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National Park Service ranger Ryan Quint will lead us on a walking tour of the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
The history of the cemetery, which first opened in 1866, will be presented along with stories of some of the over 15,000 Union soldiers buried there.
Sponsor: Mike Redding
ZOOM ONLY
Learn how The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, founded in 1997, preserves history for Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
Sponsor: Randy Fennemore
TOUR RSVP
Visit the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center and see how it preserves history for Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
Sponsor: Randy Fennemore
HYBRID
Park Ranger Ryan Quint of the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park will examine some of the more prominent examples of misunderstandings surrounding the Battles of Wilderness and Spotsylvania Court House and will dive into how reality sometimes was far more complicated than expected.
Sponsor: Mike Redding
WORKSHOP RSVP
Avi Goldsmith, Chief Instructor at Aikido in Fredericksburg, invites ElderStudy members to participate in a tour of the facility and to practice the traditional Japanese martial art of Aikido.
Sponsor: Donna Lewis
University Hall ONLY
With warmth, humor, and emotional depth, Backman tells a powerful story about human connection and the lasting impact of the people who stand beside us through life’s most defining moments.
Discussion Leader: Michael Millard
HYBRID
Did you know that libraries are no longer just places for books?
Join CRRL Access Services Librarian Babak Zarin for an overview of all the services our local libraries offer.
This presentation is specifically designed for Senior users.
Sponsor: Donna Lewis
ElderStudy Aperitivo $
Similar to the American happy hour, aperitivo goes beyond simply having a drink before dinner. It is a time when Italians meet to relax and socialize after work over a glass of wine or a light cocktail and finger foods.
ZOOM ONLY
The Curriculum Committee is responsible for planning the 45 plus programs that are scheduled each semester. Come join us and help develop programs that are interesting and stimulating.
ZOOM ONLY
ElderStudy member Carol Wachter will lead an active discussion using the 2015 Harvard University Justice Course by Michael J Sandel.
Sponsor: Carol Wachter
Lecture 3: Putting a Price Tag on Life
Lecture 4: How to Measure Pleasure
ZOOM ONLY
MWES Members gather together for a Virtual Wine & Cheese Hour using ZOOM for active discussions of various topics.
Topic: Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Perhaps you are both or somewhere in between!
What are your routines when getting up? (You can skip mentioning the bathroom!)
Is there a time of day when you are more energetic? Productive?
How do you wind down at night?
Thanks for sharing!
Sponsor: Donna Lewis
HYBRID
ElderStudy member and IRS Enrolled Agent Linda Hill will discuss significant changes to the 2026 tax code focused primarily on issues related to seniors.
Sponsor: Linda Hill
HYBRID
Dementia Friends of Virginia is a non-profit that seeks to create a more dementia-friendly world! In this one-hour session you will learn how to identify when you might be having an interaction with someone who has dementia, and how to make the most of that interaction.
Sponsor: Donna Lewis
HYBRID
This is the open forum designed to communicate directly with your fellow members, to better learn how ElderStudy works, to better understand the issues that are facing the organization, and to vote on those critical issues facing us.
TOUR - RSVP
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.
Due to rising expenses, this tour now has a $10 per person fee, discounted from the regular tour fee.
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana
HYBRID
As the nation observes the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, join author and historian Bert Dunkerly for an overview of the conflict and an active discussion of its myths and misconceptions.
Sponsor: Carolyn Sulima
HYBRID
Over the years, many figures in the arts and entertainment field have visited and enjoyed Fredericksburg. Any ideas who they may be? Scott Walker, historian and tourmaster, will tell all!
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana
TOUR - RSVP
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.
Due to rising expenses, this tour now has a $10 per person fee, discounted from the regular tour fee.
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana