Of all the explorations that have occurred throughout the early history of the United States of America, those of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon and Meriwhether Lewis and William Clark are among the most remarkable in terms of purpose, execution and duration. This class will focus on the historic and geographic factors of the questions of Who, What, When, Where, and Why and the technological (or lack thereof) considerations of the How question. 

From sweepstakes and lottery scams to identity theft and investment fraud, the con artists and imposters always manage to stay just a step ahead of us. We can no longer trust what we hear in a phone call from someone trying to get their hands into our wallet or bank account. Consumers must be proactive in protecting our hard-earned money by being aware and informed about current frauds and scams. Join me for this educational presentation filled with tips and practical information.

When asked to name two of the most well-known composers of classical music, many people will reply by naming Mozart and Beethoven. Hollywood has produced two major motion pictures depicting the lives of these two famous composers. One is the 1984 academy award winning film Amadeus. The other is a film which examines the life of Beethoven and his one true love – the unnamed “Immortal Beloved” mentioned in letters discovered upon his death. This class will examine how Hollywood has depicted the lives of these two beloved composers in film.