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ZOOM ONLY

Jennifer Robertson, Director of Education at the National Cryptologic Museum, brings us two virtual presentations.

Revolutionary Secrets - Spies, traitors, commanders, and diplomats all have secrets to communicate. Learn how these messages worked and played a role in America’s war for independence.

Battle of Codes - Take a look at cryptology in World War II and the role it played in the Allies‘ victory.

Sponsor: Bill Farr

Klein Theatre

Join Marc Williams, Assistant Professor of the UMW Dept of Theatre and Dance, for the preview of Peter and the Starcatcher.

Travel with us on a whimsical journey to the Neverland you never knew in this thrilling musical fantasy filled with swashbuckling adventure and enduring love.

Sponsors: Bob & Carole Hanus

TOUR
NOTE SPECIAL TIME
Dr. Tracy Stonestreet, Director of UMW Galleries, will guide us through two shows: the Annual Student Art Exhibition and Self Adjacent.
In duPont Gallery, The Annual Student Art Exhibition (ASAE) will showcase the enormous talent of the UMW student body.
In the Ridderhof Martin Gallery, Self Adjacent is a traveling group exhibition that examines the transforming experience of parenthood by twenty artists from across North America. UMW marks the final location of this traveling exhibition.
*Please note that this tour occurs one week before the opening of the exhibition, and will provide a sneak peak into the installation processes of both exhibitions.

HYBRID *RECORDED*
ElderStudy member Mike Child will explain the purpose and reach of the Federal Inspectors
General law, passed by Congress in the wake of the Watergate scandal.
Sponsor: Mike Child

University Hall ONLY
The Women by Kristin Hannah
A story of the turbulent, transformative era in America: the 1960s. This is an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided by war and broken by politics. A novel of searing insight and lyric beauty, The Women is a profoundly emotional, richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define a generation.
Discussion Leader: Joan Humphrey

HYBRID
How safe are our drugs? It has been said we are a nation of pill poppers. Are we?
Join Dr. Jerri Barden Perkins, physician, researcher, and former FDA medical officer for an interactive discussions on how FDA regulates, and how that affects you and your loved ones.
Sponsor: Carol Wachter

TOUR RSVP
Just beyond Lake of the Woods you will find Historic Fort Germanna. At one time, it was known as the first permanent German settlement in Virginia. Join us for a guided tour as we learn about the history of this once thriving town.
Sponsor: Donna Lewis
You MUST SIGNUP for the tour.
Attendance is limited to 25 members only.

ZOOM ONLY
MWES Members gather together for a Virtual Wine & Cheese Hour using ZOOM for active discussions of various topics.
Topic: Let‘s talk about basements!
Sponsor: Donna Lewis

UHall ONLY
Author and cinephile Gary Olsen brings the Life and Films of Busy Berkeley to ElderStudy.
The well-known film director and choreographer revolutionized dance musicals during the Depression and throughout the 1950s. We’ll be examining Berkeley’s fascinating life and show clips of his most cherished lavish dance routines.

HYBRID
An informal discussion about using ZOOM.
For anyone interested in being a ZOOM Host for ElderStudy, or just hosting your own personal ZOOM meetings, the presentation will be followed by a practice session in University Hall.
Bring your laptop or device if you can!
Sponsor: Carol Wachter

TOUR RSVP $
(NOTE longer time for the tour in order to visit all three sites.)
Representatives of the Washington Heritage Museums will conduct 3 interpretive tours of the Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern, and Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop in downtown Fredericksburg.
Sponsor: Carol Wachter

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!

Sponsor: Donna Lewis

ZOOM ONLY

The Women by Kristin Hannah
A story of the turbulent, transformative era in America: the 1960s. This is an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided by war and broken by politics.

Discussion Leader: Gail Oakes

HYBRID
BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST
Author and former C-SPAN producer Andrew Och returns to ElderStudy for a second look at some of the First Ladies who helped shape their husbands‘ Presidencies and our Nation‘s history over the years. He will bring us a closer look at a few of these influential and intriguing women.
Sponsor: Susie Ellicott

ZOOM ONLY
Owner of the Fredericksburg Nationals, Art brings stories of his life and his love of baseball to ElderStudy.
Sponsor: Pay Hayden

TOUR RSVP $

Come tour Fredericksburg‘s own area museum. FAM’s mission—to collect, research, interpret, teach and preserve the history of our region—is the foundation of the Museum’s programs and events, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and collecting activities that touch the lives of all citizens and help them make meaningful and personal connections to history.

Sponsor: Donna Lewis

You MUST SIGNUP for the tour.
Attendance is strictly limited to 25 members only.
There will be a fee of $10 for FAM members, $12 for others, payable to the museum.

HYBRID

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, historian and National Park Service ranger David Lassman returns to ElderStudy with a presentation about the Centennial Exposition of 1876.

Sponsor: Charlie Fennemore

ZOOM ONLY

Join Angie Benson (Music Director/Conductor of Signature Theatre‘s production of Hair) as she discusses the evolution of this iconic production from its inception in the 1960s to its enduring impact on theatre and society today.

Sponsor: Carolyn Eldred