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SENIOR SCHOLARS
Current Events
April 8, 2024 |
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Dear Subscriber Member Until: |
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From Jane Howard, 2024 President …
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This Friday morning, Senior Scholars at Queens will meet in Wolfe Hall at PUMC, where we will meet for the remainder of our spring semester.
Recently, Board members and others have expressed disappointment with meetings that are held in person while the speaker appears via Zoom. Sometimes Zoom becomes a necessity when a speaker’s schedule or location changes. It is not easy to replace a speaker on short notice, so Zoom may become our only option to present their information and maintain our schedule of speakers. When that occurs, please bear with us and attend in-person anyway to enjoy the social aspects of our meetings which we know is good for our overall health as seniors.
Our Membership Team has some very exciting news to share with us. This
past Sunday, we increased to 811 members. Welcome to each of you whether you are brand new or a long timer.
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To make new members more welcome, the Marketing Committee is now hosting new members at the Doughnut Table on Fridays. Stop by to say hello and ask questions.
It is almost time to visit Wildacres for our spring gathering. If you have been planning to write your check and complete your form, please do so this week to join 68 of us for a wonderful time in the NC mountains. |
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April 12, 10 a.m.
Brad Wilson CEO Emeritus of BlueCross BlueShield of NC
Current Events in Healthcare
Brad will discuss the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, its implementation and potential impacts, and what the presidential candidates' respective positions are for 2024.
Read More and Register for Zoom
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April 19, 10 a.m.
Cheryl Brown
Blocking Chinese Technology – Good or Bad?
GREAT DECISIONS
Cheryl L. Brown, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and a faculty affiliate of the School of Data Science, Social Aspects of Health Initiative, and CyberDNA Center at UNC Charlotte.
Dr. Brown will discuss the benefits and risks associated with blocking or otherwise degrading technology developed in or emanating from China.
Read More and Register for Zoom
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Do you enjoy welcoming people to your home? Assisting people with directions? If so, we can use your skills before the Friday meetings. Click here and select meeting support.
(Volunteer Info link)
Click link to view a short volunteer video,
"We are Senior Scholars - Call for Volunteers"
If you are interested, please complete the volunteer form using the Volunteer info button on the website. Volunteering is a great way to meet other members!
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Curriculum Meeting
Wednesday April 10, 1:15-2:00 p.m.
- Join our monthly Curriculum Committee meetings.
- Hear about upcoming speakers/events or to suggest speakers you know (or have heard speak) and believe would be of interest to your fellow Senior Scholars.
- These meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
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New Member Orientation
Friday April 12, 9 - 9:30 a.m.
Room 106 PUMC and Zoom
- Hybrid: Zoom and in-Person and at PUMC, 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC.
- Learn about the organization and how to: Meet other members, join events, and volunteer.
- All members welcome.
- Registration required for this in-person and Zoom meeting.
Register Here
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Lunch Bunch
Friday April 19, 11:45 a.m.
- We have booked Leo's Italian Social restaurant.
- There will be limited space available!
- If you register and find you can not attend, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member.
- Leo's Italian Social Southpark location is 4720 Piedmont Row Dr. Charlotte, NC 28210.
Register Here
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Wildacres Retreat
- The ever-popular Wildacres retreat in the beautiful North Carolina mountains is just around the corner! April 22 – 25, 2024, the dates assigned to us by Wildacres management.
- Speakers this year are Associate Justice Anita Earls, NC Supreme Court, and Dr. Chelsea Kaufman, Assistant Professor, Wingate University.
- Talk with your friends now to arrange a roommate for the retreat. Go to the Senior Scholars website to download a Wildacres registration form.
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Field Trip
May 1, 10:30-12 p.m.
Walking tour of historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery Fourth Ward.
Learn more
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SPRING LUNCHEON - Save the Date May 30 11:30 a.m. at Carmel Country Club. Further details coming soon. Reservations will be taken at Friday meetings starting April 19th. |
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Database Updated April 7, 2024 |
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