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Best Movies Directed By Women – Part II

PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL START TIME OF 6 PM From 1929 to 2024, 601 movies were nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Of those, 22 were directed by women. In this exciting, brand-new two-part multimedia presentation, we will examine all … Continue reading

Julia Child: Spy And Chef

Private Venue

Julia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963, Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit!  Julia Child changed … Continue reading

Women Who Have Run For President

Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United States

What do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Margaret Chase Smith, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Dole have in common? They are among the many amazing, completely fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see that the election of a woman … Continue reading

Women Who Have Run For President

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What do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Margaret Chase Smith, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Dole have in common? They are among the many amazing, completely fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see that the election of a woman … Continue reading

Women Who Have Run For President

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

What do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Margaret Chase Smith, Hillary Clinton, and Kamala Harris have in common? They are among the many amazing, completely fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see that the election of a woman … Continue reading

Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

PLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center!   The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading

Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

Glenview Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, IL, United States

The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in movies. Each year, huge audiences watch the Oscars, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact on the careers … Continue reading