The Presbyterian Village North Series
8600 Skyline Drive, Dallas
(Just off Forest Lane, one mile east of Central Expressway)
(214) 355-9001
Presbyterian Village North joins Richland College to present
The Presbyterian Village North Series – A Life Enriching Adventure
FREE lectures - open to the public
The times for all presentations are
Monday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. or Wednesday, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Please call 214-355-9001 for directions and
reserve your space for each presentation.
In support of older adults' participation in and contribution to the community, Presbyterian Village North and Richland College are partnering in presenting The Presbyterian Village North Series – A Life Enriching Adventure.
"We are delighted to join with the Emeritus Program of Richland College in this wonderful learning adventure,” said Ron Bergstrom, President of Presbyterian Village North. “The series compliments the Village's commitment to foster the overall well-being of individuals through sincere, respectful relationships and diverse life-enriching opportunities, and encourages individuals to develop and share their talents."
Mon Sep 14 Harper Lee, Author of To Kill a Mockingbird-The Reluctant Celebrity. Among the authors of note who have written only one novel, Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird, is among the most puzzling. Her lack of desire for any acclaim makes for great fascination for her fans. Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee, an unauthorized biography by Charles Shields, attempts to answer the questions about Lee. This presentation is an enactment of a fictional press conference called by Lee. Arlene Colbert portrays the elderly, though still feisty, Lee who only wants to be left alone but who doggedly responds to reporters – one more time.
Presenter: Arlene Colbert, entertainer, book reviewer
Wed Sep 23 Thirteen Books That Changed America We’ll start with the Puritans and end with the women libbers!
Presenter: RoseMary Rumbley, author, teacher and lecturer
Mon Oct 12 Twentieth-Century Composers and 'Useful Music'
Kevin Salfen will discuss several twentieth-century composers who were dedicated to the idea of music being useful to the community. These composers sought out a "music of the people," changed their style, proclaimed their dedication to a "useful music," but the question remains: did they succeed? Presenter: Kevin Salfen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music History, Southern Methodist University
Wed Oct 28 Good News/Bad News from the 19th Century Snapshots from Two Great American Authors: Twain and Emerson. First, we will read a sober treatise from Emerson, "Traveling." Emerson talks about how we play games with ourselves and lie to ourselves. Then, we will crack out some gorgeous Twain texts and see how he cracks up all audiences from his day to ours. "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is one of the pieces we will study. For Twain, I think you'll need a seat belt to keep from falling out of your seat laughing.
Presenter: Steve Lund, Curriculum Director, Lutheran High School of Dallas
Mon Nov 9 China and Tibet 2008 In 2008 Gayle Ross traveled to China, Tibet and Nepal. During six weeks she went west from Beijing to Lhasa. Highlights included trekking on the Great Wall, Mount Everest Base Camp, Kathmandu, the Li River and Shanghai. You will marvel at her discussion and insight into the explosive economic and political forces in this crucial area of the world. Her analysis of Chinese global influence, and her amazing photographs, should not be missed. Presenter: Gayle Ross, lecturer and world traveler
Wed Nov 18 Affects of Brainstyle and Personality on Travel, TV Watching and Eating Out Being social creatures, most of us like company, but . . . doing things with and for others can have a down side—becoming most difficult. With down-to-earth understanding about brainstyles and personality traits, neither one of which is easily changed, we can exchange frustration for good humor and anxiety for peace. You’ll come to know the less than obvious effects of the brain on behavior with family, friends and professionals upon whom you rely. Presenter: Dr. Lynn Weiss, Former radio host, counselor, author, lecturer