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  • JFK – A Life

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    JOHN F. KENNEDY - A LIFE JFK is one of our most beloved and well-known Presidents. However, much of what we "know" about John Fitzgerald Kennedy is fragmentary: his dalliances with women, his heroism in the aftermath of PT-109, his glamorous wife, … Continue reading

  • Paul Revere A Patriot With A Purpose

    Zoom

    Paul Revere Patriot With A Purpose. Public speaker and historian Barry Bradford presents an exciting and unexpected look into the life of a great American hero.

    Registration required; contact the organizer.
  • Our First First Ladies

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    The Founding Father never gave a moment's thought to the role of the President wife. In fact, the term "First Lay" itself would be unknown for fifty years! Nonetheless, the first women to hold the title of "First Lady"  were … Continue reading

  • First Ladies – 1860 – 1945

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    First Ladies - 1860 - 1945 When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the extraordinary women … Continue reading

  • Carl Reiner – Free ZOOM Class!

    Zoom

    Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear in - or write for - or direct an episode of TV! He passed away June 29, 2020 at age 98 - and his life still seemed too short! … Continue reading

  • The Revolutionary War

    Zoom

    Most Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War.   Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware  and the signing of the Declaration of Independence -  many … Continue reading

  • First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … 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