Dickinson Hall News February March April 2018

Lectures & Learning Barry Bradford Lectures Registration is due one week before each lecture Series Sponsored by BrightStar Care 10:00 am Free Members/$10 Non-Member Friday, February 23 - Charles Lindbergh Music Appreciation with Jim Kendros Join music researcher and composer Jim Kendros as he guides you through the fascinating lives and times of the great composers. Series Sponsored by Freedom Home Care Registration is due one week before each class “Lucky Lindy” - Charles Lindbergh was the most popular man in America when he became the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic. But that is just the first chapter of an extraordinary and controversial life. A few years later he was thrust back into the news when his infant son was the victim of an unspeakable crime. The third act of Lindbergh’s life is the most unexpected, as he became a pariah in the very land that lionized him! Happy Birthday, Chopin! Wednesday, February 28 10:30 am $8/$12 Non-Member Friday, March 30 - Audrey Hepburn Happy Birthday, Bach, Vivaldi and Haydn! Wednesday, March 28 10:30 am $8/$12 Non-Member For about a decade, Audrey Hepburn was the epitome of grace and style on the silver screen. We will explore her great films and enduring allure. But we will also look at her fascinating life - from serving as a courier for the Dutch Resistance to becoming the tireless advocate of the world’s poorest children. Friday, April 27 - John D. Rockefeller Today we focus on the richest man of all time. How rich was John D. Rockefeller? He was wealthier than Gates, Walton and Buffett added together! So where did Rockefeller get his money? Oil, of course - but that is only part of the story. And the rest of the story of this fascinating man is a tale of cold-hearted business practice, unparalleled personal generosity, and deep commitment to religion. Dickinson Hall Lectures All are welcome to gather for this lecture program. Registration is due one week before each lecture The Trail of Tears Wednesday, February 7 1:00 pm $5/$8 Non-Member Presenter: Joyce Haworth When Andrew Jackson was elected president in 1828, he was determined to end the land claims of all of the remaining Indian tribes east of the Mississippi River. The Cherokee stood against him, suing for their land rights in the Supreme Court. The battle that followed, and the eviction of the tribes to Oklahoma, illustrates the weaknesses of the constitutional system, the power of greed and the suffering of a people. Sponsored by Whitehall of Deerfield Giants in the Park, Part I: Unveiling the Histories Behind Lincoln Park’s Monumental Art Wednesday, March 7 1:00 pm Dessert $10/$15 Non-Member Presenter: Krista August Lincoln Park, historically Chicago’s great place of leisure, is also an outdoor art and history museum with its seventeen vintage portrait statues. Using historical photographs and book highlights, Part I features the histories behind the Couch Tomb, The Alarm, LaSalle, Lincoln, Grant, Fountain Girl (originally named Willard Fountain) and the Eugene Field Memorial. Missing statuary and the park’s cemetery years are touched upon as well. Sponsored by Assure Home Assist 4 Celebrate the birthday of the “True Poet of the Piano,” Chopin. Find out why, as Jim offers enchanting waltzes, passionate preludes and etudes, haunting mazurkas, mesmerizing nocturnes and the royal polonaise - all expressed as only Chopin could. Come for a wonderful morning of romantic piano treasures. Celebrate March as we honor the birthdays of three immortal musical giants - Bach, Vivaldi and Haydn. Experience the awe- inspiring “Air” by Bach, the highly passionate and expressive “Concerto for Diverse Instruments” by Vivaldi and the timelessly charming “Surprise” Symphony by Haydn. Gain insights into the instruments of Vivaldi’s time, and discover theme and variations from Haydn’s music, all delivered in enjoyable and easy to understand terms. The Sweet Cello Wednesday, April 25 10:30 am $8/$12 Non-Member As Jim says, “The cello is unquestionably one of the sweetest and most expressive of instruments. The range of possibilities for musical innovation on the cello is almost endless!” Revel in the ever-popular serenity of “The Swan” by Saint-Saens, discover the breath-taking emotionalism of Dvorak’s Cello Concerto and experience the elegance of Haydn - all as only the cello can express. “Age Spectacularly” Devoted to Your Health! Series Provided & Sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care Registration is due one week before each lecture Tuesdays 2:00 pm Free February 20 - Staying Positive in a Negative World Presenter: Tom Kens, Noted Author and Speaker Can you always be a positive person? Do you ever struggle with negative thoughts? You’re not alone! Research shows that the average person thinks 60,000 thoughts per day with over 45,000 of those thoughts being negative. Why? CNN (Constantly Negative News) bombards us all day, every day. Ken will teach you the 10 fundamental practices to a healthier you. March 13 - Optimum Exercise Benefits Our Bodies! Presenter: Sharan Tash, Founder of TASH Wellness for Women and Seniors Proper movement without pain is the key to living an optimal, healthy lifestyle, while eating nutrient dense foods without deprivation is a goal. Join Sharan as she teaches you about optimum functional health and fitness along with the REAL facts about nutrition. It doesn’t matter your age, your size or your fitness level, exercise and health are for everyone! Our own Marla Schachtel will make a special appearance with her Forever Fit Dance Company.

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