Vince Jankowski, the author of “Boomer Ball,” will discuss baseball in the baby boomer generation at a presentation sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) on Monday, June 1 at 2 p.m.in the Clubhouse II Auditorium. Jankowski has written extensively on players, teams, and events of 1950’s and 1960’s baseball and will talk about ... Read more
Historian Brad Stone will share fascinating stories about the vital roles animals played during the Civil War on Friday, June 12 at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse I. Stone is the author of “Hooves, Paws, and Claws for the Cause: Animals in the Civil War” published by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Drawing from ... Read more
Join Maryland writer Alissa Arford for a conversation about her debut novel, “Welcome to Seagull Street,” a contemporary beach-town story set in Ocean City in 2023 that blends romance, mystery, humor, and drama while capturing a memorable summer season of post-pandemic life on the Maryland shore. Arford will lead a lively discussion about the characters, ... Read more
Why did American psychiatry abandon Freudian psychoanalysis and embrace today’s evidence-based medical model? Resident and retired Dr. Earl Hearst MD, board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology, will explore this remarkable transformation in a presentation sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) on Monday, July 20 at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse II Auditorium. From ... Read more
CLL meets in the Montgomery Room of Clubhouse I on the first Monday of the month except for in September or when holidays fall on the first Monday.
CLL Curriculum Committee 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 meeting follows the main CLL Board meeting.
Geography of Agriculture examines the spatial relationships between humans and agriculture. It analyzes where, why, and how crop and livestock systems are distributed across various landscapes. Resident geographer, Tom Conger, presents a four-session course, sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL), beginning on Wednesday, September 2, at 1 p.m. in Clubhouse I. He will ... Read more
September 29: Presidential Power and the Rule of Law The presidency is one of the most powerful offices in the world—but it was deliberately designed not to be all-powerful. This presentation explores how the Framers of the Constitution created the presidency, why they rejected both monarchy and weak executive government, and the structural safeguards they ... 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.
CLL Curriculum Committee 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 meeting follows the main CLL Board meeting.
The most baffling and unsolved cold case in history: Who was Jack The Ripper? It’s been nearly 140 years dating back to 1888 since the Ripper murders were committed. Dozens of suspects were investigated ranging from Royals to London commoners. Most had convincing alibis and others were unable to be identified by witnesses. In this ... Read more
Clifford Fishman will conduct the sessions like a law class, but without required class preparation or exams. The course will explore the legal definitions of murder and manslaughter, what prosecutors must prove, and the social policies and values reflected in these laws. He will outline the legal issues and principles, followed by a series of ... Read more