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ZOOM ONLY
MWES Members gather together for a Virtual Wine & Cheese Hour using ZOOM for active discussions of various topics.
Topic: New Year‘s Resolutions
Sponsor: Donna Lewis
University Hall Only
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
It is 1985 in a small Irish town.
During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man, faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church.
A historical fiction novella by Claire Keegan, one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy.--Goodreads
Discussion Leader: Leila Davis
WORKSHOP
AV Team Practice
New and present AV Team members are invited to practice opening UHall for in-person presentations.
ZOOM Host training has been rescheduled.
Sponsors: Charlie Fennemore
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.
ZOOM ONLY
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
HYBRID
Aging well isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about thriving in every stage of life. In this engaging and practical session, Jennifer Scherer from Fredericksburg Fitness will explore the essential pillars of healthy aging: smart nutrition, purposeful movement, and daily lifestyle choices that boost energy, strength, and mental clarity.
Sponsor: Donna Lewis
HYBRID
Mara Kaktins, Archeology Laboratory Manager of the George Washington Foundation‘s Ferry Farm, returns to ElderStudy with an affecting presentation of the human experience of soldiers during the Civil War.
Sponsor: Randy Fennemore
ZOOM ONLY
The one thing in life that is inevitable is Death, yet this remains a topic that people shy away from discussing.
Volunteers from Compassion and Choices will discuss how planning, communicating your wishes to your loved ones, and educating yourself, may give you more control of your final act.
Sponsor: Karen Kallay
HYBRID
Joella Killian, ElderStudy member and retired UMW Biology professor, will provide a brief introduction to insects and their impact on our world.
Sponsor: Ellen Brown
HYBRID
Humans have always looked to the skies with wonder, pondering the possibility of life beyond Earth.
Naturalist Jon Bachman seeks to unravel this long and complex story that has engaged humanity from myth to objective science; this story is far from being solved.
Sponsor: Charlie Fennemore
ZOOM ONLY
The Membership Committee is responsible for outreach to prospective and current members. We conduct marketing efforts, maintain the website, oversee the member management system (including the roster), provide newsletters and other timely communications, coordinate the Book Group and plan social events. All members are encouraged to experience the benefits of volunteering! Please join us!
Committee Chair: Donna Lewis