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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking – A Quick Course
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:   Critical Thinking – A Quick Course\nSPEAKER: Pierce Howard\, Ph.D \nBeginning with a definition of critical thinking–and in the spirit of critical thinking\, Pierce will offer several definitions. What it is\, and what it is not. \nThe core is questioning\, so we will explore the world of asking questions that most support critical thinking. Then Pierce will identify obstacles to thinking critically\, followed by qualities that foster critical thinking. \nThis all leads up to identifying System I (instincts) and System II (processes) mental functions\, what Daniel Kahneman described in his Thinking\, Fast and Slow (2013). We will close with a daily tool bag that includes five basic skills of critical thinking. \nNOTE: This meeting is Zoom only. PUMC is closed on 3/14/2025.\n\nBIOGRAPHY \nPierce J. Howard\, PhD\, was born in Kinston\, North Carolina. Making his way through public schools\, he learned to love reading\, writing\, mathematics\, music\, and nature. Four years at Davidson College stoked his passion for literature\, music\, philosophy\, and psychology. Three years in the U.S. Army as a Military Intelligence Specialist molded his penchant for research and investigation. During graduate school at East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, he changed his major from literature to educational psychology. \nHis first job was with the North Carolina Advancement School in Winston-Salem. Moving to Charlotte in 1977 to teach at West Charlotte\, Pierce then co-founded LEAD (long E) Associates in 1979. Between arriving in Charlotte and retiring\, Pierce also served as an adjunct professor at UNC–Charlotte\, Pfeiffer University\, and most recently the McColl School of Business at Queens University. \nIn 1986\, along with his wife\, Jane\, he started a consulting company\, now named Paradigm Personality Labs. Over 32 years\, they offered training\, team building\, coaching\, and personnel research to clients on six continents. In 1994\, Pierce wrote and published The Owner’s Manual for the Brain\, now in its 4th edition and published by William Morrow. He even appeared as a guest on “Oprah” in1995. Subsequently\, he wrote more than 20 books. The Howards’ core service has been through several personality assessments that they developed: the WorkPlace Big Five Profile\, the SchoolPlace Big Five Profile\, the WorkPlace Values Profile\, and the WorkPlace Performance 360. In 2018\, Pierce retired as the Chief Innovations Officer at Paradigm\, but in retirement\, he’s now writing The Owner’s Manual for Critical Thinking. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/critical-thinking-a-quick-course/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T131500
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - March 12
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin 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. \nThese meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-committee-meeting-march-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151615
CREATED:20250310T191341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T191341Z
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SUMMARY:The Shadow of Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Adam Law
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Shadow of Alzheimer’s Disease\nSPEAKER: Dr. Adam Law\, Visiting Scientist\, Cornell University \nThis talk will explore Alzheimer’s Disease from a personal\, professional and research perspective\, as a physician who\, in retirement\, is participating in a laboratory investigating its molecular mechanisms. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nAdam Law is a Londoner by birth and emigrated to the USA at the age of thirty-one. He moved to Ithaca 34 years ago and has lived in the same home in North East Ithaca where he and his wife Jane Marie raised 3 Ithacan children. \nHe trained in medicine and molecular medicine at the University of London. He was a post-doctoral researcher at UCSF and Cornell University in molecular biology and genetics. He was the only endocrinologist in Tompkins County for most of his 28 year career in medical practice in Ithaca and also was a primary care physician. \nDuring this time when he was president of the medical staff at The Cayuga Medical Center\, he was responsible for bringing medical students and residents to Ithaca from Weill Cornell\, where he was a clinical assistant professor. \nHe has co-founded 2 non-profits. In 2010 Physicians\, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy (PSE) in his living room\, currently board president and in 2021 Artists with Evidence (AwE)\, currently board treasurer. \nHe retired from clinical medicine in 2022. Currently\, he is a visiting scientist in the Lis lab in the Biotechnology Center at Cornell University researching Alzheimer’s disease. His hobbies are learning the guitar\, studying Brazilian Portuguese\, running and cycling. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-shadow-of-alzheimers-disease-with-dr-adam-law/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid: In-person & Zoom,Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151615
CREATED:20250106T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
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SUMMARY:How PBS Charlotte Shines the Spotlight on our Region with Amy Burkett
