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Thursday Lecture Series

 

 

Jan. 17 

Beat the Winter Blues $15 ticketed event

Enjoy lunch and entertainment to lift your spirits during the winter months. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Ensure your reservation by purchasing your ticket through the LLL program from Charlene (978-659-1225) or Rita LaBella/Kathy Bresnahan at Haverhill C.O.A. (978-374-2390) or Darlene Sutton at Bethany (978-374-2165) Entertainment by Larry Lee Lewis Doors open at noon.


Feb. 14

Valentine Celebration $15 ticketed event

Enjoy lunch and entertainment to celebrate Valentine’s Day. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Ensure your reservation by purchasing your ticket through the LLL program from Charlene (978-659-1225) or Rita LaBella/Kathy Bresnahan at Haverhill C.O.A. (978-374-2390) or Darlene Sutton at Bethany (978-374-2165) Entertainment by Lenny Pearl Doors open at noon.


Mar. 14 

St. Patrick’s Day Party $15 ticketed event

Enjoy traditional Irish corned beef & cabbage lunch catered by the Chicken Connection to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOL DAT THE DOO R. Ensure your reservation by purchasing your ticket through the LLL program from Charlene (978-659-1225) or Rita LaBella/Kathy Bresnahan at Haverhill C.O.A. (978-374-2390) or Darlene Sutton at Bethany (978-374-2165) Entertainment by Tony Hester and his wife Laurie. Doors open at noon.

 


  

Mar.21  Thousands Cheer the Life of Irving Berlin presented by Robyn Steriti and Pianist Donald RitterCome join Life Long Learning as we share and explore America’s most beloved composer: The Man and His Music. This will give you a little preview of an upcoming class for spring 2013 along with a field trip.


Mar. 28

What Did You Say? Stop Mumbling presented by Pat Shea Digital Hearing

Over the years we have found that people are often confused about their specific hearing issues. This seminar answers your questions and addresses your hearing concerns in a safe environment. Do family members accuse you of mumbling because they can’t hear you? Be sure to ask them to come along with you.


April 4

“America the Beautiful” presented by Tom Vartabedian

A pictorial glimpse of this country’s treasured national parks, including vivid shots of Bryce, Zion, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. See firsthand glimpses of Tom’s vacation that he is excited to share with all our arm chair travelers.


April 11

 Cuba Trip for all of our arm chair travelers by Gradon McCormick

The largest island of the West Indies group (equal in area to Pennsylvania), Cuba is also the westernmost—just west of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), and 90 mi (145 km) south of Key West, Fla., at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. The island is mountainous in the southeast and south-central area (Sierra Maestra). It is flat or rolling elsewhere. Cuba also includes numerous smaller islands, islets, and cays. Join Gradon and experience his travel to Cuba and you may be surprised at some of the fascinating sights that Cuba has to offer the traveler.


April 18

Singing & Swinging with Julie Zielski

Sing-a-long and swing-a-long with Julie as she performs “Songs of Yesteryear” like Glen Miller’s Chattanooga Choo Choo and Doris Day’s Que Sera Sera. Sing along with some of your favorites by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole and many other artists.


 April 25

The Theater of the 1930′s, 1940′s, and 1950′s performed by Stephen Collins

Since the late 1990’s Stephen’s performances have captured the attention of the press. It is not just the stunning resemblance to Walt Whitman himself, which many of the reviews notice, but the portrayal of the character and the essence that he brings within arms reach to the audience that makes the past come to life. Join both Life Long Learning as well as Haverhill Council on Aging presenting you with this extraordinary performance.


 May 2

An Afternoon of Accordion & Song – Dave Caponigro

Let’s have some fun! Sing, dance or just listen to the songs you know and love. Dave Caponigro sings and plays songs from your favorite singers and shows. Hear songs from waltzes to polkas, rumbas, to swing. You’ll enjoy what he can do with the accordion along with his infamous stories on what happened on the way to some of his gigs.


 May 9

Fabulous “Hat Show” & Pop Tunes by Robyn Steriti & Pianist Donald Ritter

Songs from Gershwin, Rogers & Hammerstein along with favorites from the 60′s, 70′s, & 80′s to sing along with if you so choose. There will be lots of music from our past that connect us to our present.  This program is in honor of Mother’s Day so if you would like wear your favorite hat.


 May 16

Zip & Doo Dah presented by Barbara Skofield & Paul Gosselin

The Dynamic Duo of Paul Gosselin and Barbara Skofield return to celebrate spring on the right note. You will warm to nostalgic songs, funny jokes, good stories and a traditional sing-a-long. Bring your spring smiling faces and a friend.


May 23

Red Hat Special $15 ticketed event. Doors open at noon

Hold onto your hats – your Red Hats! It is yet another Red Hat Special at the Life Long Learning Center. Luncheon will consist of a complete turkey dinner with all the fixings then its entertainment. Call a friend and come join us for a fun afternoon. Tickets can be purchased from Annette Cooke 603-893-0283 or Charlene 978-659-1225.NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR


June 6

Classical Concert by Archi Richards

For your listening pleasure.


 June 13

Armchair Travel on a Riverboat Cruise by Al and Evelyn Retelle

Including Paris to Normandy Beaches.


 June 20

Lecture on the Making of Electronic Musical Instruments by Dave Caponigro

Dave will share some interesting information on techniques used on various instruments.


 June 27

4th of July Celebration $15 ticketed event

There isn’t a better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than to party. Doors open at noon. There will be a lunch and entertainment featuring George Whitehouse, our favorite disc jockey. For tickets call Charlene (978-659-1225) or Rita LaBella/Kathy Bresnahan at Haverhill C.O.A. (978-374-2390) or Darlene Sutton at Bethany (978-374-2165. No tickets will be sold at the door.


 July 11

Bread and Roses Part II by Tom Gradzewicz

If you missed Part I be sure not to miss Part II. Join Tom for the continuation of the strike.


 July 18

The Fabulous Duo of Jan Clevesy & Toni Ronsivalli

Join the Life Long Learning group for an eafternnon of surprices. If you know Jan & Toni you must know that you won’t be disapointed by their performance and lots of tricks to make you smile.


 July 25

The  Flip Side featuring Dolores Bourque, Marty Kriegsman & Don Harvey

The talented Dolores on fiddle, Marty on guitar and Don on base will make for a fun afternoon of entertainment.

 

 


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