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Programs are open to both members and non-members.
The programs begin at 11 am.
The programs begin at 11 am.
2020
March 2020
March 10
Rescheduled to May 5, 2020
Rescheduled to May 5, 2020
March 17
Rescheduled to May 19, 2020
Rescheduled to May 19, 2020
March 24
Rescheduled to April 28, 2020
Rescheduled to April 28, 2020
March 31
Cancelled due to Corona Virus
Cancelled due to Corona Virus
April 2020
April 7
Name of Speaker: Mark Ferris
Title of Talk: "Star Spangled Mystery"
Written in 1814, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the most controversial song in United States history and it continues to inflame passions. How did it get to be our national anthem? In this presentation, author Marc Ferris relates the song's fascinating hidden history, punctuated by live musical renditions of its original version along with other tunes considered for anthem status in this broad sweep of American music and political history.
Quotes About The Presentation:
“I have put scores of scholars on stage and Marc Ferris stands out as one of the most distinctly entertaining of the bunch. His discussion of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' combined thorough research, humor and impressive guitar skills in a way that had people thinking, laughing and tapping their toes.” – Peter Schmidt, CEO, Profs and Pints lecture series, Washington, D. C.
“Exciting and informative, Star-Spangled Banner Mystery is a must see!” – Cassie Ward, director, Putnam History Museum, Cold Spring, New York
"Marc Ferris's presentation . . . is informative, educational and entertaining. His rapport with the visitors was excellent. Marc's voice is crystal clear -- people can really hear and appreciate the lyrics of the historic songs . . . a really fine program for historic sites and museums." – David Osborn, site manager, St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, Mount Vernon, New York
“People raved about the presentation and had a great time.” – Susan Stonesifer, Eleanor Wilson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington, D. C
Name of Speaker: Mark Ferris
Title of Talk: "Star Spangled Mystery"
Written in 1814, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the most controversial song in United States history and it continues to inflame passions. How did it get to be our national anthem? In this presentation, author Marc Ferris relates the song's fascinating hidden history, punctuated by live musical renditions of its original version along with other tunes considered for anthem status in this broad sweep of American music and political history.
Quotes About The Presentation:
“I have put scores of scholars on stage and Marc Ferris stands out as one of the most distinctly entertaining of the bunch. His discussion of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' combined thorough research, humor and impressive guitar skills in a way that had people thinking, laughing and tapping their toes.” – Peter Schmidt, CEO, Profs and Pints lecture series, Washington, D. C.
“Exciting and informative, Star-Spangled Banner Mystery is a must see!” – Cassie Ward, director, Putnam History Museum, Cold Spring, New York
"Marc Ferris's presentation . . . is informative, educational and entertaining. His rapport with the visitors was excellent. Marc's voice is crystal clear -- people can really hear and appreciate the lyrics of the historic songs . . . a really fine program for historic sites and museums." – David Osborn, site manager, St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, Mount Vernon, New York
“People raved about the presentation and had a great time.” – Susan Stonesifer, Eleanor Wilson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Washington, D. C
April 14 Available
April 21 Available
April 28
Name of Speaker: Anthony Enea, Esq.
Title of Talk: "Protecting Yourself from Financial Elder Abuse Senior
Scams, and Other Pitfalls of the Digital Age."
Description of Talk
While many of us have the basics of our future plans in place, there are many specifics which are continually changing due to multiple factors including, but not restricted to, legislation, technological advances, societal change, increased interaction on social media, and an increasingly digital economy. We need to be aware of the pitfalls, legal and otherwise, of how life is ever-changing. Mr. Enea will offer a talk on how seniors need to remain aware of, and adjust to, 21st century life and cover important strategies for estate and Medicaid planning.
About The Presenter:
Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, Esq., member at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP in Somers and White Plains, N.Y., has spent 35 years protecting the rights of seniors, the disabled and their families. A strong leader in Westchester’s legal community, Mr. Enea is chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers Section and president of the Westchester County Bar Foundation. He was named Westchester County’s Leading Elder Care Attorney at the Above the Bar Awards and Best Lawyers’ 2019 Trusts & Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in White Plains. For more information, call 914-948-1500 or visit www.esslawfirm.com.
Name of Speaker: Anthony Enea, Esq.
Title of Talk: "Protecting Yourself from Financial Elder Abuse Senior
Scams, and Other Pitfalls of the Digital Age."
Description of Talk
While many of us have the basics of our future plans in place, there are many specifics which are continually changing due to multiple factors including, but not restricted to, legislation, technological advances, societal change, increased interaction on social media, and an increasingly digital economy. We need to be aware of the pitfalls, legal and otherwise, of how life is ever-changing. Mr. Enea will offer a talk on how seniors need to remain aware of, and adjust to, 21st century life and cover important strategies for estate and Medicaid planning.
