TOPIC: Arts and Culture – The Charlotte Way Our presenter will give a look into the arts and culture in the Charlotte community over the decades. We will discuss the formation of the ASC (Arts and Science Council) to the formation of the Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board. The discussion will include a look…
GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Economic Warfare: When is it warfare and when is it effective? In this presentation we will investigate what is and what is not “economic warfare,” how and where these policies have been used in the past, the extent to which their use is expanding, and under what conditions they are effective. BIOGRAPHY…
Join your fellow members for some lunch social time. We'll be meeting at Napa on Providence for lunch. Here's a link to their menu: Napa on Providence menu
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.
GREAT 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 the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Many of these abuses may rise to the level of war crimes and crimes against humanity. However, the application and enforcement of…
TOPIC: 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 Hitchcock”, “Stanley Kubrick”, “American Cinema of the 1970s”, “History of Silent Cinema” and “Crime in American Film & Literature”. Sam recently retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg…
All 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 events and how you can help the organization - the best way to meet new people! In person meeting is in Room 106, PUMC.
TOPIC: 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? Why and how does it happen? He'll explore lifespan vs. "healthspan", educate on metaflammaging, and what the future of aging looks like. You'll learn about…