Speaker, Dave ThomasFor twenty-four years, the speaker has experienced the backyards, gardens, woods, and life (wild and otherwise) behind our condo buildings, and he has collected hundreds of photos and many (very short) stories. He promises to select some of the most interesting to prove the old adage that there is “more-than-meets-the-eye” along the perimeter […]
Speaker: Stephen Creskoff I spent my career as an international trade lawyer, both in private law practice and working for US Government and international organizations such as USAID, the World Bank and the United Nations, in more than 50 countries. Between September 2004 and February 2006, I was Chief of Party for a World Bank […]
Speaker: – Mike Leavitt The history of Zionism spans thousands of years, from its roots in ancient biblical texts through its continuous appearance in Jewish prayer books to its modern manifestation as a political movement in the late 19th century and the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. This talk will trace the […]
Speaker: Hosny Khordagui Register for this Month’s Event How are plastics manufactured? Who are the main Global producers and consumers of plastics? What is the fate of plastics in the environment? What are the impacts of plastics on marine and terrestrial ecology? What are the sources of Micro & Nano plastics? What are the detected […]
Speaker: Dennis Spriggs Most people have heard of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda in which the Hutus in an attempt to eradicate the hated Tutsis, killed over 80,000 people over a span of 100 days — mostly hacked to death by machetes. There is even a 2005 movie, “Hotel Rwanda, describing that killing spree. Alice […]
We are all susceptible to the power of suggestion. Suggestion might be overt, “I’d like you to turn down the TV volume.” It might. But it might be subtle by calling up an idea in your mind by associating it with something else. We can even respond physically without conscious intention to verbal or visual […]
Jim will discuss the economics of tariffs and tariff policies. He will describehow tariff taxes work, who pays the taxes, and how the tax-costs filter through the economy. He will describe the effects of tariffs on the econo-mies of the countries that charge the tariff and the countries on which the tariff is charged. Along […]
The dinner buffet will be catered by La Villa Roma and include: Green and Caesar salads; Chicken Parmesan; Meatballs in Sauce; Pasta Marinara; Pasta Alfredo; Garlic knots and rolls, with Cannoli for dessert. The meal cost is $40 and drinks are BYOB. Price is $40 for members and guests. Please leave a check with your […]
Speaker Dr. Ahmed Sayed Menu: Caesar Salad Chicken Marsala with shallots, mushrooms, in creamy Marsala wine sauce or Roasted Salmon with tomatoes, garlic, basil lemon sauce Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus Vegetarian available with protein.
Speaker: Page Bradley Menu: Arugula Salad with gorgonzola cheese, pear, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette Glazed boneless pork chops with brown sugar, garlic sauce or Grilled Chicken Skewers with Mediterranean spices Basmati Rice, Mixed seasonal veggies Vegetarian available with protein.
Speaker: Hugh Sockett Menu: ChickPea Salad(Romaine, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, ChickPeas, Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette). Grilled Beef Chunks with Garlic Butter and Mushrooms or Grilled Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Brussels sprouts. Vegetarian Option Dessert Assortment