Winter 2024

ABRAHAM LINCOLN | 50+ YRS Van Young 3/1 - Lincoln’s Plan to Colonize the Enslaved People: Unknown to many Americans, was Abraham Lincoln’s ambitious plan to help “colonize” the emancipated people during and after the Civil War. Lincoln had crafted a very detailed strategy of resettling the millions of the enslaved to the Caribbean, Central America and West Africa. This elaborate plan was cut short with the assassination, yet had the support of many within the cabinet. Was Lincoln prejudicial/racist or just trying to find a better solution for the freed enslaved people of the south? Lots of open discussion to follow. 3/8 - The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: April 14, 1865, Good Friday, was a shocking day in American history. It was the day John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Lincoln. This act was part of a larger conspiracy to take out the upper echelons of our government. The talk takes us hour by hour through that tragic day and covers many of the aspects of this attack. 3/15 - The Hanging of Mary Surratt and the Lincoln conspiracy trial: On July 7, 1865, Mary Surratt was hanged alongside three others convicted of playing a part in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Who was Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt? An alleged collaborator in the plot to kill the country’s 16th president? Or a victim of circumstances? We learn about the life of this convicted conspirator, her arrest and eventual trial. She indeed was the first woman to be executed by the U.S. federal government. Was it justified or a travesty of justice? 3/22 - Boston Corbett: The Man who Shot John Wilkes Booth: Most of us know who killed Lee Harvey Oswald, but who is the man who killed John Wilkes Booth? Learn about the strange life of Boston Corbett, the Union soldier who disobeyed direct orders and fired the shot that eventually kills Lincoln’s assassin. Was it an act of patriotism or a chance for fame? Should he have been charged with murder or rewarded? A unique and strange character from our great historic past. 551522 A 10-11:30 am F 3/1-3/22 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $20 O 4 sessions THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS 50+ YRS Gregory L. Edmonds On September 21, 1866 the U.S. Army formed two segregated cavalry and infantry units of African Americans to safeguard settlers in their journey west. Gregory Edmonds shares the significance of this important part of our American history. Free to current UA Senior Association Members. 551571 A Noon-1 pm Tu 1/16 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 Free, registration required MOVIE CLUB | 50+ YRS Kick back with a good movie with friends. Movies are shown on an 80-inch, high definition television. Bring your own snacks and drink. Captioning is displayed when available so you won’t miss a word. Held on the third Thursday of the month. Check your monthly Sentinel for movie titles. 551560 12:30-2:30 pm Th 1/18, 2/15, 3/21 Senior Center Bldg 2, Rm 204 Free, registration required

LIFE LINES | 50+ YRS Trudy Krisher

Calling all seniors! Wondering how to capture the memories of a lifetime? Ever thought about leaving a written legacy to family and friends? Needing support as you go through the process? Life Lines requires no running, sprinting, or racing - only the desire to “jog” your memory! You might want to capture the importance of an inherited heirloom, recount a special trip or share family anecdotes. Life Lines helps you capture your memories for your family, for a memoir, or for a personal journal. Award-winning writer Trudy Krisher sets you on the path to creating some short but memorable “life lines” Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $30 6 sessions WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE | 50+ YRS Priscila Teixeira Step into the elegance of yesteryears with “Vintage Jewelry: A Walk Down Memory Lane.” Dive deep into the allure of vintage jewelry from the 1900s to today. Presented by Priscila Teixeira, uncover the tales behind timeless treasures and share your cherished memories. Exclusively for the sophisticated individual aged 50+, who appreciates the art of costume jewelry. Relive the glamour, reconnect with history and celebrate your timeless taste. 551594 A 10-11 am Tu 2/20 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $5 DOWNSIZING WITH EVERYTHING BUT THE Are you overwhelmed by the contents of your home or your parents’ home? Don’t know where to start? We walk you through our proven solution to the overwhelming task of finding the best place for a lifetime of possessions as you downsize. From auction sales to donation services, we help you with Everything But The House. 551577 A 10-11 am Tu 3/19 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $5 SELLING WITH EVERYTHING BUT THE HOUSE 50+ YRS Margaret Wunderlich Do you have gently used items you no longer use? Old family heirlooms you don’t know what to do with? Maybe you just need to declutter? EBTH is a caring service that specializes in removing the stress from selling your unwanted items. We take care of the authentication, photography, packing, and shipping, all while commanding the highest sale price through an online auction. Learn how to sell your stuff with EBTH! 551578 A 10-11 am Tu 3/26 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $5 O HOUSE 50+ YRS Margaret Wunderlich for others to treasure. 551575 A 1-2 pm M 1/22-3/4 (skip 2/19)

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