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LBJ and Civil Rights (PM)
Private VenueLyndon Johnson is one of the most complex men I’ve had to be president. He was capable of great cruelty and insensitivity. However, as President LBJ became a tireless champion of the poor, the marginalized, and the oppressed within the … Continue reading
Carl Reiner
Private VenueCarl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter - and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading
Unusual Movie Musicals
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldWhat is the greatest movie musical of all time? "Singin' In The Rain," "Grease," "The Wizard Of Oz," "West Side Story," and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading
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
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
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024
ZoomThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! Perhaps it's just the era we are in, but this year seemed … Continue reading
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024 (PM)
ZoomThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! Perhaps it's just the era we are in, but this year seemed … Continue reading
Unusual Movie Musicals
Private VenueWhat is the greatest movie musical of all time? "Singin' In The Rain," "Grease," "The Wizard Of Oz," "West Side Story," and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2023 in Review/Predictions for 2024
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! Perhaps it's just the era we are in, but this year seemed … Continue reading
Life And Career Of Robert Redford
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILRobert Redford is one of the most popular American movie actors of all time. Although he was initially thought of as just a "pretty boy" presence, like Tyrone Power and Paul Newman before him, Robert Redford proved to be a … Continue reading