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117 Mark Twain: His Amazing Wit, His Words and His Life
Bev Schuetz, History Talks, Lectures for the
Discerning
Saturday, April 28, 11am-12:30pm
Fee: $10
Learn the surprising story of America’s most beloved author while laughing at his wonderful observations on human nature. Follow this Missouri born writer’s great successes and personal happiness as well as his tragic personal and financial losses. Discover the flawed and witty man who invented the American voic
113 Beneath the Veil: The Story of the Veiled Prophet
Bev Schuetz, History Talks, Lectures for the Discerning
Tuesday, April 10, 1-2:30pm
Fee: $10
For 135 years, the Veiled Prophet has been a uniquely St. Louis creation. The colorful story includes murder, suicide, an abdication, a shocking unveiling, as well as civil unrest! Learn about the fascinating history of the Veiled Prophet organization, as well as the spectacular parade and the glamorous debutante ball. Authentic Veiled Prophet memorabilia will be on display.
114 Jordan and Iraq
Tom St. John, MAT, MBA
Wednesday, April 11, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Fee: $20
These two Hashemite kingdoms in the Middle East were created by the British after WWI from the defeated Ottoman/Turkish empire. We will review the history behind their creation, the mandate the British held over both and their independence up to today. This will be followed by a Question & Answer period and a discussion/dialog time.
115 Historians Look at the Civil War
Bob Hoffmann, MA
Wednesdays, April 18-25 (2 weeks), 10-noon
Fee: $10
Historians disagree on what really caused the Civil War just as they disagree on everything else. We’ll look at the years and events bringing on the war and then compare some of the historians who have their opinions about the coming of the war.
116 Behind the Scenes in St. Louis
Joan Huisinga, MA
Friday, April 27
9:30am-4:30pm
Fee: $59
Combine the past with the future and you know you’ll have a special day. Joan says there isn’t too much walking on this surprise trip! but you must wear a closed toe shoe. Lunch is included. Register quickly. Limited to 24 participants!
118 Downtown Dutchtown: Then & Now Tour and Lunch
Caya Aufiero and John Chen
Urban Eats Cafe
Tuesday, May 8, 11am-1pm
Fee: $20
Note: Please meet at Urban Eats Cafe
(3301 Meramec St.) at 11 a.m.
Step back in time to 1929 and end in 2011, all in the same building, on the same day, complete with lunch! The historic center of Downtown Dutchtown is being actively revitalized today. Catch the spirit through this slide show and tour of a building that started as a furniture store in 1929 and has metamorphosed into a modern live/work, mixed use space: a 6,000-sq. ft. contemporary loft, urban cafe, business offices and arts collective.
109 Understanding Modern China and the Pacific Rim
Timothy Neckermann, MA
Thursdays, March 29-April 19 (4 weeks)
10am-noon
Fee: $15
Napoleon Bonaparte once remarked, “When China wakes, it will shake the world.” By all indications, China is wide awake and ready to become a World Power. Opening with the fall of the Ching Dynasty, (The Golden Age of Chinese Civilization) and then focusing on the period from the Opium Wars to the Communist Revolution, we will understand the fall and the rise of the power in Asia. Lectures and discussion are structured around major topics of modern Chinese history, generally in chronological order from the opening of China to the West in 19th century to the recent time.
119 Live Without Pain and Inflammation
Almut Stephan Marino, MS, RD, LD, CC
Certified L.E.A.N. Coach
Saturday, May 12, 10am-noon
Fee: $20
What is inflammation? How is it caused? Do I have inflammation? How can I fight it? Find out the answers to these questions and how you can take easy steps to reduce inflammation, strengthen your immune system, improve your eyesight and brain function, and slow the aging process. Learn to tap into your inner wisdom and manage stress with anti-depressant activities you can practice everyday. Dress comfortably for a deep-breathing exercise. A healthy springtime lunch will be served.
120 Clydesdales & Historic Rocheport
Joan Huisinga, MA
Thursday, May 17
8am-5pm
Fee: $83
Enjoy a touch of spring with Clydesdale foals scampering in the field at the Warm Springs Ranch, a state-of-the-art Clydesdale breeding farm in the heart of Missouri near Boonville. Following a scenic lunch, we will visit historic Rocheport with its unique
121 Rendezvous in Old Nauvoo, Illinois
Joan Huisinga, MA
Friday, June 8, 8am-Saturday, June 9, 7pm.
Fee: $194 (Single supplement $47)
Visit the Williamsburg of the Midwest serving first as the home of a French Commune and then The Mormons. We will tour elegant brick homes and businesses established at the same time most people were still in log cabins, take a wagon ride and see a musical presentation or two. Lodging will be at the Nauvoo Family Inn, complete with swimming pool and a full country breakfast. Dinner will be the famous buffet at the landmark Hotel Nauvoo.
