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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - April 10
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-april-10/
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:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy with Danielle Pritchett
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Genealogy \nSPEAKER: Danielle Pritchett\, Genealogy Librarian \nDetails coming soon. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDetails coming soon. \n\nAttend in-person\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/topic-tbd-with-speaker-tbd/
LOCATION:The Pearl\, 915 Pearl Park Way\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204
CATEGORIES:Hybrid: In-person & Zoom,Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190540
CREATED:20251104T165240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T171317Z
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SUMMARY:History of Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies with Steven Spencer
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: History of Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies for the Treatment of Chronic Pain\, Disease\, and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System \nSPEAKER: Steven Spencer\, Director of Community Relations for NeoGenix Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies\nSteven will define regenerative medicine\, encompassing stem cell therapy\, and discuss an overview of tissue engineering\, cellular therapies\, and biologics\, focuses on repairing or replacing damaged tissues to restore normal function. \nHe will address major global health challenges\, particularly chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders\, by offering innovative restorative solutions that go beyond traditional symptom management. The presentation traces the historical evolution of the field\, highlights key scientific milestones\, and explores current clinical applications alongside promising future directions. \n  \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nSteven Spencer is a Salisbury\, North Carolina native and a 1981 graduate of the University of Georgia. A Charlotte resident since 1989\, he began his career in orthopaedic sales and medical devices in 1987. As President of Surgical Source\, Inc.\, Steven represented several nationally recognized and publicly traded orthopaedic implant and device manufacturers. During this time\, he cultivated a leadership philosophy grounded in service and mentorship\, continuing to guide young professionals in orthopedic surgery and medical device sales today. \nIn 2016\, Steven founded Regen Medicine Consulting\, with a mission to educate healthcare providers and their patients about the life-changing potential of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. His work emphasizes patient safety\, healthy aging\, and longevity\, guided by the core values of Truth\, Trust\, and Transparency. As Steven often says\, “All healing comes from within\, and it all begins with you.” \nCurrently\, Steven serves as Director of Community Relations for NeoGenix Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies\, where he continues his lifelong commitment to advancing innovative\, patient-centered healthcare. \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/history-of-stem-cell-and-regenerative-therapies-with-steven-spencer/
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:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
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SUMMARY:Field to Factory to Finance with Tom Hanchett\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Field to Factory to Finance: A History of Charlotte and its Region\nSPEAKER: Tom Hanchett\, PhD\, Author\nTrace the development of our city from an Indian crossroads to a farm hamlet to hub of America’s textile manufacturing region\, to a major banking center today. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nDr. Tom Hanchett is a community historian who works with neighborhood groups in Charlotte. Educated at Cornell\, University of Chicago and UNC Chapel Hill\, he is author of a history book about Charlotte\, Sorting Out the New South City\, as well as his new book Affordable Housing in Charlotte: What One City’s History Tells Us About America’s Pressing Problem. Charlotte Magazine calls him “Charlotte’s Dr. History” and named him a Charlottean of the Year. \nClick here to check out his lively 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/field-to-factory-to-finance-with-tom-hanchett/
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:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
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SUMMARY:Wildacres Spring 2026 Retreat / April 27-30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wildacres 2026: April 27-30\, 2026\n\nEnjoy 3 nights in a Blue Ridge Parkway Mountaintop Resort with 75 of your Senior Scholar friends!\nSpeaker Peter Cozzens\, Author\nSpeaker Kassidy Pyler\, Catawba Nation\nEntertainment by Anya Hinkle\nWaterfalls\, hiking paths\, fresh air\, local entertainers\, 8 home-style\, all-you-can-eat meals!\n\nReservations now open! \nDetails Here
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/wildacres-spring-2026-retreat-april-27-30-2026/
LOCATION:Wildacres Retreat\, 1565 Wildacres Road\, Little Switzerland\, NC\, 28749\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Social Events,Wildacres Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T071500
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SUMMARY:Queens University: Estate Planning and Wealth Management Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 48th annual Estate Planning and Wealth Management Forum (formerly Estate Planners Day) presented by Queens University of Charlotte is the premier estate planning conference of the Carolinas. \nThis single-day\, in-person conference offers a comprehensive educational program featuring nationally recognized experts\, networking opportunities\, sponsor booths\, continuing education credits\, and more. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-estate-planning-and-wealth-management-forum/
