January 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present a, "Current Event Update: Middle East."
Location: Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06880.
Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director,
(203) 662-1090 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, January 3, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present a Current Event Update: "The Middle East."
Location:
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Mr. Albert Marrero, Lifestyle Director, (203) 220-9600 or
Wednesday, January 3, 2024, 2:30 PM
Mark will present, "Connecticut Socialist: Helen Keller."
Location:
The Marvin, 60 Gregory Boulevard, Norwalk, Ct., 06855
Contact:
Ms. Leticia Croke, Program Director, (203) 854-4660 or
Thursday, January 4, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about two-time Oscar-winning actress, "Bette Davis."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Independent Living. 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, 203-262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Friday, January 5, 2024, 2:00 PM
Mark will speak about the dashing, "Errol Flynn."
Location:
The Commons of Newtown Assisted Living, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact:
Ms. Natasha Seferovic, CDP, Director of Therapeutic Recreation,
(203) 363-3190 or recreation@newtownal.com
Saturday, January 6, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The Spanish Civil War."
Location: Cascades Senior Living, 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Ct., 06801.
Contact: Ms. Suzanne Nuzzo,
Program Director, (203) 830-4180, ext.399 or snuzzo@nathealthcare.com
Saturday, January 6, 2024, 2:00 PM
Mark will present a Current Events Update: "The Middle East."
Location: The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897.
Contact: Ms. Sabrina Bahia, Director of Recreation and Resident Engagement,
(203) 761-1191, or bahias@thegreensatcannondale.com
Monday, January 8, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class four of eight, "Iran: A History."
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06840
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, January 8. 2024, 4:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present a "Current Events Update: Gaza."
Location: Goshen Public Library, 42B North Street, Goshen, Ct, 06756.
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, January 8, 2024, 6:30 PM.
Mark will present a Current Events Update: "The Middle East."
Location:
Maplewood at Southport, 917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, Ct., 06890.
Contact: Mr. Deven Clemens, Lifestyle Director, (203) 418-2202 or southportld@maplewoodsl.com
Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about the two-time Oscar winning actress, "Olivia de Havilland."
Location: Pomperaug Woods--Health Care, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact: Ms. Alanna Licursi-Rich, Director of Therapeutic Recreation
(203) 262-6555 ext. 142 or alicursi-rich@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present a Current Event Update: "The Middle East."
Location: Watermark at East Hill, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488. .
Contact: Ms. Susan Schimmel, Program Director
(203) 262-6868 or shschimmel@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present a Current Event Update: "The Middle East."
Location: Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905
Contact: Mr. Vincent Farrell, Program Director,
(475) 400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present the one and only, "The Great One: Jackie Gleason."
Location: The Osborn, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NY., 10580.
Contact: Ms. Susie McNamee,
(917) 856-9138 or smcamee@theosborn.org
Thursday, January 11, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about one of the leading ladies of the Golden Era of Film, "Joan Crawford."
Location: Atria Senior Living Rye Brook, 1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY., 10573.
Contact: Ms. Grace Duchi, Engage Life Director
(914) 935-4976 or grecia.duchi@atriaseniorliving.com
Thursday, January 11, 2024, 2:00 PM.
ZOOM-presentation by Mark on, "The JFK Assassination and America."
Location:
Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact: Ms. Rebecca Randall, Head of Reference/Assistant Head Librarian, (203) 262-0626, ext. 131 or rrandall@biblio.org
Friday, January 12, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present a, "Current Events Update: Middle East."
Location: Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact: Ms. Lori Pachera, Program Director,
(203) 261-0006 or lpachera@monarchcommunities.com
Friday, January 12, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will conduct a Current Events Update: "The Middle East."
Location:
Brightview Senior Living Shelton, 30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, Ct., 06484.
Contact:
Ms. Cari Edwards, Senior Vibrant Living Director,
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 1:30 PM.
Mark will present a Current Events Update: "The Middle East."
Location:Atria Senior Living Stamford, 77 Third Street, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact: Ms. Courtney Hanley, Engage Life Director,
(203) 327-4551 or courtney.hanley@atriaseniorliving.com
Sunday, January 14, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Monroe Doctrine."
Location: Middlebrook Farms, 2750 Reservoir Drive, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact: Ms. Patricia Stamatin, Activities Director and Cultural Ambassador, (203) 601-2031 or pstamatin@benchmarkquality.com
Monday, January 15, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present a Current Events Update: "The Middle East."
