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If one were to ask how many Civil War presidents there were, the overwhelming answer would be one, Abraham Lincoln. While there is a very good case for that position, ElderStudy member G Preston Burns will discuss how at least several more presidents contributed to the start of the Civil War.
Sponsor: G Preston Burns

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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 & ES President: Keith Fennell

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Buzz words, mis/dis-information, misrepresentation of credentials- oh my! Jody Long, Diabetes Educator & Dietician at Mary Washington HealthCare, will discuss and dispel some telltale signs and types of misinformation, pseudoscience, frauds and fallacies and arm you with some navigation tools and trustworthy sources for fettering out the facts from horse feathers.
Sponsor:

University Hall Loft ONLY
James by Percival Everitt
A brilliant reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—both harrowing and satirical—told from the enslaved Jim‘s point of view.
Brimming with nuanced humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a literary icon, this brilliant and tender novel radically illuminates Jim‘s agency, intelligence, and compassion as never before.--Goodreads
Discussion Leader: Allison Kirchner

University Hall ONLY
Author and cinephile Gary Olsen brings the Life and Films of Akira Kurosawa to ElderStudy.

RSVP $
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.

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The 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” was one of the most well known court cases in modern American history and has been frequently referenced as relevant historical jurisprudence. But did it really deserve that status?

ElderStudy member Dennis Van Derlaske takes a look at that period of history and what really motivated the trial to be conducted in the small town of Dayton, Tennessee at that time. Trial details and personalities involved will be explored through the flamboyant reporting of H. L. Mencken as his daily pieces appeared in the Baltimore Sun ending with his one last salvo reserved for William Jennings Bryan.

Speaker & Sponsor: Dennis Van Derlaske

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MWES Members gather together for a Virtual Wine & Cheese Hour using ZOOM for active discussions of various topics.
Topic: Tell us about an obscure little movie that you like to recommend - one most of us probably haven‘t seen or even heard of.
If you can‘t think of one, then tell us what your favorite movie of all times is and why you love it.
Sponsor: Bo Kirchner

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Local historian Jerrilynn Eby MacGregor brings 2 hours of Stafford County history to ElderStudy.
Sponsor: Charlie Fennemore

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Becky & Slam bring their unique music to ElderStudy for entertainment and education prior to the General Membership Meeting.
Sponsor: Randy Fennemore

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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.

In addition, new members can meet and develop friendships with like-minded persons, and long term members can renew old friendships.

Sponsor & ES President: Keith Fennell

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The Curriculum Committee is responsible for planning the 45 plus programs that are scheduled each semester. We are always looking for that next new topic on our journey to lifelong learning. Come join us and help develop programs that are interesting and stimulating.

Committee Chair: Joe Alfred

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Dr. Amrita Dhar, an Associate Professor of Economics at Mary Washington and the Director of the UMW Center for Economic Education, takes you on a quick journey from the days of barter to the digital age of Bitcoin.
Sponsor: Carolyn Sulima

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Certified Meditation Counselor Camilla Schwoebel will lead a workshop that will provide a short refresher on the principal concepts of mindfulness, ways to practice, and several mindfulness meditation practices followed by a discussion and question period.
Sponsor: Mary Louise Holmes

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Franz Sedelmayer, author, entrepreneur, security expert, lecturer and political analyst returns to ElderStudy to discuss current events and their impact.
Sponsor: Donna Lewis