Calendar of Events  - Month View

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Tour the grounds and house at Chatham Manor, the expansive Georgian mansion fronting the Rappahannock River on the heights opposite Fredericksburg. Walk with Scott Walker, the "Tourmaster" as he presents the concept of Layers of History in describing many of the events that happened there and its impressive list of visitors "from Fitzhugh to Faberge."
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana
Tour is limited to 30. Members only.
You MUST SIGNUP for the TOUR.
Attendance is strictly limited to registrants only.

CANCELLED
ZOOM ONLY
When the Wright-designed Pope-Leighey house found itself in the path of imminent destruction, the National Trust for Historic Preservation was called in to move and preserve it. Audra Medve was Preservation Manager for the house when she brought in experts to consult on the restoration by National Trust interns and volunteers along with Mary Washington historic preservation students. Ms. Medve will tell us about the interesting history of this house, the complex process of restoring its exterior, and the contribution of UMW students to the project. Sponsor: Carolyn Eldred

CLL ONLY
“Dennis the Menace” is still a challenge. ElderStudy and retired pediatrician Chuck Block will present his perspective of this disorder with discussion of its evolution, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. The issue of adults impacted with this malady and if treatment is beneficial for them will be explored as well as the escalated use of stimulants and its concern of being “the next epidemic”.
Sponsor: Chuck Block

HYBRID
ElderStudy member Joe Alfred discusses The Battle of the Chesapeake on 5 September 1781. The French fleet defeated the British one of the very few times ever, leading to the American victory at Yorktown.
Sponsor: Joe Alfed

HYBRID
Karen Brace, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and Educator, returns to ElderStudy to talk to us about why...birds are weird!
Sponsor: Donna Lewis

CLL ONLY
Medical historian Howard Markel (An Anatomy of Addiction) delves into the contentious relationship between two highly accomplished brothers, John Harvey Kellogg, founder of Michigan‘s Battle Creek Sanitarium, and Will Keith Kellogg, a pioneer in the breakfast-cereal industry, exploring their impact on American culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Discussion led by Keith Morgenheim.

MWES Members gather together for a Virtual Wine & Cheese Hour using ZOOM for active discussions of various topics.
Topic: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Sponsor: Carol Walker

ZOOM ONLY
NOTE SPECIAL DAY
Cooking with Danilo
Don‘t miss this opportunity to cook along with one of the best chefs in Fredericksburg in the comfort of your own kitchen. Danilo Orofino, owner of the award-winning restaurant Orofino on Caroline Street in FBG, returns to ElderStudy on ZOOM. While preparing a delicious meal, he will share professional techniques and tips on how to create the perfect meal. Ingredients needed to cook along with Danilo will be posted on the website calendar prior to the cooking lesson.
Sponsor: Michelle Esbenshade

ElderStudy celebrates Spring with a return to its Spring Potluck Luncheon.
Please register to attend.
Sponsor: ES Membership Committee

ZOOM The Administration Committee develops policies and plans for operating the organization. It reviews governing documents, updates the Policies and Procedures, monitors finances and projects future needs, proposes the annual budget and member fees. Members are always welcome to attend our meetings.
Sponsor: Ellen Brown

ZOOM ONLY
With the hiring of Sean Morrow, UMW‘s new Sustainability Coordinator, the topic of sustainability has become a common theme around campus. Sean will discuss his and the Office of Sustainability‘s efforts in creating a sustainable environment in and around campus.
Sponsor: Carolyn Eldred

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Jane Conner will continue her Spring 2022 presentation by taking ES members on a walking tour of Government Island. Located in Stafford and about a 20 minute drive from FBG, the stone from this island created our national capital‘s most important buildings - the White House and U.S. Capitol.
In the event of rain, the tour will be cancelled and rescheduled for 2023 Spring.
Tour is limited to 25 members only.
You MUST SIGNUP for the TOUR.
Attendance is strictly limited to registrants only.
Sponsor: Randy Fennemore

ZOOM ONLY
Dr. Varun Makhija, UMW Physics Assistant Professor, will discuss the science of the fastest process we can measure, using the high-intensity femtosecond laser developed by Donna Strickland and Gerard Mourou, who were awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Sponsor: Ellen Brown

ZOOM ONLY
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) affects the brains of older people robbing their ability to create and retain memories. These changes in the brain are due to changes in the structure and function of nerve cells. Deborah O‘Dell, UMW Professor of Biological Sciences, will discuss how these nerve cells change and why this creates AD.
Sponsor: Ellen Brown

HYBRID
Join Sarah Perry, Executive Chair, to learn about Downtown Greens‘ recent expansion project. This incredible 56-acre piece of land in the Battlefield Industrial Park contains mature trees, living wetlands and some of the last agricultural land in the city. Find out more about their vision and how Downtown Greens will continue, in this additional space, to provide accessible greenspace for the community, create outdoor educational opportunities for our local schools and universities, and teach young people how to grow food.
Sponsor: Rosemary Pitts

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Barbra Anderson, HFFI‘s Events Coordinator, invites us to come to the Renwick Courthouse to learn about the history of Fredericksburg‘s most architecturally significant building. After the lecture, you will have the opportunity to go on a guided tour of the entire courthouse.
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana