Field Trip: Billy Graham Library
The Billy Graham Library has recently been renovated. Join your fellow members for a field trip to tour the newly updated library. Carpooling available. Meet at Church at 12:45 pm. […]
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War Crimes / Dr. Jacob Wobig
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesGREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Pursuing Accountability for War Crimes in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict It has become increasingly clear that there have seen serious abuses of civilians and prisoners of war in […]
Exploring Mysteries Through Film / Sam Shapiro
Zoom Registration RequiredTOPIC: Exploring Mysteries Through Film Sam Shapiro has taught courses in Film Studies and American Studies at UNC-Charlotte for 25 years. He specializes in a variety of subjects, including “Alfred […]
New Member Orientation – Friday April 14
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesAll members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom, our New Member Orientation meeting. Learn more about the organization including how to meet people, join […]
Aging & Longevity: How to Maximize Your Health Span / Carlos Jorge, MD
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: Aging & Longevity: How to Maximize Your Health Span Companion Health Dr. Carlos Jorge, who combines both functional and conventional medicine, will examine and define aging. What is it? […]
The Trail of History Along Little Sugar Creek / Tony Zeiss, PhD
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: The Trail of History Along Little Sugar Creek P. Anthony Zeiss, Ed.D., has now formally retired. Previously, he was the Executive Director of the Museum of the Bible – […]
Wildacres Spring 2023 Retreat / April 24-27, 2023
Wildacres Retreat 1565 Wildacres Road, Little Switzerland, NC, United StatesSpeaker / Topic: Dr. Majorie Spruill / Divided We Stand: The Battle Over Women’s Rights and Family Values That Polarized American Politics Christopher Brook, Esq. / From Roe to Dobbs […]
Relationship Between the US and China / Dr. Cheryl Brown
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesGREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: The Relationship Between the US and China Dr. Cheryl Brown is the Chair and Associate Professor for the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UNC—Charlotte. […]
Lunch Bunch – April 28
Join your fellow members for some lunch social time. Rooster's SouthPark location 6601 Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28211
Deadly Declarations Novel with Author Landis Wade
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: The Meck Dec: How Charlotte's Actions on May 20, 1775 Inspired My Novel, Deadly Declarations In this presentation, we explore the lead up to the revolutionary war and how […]
Field Trip: Walking Tour South End with Tom Hanchett
SOLD OUT! Waitlist is now full as well. Historian Tom Hanchett leads a 90 minute (about 1.5 mile) stroll in what is today booming South End — but includes parts […]
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, What to Expect in the Carolinas with Brad Panovich
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, What to Expect in the Carolinas with Brad Panovich A detailed look at the climatological set-up for the upcoming hurricane season. BIOGRAPHY Growing up outside […]
Queens University of Charlotte: Today and Tomorrow with Dr. Sarah Fatherly
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: Queens University of Charlotte: Today and Tomorrow The chief academic officer of Queens will visit with the Seniors Scholars to share an update on current campus activities as well […]
Sorting Out Charlotte with Dr. Tom Hanchett
Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) - Wolfe Hall 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North CarolinaToday’s top local issues — school boundaries, affordable housing, gentrification — are often shaped by Charlotte’s neighborhood geography. How did Charlotte develop its current ”wedge and crescent” pattern of wealth […]
Classical Music of Spain and Latin America with Frank Dominguez
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: Classical Music of Spain and Latin America SPEAKER: Frank Dominguez, General Manager, WDAV and Host of Concierto The presentation explores the variety of ethnic and religious influences that make up […]
Curriculum Meeting with Jane Howard – September 13
Zoom Registration RequiredCurriculum Meetings are open to Membership. Join our Curriculum meetings to hear about upcoming speakers/events or to suggest speakers you know (or have heard speak) and believe would be of […]
New Member Orientation – Friday September 15
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesAll members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom, our New Member Orientation meeting. Learn more about the organization including how to meet people, join […]
AARP’s Advocacy Role Nationally & Locally with Rebecca Gilbert
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: AARP's Advocacy: Representing the 50+ in North Carolina and the Nation SPEAKER: Rebecca Gilbert, Associate State Director for AARP in the Charlotte Region. This presentation will walk participants through how […]
Global Famine with Dr. Colleen Hammelman
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesGREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Global Famine SPEAKER: Dr. Colleen Hammelman, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences and Director of the Charlotte Action Research Project at UNC Charlotte […]
The American Revolution in Mecklenburg County with Hugh Dussek
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: The American Revolution in Mecklenburg County SPEAKER: Hugh Dussek, History Professor, CPCC A presentation about the people living in Mecklenburg County during the American Revolution, the nearby Revolutionary War […]
Lunch Bunch – September 29
SOLD OUT! Get on the wait list. Join your fellow members for some lunch social time at Little Mama's Italian restaurant. Space is limited. Sign up at a Friday meeting […]
Field Trip: Statues on Little Sugar Creek Parkway
SOLD OUT! Get on the waiting list. Wednesday October 4th and will be a walking tour of the Statues on Little Sugar Creek Parkway. We will meet at 10:30 am […]
What’s the Prescription for US Healthcare: Nip & Tuck or Major Surgery?
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: What’s the Prescription for US Healthcare: Nip & Tuck or Major Surgery? SPEAKER: George Bohmfalk, MD Dr. Bohmfalk will discuss the present status of healthcare delivery in the US […]
Curriculum Meeting with Jane Howard – October 11
Zoom Registration RequiredCurriculum Meetings are open to Membership. Join our Curriculum meetings to hear about upcoming speakers/events or to suggest speakers you know (or have heard speak) and believe would be of […]
New Member Orientation – Friday October 13
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesAll members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom, our New Member Orientation meeting. Learn more about the organization including how to meet people, join […]
How Do Elections Work? with Mary Jo McGowan
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United StatesTOPIC: How do elections work? A look at how election administration works in the US states. SPEAKER: Mary Jo McGowan, Dept of Political Science and Public Administration, UNC-Charlotte How do […]