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: How PBS Charlotte Shines the Spotlight on our Region\nSPEAKER: Amy Burkett\, PBS General Manager \nAmy will share interesting statistics and behind the scenes production details woven in and out of video clips of local documentaries as well as our signature Emmy winning news magazine Carolina Impact. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nAmy has been honored to lead the renaissance of PBS Charlotte since 2013. She’s grateful that over that time the station has seen over a 400% increase in community support. In addition to the wonderful national content the station has five weekly local shows the newest Unspun is a political program that helps you know what politicians are often thinking but not saying hosted by former Charlotte mayor and governor Pat McCrory. Amy has led the station for five Emmy awards during her time year brining her total to 11 Emmys during her more than 30 years in broadcasting. She’s published two leadership books. \nThe 7D’s to Your Destiny and The Dirty F-Word: Lessons From our Failures \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/how-pbs-charlotte-shines-the-spotlight-on-our-region-with-amy-burkett/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T110000
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CREATED:20250219T170619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T175523Z
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SUMMARY:America and Changing Economic World with Jay Bryson
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC:   America and Changing Economic World\nSPEAKER: Jay Bryson\, Managing Director\, Chief Economist\, Wells Fargo Corporate and Investment Bank \nDr. Bryson will present his annual analysis of financial markets and macroeconomic developments in the global economy. \nHe will also provide an outlook for the next two years including forecasts of GDP growth rates\, inflation rates\, and interest rates in the major economies of the world. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDetails coming soon. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/america-and-changing-economic-world-with-jay-bryson/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151615
CREATED:20250219T170834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T170913Z
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SUMMARY:Medicare Fraud with Austin Caton
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Medicare Fraud\nSPEAKER: Austin Caton\, Aging Program Coordinator\, Centralina Area Agency on Aging \nAustin is an Aging Program Coordinator for the Digital Navigation Program providing assistance with technology and training for older adults in our region. \n\n  \nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/medicare-fraud-with-austin-caton/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151615
CREATED:20241209T221833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T203054Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - February 14
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. \nLearn 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! \nIn person meeting\, in Room 106 in PUMC. \nClick the RSVP button for an email to tell us you’re coming!
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-february-14/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:New Member Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151615
CREATED:20250108T170152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T170152Z
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - February 12
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin 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. \nThese meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-committee-meeting-february-12/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20250212T200551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T210817Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Homecoming & Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Two Campus Traditions\, One Royal Weekend\nMore Details: View Event Page »
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/2025-homecoming-reunion/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts\, 2319 Wellesley Ave\, Charlotte\, 28207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20241209T171722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of US-China Relations with Keren Zhu
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: The Future of US-China Relations\nSPEAKER: Keren Zhu\, Assistant Professor\, Davidson College \nU.S.-China relations have emerged as the most consequential dynamic in contemporary international relations\, profoundly influencing global politics\, economics\, and security. This lecture will explore the evolution of U.S.-China relations since 1949\, examine the key factors shaping the future of this relationship\, and analyze how their competition extends to and impacts other regions. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Keren Zhu is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Davidson College. She teaches courses on Asia Pacific international relations\, the rise of China\, and policy analysis. Her research focuses on Chinese foreign policy\, the Belt and Road Initiative\, and global infrastructure development. She holds a B.A. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong\, an M.Sc. from the University of Oxford\, and a Ph.D. from the Pardee RAND Graduate School. \nDr. Zhu has published extensively on China’s global engagement and U.S.-China relations. She also co-hosts “The Belt and Road Podcast” and is currently working on a book about the global impact of Chinese infrastructure projects. Prior to Davidson\, she held academic and research positions at the RAND Corporation\, University of Southern California\, Boston University Global Development Policy Center\, and The New School India China Institute. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-future-of-us-china-relations-with-keren-zhu/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20250212T200551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T210817Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Homecoming & Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Two Campus Traditions\, One Royal Weekend\nMore Details: View Event Page »
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/2025-homecoming-reunion/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts\, 2319 Wellesley Ave\, Charlotte\, 28207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20240917T155225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
