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Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United StatesThe fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! 99 years old and still witty, working, and happy, Betty white it's a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty, working, and happy, Betty … Continue reading
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
ZoomThe Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeCarol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading
Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson – American Royalty
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILWallis Simpson and Prince Edward's scandalous relationship led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress, model, and philanthropist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in … 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
The History Of ABC
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe youngest of the big three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was for decades mired in third place in the ratings. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney … 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
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges (Part II)
ZoomThe Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading
The Life Of Harriet Tubman
Private VenueThe life of Harriet Tubman is one of the most extraordinary tales of heroism, sacrifice, and courage you will ever hear. Many Americans know the name of Harriet Tubman as a conductor on the underground railroad. They remember that she … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeCarol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading