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Nellie Bly

Private Venue

Nellie Bly was the of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in … Continue reading

Women Sports Pioneers

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

I am excited to offer this new class, a multimedia presentation about women who were pioneers in sports! From historical greats like Babe Zaharias to modern trailblazers like Simone Biles, we will look at the fascinating stories of women who … Continue reading

America’s Greatest First Ladies

Private Venue

  Who were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the Founders did not give the role of the First Lady so much as a moment's thought by … Continue reading

Nellie Bly

Private Venue

Nellie Bly was the of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success in … Continue reading

Women Sports Pioneers

Zoom

I am excited to offer this new class, a multimedia presentation about women who were pioneers in sports! From historical greats like Babe Zaharias to modern trailblazers like Simone Biles, we will look at the fascinating stories of women who … Continue reading

Women Sports Pioneers (PM)

Zoom

I am excited to offer this new class a multimedia presentation about women who were pioneers in sports! From historical greats like Babe Zaharias to modern trailblazers like Simone Biles, we will look at the fascinating stories of women who … Continue reading

Suffrage: The Battle For Women’s Rights To Vote

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

They were called the "Soldiers In Petticoats," "Iron Jawed Angels" and "Suffragettes." After a battle that spanned the 18th and 20th centuries, generations of brilliant, determined women fought for the right to vote. 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of American … Continue reading

Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL, United States

The fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! Up until her death at 99, Betty White was a beacon of positivity even in the most difficult years! Witty, working, and happy, Betty White … Continue reading

Our First First Ladies

Unnamed Venue IL, United States

The Founding Father never gave a moment's thought to the role of the President wife. In fact, the term "First Lay" itself would be unknown for fifty years! Nonetheless, the first women to hold the title of "First Lady"  were … Continue reading