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SUMMARY:What did you say? Communication\, Problem-solving\, and Intelligence in Birds with Jeffrey Thomas
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: What did you say? Communication\, Problem-solving\, and Intelligence in Birds\nSPEAKER: Jeffrey Thomas\, Professor of Biology\, Queens University of Charlotte \nBirds\, especially songbirds\, say a lot. But what do we know about what they’re saying to each other? And how do they use their communication to negotiate interactions with each other\, find food\, and learn about their surroundings? Birds offer a rich and fascinating opportunity to explore and define animal intelligence and the complexity of communication systems. \nFrom mockingbirds to ravens to vultures\, birds show a remarkable breadth of intelligence\, but research is beginning to shed light on the connections between vocal behavior and problem solving. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Jeffrey Thomas is a professor of biology and the director of general education at Queens University of Charlotte. His research and teaching examine the intersection of ecology and evolutionary processes on animal communication systems. He has also served on the board of Carolina Raptor Center. \nIn his spare time\, he travels\, cooks\, and takes his dog for long walks. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/what-did-you-say-communication-problem-solving-and-intelligence-in-birds-with-jeffery-thomas/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20250212T200055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T210804Z
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Leaders in Action Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer \nFree Event: 6 pm to 7 pm \nSykes Learning Center\, Ketner Auditorium\n1928 Selwyn Avenue\, Charlotte\, NC 28274 \nMore Details: Views Event Page
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/distinguished-leaders-in-action-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Sykes Learning Center\, 1926 Selwyn Ave\, Charlotte\, 28274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20250212T195420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T210741Z
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SUMMARY:International Holocaust Remembrance 2025
DESCRIPTION:Starts: 7 pm\nSarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement\n2319 Wellesley Ave\, Charlotte\, NC 28207 \nMore Details: View Event Page
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/international-holocaust-remembrance-2025/
LOCATION:Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts\, 2319 Wellesley Ave\, Charlotte\, 28207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20240820T155128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
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SUMMARY:What a Rush! A Brief History of Mining in North Carolina with Valerie Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  What a Rush! A Brief History of Mining in North Carolina\nSPEAKER: Valerie Reynolds\, Department of Earth\, Environmental\, and Geographical Sciences UNC Charlotte \nFrom the first gold discovered in the United States to the ultra-pure quartz fueling the semiconductor industry\, mining has played an essential role in North Carolina’s economy for centuries. This presentation will provide a brief history of mining in North Carolina as well as the geologic conditions responsible for forming such valuable mineral deposits. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Reynolds earned her PhD from the University of Tennessee\, then worked as a Research Assistant at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History for 2 years before beginning her teaching career. She taught at The University of the South (TN) and Colby College (ME) before arriving at UNC Charlotte in 2012. In addition to teaching\, Dr. Reynolds is the Undergraduate Coordinator for the Geology and Earth & Environmental Sciences programs and is a faculty advisor for the student-led GEO club. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/what-a-rush-a-brief-history-of-mining-in-north-carolina-with-valerie-reynolds/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20250113T183032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
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SUMMARY:How Music Impacts Society with Joe Kendrick
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nTOPIC: Songs of Solidarity\, Songs of Protest\, Songs of Hope Amidst Struggle: A Brief Survey of the Impact of Music on the Radio for Social Movements\nSPEAKER: Joe Kendrick\, Director of Programming and Operations Manager\, WNCW \nAn overview of songs\, artists\, genres and eras of music on radio that reflect and have impacted various social movements in America. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nPublic radio programmer\, music host\, writer\, podcaster\, college instructor\, public speaker\, event producer \nMy role is to envision and develop the sound and image of WNCW\, create original programming and manage round the clock operations. I recruit\, develop and manage our programming staff. Also I host and produce weekly music shows and a bi-weekly podcast\, Southern Songs and Stories. I represent WNCW in person as well as virtually worldwide to donors and industry partners. Additionally\, I am part of the team that produces the annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Tryon\, NC. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/how-music-impacts-society-with-joe-kendrick/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20241209T221715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204528Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - January 17
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. \nLearn 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! \nIn person meeting\, in Room 106 in PUMC. \nClick the RSVP button for an email to tell us you’re coming!
