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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - November 2026 Current Events (NSSC)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can participate in a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll discuss several of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the moderator’s express choice. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/what-just-happened-october-2026-current-events-nssc/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - November 2026 Current Events (Uniper)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can participate in a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll discuss several of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and offer your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the moderator’s express choice. \n 
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LOCATION:Uniper
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:What Just Happened - November 2026 Current Events (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, you can participate in a current events discussion presentation with a twist.  Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” \nThis session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions about the news but also learn the history behind the events and their underlying significance. We’ll discuss several of the most exciting events of the month\, and there will be ample time for you to ask questions and share your thoughts. \nIMPORTANT NOTE: All comments and questions must be submitted respectfully and in an appropriate tone.  Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the moderator’s express choice. \nCOST \nI ask for a minimum donation of $5.00.  If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, email me\, and I will waive your fee.  I struggle to support a family\, so I understand the challenges of living on a tight budget with compassion. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put ‘November PM’ in the subject line. \nPaypal: \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘November PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for November PM) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it!  Please email me for a waiver if you are unable to pay. \nREGISTRATION LINK – Click Here \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly.  SAVE THE CONFIRMATIONEMAIL.  If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder.  The other alternative is to return to the website and sign up again. I’m unable to send you the link.   They come straight from Zoom! \n 
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LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,British History,Chicago History,Civil Rights,Current Events,Economic History,Legal History,Sports History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Carl Reiner
DESCRIPTION:Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear\, write for\, or direct a TV episode! \nAt 97\, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter – and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a fast\, funny\, and fascinating look at one of America’s classic comic treasures\, Mr. Carl Reiner \nCarl Reiner first exploded into the American consciousness as the straight man on the immortal Sid Caesar’s great TV shows. \nWorking alongside writing legends including Mel Brooks\, Woody Allen\, Neil Simon\, Selma Diamond\, and Larry Gelbart\, Carl Reiner became one of the volatile Caesar’s favorite co-stars and most trusted writers. \nTheir classic “Professor” sketches are still hilarious sixty-five years after they first aired. And his lifelong friendship and collaboration with Mel Brooks began as a result! \nAfter the Sid Caesar shows ended\, Carl Reiner created The DIck Van Dyke Show. This program would prove to be one of the most influential\, funniest\, and most transformative situation comedies of all time. \nAfter Reiner and Van Dyke ended the show at the height of its popularity\, the brilliant writer/producer/director began working on feature films. \nCarl Reiner created the cult classics “Where’s Poppa” and “Oh\, God” before embarking on a brilliant partnership with Steve Martin. The Reiner/Martin films include some of the best comedies of Steve Martin’s career\, including “The Jerk\,” “All Of Me\,” and “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid. \nWe’ll enjoy clips and stories from all of this – and\, of course – the brilliant “2\,000-Year-Old Man” routines with Mel Brooks. Don’t miss this excellent presentation!
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SUMMARY:The History Of Santa Claus!
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn the fascinating history of Santa Claus \nWho doesn’t love Santa Claus? Even in countries like Japan\, that don’t celebrate Christmas\, the visage of Jolly old Santa is well known to the public. \nAlthough Santa’s origins can be traced to a religious figure (Saint Nicholas) in Christian lore\, Santa Claus has morphed into a universally recognized symbol of kindness\, charity\, compassion\, and joy over the years. \nIn this unique and utterly fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will trace how Santa has evolved over the centuries. We’ll look at how books\, movies\, advertising\, and music have shaped\, changed\, and recreated Santa into the figure we recognize today. Only a Grinch or a Scrooge would not like this wonderful presentation! \n  \n 
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LOCATION:Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center\, 100 E. Old Mill Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
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