Dickinson Hall News September October 2019

Life Enrichment Music Appreciation with Jim Kendros Registration is required for all Life Enrichment programs. Please be sure to register at least three business days prior to the program! Wednesdays, 10:30 am, $5/$10 Non-Members Series Sponsored by Freedom Home Care Registration is due 3 days before each class Men’s Luncheon Music researcher and composer Jim Kendros returns to guide us through the fascinating lives and times of the great composers. “Who Killed JFK?” - An Historian Will Tell You Thursday, September 5, Noon Luncheon, $15 Presenter: Barry Bradford, Award-Winning Historian The murder of John F. Kennedy has been one of the most debated, discussed, dissected, and controversial events in the history of the U.S. Even before the Warren Commission issued their report finding that Lee Harvey Oswald was the only killer, the public was skeptical. In this fast-paced, highly informative multimedia presentation, Barry will try to answer as many of these questions as possible. September 25 - Instruments Mozart Loved October 23 - The Sweet Flute Food for Thought Simple lunches and intriguing lectures to nourish your mind! Series Sponsored by Freedom Home Care No Dark in Sight: An Artist’s Viewpoint on Light Pollution America’s 6 Greatest Presidents Thursday, October 3, Noon Luncheon, $15 Presenter: Gary Midkiff Six men stand above all others and deserve the adjective “greatest”. What makes them great is the way they responded to the challenges they faced. They weren’t afraid to change their positions, or of others disagreeing with them, and they each had a clear vision of how to make our country better. Join Professor Gary Midkiff for mini-biographies of each of these men and learn who deserves the title “The Greatest”. Sponsored by Lake Forest Place Thursday, September 26, Noon Luncheon $15/$20 Non-Members Presenter: Bill Davis Artist and professor Bill Davis has worked on six continents and is 35 years into his photography career. He will share No Dark in Sight, a project that conveys how artificial light is used to manage society. The night sky is getting brighter, the planet is growing weaker, and the biosphere is facing accelerated extinction by the pollutive colonization of the night by artificial light. His presentation will share where, how, and why light pollution matters. No Men’s Group in November We invite you to join us at our annual Veterans Breakfast. Wednesday, November 6 @ 9:00 am Giants in the Park, Part II: Unveiling the Women’s Luncheon Thursday, October 24, Noon Luncheon $15/$20 Non-Members Presenter: Krista August Lincoln Park, Chicago’s north side playground, is populated with bronze giants of history and literature - 17 vintage portrait statues in all. Using historical photographs and book highlights, Part II presents the histories behind Kennison Boulder, Franklin, Schiller, Altgeld, Hamilton, and the recently reinstalled Charitas, with minor mentions of the missing Magnus Andersen bust and Sphinx statues. Park history is touched upon as well. Histories Behind Lincoln Park’s Monumental Art Grace Kelly: The American Princess Wednesday, September 18, Noon Luncheon $20/$25 Non-Members Presenter: Leslie Goddard A talented young woman was swept off her feet by a real-life prince in a whirlwind romance. Yet beneath her cool, gracious smile, Grace Kelly was a young woman who yearned for her father’s approval and worked hard as a wife and mother. Join Leslie Goddard as she portrays the woman who transformed from a Hollywood superstar to a real-life princess. Sponsored by The Springs of Vernon Hills Book Discussion: The Great Believers The Real Mae West Wednesday, October 16, Noon Luncheon $20/$25 Non-Members Presenter: Martina Mathisen She shattered box office records and public sensibilities. She rocketed from Broadway to become the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. Her one-liners scandalized the censors yet made her an icon. She rescued studios from bankruptcy and created stars. Meet the woman behind the wit. Who was Mae West, really? You’ll find out in this fun presentation by Martina Mathisen. Sponsored by Home Instead Tuesday, September 17, 2:00 pm, FREE As part of the Lake Forest Reads Ragdale, the Lake Forest Librarians will be at Dickinson Hall for an in-depth discussion about Rebecca Makkai’s award-winning novel of Chicago in the 1980’s, WWI era and present day Paris. AIDS, art, cults and family are themes in this Ragdale alumna’s compelling new novel. Call to register for this great book discussion. 4

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