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-january-17/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:New Member Orientation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20250212T154747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T210727Z
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SUMMARY:Concert: The Testament of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Free Event: 3 to 4:30 pm \nLocation: Sandra Levine Theatre \nMore Details: View Event Page
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/concert-the-testament-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts\, 2319 Wellesley Ave\, Charlotte\, 28207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T110000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain with Laura Little
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Behind the Curtain\nSPEAKER: Laura Little\, Executive Producer\, Laura Little Theatricals \nLaura will speak about what it takes to put up a theatrical production at the community theatre and regional levels and the difference between Broadway\, Off-Broadway\, and Off-Off Broadway. \nShe’ll explain the difference between the roles of the artistic director\, executive director\, producer\, and general manager. \nYou’ll hear the many ways producers find a show and the process used to determine the trajectory of taking it to Broadway and whether it should move on to a national tour. \nAnd finally\, the audition process. Possibly concluding with a mock audition. \nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nLaura Little – Executive Producer / Artistic Director of Laura Little Theatrical Productions \nLaura Little produced All Is Calm off-Broadway as well as the PBS special of the same show. She co-producer the Tony Award winning Come From Away on Broadway\, Toronto\, London\, Australia\, and National Tour. Other Broadway credits include: co-producer of the five time Tony Award winning Peter and the Starcatcher and First Date starring Zachary Levi. \nCurrent Broadway Production: Our Town starring Jim Parsons\, Katie Holmes and Richard Thomas \nBroadway investing partner: Tony Award winning Parade and Swept Away. \nIn Charlotte she produces cabarets at Middle C Jazz Club and in 2023\, the Radio City Music Hal style show Need a Little Christmas. \nLaura is the past Executive Director of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre and Executive/Artistic Director of CYT Spokane and founder of LLL Talent Agency (now MAM). \nCurrent:\nMember the LIG Rotary Club of Charlotte-part of Charlotte Rotary Club.\nAdvisory Board for PBS Charlotte \nPast:\nPast President and member of Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary\nPast member of the Coeur d’Alene Noon Rotary\nPast President and member of Idaho Public Television\nPast Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Advisory Board \nAwards:\nShe was honored to be a Soroptimist Woman of Distinction recipient in 2015\n2020 Girls Scouts of America Women of Distinction Award \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/behind-the-curtain-with-laura-little/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - January 8
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin 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. \nThese meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-committee-meeting-january-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20240827T172208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180635Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Luncheon - December 4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY LUNCHEON\nJoin your fellow members at our end of year luncheon filled with entertainment and a speaker. \nDate: Wednesday\, December 4\, 2024 \nTime: 11:30 am – 2 pm (serving starts at 12 noon) \nLocation: Maggiano’s Little Italy. 4400 Sharon Rd (Southpark).  Maggiano’s Little Italy\, Southpark \nPrice per Attendee: $50.  Buy Tickets Here \nYou can “Buy Tickets” via the link here or at the weekly meetings beginning October 18. \nOr you can also mail a check payable to Senior Scholars: \nSenior Scholars at Queens; ATTN: Nancy Stancill; 1900 Selwyn Avenue MSC 1409; Charlotte\, NC 28274. \n\nMenu: \nFamily style serving at tables seating 10. Each table will receive all the following items: \n• Appetizers: Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta and Stuffed Mushrooms\n• Italian Tossed Salad\n• Entrees: Chicken Marsala\, Mom’s Meat Lasagna and Mushroom Ravioli\n• Desserts: Gigi’s Butter Cake and Tiramisu\n• Ciabatta Rolls\n• Beverages: Coffee\, Iced Tea\, Water and Soft Drinks\n• Alcoholic Beverages: May be purchased at bar in the luncheon \n\nSpeaker: Mark Washburn\, former senior reporter and columnist for the Charlotte Observer; Topic: “Miracle on the Hudson: the reporter who covered the story looks back.” More info on Mark Washburn below. \nEntertainment: Holiday music provided by