About The Presenter:
Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, Esq., member at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP in Somers and White Plains, N.Y., has spent 35 years protecting the rights of seniors, the disabled and their families. A strong leader in Westchester’s legal community, Mr. Enea is chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers Section and president of the Westchester County Bar Foundation. He was named Westchester County’s Leading Elder Care Attorney at the Above the Bar Awards and Best Lawyers’ 2019 Trusts & Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in White Plains. For more information, call 914-948-1500 or visit www.esslawfirm.com.
May 2020
May 5
Name of Speaker: Malia Du Mont
Title of Talk: "An Overview of China's Military and Foreign Policy"
About The Presenter:
Malia Du Mont, chief of staff at Bard College and special assistant to the chief of staff in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and America's Security Affairs.
Malia majored in Chinese at Bard College and after graduation moved to China. In 1997 she moved to Beijing to serve as a Defense Intelligence Agency intern and bilingual research assistant at the U.S. embassy. She enlisted in the US Army Reserve and entered the J.F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard where she received a master's degree in public policy.
Name of Speaker: Malia Du Mont
Title of Talk: "An Overview of China's Military and Foreign Policy"
About The Presenter:
Malia Du Mont, chief of staff at Bard College and special assistant to the chief of staff in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and America's Security Affairs.
Malia majored in Chinese at Bard College and after graduation moved to China. In 1997 she moved to Beijing to serve as a Defense Intelligence Agency intern and bilingual research assistant at the U.S. embassy. She enlisted in the US Army Reserve and entered the J.F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard where she received a master's degree in public policy.
May 12 Available
May 19
Name of Speaker: Jeffrey Wyant
Title of Talk: "Forest Therapy: What is it? Who needs it?"
Description of Talk
We review the history of forest therapy, how and why it started in Japan, and how it was re-envisioned in the USA to then launch a global network of practitioners. We will cover the basic concepts, elements, principles, and techniques behind forest therapy and discuss its physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits. We will also look at how forest therapy is guiding people on new pathways to improved healthcare and to a deeper engagement with nature and their communities.
About The Presenter
Jeffrey Wyant is a filmmaker and commercial television producer, who has written and directed over 200 national TV commercials, as well as syndicated prime-time specials — including “Don’t Ask Me, Ask God” with over 16 million viewers.
In 2015 and 2016, in an effort to create more sustainable activities in privately-owned forests, and to strengthen people’s nature-connection experiences, Mr. Wyant brought the first forest therapy guide-training program to New England, conducted by The Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides & Programs (ANFT). Mr. Wyant participated in the guide-training program and its 6-month mentored practicum, and is a certified Forest Therapy Guide. Since his certification, Mr. Wyant has led forest therapy sessions in woodlands, public parks, and private estates in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Mr. Wyant is currently developing programs to more-broadly disseminate the benefits of forest therapy within the healthcare industry.
Name of Speaker: Jeffrey Wyant
Title of Talk: "Forest Therapy: What is it? Who needs it?"
Description of Talk
We review the history of forest therapy, how and why it started in Japan, and how it was re-envisioned in the USA to then launch a global network of practitioners. We will cover the basic concepts, elements, principles, and techniques behind forest therapy and discuss its physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits. We will also look at how forest therapy is guiding people on new pathways to improved healthcare and to a deeper engagement with nature and their communities.
About The Presenter
Jeffrey Wyant is a filmmaker and commercial television producer, who has written and directed over 200 national TV commercials, as well as syndicated prime-time specials — including “Don’t Ask Me, Ask God” with over 16 million viewers.
In 2015 and 2016, in an effort to create more sustainable activities in privately-owned forests, and to strengthen people’s nature-connection experiences, Mr. Wyant brought the first forest therapy guide-training program to New England, conducted by The Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides & Programs (ANFT). Mr. Wyant participated in the guide-training program and its 6-month mentored practicum, and is a certified Forest Therapy Guide. Since his certification, Mr. Wyant has led forest therapy sessions in woodlands, public parks, and private estates in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Mr. Wyant is currently developing programs to more-broadly disseminate the benefits of forest therapy within the healthcare industry.
May 26 Available
June 2020
June 2 Available
June 9 Available
June 16 Available
June 23 Available
June 30 Available
July 2020
July 7 Available
July 14 Available
July 21 Available
July 28 Available
August 2020
August 4 Available
August 11 Available
August 18 Available
August 25 Available
September 2020
September 1 Available
September 8 Available
September 15 Available
September 22 Available
September 29 Available
October 2020
October 6 Available
October 13 Available
October 20 Available
October 27 Available
November 2020
November 3 Available
November 10 Available
November 17 Available
November 24 Available
December 2020
December 1 Available
December 8 Available
December 15 Available
December 22 Available
December 29 Available
January 2021
February 2021
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