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SUMMARY:Talking Turkey to Keep the Wolves Away with Anne Larkin and Samuel Kunjukunju
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Talking Turkey to Keep the Wolves Away – Eradicating Elder Financial Fraud \nSPEAKER: Ann Larkin and Samuel Kunjukunju \nSeniors 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. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nANNE WILSON LARKIN works as a consultant with the American Bankers Association (ABA) and The Moonshot Initiative to help fight elder financial exploitation. Scammers took her parents’ assets\, which ignited a passion for keeping other people’s assets safe. She is a litigator by training\, holding five state bar licenses and\, also worked within government and academia. Anne’s work for 15 years as a Senior Vice President for a large bank connected her with other passionate people across the country and internationally. During COVID\, she held 50 conversations with different Adult Protective Services agencies regarding what is needed. She obtained her Juris Doctorate with Highest Honors from the University of Oklahoma and is a proud TCU Horned Frog undergrad. \nSAMUEL KUNJUKUNJU is the Vice President of Consumer Education at the American Bankers Association (ABA). He designs and implements programs to support the banking industry’s efforts to protect consumers and engage vulnerable communities through the ABA Foundation. Sam oversees the Foundation’s national financial education programming and serves as the subject matter expert on elder financial exploitation. Sam holds a Master of Public Health as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Rochester.\nMany financial industry\, government\, and non-profit resources exist (see e.g.\, bank and investments websites; FBI\, including iC3; DOJ\, including Elder Justice Coordinators; FTC and their elder advisory committees; CFPB’s Office of Older Americans; state Adult Protective Agencies (APS) and the National APS Association; AARP; the Better Business Bureau; The Moonshot Initiative (TMI); and other state and local law enforcement). \nSimilarly\, many books address elder financial fraud: Empty Mansions re: Huguette Clark; The Stealing Joy; Elder Fraud Wars; Quick Guide to Recognizing Elder Fraud. Recent movies include “I Care A Lot” (guardianship abuse); “Tinder Swindler” (romance scams); and “The Bee Keeper” (retribution after a computer scam).` \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/talking-turkey-to-keep-the-wolves-away-with-anne-larkin-and-samuel-kunjukunju/
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:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
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SUMMARY:Queens University: Friends of the Library Holiday Books & Coffee
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-friends-of-the-library-holiday-books-coffee/
LOCATION:Belk Chapel
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T140000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Luncheon - December 3\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY LUNCHEON\nJoin your fellow members for a delicious holiday luncheon at one of Charlotte’s premier Italian Restaurants\, Maggiano’s Little Italy at Southpark. \nDate: Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025 \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. \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: \nFirst Course:\n• Italian Chopped Salad\n• Bread \nSecond Course:\n• Fettuccine Alfredo with Parmesan Crusted Chicken\n• Lasagna\n• Simply Grilled Salmon \nDessert\n• Tiramisu\n• Warm Apple Crostata \nBeverages: Coffee (Regular and Decaf)\, Tea (Iced and Hot)\, Various Sodas and Water.\nAlcoholic Beverage: Cash Bar Available. \n\nSpeaker: Tony Mecia\, Founder and Executive Editor of The Charlotte Ledger \nTopic: Tony’s Crystal Ball for the Charlotte Region in 2026\nTony Mecia is the founder and executive editor of The Charlotte Ledger. A graduate of Duke University\, Tony is an award-winning former Charlotte Observer business writer and editor. After leaving newspapers\, Tony was a freelance writer and then covered business as a staff writer for a national magazine. He and his wife have three children. They live in south Charlotte in the Olde Providence area. \nNOTE: The last day for online registration/payment is Monday November 24. Checks mailed to the Queens’ mailbox must be received by Friday November 21. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/holiday-luncheon-december-3-2025/
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:20251207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T210000
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SUMMARY:Queens University: 2025 Moravian LoveFeast
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, we invite you to join us at 6.30 p.m. in the Chapel Rotunda for delicious Moravian coffee and engaging fellowship. \nWe will enjoy the second element of the Love feast (Moravian bread) during the service\, which begins at 7 p.m. \nBoth the coffee and bread will also be available following the service. \nWe look forward to seeing you in December\, \nBelk Chapel team \n \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-2025-moravian-lovefeast/
LOCATION:Belk Chapel
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T110000
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SUMMARY:AI in Your Hands: A Practical Guide with Cori Faklaris
