Senior Scholars Events

Embark on an adventure with our variety of events for seniors!

These carefully planned events offer you a chance to hear from local and international speakers covering local to world topics. Our social outings explore regional attractions, nature, and culture.

Experience the joy of discovery, socialize with friends, and create lasting memories.

Let’s step out together for fun, learning, and a touch of excitement!

Our calendar of all events, including speakers, social, retreats, and field trips is below.

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  • Field to Factory to Finance with Tom Hanchett, PhD

    Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

    TOPIC:  Field to Factory to Finance: A History of Charlotte and its Region SPEAKER: Tom Hanchett, PhD, Author Trace the development of our city from an Indian crossroads to a…

  • Lunch Bunch: April 24

    Baoding Southpark 4722-F Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

    We have booked Baoding Southpark, for Friday, April 24, 11:45 a.m. Southpark location: 4722-F Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210 Limited space available! Please sign up by 04/23/2026. If you register…

  • Wildacres Spring 2026 Retreat / April 27-30, 2026

    Wildacres Retreat 1565 Wildacres Road, Little Switzerland, NC, United States

    Wildacres 2026: April 27-30, 2026 Enjoy 3 nights in a Blue Ridge Parkway Mountaintop Resort with 75 of your Senior Scholar friends! Speaker Kevin Kokomoor, Professor, Coastal Carolina University Speaker…

  • The Future of Human Rights with Alexa Royden

    Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) - Wolfe Hall 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina

    GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC:   The Future of Human Rights: Defending and Expanding the Circle SPEAKER: Alexa Royden, Associate Professor, Queens University of Charlotte Who counts? It's the defining question of our…

  • The Passover Story Turned Upside Down with Craig Perry

    Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

    TOPIC: The Passover Story Turned Upside Down: Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt SPEAKER: Craig Perry, Professor, Emory University The memory of slavery in Egypt, God’s redemption of the…

  • Field Trip: Charlotte Museum of History

    Charlotte Museum of History 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC

    DATE: May 12, 2026 TIME: 11:00 am (Tour start time) COST: $15 ADDRESS: 3500 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215 TRANSPORTATION:  Self drive and meet at location or carpool from PUMC.…

  • Curriculum Committee Meeting – May 13

    Zoom Registration Required

    Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  Join our monthly Curriculum Committee meetings, via Zoom, to hear about upcoming speakers/events or to suggest speakers you know (or have heard speak)…

  • How Latin American Countries View the United States with Dr. Gregory Weeks

    Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

    TOPIC: How Latin American View the United States SPEAKER: Dr. Gregory Weeks, Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, UNC Charlotte Dr. Weeks will discuss U.S.-Latin American…