Randy Broome on trombone and Pierce Howard on B flat and Piccolo trumpets. \nOther Business: Introduction of 2025 Officers and Members of the Board of Directors \nMark Washburn is a semi-retired journalist who spent his career at newspapers in the South. At the Miami Herald\, he rose to State Editor\, responsible for coverage of Florida outside Miami and Fort Lauderdale. In 1999 he transferred to the Charlotte Observer\, both owned by Knight Ridder Newspapers. \nAt the Charlotte Observer\, he was a writer and columnist until his retirement in 2017. With Knight Ridder\, he served on three teams that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service\, for Hurricane Andrew in Miami\, the 1997 Red River Flood in North Dakota and Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast. He also covered the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq and served on the bureau’s investigative team during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He also served two tours as a war correspondent in Iraq. \nHe lives in Davidson with his wife\, Betsy \nNOTE: The last day for online registration/payment is Monday November 25. Checks mailed to the Queens’ mailbox must be received by Friday November 22. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/holiday-luncheon-december-4-2024/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s\, 4400 Sharon Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Luncheons,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20240429T153628Z
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SUMMARY:Earl Scruggs Center with Mary Beth Martin
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby\nSPEAKER: Mary Beth Martin\, Executive Director of the Earl Scruggs Center\, Shelby\, NC \nThe Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native\, Earl Scruggs\, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which Mr. Scruggs was born and raised. It was in the nearby Flint Hill community where Mr. Scruggs learned to play banjo and began the three-finger playing style that has come to be known around the world as “Scruggs Style.” \nThe Earl Scruggs Center explores Mr. Scruggs’ innovative career and the community that gave it shape while celebrating how he crossed musical boundaries and defined the voice of the banjo to the world. Mr. Scruggs embraced tradition while also adapting to the changing times and looking toward the future—themes which resonate throughout the Center. Engaging exhibits\, special event space and rich programming provide a uniquely rich experience for visitors. \nBIOGRAPHY \nMary Beth Martin has served as the Executive Director of the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby\, NC\, since 2018. During her time at the Center\, Mary Beth has established ongoing programming including Musical Explorations for local children\, the Center Stage Concert Series\, instrument camps\, and K-12 educational opportunities with the Bluegrass Ambassadors. She has been instrumental in founding and producing the Earl Scruggs Music Festival\, which has been nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Event of the Year Award. \nShe holds an M.B.A. from Gardner-Webb University and a B.A. in Political Science from North Carolina State University. She is a graduate of IMBA’s Leadership Bluegrass program and Leadership Cleveland County. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/earl-scruggs-center-with-mary-beth-martin/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20241031T173823Z
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SUMMARY:MakerSpace Charlotte: Enabling & Celebrating Human Creativity with Steven Gray
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: MakerSpace Charlotte: Enabling & Celebrating Human Creativity\nSPEAKER: Steven Gray\, Makerspace Board Member \nThis talk will present an overview of makerspaces as a means of providing affordable access to a wide variety tools\, equipment and training to the general public both nationally and across the globe. In particular it will highlight MakerSpace Charlotte’s offerings and its impact on the local community and discuss how the space envisions it role going forward to support the arts\, local non-profits\, and lifelong learning in the Charlotte community and beyond. \nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nSteven Gray is a founder and the current executive director of MakerSpace Charlotte — a role which he has held for the past 7 years. During his tenure the organization has grown from 13 memberships and 800 sf of space to over 500 memberships and 33\,000 sf. \nPrior to helping establish MakerSpace Charlotte\, he operated a small custom electronic design business for nearly two decades servicing clients ranging from fortune 500 companies to struggling artists and everything in between. \nHe also worked on Wall Street for 5 years between undergraduate and graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/makerspace-charlotte-with-steven-gray/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20240917T155944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T155944Z
