Events
AARP Driver Safety Class
Saturday, October 1, 10 am-3 pm
The AARP Driver Safety Program is a classroom course for drivers age 50 and older. This single session, four hour course covers the normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time associated with ageing and provides practical techniques on how to adjust to these changes, along with learning to operate vehicles more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. There are no written or driving tests. The morning session is from 10 am-noon, one-hour lunch break on own, followed by the afternoon session from 1- 3 pm Both sessions must be attended. Registration required. Program cost: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Bring check or cash only to the morning session.
Gods and Monsters:
Mythic Literature of the Ancient and Medieval World-Mark Schenker
Saturday, October 1, 3:30-5:30 pm
A three-part series. Part I: “Greeks Bearing Gifts”: An Introduction to Greek Mythology. A brief introduction to Greek mythology, including its origins in religious ritual and nature personification, and the later development of anthropomorphic gods. Included will be a consideration of how, in all three of its phases “myths of creation, narratives of gods and mortals, and tales of human heroes” Greek mythology exerted an extensive influence on Western culture. Mark J. Schenker, Associate Dean of Yale College, will give a series of three lectures on the myths of ancient Greece and ancient Rome and on Dante’s Inferno, with a focus on the tension between the Ideal and the Monstrous. The lectures will be held on October 1, October 15, and 22. Each session will consist of a one hour talk, followed by a Q&A. Reception and discussion until 5:30 pm The lecture series has been generously sponsored by an anonymous donor. Registration highly recommended. Please register separately for each of the three programs in the series.
