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Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, ILPLEASE NOTE! This is a live and in-person presentation. The registration fee includes a lovely lunch! Registration info is below! The cost is $22 through the wonderful Niles Senior Center! The fabulous Betty White has been called an American … Continue reading
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The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, ILThe Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Beverly Sills. Danny Kaye danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in the … Continue reading
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Brian Stokes Mitchell
Private VenueJoin us on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 PM for a fast, fun, and fascinating multimedia presentation celebrating the legendary Brian Stokes Mitchell! Whether you're a Broadway aficionado or new to his extraordinary talent, this event promises to be an … Continue reading
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Jimmy Carter (AM)
ZoomJimmy Carter was an enigma. A profoundly religious Southern Baptist, raised by a segregationist Father and an open-spirited mother who nursed Black families without pay in southern Georgia, Carter’s unique background made him hard to define and hard to understand. … Continue reading
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Jimmy Carter (PM)
ZoomJimmy Carter was an enigma. A profoundly religious Southern Baptist, raised by a segregationist Father and an open-spirited mother who nursed Black families without pay in southern Georgia, Carter’s unique background made him hard to define and hard to understand. … Continue reading
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Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesDiana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved worldwide for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught … Continue reading
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The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman
Private VenueThe Life And The Films Of Paul Newman Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time. He was certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen! However, he was far … Continue reading
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The Life Of Robin Williams
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Life Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly! Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions, … Continue reading
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The History Of Santa Claus!
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldCome 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 … Continue reading
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Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Andrew Carnegie)
ZoomToday, we focus on the earliest American millionaires - John Jacob Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt. They would rank #4 and #3, respectively, on the list of the wealthiest Americans of all time! Their names are still synonymous with wealth and … Continue reading
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