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Events
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Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (J. P. Morgan)
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesDuring the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, other than Elon Musk, you might name Bill Gates or Sam Walton. Both are from … Continue reading
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Celebrating Love – Wedding Officiating by Barry Bradford
I’m Officiating a Wedding During This Time! This time block is reserved because I have the honor of officiating a wedding for a wonderful couple. While this ceremony is private, I’m always grateful to be a part of such joyful … Continue reading
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Celebrating Love – Wedding Officiating by Barry Bradford
I’m Officiating a Wedding During This Time! This time block is reserved because I have the honor of officiating a wedding for a wonderful couple. While this ceremony is private, I’m always grateful to be a part of such joyful … Continue reading
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The Beach Boys: America’s Band and Their Timeless Sound
Private VenueWith Brian Wilson's death on June 11, 2025, American music lost one of its most dynamic and original creators. As co-founder of the Beach Boys, Wilson was the musical genius behind the California sound, melding lush harmonies, inventive arrangements, and … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – August 2025 Current Events (Uniper)
UniperOnce 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?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – August 2026 Current Events (PM)
ZoomOnce 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?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions about … Continue reading
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Al Capone – Master Of The Mob
Private VenueOrganized crime came in with a bang - literally - with the rise of prohibition. And no city was more under the control of the mob than Chicago. This exciting look at the rise of the Chicago outfit in the … Continue reading
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TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesTV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – September 2026 Current Events (NSSC)
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce 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?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – September 2026 Current Events (Uniper)
UniperOnce 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?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading
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