DESCRIPTION: TOPIC: AI in Your Hands: A Practical Guide to Capabilities\, Prompting\, and Pitfalls\nSPEAKER: Cori Faklaris\, Asst Professor\, UNC Charlotte\nAI 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\,” and convincing misinformation. \nHow can a non-expert tap into its capabilities without falling into the pitfalls? Join Dr. Cori Faklaris\, a usable security and AI expert\, as she demystifies machine-learning technologies such as chatbots and image generators. Attendees will receive guidance on writing effective prompts to make AI your personal intern\, the essential skills to spot frauds\, and her views of AI’s impact on education\, career paths\, and publishing. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nDr. Cori Faklaris is an assistant professor at UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics\, where she directs the Security and Privacy Experiences (SPEX) group. \nHer focus is on understanding people’s needs and designing for safe\, secure\, and trustworthy computing\, including artificial intelligence. In this interdisciplinary work\, Faklaris draws on methods from social science\, computer science\, data science and machine learning\, cybersecurity\, and design. She also employs skills and knowledge from her past careers in journalism\, IT/UX\, and social media. \nAmong other accomplishments\, she received a 2024 Google Research Scholar award for work to connect people with advice about their security and privacy concerns. Her work is also funded by BasisLabs LLC founder Carl Hoffman\, the U.S. Army Research Lab\, and the U.S. National Science Foundation. \nDr. Cori Website \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/ai-in-your-hands-a-practical-guide-with-cori-faklaris/
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:20260114T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T140000
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - January 14
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-14/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Committee,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20250908T165301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T165301Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - January 16
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-16/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:In-person,New Member Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T205613Z
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SUMMARY:Be a Voice for the Children in Our Community with Rhonda McGuire
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Be a Voice for the Children in Our Community with Rhonda McGuire\nSPEAKER: Rhonda McGuire \nThe 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). \nA GAL works as part of a team with a program staff and an attorney advocate to prepare a written report to help the judge understand what is best for the child and to ultimately find them a safe\, permanent home as quickly as possible. Before beginning service\, GALs participate in 35 hours of training and observe two hours of juvenile court. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nRhonda McGuire is the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program Specialist for the Mecklenburg County Office. She has been with GAL for 11 years. Rhonda’s role in the office is to recruit\, screen and help train community members to advocate for children in foster care. \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/be-a-voice-for-the-children-in-our-community-with-rhonda-mcguire/
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:20260123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20251112T172454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172857Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat's Evolving Business Model with Laura Belcher
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Habitat’s Evolving Business Model\nSPEAKER: Laura Belcher\, President/CEO Habitat for Humanity\, Charlotte Region \nFounded 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 to meet the rising demand for affordable homeownership options. \nJoin this presentation to hear how Habitat has moved from homebuilder to neighborhood developer while also preserving aging housing inventory and preparing future homeowners through financial education. As one of the largest affiliates in the US\, Habitat Charlotte Region’s $65million operation continues to look for ways to transform and intensify its impact. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nLaura Belcher joined Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region in 2014 as President & CEO. During her leadership\, the organization has seen nearly a 400% increase in families served through new homeownership\, critical home repairs and financial education programming. Laura has led the organization through 2 strategic mergers in the past 5 years\, expanding programming into Iredell and Gaston Counties. 2023 provided a career highlight as Habitat Charlotte Region hosted the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project building 27 homes in a week with 3800 volunteers. \nLaura spent the first 20 years of her career in corporate roles with Arthur Andersen\, Wachovia Securities and Transamerica.  Laura was a CPA\, graduated from the College of William and Mary\, and spent 9 years in nonprofit work as CFO/COO of the Arts & Science Council prior to joining Habitat. \nLaura is on the Catapult Employers Association Board of Directors and chairs the Governance Committee. Laura is a member of Women Executives and International Women’s Forum. Her recent recognitions include 2025 Charlotte Business Journal Power 100 influential leaders\, 2024 Charlotte Woman of the Year and Business NC 2024 Power List as one of the most influential leaders in non-profits and philanthropies. \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/habitats-evolving-business-model-with-laura-belcher/
