they are used to create scams, "deepfakes,"…
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: Be a Voice for the Children in Our Community with Rhonda McGuire SPEAKER: Rhonda McGuire The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteer advocates to protect and promote the best interest of abused and neglected children in the state's custody (foster care). A GAL works as part of a team…
TOPIC: Habitat's Evolving Business Model SPEAKER: Laura Belcher, President/CEO Habitat for Humanity, Charlotte Region Founded locally 42 years ago, Habitat Charlotte Region has built over 1500 new homes and served over 5000 families. In recent years, as land availability becomes scarce and building material costs escalate, Habitat has looked at how it needs to evolve…
TOPIC: Deadwood, Wild Bill Hickok, and Calamity Jane: The Births of Three Legends SPEAKER: Peter Cozzens, Author The presentation will scrutinize the birth and evolution of three of the most legendary subjects of the Wild West. It will also look at how Deadwood provoked the most consequential Indian War in the West. NOTE: This presentation…
We have booked Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar, Foxcroft location, for Friday, January 30, 11:45 a.m. Located 7814 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226 Limited space available! Please sign up by 01/26/2026. If you register and find you can’t attend, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. Lunch…