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M*A*S*H

Private Venue

M*A*S*H is one of the most important, influential, and intriguing television series of all time. M*A*S*H was set during the Korean War., However, the creators of M*A*S*H intended to make a statement about the ongoing war in Vietnam and war … Continue reading

Benjamin Franklin

Private Venue

 Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, there is no life that can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to … 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

Steve Jobs: Marketing The Future

Private Venue

Click Here To Read About Steve Jobs - Entrepreneur Of The Future and his use of Zen When we speak of great American inventors, a few names leap to mind.  Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Edison. Alexander Graham Bell. Samuel Morse.  Each transformed the … Continue reading

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1972 (AM) Life In America 50 Years Ago

Our time capsule lands on the tumultuous events of 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, ‘Meathead Mike Stivic, accurately reflected the deep divisions … Continue reading

1972 (PM) Life In America 50 Years Ago

Our time capsule lands on the tumultuous events of 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, ‘Meathead Mike Stivic, accurately reflected the deep divisions … Continue reading

Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches (Afternoon)

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

This brand-new presentation will introduce you to the most important speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading

Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches (Evening)

McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

This brand-new presentation will introduce you to the most important speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil … Continue reading

2022 Election Preview

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

The midterm elections of 2022 will have an immense impact on the last two years of President Joe Biden's first term. If the Republicans win the Senate, they have vowed to use their clout to block any Supreme Court nominations. … Continue reading

Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

The fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! Up until her death at 99, Betty White was a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty, working, and happy, Betty white it's a … Continue reading