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:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T110000
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SUMMARY:Civil and Indian Wars with Peter Cozzens
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Deadwood\, Wild Bill Hickok\, and Calamity Jane: The Births of Three Legends\nSPEAKER: Peter Cozzens\, Author \nThe 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. \nNOTE: This presentation will be via Zoom in Wolfe Hall.  \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nPeter Cozzens is the international award-winning author and editor of nineteen books on the American Civil War and the American West. Cozzens retired after a thirty-year career as a Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State. Before joining the Foreign Service\, he served as a captain in the U. S. Army. His book The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West  received the 2017 Gilder Lehrman Prize in Military History for the best military history work in the English language.  In December 2024\, the Economist selected it as one of the seven greatest military history books ever written. \nIn 2002\, Cozzens received the American Foreign Service Association’s highest award\, given annually to one Foreign Service Officer for exemplary moral courage\, integrity\, and creative dissent. He has also received an Alumni Achievement Award from his alma mater\, Knox College.\nHis most recent book is Deadwood: Gold\, Guns\, and Greed in the American West. \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/civil-and-indian-wars-with-peter-cozzens/
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:20260130T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch: January 30
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar\, Foxcroft location\, for Friday\, January 30\, 11:45 a.m. \nLocated 7814 Fairview Rd\, Charlotte\, NC 28226 \nLimited space available! Please sign up by 01/26/2026. \nIf you register and find you can’t attend\, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. \nLunch menu\, but full menu available. Individual checks\, tip included. Plenty of free parking. \nBrixx Pizza\n7814 Fairview Rd\nCharlotte\, NC 28226
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-january-30/
LOCATION:Brixx Pizza\, 7814 Fairview Rd\, Charlotte\, 28226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Lunch Bunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20251022T165321Z
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SUMMARY:The Library Era with Jenni Gaisbauer
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Library Era: Charlotte Mecklenburg’s New Main Library\nSPEAKER: Jenni Gaisbauer\, CFRE\, Executive Director\, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation \nA library has stood on the corner of Sixth and North Tryon Streets in Uptown Charlotte since 1903 when industrialist Andrew Carnegie donated $25\,000 (equivalent of $1million today).\nIn the spring of 2027\, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library will open its much anticipated new Main Library in the same location. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Snohetta\, your Library will be an awe-inspiring fusion of architecture\, technology\, and civic gathering spaces spanning an impressive 115\,000 square feet. Join us as Jenni shares the vision and intimate details of the new Main Library and what will take place in all its beautiful community spaces. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nA non-profit executive\, Jenni has more than 25 years of experience in strategic planning\, philanthropy\, comprehensive campaigns\, special events\, board development\, and community partnerships. Jenni joined the Library in 2013 and serves dual roles as the Chief Development Officer and the Executive Director of the Library Foundation. Previously\, Jenni served as the Senior Vice President of Development at Levine Museum of the New South and Assistant Development and Marketing Director at World T.E.A.M. Sports. \nJenni a graduate of the American Leadership Forum and has served on the boards of Association of Fundraising Professionals\, The Plus Collective\, Girls on the Run\, Community Building Initiative and currently serves on the boards of the Arts & Science Council\, Children’s Home of North Carolina and the Library Support Networks. In 2015\, Jenni was honored as the Fundraising Executive of the Year by Association of Fundraising Professionals\, Charlotte Chapter. Jenni earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Montana and a master’s degree from The Ohio State University. \nWhen not working\, Jenni enjoys traveling\, cooking\, reading\, watching football\, and spending time with her family. \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-library-era-with-jenni-gaisbauer/
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:20260211T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - February 11
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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Committee,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T165421Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - February 13
