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ZOOM ONLY
Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey, Director of Research & the Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library of Stratford Hall, will discuss the journalistic endeavors and political activism of Arthur Lee of Virginia from 1768 to 1780.
Sponsor: Randy Fennemore

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Representatives of the local Navy Federal Credit Union will discuss banking issues of concern for seniors: account ownership, Payable on Death designations, IRA beneficiaries and distributions, Inherited IRAs, etc. Bring your questions and they will try to provide the answers!
Sponsor: Carol Wachter

CLL ONLY
In this final presentation, author and cinephile Gary Olsen completes his study of the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock.
Alfred Hitchcock directed some of his most influential films during the later stages of his professional life, such as "Vertigo," "North By Northwest," and "Psycho." We will examine these and his other career-defining movies through a series of selected clips and interviews in the wrap-up of one of Hollywood‘s greatest directors.
Because of technical issues, this is a CLL ONLY presentation.
Sponsor: Alan Zirkle

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Retired UMW professor Porter Blakemore will discuss the nineteenth century Prussian military strategist Carl von Clausewitz. His view of warfare is core thinking at the Pentagon and our war colleges, and is also important to military organizations throughout the world. Why are his writings still relevant in the 21st century?
Sponsor: Joe Alfred

CLL ONLY
Pecola Breedlove, a young eleven-year-old black girl, prays every day for beauty. Mocked by other children for the dark skin, curly hair, and brown eyes that set her apart, she yearns for the blond hair and blue eyes that she believes will allow her to finally fit in. Yet as her dreams grow more fervent, her life slowly starts to disintegrate in the face of adversity and strife. A powerful examination of our obsession with beauty and conformity.
Discussion Leader: Mary White

ZOOM ONLY
MWES Members gather together for a Virtual Wine & Cheese Hour using ZOOM for active discussions of various topics.
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ZOOM ONLY
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream that “the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.” As daughters, Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby found a way to live Dr. King’s dream.
Sponsor: Susie Ellicott

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Kevin Caffrey, Senior Associate Registrar, will explain the process of auditing classes at UMW (policies and restrictions, forms to complete, schedule of courses, instructor approval, expectations, senior citizen tuition waiver, points of contact).
Sponsor: Joe Alfred

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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: Chuck Watkins

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.
Sponsor: Joe Alfred

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.
Tour is limited to 15 members and guests in each session.
You MUST SIGNUP for the TOUR.
Attendance is strictly limited to registrants only.
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana

ZOOM ONLY
What does an accent coach do? And how do actors bring an accent to life in performance? In this lecture, UMW Assistant Professor of Theatre Marc Williams reveals how he analyzes accent features from native speakers.
Sponsor: Bob & Carole Hanus

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.
Tour is limited to 15 members and guests in each session.
You MUST SIGNUP for the TOUR.
Attendance is strictly limited to registrants only.
Sponsor: Mary Ann Stana

HYBRID
The Civil War touched a number of communities across America, but none felt its impact more than the Fredericksburg area. Four major battles, hundreds of smaller fights, and over 100,000 casualties in a tiny window of land no more than 16 miles wide by seven miles deep. NPS historian Frank O‘Reilly will explore why the Fredericksburg region became literally the most disputed piece of ground on the North American continent.
Sponsor: Mike Redding