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - November 13
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin 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. \nThese meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-committee-meeting-november-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20240808T161636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
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SUMMARY:An Untold Story of the US Involvement in Afghanistan...And Its Aftermath...A Personal Journey  with George Forsythe
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: An Untold Story of the US Involvement in Afghanistan…And Its Aftermath…A Personal Journey\nSPEAKER: George Forsythe\,  Brigadier General\, U.S. Army (retired) \nGeorge will discuss the establishment of the National Military Academy of Afghanistan from 2003-2005…its strategic implications and lessons learned. George will also discuss how his translator and their family immigrated to the US and settled in the heartland and how they help resettle Afghan families after 2021. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n  \n\nBIOGRAHPHY \nGEORGE B. “BARNEY” FORSYTHE\, Ph.D. \nBrigadier General\, U.S. Army (retired) \nBG (ret) George B. Forsythe was born at Fort Leavenworth\, Kansas\, on November 13\, 1948. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1970\, and an M.A.C.T. degree in Social Psychology and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He spent thirty-five years on active duty in the United States Army\, serving in command and staff positions before returning to West Point’s Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership in 1984 as an Academy Professor. In 1991 he was promoted to Professor of Psychology and Leadership\, and in 1996 he was appointed Professor\, USMA\, and Vice Dean for Education\, a position he held until his retirement in 2005. Upon retirement\, he was advanced to Brigadier General. \nWhile at West Point\, General Forsythe supervised the core and electives courses in leadership\, designed and taught in the Eisenhower Graduate Program in Leader Development\, consulted on West Point’s Cadet Leader Development System\, advised the LA Police Department and the Bangladesh Military Academy\, and conducted several major leadership research projects as Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizations Research. In 2003\, he led an international team that wrote the concept plan for the National Military Academy of Afghanistan \nFollowing his retirement from the Army\, General Forsythe was selected to be the Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculty at Westminster College in Missouri\, and in February 2008\, he was appointed Westminster’s 20th President. Under his leadership\, the College designed and implemented the Westminster 2020 strategic plan\, internationalized and diversified the campus community\, expanded academic programs\, integrated academics and student life around the Concept for Student Development\, created and implemented a system for assessing student learning\, modernized the campus infrastructure\, and enhanced the College’s national reputation\, with 95% of graduates in fulltime employment or graduate school within six months of graduation. General Forsythe retired as Westminster’s President in 2015\, and he now serves as a faculty member with the Thayer Leadership Group at West Point\, where he does corporate leadership training. \nGeneral Forsythe’s scholarly achievements comprise over forty publications and presentations on leadership and student development\, post-secondary education\, and assessment. He has received three awards for Best Paper by an Established Investigator from the Division on Education in the Professions of the American Educational Research Association. In 2011\, General Forsythe was honored with the Missourian Award for outstanding contributions in the areas of business\, civic leadership\, and the arts. In 2015\, he was named by Ingram’s Kansas City Business Magazine as 50 Missourians You Should Know. He is a Professor Emeritus at both West Point and Westminster College. \nHe and his wife\, Jane\, reside in Beaufort\, South Carolina. Jane is a retired early childhood educator. They have two grown children and three grandchildren.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/an-untold-story-of-the-us-involvement-in-afghanistan-and-its-aftermath-a-personal-journey-with-george-forsythe/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - November 8
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. \nLearn 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! \nIn person meeting is in Room 106 in PUMC. \nClick the RSVP button for an email to tell us you’re coming!