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-13/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:In-person,New Member Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20250925T165719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T171537Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte at a Crossroads: Building a Sustainable City for Generations to Come with Shannon Binns
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Charlotte at a Crossroads: Building a Sustainable City for Generations\nSPEAKER: Shannon Binns\, Founder/Executive Director Sustain Charlotte \nCharlotte is growing faster than almost any city in the nation. With this growth come big questions: How will we move around safely and efficiently? How do we keep housing affordable? How do we protect our air\, water\, and natural spaces? \nIn this talk\, Shannon Binns\, founder and executive director of Sustain Charlotte\, will share how smart growth and better transportation choices can make our community more equitable\, connected\, and healthy. He’ll highlight local success stories\, current challenges\, and ways that all of us — at every stage of life — can play a role in shaping a thriving future for Charlotte. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nShannon is the Founder and Executive Director of Sustain Charlotte. Before moving to Charlotte in 2007\, Shannon worked at The Nature Conservancy in Washington\, D.C.\, where he was part of their climate change science and policy team. \nShannon served in the Peace Corps in Senegal\, in AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps\, and helped found a tsunami relief organization in Thailand. He worked as an industrial engineer for Motorola\, General Motors and Trane in the for-profit sector. He holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Iowa State University and a Master of Public Administration in environmental science and policy from Columbia University. \nHe has previously served as a supervisor on the Mecklenburg County Soil and Water Conservation Board\, an adjunct professor in the Sustainable Technologies program at Central Piedmont Community College and a member of the North Carolina Advisory Board for Environmental Defense Fund. In 2015\, he was named one of “Seven to Watch” by The Charlotte Observer and one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.” In 2018\, Charlotte’s NPR affiliate\, WFAE\, named him one of “The Most Powerful Voices in Charlotte.” In 2024\, the Charlotte Business Journal named Shannon one of the region’s “Top 100 Innovators.” \nWebsite: https://www.sustaincharlotte.org \nBook Recommendations: \n\nHappy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design — Charles Montgomery\nThe Smart Growth Manual — Andres Duany\, Jeff Speck\, Mike Lydon\nReimagining Sustainable Cities: Strategies for Designing Greener\, Healthier\, More Equitable Communities — Stephen Wheeler\nToward Sustainable Communities — Mark Roseland\nThe Death and Life of Great American Cities — Jane Jacobs\n\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/charlotte-at-a-crossroads-building-a-sustainable-city-for-generations-to-come-with-shannon-binns/
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:20260219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260214T171727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T173633Z
UID:10000213-1771488000-1771524000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Queens University: QUnited
DESCRIPTION:QUEENS UNIVERSITY ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING \nMeeting the moment means stepping forward with purpose\, turning challenges into opportunities\, and taking bold action. Gifts to the Queens Fund provide critical support for scholarships\, academic programs\, and the unique Queens experience\, while allowing the university to remain flexible and responsive to emerging needs. \nGifts to the Royals Club provide this year’s student-athletes with the resources and experiences needed to compete with excellence and thrive in a competitive Division I environment. \nTogether\, these unrestricted funds have the greatest impact on today’s students\, both in the classroom and in competition.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-qunited/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260119T163129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163129Z
UID:10000207-1771581600-1771585200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:The United States and Africa: History\, Change\, and the Road Ahead with Beth Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The United States and Africa: History\, Change\, and the Road Ahead \nSPEAKER: Beth Whitaker\, Professor of Political Science\, UNC Charlotte \nHow has the United States engaged with Africa over time and what does that relationship look like today? \nIn this talk\, Dr. Beth Elise Whitaker\, Professor of Political Science and longtime scholar of African politics and U.S.–Africa relations\, will explore the evolving dynamics that have shaped American policy toward the continent. Drawing on more than two decades of research\, teaching\, and on the ground experience—including her work in Kenya as a Fulbright Scholar—she will trace key moments in the diplomatic\, security\, and economic ties linking the U.S. and African nations. \nDr. Whitaker will discuss how Cold War rivalries\, humanitarian crises\, and counterterrorism strategies influenced earlier eras of engagement\, and how today’s shifting global landscape has transformed U.S. priorities. She will also highlight the role of migration\, diaspora communities\, and African public opinion in shaping contemporary policy debates. