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 Jan 11- Myth, Mystery, and Meaning of Flowers
Flowers are messengers
of feelings, ideas and well-being. As a declaration of love, a religious
symbol, a medicinal remedy, as physical adornment, they play a
vital role in our lives. This lecture will explore the power of the flower to
reveal their significance. Presenter: Elizabeth Simon, Richland College
Art Appreciation Instructor and former Curatorial Assistant at the Dallas
Museum of Art.
Wed Jan 27- China, Tibet and Nepal
In 2008 Gayle Ross spent six weeks
in China, Tibet and Nepal and traveled west from Beijing to Lhasa. Highlights
included trekking on the Great Wall, Mount Everest Base Camp,
Kathmandu, the Li River and Shanghai. Gaye will discuss the explosive
economic and political forces in this crucial area of the world.
Presenter: Gayle Ross, lecturer and world traveler
Mon Feb 8- All About Weird Fiction: Introducing H.P.
Lovecraft H.P.
Lovecraft (1890-1937) was responsible for starting trends in popular and
literary fiction that continue to this day. Many new books, stories, music
and movies were spawned by him and the circle of writers who followed
in his footsteps. Special attention will be paid to the controversies surrounding
him, including charges of anti-Semitism and racism.
Presenter: William Wells, Richland College instructor
Wed Feb 24- Novel Destinations
A good book makes a perfect traveling
companion. Learn more about the places favorite novelists have made
their own. You’ll travel to classic literary landscapes.
Presenter: RoseMary Rumbley, author, teacher, and lecturer
Mon Mar 8- New Ears for New Music
This lecture will introduce three
new ways to listen meaningfully to new music and will explore some of
the cultural background for the musical revolutions of the tumultuous
twentieth century. Presenter: Kevin Salfen, visiting assistant professor
of music history, Southern Methodist University
Wed Mar 24- So You Think You Are an Individual?
Wait Until You Learn
the Truth: The Ubiquitous Parasite A bounding romp through the thrilling,
disgusting, amazing, ingenious, and incredibly well-adapted world of the
parasite. The presentation may, at times, seem more closely related to a
horror-movie than a scientific dissertation but the underlying science is
quite real.
Presenter: Marc Wichman, Richland College instructor
Mon Apr 12- Exploring the Beauty Secrets of Beethoven’s Music:
Symphony 7, Movement 2 When this piece premiered in Vienna on
December 8, 1813, the audience demanded an instant replay of the
second movement. What is it about this movement that brought such an
amazing reaction from the crowd? Come find out for yourself!
Presenter: Steve Lund, Curriculum Director, Lutheran High School of
Dallas
Wed Apr 28- Winston Churchill and His American Heritage
When Winston
Churchill retired as Britain’s Prime Minister in 1955, his last words
to his cabinet were "Always stick close to the Americans!" Were these
words still influential in 2003 when the U.S.A. invaded Iraq and Britain
supported the "special relationship? You will gain fascinating new
insights into the American character of this most English of Englishmen.
Presenter: Steven Jenkins, Richland College instructor
Mon May 10- What Did FDR Do for David Sarnoff? The Shadow
Knows…
Long before there was Twitter and the internet, there was an
electronic communication system known as radio. We will trace radio
from its invention to its glory days just before television. We will bring
back lots of memories and introduce many facts you never knew about.
Presenter: Dr. Arnold Paddock, Richland College Physics instructor
Wed May 26- What’s New at the Symphony?
The Dallas Symphony has
becomes recognized as one of the top orchestras in the nation. Why?
What's going on at the Meyerson that’s got the whole world buzzing?
What does it mean to be a top orchestra, and who makes that decision?
Presenter: Jamie Allen, Director of Education, Dallas Symphony
Orchestra