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  • Understanding The Election Of 2008

    Understanding The Election Of 2008

    Private Venue

    Understanding The Election Of 2008 If the election of 2008 had been written as a movie script, it could not have been more exciting. We faced the possibility that we would elect the first woman to the presidency, the first … Continue reading →

  • The Election Of 1960

    Private Venue

    The election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest  Presidential election in our lifetimes.  This riveting  multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading →

  • Women Who Have Run For President

    Private Venue

    What do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common?  They are among the many and amazing, completely fascinating women who have run for President!  We now see the election of a woman as President is not a … Continue reading →

  • Lincoln Leadership Quotes

    Leadership, Lincoln Style

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    Learn to think like Lincoln! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. He is one of a kind method of thinking, interacting, and relating not only allowed him to be our … Continue reading →

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  • Come From Away

    Chicago’s Best Broadway – 2019

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

     Each year, this Cultural Historian (and self-described Broadway nerd) offers a dynamic program looking at some of the best Broadway musicals that will be playing in the Chicagoland area this year!   Every year brings a new crop of delights … Continue reading →

  • Ronald Reagan

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Ronald Reagan has become a near mythic figure among Republicans today. Seemingly every Republican presidential hopeful invokes his name, his spirit, and his ideals. Ronald Reagan embodied optimism, Americanism, patriotism and a deep belief in the basic goodness of the … Continue reading →

  • Diana: Life And Death Of The People’s Princess

    Private Venue

    Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life And Death Of a Princess She was the "People's Princess" beloved for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the eye … Continue reading →

  • Wedding Ceremony

    Private Venue

     You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading →

  • Barbara Stanwyck in "The Lady Eve"

    Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    Private Venue

    The Oscars are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. But as you will see in this unique multimedia presentation, laden with film clips, Oscar has snubbed some of the greatest and most popular performers in cinema history! … Continue reading →

  • Who Killed JFK?

    Who Killed JFK – Historian Presents a Modern Analysis

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

     Who Killed JFK?  I'll Tell You! The murder of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, shocked the nation. A suspect was quickly arrested and subsequently murdered. President Lyndon Johnson appointed a blue ribbon committee – the Warren Commission – … Continue reading →