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Beth Elise Whitaker is professor of political science and associate dean for research and interdisciplinary collaboration in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. \nWhitaker’s research focuses on migration and security\, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Her work explores how political dynamics influence attitudes and policies toward migrants and refugees. \nAs a Fulbright Scholar in Kenya in 2005-2006\, she examined U.S.-African counter-terrorism cooperation. \nShe is co-author with John F. Clark of Africa’s International Relations: Balancing Domestic and Global Interests (Lynne Rienner Publishers\, 2018) and her articles have appeared in many academic journals. \nWhitaker worked previously at the Brookings Institution and the American Council on Education and has consulted for the U.S. Department of State\, U.S. Department of Defense\, Social Science Research Council\, United Nations Foundation\, and Save the Children Fund. She earned her bachelor’s degree in public and international affairs from Princeton University and her master’s and Ph.D. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \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-united-states-and-africa-history-change-and-the-road-ahead-with-beth-whitaker/
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:20260221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260214T171201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T171201Z
UID:10000212-1771686000-1771695000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Queens University: West Georgia Game
DESCRIPTION:On February 21st\, through our arrangement with Queen’s University we are able to get group rate tickets to the men’s basketball game (Queen’s Royals vs West Georgia Wolves) for a discounted price of $7.00. \nTickets can be purchased at link below\, using promo code: SRSCHOLARS26 \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-west-georgia-game/
LOCATION:Curry Arena\, 2201 Wellesley Ave\, Charlotte\, NC\, 2874
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260214T171925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T174135Z
UID:10000214-1772132400-1772139600@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Queens University: Fuel the Fire
DESCRIPTION:Fuel the Fire: Celebrating the Voices\, Stories & Opportunities that\nChampion Girls & Women in Sport\nPresented by Queens University of Charlotte Athletics\nFrom the C-suite to the Olympic stage\, and from inspiring leaders sharing their story to fathers empowering their daughters every step of the way\, we’re shining a spotlight on the people\, moments\, and movements that fuel the fire to lift girls and women higher. \nJoin us as Molly Grantham delivers a powerful keynote\, Bet on Yourself\, followed by a moderated panel featuring trailblazers from the Charlotte community and beyond.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-fuel-the-fire/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20251210T160650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T160824Z
UID:10000200-1772186400-1772190000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Microplastics with Olya Keen
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Microplastics and Other Contaminants of Emerging Concern\nSPEAKER: Olya Keen\, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director\, UNC Charlotte \nThe talk will focus on microplastics and other contaminants of emerging concern\, such as PFAS\, plasticizers\, pharmaceuticals\, flame retardants\, etc. I will discuss where they come from in the environment\, where we encounter them in our daily lives and the latest research discoveries. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nOlya Keen received her BS and MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of South Florida and her PhD in the same discipline for University of Colorado at Boulder. She has been a faculty member in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNC Charlotte for 13 years. She has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on contaminants of emerging concern and ways to treat them in water. \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/microplastics-with-olya-keen/
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:20260227T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260212T155828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T194043Z
UID:10000210-1772192700-1772200800@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch: February 27
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Trio Restaurant\, for Friday\, February 27\, 11:45 a.m. \nLocated 10709 McMullen Creek Parkway\, Charlotte\, NC 28226 \nLimited space available! Please sign up by 02/25/2026. \nIf you register and find you can’t attend\, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. \nIndividual checks. Plenty of free parking. \nTrio Restaurant \n10709 McMullen Creek Parkway\,\nCharlotte\, NC 28226
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-february-27/
LOCATION:Trio Restaurant\, 10709 McMullen Creek Parkway\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Lunch Bunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20251210T155909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T172652Z
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SUMMARY:Vaccine Science with Courtney Labonge
