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An ElderStudy tradition, tour guide Kim Harmon takes you on a walk to explore Fredericksburg‘s "Haunted Histories" which follows a different path for ghostly and historic tales.
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana

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Ayn Welleford, professor of Gerontology at Virginia Commonwealth University, will discuss the dangers of ageism and ways to create the right conditions for positive longevity.

Sponsor: Joe Alfred

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Dr. Christine Henry, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Historic Preservation, will discuss the Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail.
Sponsor: Carolyn Eldred

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Carol Louise Smith, a native of Fredericksburg with a love for travel, and her tour guide, Nina Sue Ardishvilli, a native of Georgia, will discuss travels in Georgia, the country not the state.
Sponsor: Randy Fennemore

Klein Theatre
Join Gregg Stull, Chair of the UMW Dept of Theatre and Dance, in the Klein Theatre, for the preview of Nunsense.
When the culinarily challenged Sister Julia, Child of God, unintentionally poisons her
fellow sisters with tainted soup, only five Little Sisters of Hoboken remain to carry on
their cloister’s mission.
Sponsors: Bob & Carole Hanus

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Dr. Tracy Stonestreet, Director of UMW Galleries, will direct our two tours of Ridderhof Martin Gallery and duPont Gallery: Mid-Atlantic New Painting. Take a sneak peek at our biannual juried exhibition, 2024 Mid-Atlantic New Painting, before it opens to the public on November 7!
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana

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The Membership Committee is responsible for outreach to our members. Members are always welcome to attend our meetings.

Sponsor: Donna Lewis

ZOOM ONLY
MWES Members gather together for a Virtual Wine & Cheese Hour using ZOOM for active discussions of various topics.
Topic: What expressions and/or sayings did you hear growing up, what did they mean and do you still use them? One of my favorites is “hay is for horses!”.
Sponsor: Gail Oakes

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Elizabeth A. Fisher, Professor Emerita, Departments of Classics and Archaeological Studies at Randolph-Macon College, looks at the earliest inter-continental trade between Europe and Africa, and how those early connections established patterns that still affect us in the 21st century.
Sponsor: Mark Keith

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Stephen Farnsworth, UMW Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and frequent news commentator, returns to ElderStudy to give us his analysis of the 2024 election.
Sponsor: Joe Alfred

North Bldg Loft
This stunning novel fictionalizes the shameful real life 1912 displacement of the racially diverse residents of an island off Maine, after enduring as a racially integrated community for over a century.
Discussion Leader: Keith Morgenheim

ZOOM ONLY

This stunning novel fictionalizes the shameful real life 1912 displacement of the racially diverse residents of an island off Maine, after enduring as a racially integrated community for over a century.

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As a follow up to his 2023 lecture on Syria, Dr. Joshua Landis, Professor at the University of Oklahoma and an expert on Syria, will discuss Syria‘s economy and Syria‘s efforts to normalize relations with regional governments, the Kurds, Turkey and Syrian refugees.

Sponsor: Siham Alfred

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The Administration Committee develops policies and plans for operating the organization. Members are always welcome to attend our meetings.

Sponsor: Ellen Brown

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Bulent Atalay, PhD will discuss his recent book, BEYOND GENIUS: A Journey Through the Characteristics and Legacies of Transformative Minds. The book provides an in-depth and unified exploration of genius in the arts and sciences through the life and works of five seminal intellectual and cultural figures.

Sponsor: Phil Hall

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Author and former C-SPAN producer Andrew Och presents ElderStudy with an educational and entertaining journey through the Nation‘s history from the perspective of our First Ladies.

Sponsor: Susie Ellicott

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Board meetings are open to all ElderStudy members. Come and witness firsthand the decision-making process that ensures that ElderStudy is meeting its objectives. This is a chance for all members to suggest new ideas for the organization directly to the Board and to committee chairpersons.

Sponsor: Linda Hill

North Bldg Loft
Salt -- A world history by Mark Kurlansky
A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Best-selling author Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt.
Discussion Leader: Leila Davis

ZOOM ONLY
MWES Members gather together for a Virtual Wine & Cheese Hour using ZOOM for active discussions of various topics.
Topic: What is your most memorable sports event? High school, college, in person or on TV, is there a game--baseball, football, soccer, tennis, etc--that you can‘t forget.
Sponsor: Joe & Siham Alfred

ZOOM ONLY
A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Best-selling author Mark Kurlansky turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt.
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Join your fellow ElderStudy members for our annual Holiday Luncheon and Social.