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The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, ILIn the first half of the 20th century, the Chicago Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century … Continue reading
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Leadership, Lincoln Style
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldLearn to think like Lincoln! Leadership, Lincoln Style, is one of my favorite motivational speaking presentations! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. Lincoln's style of interacting and relating to others, building teams and … Continue reading
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Marilyn Monroe
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesIt is one of the most iconic photographs ever taken: Marilyn Monroe standing over a subway grate in the summer during "The Seven Year Itch." People who have never seen the film; in fact people who have never seen a … Continue reading
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Irving Berlin
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILIrving Berlin has often been called the most quintessentially American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an immigrant from Russia who came to America and not speaking a word of English. As with … Continue reading
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Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou 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
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
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Black Friday: The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldAre you ready for some high energy history? When new clients ask me, "What is your best presentation?" This is the one I point them to. I have been fascinated by the assassination of Abraham Lincoln for as long as … Continue reading
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Ike – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American
Private VenueIke – A Biography of the Private Life Of A Great American Very few Americans have ever had an impact on the world that could equal that of Dwight David Eisenhower. He did a brilliant job as commander of allied forces … Continue reading
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Tom Hanks
Vernon Township Senior Center 16652 North Buffalo Grove Road,, Prairie View, IL, United StatesIf you were watching TV in 1980, you might have noticed a curly haired 26-year-old named Tom Hanks starring in an innocuous new show about roommates who dressed up in drag in order to live in a women's only residence. … Continue reading
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Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! I am so blessed and so humbled to be a licensed wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding … Continue reading