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Vaccines Science\, Development and Clinical Trial Applications\nSPEAKER: Courtney Labonge\, Associate Director\, Alkermes\, Inc \nThis presentation explores the fundamentals of vaccine science\, the various types of vaccines\, and their critical role in clinical trials. \nIt covers the importance of vaccines in public health\, mechanisms of immune response\, safety and efficacy principles\, phases of clinical research\, regulatory review\, and post-marketing surveillance. \nReal-world case studies\, including COVID-19 vaccine development\, and innovations in vaccine technology are discussed\, highlighting the global health impact and ongoing challenges in vaccine trials. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nCourtney Labonge is Associate Director of Study Start Up at Alkermes\, where they lead global clinical trial operations and process innovation. With extensive experience in study start-up\, regulatory affairs\, and team leadership\, Courtney is recognized for driving collaboration and operational excellence across late-stage clinical programs. \nCourtney holds a BS in Biology from UNC Wilmington. She has received multiple industry awards for leadership and research\, including Charlotte Top 30 under 30. \nWebsite \nBook Recommendations: \n\nVaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine’s Greatest Lifesaver by Arthur Allen\nThe Vaccine Race: Science\, Politics\, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease By Meredith Wadman\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/vaccine-science-with-courtney-labonge/
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:20260311T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20251218T170742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212842Z
UID:10000202-1773234900-1773237600@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - March 11
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-11/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Committee,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20250908T165502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T165502Z
UID:10000176-1773392400-1773394200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - March 13
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-march-13/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:In-person,New Member Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260215T161637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T161637Z
UID:10000211-1773396000-1773399600@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Charlotte’s 1830’s Gold Rush with Landis Wade
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Charlotte’s 1830’s Gold Rush Meets Deadly Gold Rush: Where Fact and Fiction Come Together\nSPEAKER: Landis Wade\, Author \nLearn how the first US gold rush began\, how it became centered in Charlotte\, and how it changed Charlotte’s economy. Meet interesting characters who mined gold in Charlotte in the 1830s and see the location of the Rudisill gold mine that produced gold for more than one hundred years. Learn about the history and features of the US Mint in Charlotte and how it became the first art museum in North Carolina. See examples of the gold coins minted at the Charlotte mint. And learn about the mystery of Deadly Gold Rush\, and how it was inspired by the city whose streets were said to be paved with gold. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nLandis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned author who writes mysteries and legal thrillers. His publication credits include six works of fiction\, eight non-fiction books\, and many short stories. Deadly Declarations\, his first novel in the Indie Retirement Mystery series\, won ten awards. Deadly Gold Rush\, his recent release in that series\, has been positively compared by Kirkus Reviews to Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series and by Midwest Book Reviews as “a satisfyingly complex entwining of events and personalities that proves hard to put down.” The Charlotte Writers Club awarded Landis their 2025 Adelia Kimball Founders Award for service to the club and the literary community. Landis splits his time between Charlotte (where he grew up and practiced law)\, Durham (where his grandson lives)\, and the North Carolina mountains (where the trout live). \n\nRESOURCES \nAuthor website: www.landiswade.com  \nPodcast website: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ \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/charlottes-1830s-gold-rush-with-landis-wade/
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:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260121T212034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T195814Z
UID:10000208-1774000800-1774004400@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Ukraine and the Future of European Security with Steven Sabol
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Ukraine and the Future of European Security\nSPEAKER: Steven Sabol\, Professor of HIstory\, UNC Charlotte \nThis presentation encompasses America’s strategic interest in Europe and its stake in NATO\, Europe’s strategic interests in Ukraine and its response to this conflict\, and the future of European security generally. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Steven Sabol is a Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) in Charlotte\, NC\, specializing in Russian and Central Asian history\, WWI\, and nationalism\, with affiliations in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the Honors College. He’s authored several books and articles on these topics\, often commenting on current events such as the Ukraine war. \n\nNOTE: This speaker will be on Zoom only. PUMC/Wolfe Hall is closed.\nAttend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/ukraine-and-the-future-of-european-security-with-steven-sabol/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260214T172122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T174303Z
