Birds have been evolving on our planet for roughly 1.6 million years. During this period, they have radiated into over 10,000 species and can be found in nearly every habitat that exists. Aside from bringing us great joy as they nest in our backyards, visit our feeders and fill wild spaces, birds provide countless ecosystem… Read More »Brown Bag Webinar w/ Charles Clarkson, PhD
If you’ve ever fantasized as a Senior about what it might be like to stop the world for a while and have the adventure of a lifetime by joining the Peace Corps, or just wondered what it was like for others, here’s a great opportunity to find out and ask questions. Serving in the Peace… Read More »Brown Bag Webinar w/ Andrew Starcevic, Peace Corps Regional Recruiter
Sigh/Omelas A live one man show – Written and Performed by Steve Kidd Steve Kidd drew inspiration for his play from the stories of the young individuals he encountered and guided at Camp AmeriKids, a free summer camp in upstate NY for children living with AIDS/HIV. These stories, filled with themes of love, longing and… Read More »Brown Bag Webinar w/Steve Kidd
The 6th Annual “Celebrate Ourselves” spotlights LLC Member Joe Petteruti, Author of A Night She’d Remember: My Grandmother's Experience on the Titanic This is the story of Joe Petteruti’s maternal grandmother, Bertha Mulvihill. An Irish immigrant, she arrived in Rhode Island in 1905. In late 1911, after living and working in Providence for six years,… Read More »Brown Bag Webinar w/ Joe Petteruti, Author
LLC Members Stephen and Marilyn Kaplan Experiencing Israel at War: A Recent Visit to Israel Longtime LLC members Marilyn and Stephen Kaplan recently visited Israel for their grandson's wedding. They spent more than two weeks with their family in a country at war and are eager to share some of their impressions from this meaningful… Read More »Brown Bag Webinar w/ Kaplans on Israel at War
The Evolution of the Cadenza: Lecture and Live Piano Recital Join us for an enchanting afternoon of music and insight with our Lecture and Live Piano Recital featuring the acclaimed pianist Ben Nacar. Ben returns to LLC to captivate us once more. This time, he will explore the fascinating world of the cadenza, a hallmark… Read More »Webinar Lecture feat Ben Nacar, Pianist/Composer
Fall Hikes - Walking Rhode Island John Kostrzewa has been hiking across the state for years. His talk and slide show will include how he started, where he has hiked and what he has learned. He’ll share his observations about the history, geological features, vegetation and wildlife he has found along the trails. He’ll also… Read More »Webinar Lecture feat. John Kostrzewa, Writer of the Walking Rhode Island column for The Providence Journal
Secrets to the Best Relationships Now more than ever, people need guidance for navigating conflict wisely and skillfully, drawing on insights from their work, the blooms offer practical tools and strategies that apply to all relationships, including relationships between seniors, partners, adult, children, grandchildren, friends, and others. During their presentation, they refer to their newest… Read More »Webinar Lecture feat. Linda Bloom, LCSW and Charlie Bloom, MSW, Authors and Relationship Counselors
Election Integrity for 2024 Please try not to miss this important presentation. Secretary of State Gregg Amore will provide an update on the November 5 general election, including key dates and reminders for voters, as well as an overview of elections administration. Election Day is November 5. Get important information about upcoming deadlines ahead of… Read More »Webinar Lecture feat. Secretary of State Gregg Amore
The Fight that Saved Providence’s Neighborhood Libraries from Extinction Here is the inside story of how a small, determined group of people, drawing on their diverse skills, managed to stop the Providence Public Library, a 138-year-old institution, from closing its branches libraries in 2009 by creating a separate new library system, the Community Libraries of… Read More »Webinar Lecture feat. Linda Kushner, Author, The Fight That Saved the Libraries: A True Rhode Island Story