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-november-8/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:New Member Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20240325T165522Z
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SUMMARY:A Latvian Exile Comes to America with Joseph Ellis
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Karlis Leyasmeyer and the Baptist Speaker’s Circuit: A Latvian Exile Comes to America\nSPEAKER: Joseph Ellis\, Professor of Political Science\, Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences\, Wingate University \nIn 1949\, a little known Latvian refugee named Karlis Leyasmeyer would arrive with his family in Philadelphia\, after several years spent at a displaced persons camp in Germany. In less than a year\, Leyasmeyer was traveling North America as a highly desired speaker in evangelical circles\, speaking on the evils of communism and the glory of God. How did Leyasmeyer — a recent political exile — achieve such notoriety in such a short period of time\, and what does this tell us about anti-communist movements in the 1950s among recent refugees? And what became of his life after\, the final thirty years of which he spent in North Carolina\, settling in Boone\, and attending a small\, country church in relative obscurity? \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nJoseph M. Ellis is a Professor of Political Science at Wingate University in Wingate\, North Carolina. He received his B.A. from Winthrop University and his M.A. and Ph.D from Temple University\, all in the discipline of political science. His research interests include the Baltic States\, Scandinavia\, and Russia. His wife\, Joanna\, is a school counselor\, and he has three children\, Lena (14)\, Beau (12)\, and Dean (9). \n\nA History of the Baltic States\, by Andres Kasekamp\nThe Latvians: A Short History\, by Andrejs Plakans\nAmerican Latvians: Politics of a Refugee Community\, by Ieva Zake
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/a-latvian-exile-comes-to-america-with-joseph-ellis/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T110000
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SUMMARY:Ruth Bader Ginsburg: On Being American with Suzanne Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: On Being American\nSPEAKER: Suzanne Reynolds\, Dean and Professor Emerita\, Wake Forest Law \nRBG 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 as an associate justice on the Supreme Court. \nBIOGRAPHY\nSuzanne Reynolds is widely respected for her scholarship and teaching about family law and for her public service. \nShe was a principal drafter of statutes that modernized the law of both alimony and of adoption\, and she co-founded a domestic violence program that received national recognition by the ABA for providing legal assistance to the poor. Suzanne authored a three-volume treatise on North Carolina family law that has become the authoritative source for law students\, lawyers\, and judges. \nHer empirical work has focused on outcomes in high conflict custody disputes. She was the recipient of a Distinguished Woman of the Year award presented by Governor Hunt in 1998 and of the Gwyneth B. Davis award for Public Service presented by N.C. Association of Women Attorneys in 1996. \nSuzanne was a candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court in November 2008\, narrowly losing her bid for that seat. Before teaching\, she practiced civil litigation at Smith\, Moore\, Smith\, Schell & Hunter (now Smith Moore Leatherwood.) She and her husband\, Robert (Hoppy) Elliot\, who is a partner in the law firm of Elliot Morgan Parsonage\, have three adult children: Michael\, Caroline\, and Lillie. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-with-suzanne-reynolds/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
CREATED:20240812T184748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180301Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sullenberger Aviation Museum
DESCRIPTION:  \nDATE: October 22\, 2024; Time: 10 am – 1 pm\nCOST: $17 Buy Tickets Here\nADDRESS:  4108 Minuteman Way\, Charlotte\, NC 28208\nCARPOOLING: Carpooling will be available in the parking lot of the Queens Sports Complex on Tyvola Road. Please park near the lion statue. \nAt Sullenberger Aviation Museum\, we strive to leverage the wonder of flight to inspire\, educate\, and elevate future generations to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. Our vision is to positively impact economic mobility\, provide compelling experiences for all visitors\, strengthen Charlotte as a destination\, promote community participation\, and drive economic development near our home on Charlotte’s West Side. \nSAM aspires to make aviation come alive\, so visitors of all ages can experience the wonder of flight. Leveraging an extensive collection of aviation artifacts and stories\, visitors deepen their understanding of the diverse people\, innovations\, and opportunities in aviation. Our programs offer immersive\, interactive learning experiences that will have you inspired by the world of aviation and aerospace. \nSullenberger Aviation Museum
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-sullenberger-aviation-museum/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151616
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - October 18
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Calle Sol restaurant for Friday\, October 18\, 11:45 a.m. \nLimited space available! \nIf you register and find you can’t attend\, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. \nCalle Sol\n3100 Apex Drive\nCharlotte\, NC 28211 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-october-18/
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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