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SUMMARY:Queens University: Learning Society - AI and the Future of Everything
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence and robotics aren’t just reshaping industries—they’re redefining what it means to be human. Nicholas Thompson\, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired\, has been at the forefront of AI’s evolution\, witnessing its breakthroughs firsthand—including the moment OpenAI launched ChatGPT.  \nMeanwhile\, Nita Farahany\, a leading expert on the ethical and legal dimensions of emerging technologies\, explores the profound implications of AI in her latest book\, The Battle for Your Brain. Together\, Thompson and Farahany offer a rare\, insider perspective on the future we’re stepping into—one shaped by new rules\, new values\, and limitless possibilities. The question isn’t just how we’ll adapt—it’s how we’ll thrive.  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-learning-society-ai-and-the-future-of-everything/
LOCATION:Curry Arena\, 2201 Wellesley Ave\, Charlotte\, NC\, 2874
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260202T172807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T175224Z
UID:10000209-1774605600-1774609200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:America and the World:  Navigating Trump 2.0 with Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: America and the World: Navigating Trump 2.0\nSPEAKER: Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky\, Professor Emeritus of Global Studies\, UNC Charlotte \nSince assuming office for his second term\, President Trump is charting a new course for U.S. foreign policy that is transforming America’s overall position in the world and its relationships with both longstanding partners and strategic adversaries. This talk will review these policy shifts and analyze their implications. It will also offer recommendations on how to best advance U.S. global interests in these uncertain times. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nHarry I. Chernotsky is Professor Emeritus in Global Studies\, retiring after 43 years on the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He served as the founding chair of the Department of Global Studies from 2009-2016 after spending 30 years in the university’s Department of Political Science. Previous positions included Director of International Studies and Interim Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. He is the recipient of UNC Charlotte’s Bank of America Teaching Excellence Award and its International Education Faculty Award. \nChernotsky received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University. He specializes in international political economy and American foreign policy and has published in a wide range of professional journals. He is senior author of Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century (5th edition\, 2026) – one of the first textbooks providing an interdisciplinary perspective on the field. \nThroughout his career\, Chernotsky was a leader in international studies education. He spearheaded numerous initiatives at UNC Charlotte\, including the development of the Model United Nations program and the interdisciplinary International Studies major. He was Director of the North Carolina Great Decisions public affairs series and still lectures widely on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. He also served as President of the Southern region of the International Studies Association (ISA) and as Chair of ISA’s International Education section. He worked for many years with the University of Cantabria (Spain) on its global studies certificate program and was Scholar in Residence at Florida Atlantic University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute\, where he continues lecture each year. \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-the-world-navigating-trump-2-0-with-dr-harry-i-chernotsky/
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:20260327T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260305T195603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T201950Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch: March 27
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Maggiano’s Little Italy\, for Friday\, March 27\, 11:45 a.m. \nSouthpark location: 4400 Sharon Rd\, Charlotte\, NC 28211 \nLimited space available! Please sign up by 03/26/2026. \nIf you register and find you can’t attend\, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. \nIndividual checks. Plenty of free parking. \nMaggiano’s Little Italy \n4400 Sharon Rd\nCharlotte\, NC 28211
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-march-27/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s\, 4400 Sharon Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211
CATEGORIES:In-person,Lunch Bunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145121
CREATED:20260214T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T173857Z
UID:10000216-1774692000-1774702800@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Queens University: Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 28th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! \nFace painting\, photos with the Easter Bunny and Rex will be available at 9:30 a.m. and the hunt will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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