What Just Happened - September 2026 Current Events (NSSC)
2026-09-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, 60093
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?”
This 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL comments and questions must be respectfully asked using appropriate language. Speeches and misinformation will be terminated at the moderator’s express choice.

What Just Happened - September 2026 Current Events (Uniper)
2026-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Uniper

What Just Happened - September 2026 Current Events (PM)
2026-09-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
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?”
This 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.
IMPORTANT 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.
COST
I 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.
Cash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford
Barry Bradford
P.O. Box #177
Deerfield, IL 60015
Please put ‘September PM’ in the subject line.
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√ Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for September PM)
√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Please email me for a waiver if you are unable to pay.
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Celebrating Love – Wedding Officiating by Barry Bradford
2026-10-18 17:00 - 18:00
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 and meaningful occasions.
As an award-winning wedding officiant, I’ve had the privilege of conducting unforgettable ceremonies—large and small, traditional and contemporary, religious, civil, and same-sex—for couples from all walks of life. I don’t offer “cookie-cutter” weddings. Every ceremony is personalized to reflect the couple’s unique love story.
💍 Thinking about your wedding?Whether you’re planning a cozy backyard elopement or a grand celebration, I’d love to help you create a custom wedding ceremony that’s heartfelt, memorable, and true to who you are.👉 Learn more about officiant services👉 Watch a short video with testimonials from some of my happy couples!
Serving couples throughout Chicago, Lake County, and beyond, I bring warmth, professionalism, and joy to every wedding I officiate. Feel free to email me if you or someone you know is searching for a thoughtful, experienced officiant.

What Just Happened - October 2026 Current Events (Uniper)
2026-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Uniper

What Just Happened - October 2026 Current Events (PM)
2026-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
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?”
This 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.
IMPORTANT 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.
COST
I 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.
Cash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford
Barry Bradford
P.O. Box #177
Deerfield, IL 60015
Please put ‘October PM’ in the subject line.
Paypal:

√ Venmo
(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘October PM.’
√ Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for October PM)
√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Please email me for a waiver if you are unable to pay.
REGISTRATION LINK – Click Here
NO ZOOM LINK??
If 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!

What Just Happened - October 2026 Current Events (NSSC)
2026-10-29 13:00 - 14:30 | North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, 60093

2026 Election Preview
2026-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
The midterm elections of 2026 will have an immense impact on the last two years of President Donald Trump’s final term.
If the Democrats pull off a massive upset and win the Senate, they have vowed to use their clout to block any Supreme Court nominations. Suppose they win control of the House of Representatives. In that case, it is unlikely that President Trump will be able to pass any sweeping changes regarding economic policy, the culture wars, or voting rights. A Democratic House could subpoena Trump officials and launch investigations
Just as the Democratic wave of 2018 shut down much of the agenda of President Trump’s first term agenda – and twice impeached him – this election could be crucial in establishing how America will deal with many issues over the next two years.
I will highlight the significant Senate elections across the country that will determine control of the Upper Chamber. We will also look at the elections here in Illinois and examine how this will begin to shape the field for the 2028 presidential election.
COST
I ask for a voluntary donation of $10.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $10, you are invited to come for free; I understand with compassion living on a tight budget!
Cash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford
Barry Bradford
P.O. Box #177
Deerfield, IL 60015
Put ‘Election’ On The Subject Line, Please.
Paypal:
PayPal (Please note, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50)

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√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it!
Registration
Nov 2, 2026, 06:30 PM Central Time (The US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqfu-rrjsiE9z7E7wKj5m3DVXNKKMORqdq
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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau - The Odd Couple Of Comedy!
2026-11-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Individually, they were two of the best screen actors of their generation.
Collectively they were one of the greatest movie teams of all time!

Like Fred and Ginger, Tracy and Hepburn, Burns and Allen, when you think of one, you think of the other. (Click here to read about some unusual movie teams – ones that will surprise you!) Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau each had a stellar individual career, both excelled at comedy and drama, both appeared on stage and television as well as the movies. Their off -screen personalities were as different as those we saw in the movies. And they were best friends!
Join us for a fun and fast multimedia twin biography of one of the greatest movie teams of all time!

Betty White: America's Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
2026-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, 60053
PLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation, presented free of charge by our friends at the Morton Grove Public Library

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 is a beacon of positivity even in difficult times!
Did you know that at a key moment in her career, she risked her job to stand up for Civil Rights?
Betty White was voted one of America’s most beloved entertainers year in and year out. In 2018, she was chosen as the most trusted person in America! You know her as the seemingly sweet we but secretly scheming sexpot Sue Anne Nivens on the iconic “Mary Tyler Moore Show,” the endearing, naïve, and trusting Rose Nyland on the classic “Golden Girls,” and the outrageous and somewhat loopy Elka Ostrovsky on ” Hot in Cleveland.”
Betty White has been a staple on talk shows, a host and panelist on game shows, and has even performed in popular movies, including a classic political drama in which she played a U.S. Senator!
You may not know that Betty White was a pioneer in the early days of television, being the first woman to produce her own show! The amazing Ms. White is a best-selling author and tireless advocate for animals. Most importantly, she is widely considered one of the nicest people in all of show business. This warm, charming, and funny presentation is loaded with hilarious video clips and great stories about the one and only Betty White.

What Just Happened - November 2026 Current Events (NSSC)
2026-11-19 13:00 - 14:30 | North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, 60093

What Just Happened - November 2026 Current Events (Uniper)
2026-11-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Uniper

What Just Happened - November 2026 Current Events (PM)
2026-11-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
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?”
This 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.
IMPORTANT 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.
COST
I 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.
Cash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford
Barry Bradford
P.O. Box #177
Deerfield, IL 60015
Please put ‘November PM’ in the subject line.
Paypal:

√ Venmo
(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘November PM.’
√ Zelle – Use the email address Barry1776@ATT.NET (Please add a note that it is for November PM)
√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! Please email me for a waiver if you are unable to pay.
REGISTRATION LINK – Click Here
NO ZOOM LINK??
If 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!

Carl Reiner
2026-12-07 09:00 - 10:00
Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode!
At 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
Carl Reiner first exploded into the American consciousness as the straight man on the immortal Sid Caesar’s great TV shows.
Working 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.
Their 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!
After 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.
After Reiner and Van Dyke ended the show at the height of its popularity, the brilliant writer/producer/director began working on feature films.
Carl 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.
We’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!

The History Of Santa Claus!
2026-12-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, United States
Come and learn the fascinating history of Santa Claus
Who 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.
Although 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.
In 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!
