Aaron Navarro, frequent presenter and researcher will delve into the inner workings of the human brain during a presentation sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) on Monday, Dec.22, at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Auditorium. The brain is the central organ of our nervous system and controls most of the activities of ... Read more
Early Swedish-born movie stars’ careers rose to define Swedish beauty while the individuals struggled with the very traits that brought them celebrity. Marit Knollmueller will present a program, sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), on historic Swedish film stars on Friday, Jan. 23 at 10:00 in the CH II Auditorium. The double-edged sword ... Read more
Andrew Wyeth lived and died in Chadds Ford, PA. He used Renaissance techniques. Critiques called his work muddy and his “realism” melodramatic. New York’s Museum of Modern Art hung his work next to the bathrooms. Yet amid the blare of new and noisy canvasses by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Willem de Kooning and other modern ... Read more
Nancy Carlson, Ph.D., OTR/L Aging brings change—but it also brings opportunity. The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) is sponsoring an engaging presentation designed to support older adults in embracing this stage of life with clarity, resilience, and optimism. On Friday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse II Norbeck Room, Nancy Carlson, Ph.D., will lead ... Read more
Tom Conger Historical Geography is the study of how geographical phenomena have changed over time and how past geography influences the present. It examines the spatial aspects of history, focusing on how human societies have interacted with and shaped their environment throughout history. Resident geographer Tom Conger presents a five-session course, sponsored by the Center for ... Read more
Sheldon Lehner shares an extensive look at The Beatles through the eyes and writings of Paul McCartney on Tuesday, April 14 starting at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse 2 Auditorium. Lehner explores the life of Paul as revealed in a book written by McCartney and Paul Muldoon, “Paul McCartney – The Lyrics.” The two-volume publication ... Read more
Formed in 1937, the International Sweethearts of Rhythm was America’s first multiracial, all-female big band. Their music, courage, and determination helped challenge racial and gender barriers in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) is sponsoring a program on Monday, April 20, at 2:00 in the Clubhouse II ... Read more
What does it take to maintain and restore civic society in a democracy? What does it take to maintain and restore a democracy itself? These two interrelated questions form the foundation of “Democracy: To Be or Not to Be”, a new discussion-based course offered through the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL). The course invites participants ... Read more
CLL meets in the Montgomery Room of Clubhouse I on the first Monday of the month except for in August or when holidays fall on the first Monday.
The CLL Curriculum Committee meets immediately after the CLL Board meeting on the first Monday of each month, except for August.
See the handout here. Learn how to use acupressure to relieve many physical symptoms in a workshop at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 4 in the Clubhouse II Norbeck Room. Acupressure, a traditional Chinese medical technique, involves applying physical pressure to specific body points to stimulate the flow of energy (QI) and encourage healing. This ... Read more
Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into ... Read more