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
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SUMMARY:The Passover Story Turned Upside Down with Craig Perry
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Passover Story Turned Upside Down: Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt\nSPEAKER: Craig Perry\, Professor\, Emory University\nThe memory of slavery in Egypt\, God’s redemption of the Israelites\, and the Exodus led by Moses are central to the sacred history of the Jewish people. For much of history\, however\, Jews were much more likely to be among the slave owning-classes than the enslaved. This presentation will focus on how a remarkable discovery in a medieval Egyptian synagogue illustrates the global history of the slave trade\, the centrality of slavery in Jewish and Islamic culture\, and the lives of enslaved people who converted to Judaism and became the parents of Jewish children. \n  \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nCraig Perry is an assistant professor of Middle Eastern and Jewish Studies at Emory University. He is the co-editor of the Cambridge World History of Slavery (2021)\, author of Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt: a history (2026)\, and the winner of the Rome Prize in Medieval Studies (2024). \nBook link: Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt: A History \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-passover-story-turned-upside-down-with-craig-perry/
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:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T123000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Charlotte Museum of History
DESCRIPTION:DATE: May 12\, 2026\nTIME: 11:00 am (Tour start time)\nCOST: $15\nADDRESS: 3500 Shamrock Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28215\nTRANSPORTATION:  Self drive and meet at location or carpool from PUMC. \nEnjoy America 250 with this immersive exhibit at the Charlotte Museum of History. \nThe tour is limited to 25 participants. Reserve your spot by April 29 with a $15 payment to Senior Scholars. For an additional $5\, you will have your own histopad. You may share one if you would like. \nThis tour uses the histopads inside the museum. Afterwards\, the tour continues at the Rock House which is a 10 minute walk from the museum.\nIf you have never been to the museum\, this is a wonderful way to see it. \nCharlotte Museum of History \n \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-charlotte-museum-of-history/
LOCATION:Charlotte Museum of History\, 3500 Shamrock Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - May 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-may-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Committee,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T110000
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SUMMARY:State of the Canopy with Krysten Reilly
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: State of the Canopy\nSPEAKER: Krysten Reilly\, Director of Programs\, TreesCharlotte\nCharlotte is often called a “City of Trees\,” with an urban tree canopy covering roughly about half of the city\, making it one of the greenest large cities in the U.S. However\, rapid growth and development along with an aging canopy and new environmental stresses have caused gradual canopy loss in recent years. TreesCharlotte will take you through a thoughtful presentation to examine where our city’s tree canopy currently stands and what we are doing to help mitigate tree loss through the county. Maintaining Charlotte’s tree canopy is critical for reducing heat\, improving air and water quality\, managing stormwater\, and preserving overall quality of life as the city continues to grow. \n  \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nKrysten Reilly is the Director of Programs at TreesCharlotte\, the nonprofit dedicated to growing\, diversifying\, and stewarding Charlotte’s urban tree canopy. In her role\, she leads community-facing programs\, helps develop and refine new campaigns such as their Treesilience Initiative and TreeSpeaker program. Additionally\, Krysten coordinates the scheduling and implementation of planting\, stewardship\, education\, and outreach events that connect residents with tree care and equity-focused urban forestry work. She’s originally from New England and brings a passion for resilient\, community-centered environmental programming to her work in Charlotte. \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/state-of-the-canopy-with-krysten-reilly/
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:20260605T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000
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SUMMARY:Spring Luncheon - June 5
DESCRIPTION:SPRING LUNCHEON\nDate: June 5\, 2026 \nTime: 11:30 – 2:00 pm \nCost: $47/person \nPlace: Brewers at 4001 Yancey\, 4001-A Yancey Rd. Charlotte\, NC 28217. Private dining room with adjacent patio area. \nSpeaker: Sheri Lynch\, radio personality\, “The Bob and Sheri Show” \nTopic: Anecdotes of 30+ years as an on-air radio personality \nBuffet lunch includes: \n\nCaesar salad\nGrilled bistro steak and lemon herbed chicken\nWhipped potatoes\, rosemary vegetables and roasted brussels sprouts\nDessert\,\nBeverages: iced tea and water (coffee\, soft drinks and cash bar available for extra charge).\n\nSign up at the Welcome/donut desk at Friday meetings starting April 10 until May 29. \n$47.00 check to SS or cash. \nMail checks to: \nSenior Scholars at Queens\n1900 Selwyn Ave\nMSC 1409\nCharlotte\, NC 28274 \nChecks must be recieved by Friday May 29. \nFor questions\, contact Nancy Stancill at nancy.stancill@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/spring-luncheon-june-5/
LOCATION:Brewers at 4001 Yancey\, 4001 Yancey\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28217
CATEGORIES:Holiday Luncheons,Social Events
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