Location: Atria Woodlands, 1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY., 10502.
Contact: Ms. Christina Repetti, Engage Life Director,
(914) 693-7700 or Christina.Repetti@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, January 15, 2024, 6:45 PM..
Mark will present a Current Events Update, "The Middle East."
Location:The Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820. .
Contact: Ms. Mavel Jones, Program Director,
(203) 871-0066 or mjones@residenceselleckswoods.com
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about the founder of modern Fascism, "Benito Mussolini."
Location: Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06880.
Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director,
(203) 662-1090 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 10:30 AM.
For the 200th Anniversary of this famed American document, Mark will speak about, "The Monroe Doctrine."
Location:
Watermark 3030 Park, 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., 06604.
Contact: Ms. Cindy McGuire, Director of Living Well, (203) 373-6108 or CMcguire@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 1:00 PM.
Mark will speak about America's First Lady, "Eleanor Roosevelt."
Location:
High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange, Ct., 06477.
Contact: Mr. Dennis Marsh, Senior Services Coordinator, (203) 891-4789 or dmarsh@orange-ct.gov
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, "The Monroe Doctrine."
Location:
Town of Mamaroneck, Community Center, 1288 West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY., 10538.
Contact:
Ms. Stephanie Hart Lobo, MS, CTRS, CDP, (914) 834-8840 or shart@townofmamaroneckny.org
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of five, Hitler' Rise to Power, "The Chancellor: Collapse of Bismarckian Germany."
Location: Ct. State Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102,
(203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, January 19, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will present, "The King: Clark Gable."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Independent Living. 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, 203-262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Monday, January 22, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class five of eight, "Iran: A History."
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06840
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, January 22, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present a Current Event Update: "The Middle East."
Location:
Waterstone at Westchester, 150 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY., 10605.
Contact:
Ms. Madelyn Silverstein, Life Enrichment Director, (914) 216-7200 or msilverstein@waterstonesl.com
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will conduct a Current Events Update: "The Middle East."
Location:
Brighton Gardens of Stamford, 59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, Ct., 06902.
Contact:
Ms. Seema Mahadeo, CDP, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, (203) 322-2100 or StamfordBG.AVC@sunriseseniorliving.com
Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: Laurel & Hardy."
Location: Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905
Contact: Mr. Vincent Farrell, Program Director,
(475) 400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Thursday, January 25, 2024, 10:45 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The Great One: Jackie Gleason."
Location:
The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct., 06880.
Contact:
Mr. Gian Morresi, NIDE, CTRD, Resident Engagement Director, 203-349-2462 or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Thursday, January 25, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class two of five, Hitler's Rise to Power, "The Chancellor: The Munich Putsch."
Location:
Ct. State Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854. .
Contact:
Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, (203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, January 26, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, for Martin Luther King Day, "The 15th Amendment, 1870."
Location:
Brightview on New Canaan, 162 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk Ct., 06850.
Contact:
Ms. Cher Santiago-DeLeon, Vibrant Living Director, (203) 857-1836 or csantiagodeleon@bvsl.net
Monday, January 29, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class six of eight, "Iran: A History."
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06840
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 10:00 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The Second Indochina War: The TET Offensive."
Location: Darien Community Association Center, 274 Middlesex Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact: The Darien Men's Association,
DarienDMA@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 12:30 PM.
Mark will present a Current Events Update: "The Middle East."
Location: The Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact: Ms. Caitlin Stote, Program Specialist, (203) 656-7490, ext. 7489 or cstote@darienct.gov
February 2024
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class three of five, Hitler's Rise to Power, "The Chancellor: Fascism."
Location: Ct. State Community College, 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, (203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, for the birthday of the first President of the United States, "George Washington."
Location: Cascades Senior Living, 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Ct., 06801.
Contact: Ms. Suzanne Nuzzo,
Program Director, (203) 830-4180, ext.399 or snuzzo@nathealthcare.com
Saturday, February 3, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, for his birthday, "George Washington."
Location: The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897.
Contact: Ms. Sabrina Bahia, Director of Recreation and Resident Engagement, (203) 761-1191, or bahias@thegreensatcannondale.com
Monday, February 5, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class seven of eight, "Iran: A History."
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06840
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, February 5, 2024, 4:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present one of the American Founders for his birthday, "George Washington."
Location: Goshen Public Library, 42B North Street, Goshen, Ct., 06756.
Contact: Ms. Tabitha K. Guarnieri, Library Director,
(860) 491-3234, ext. 3 or director@goshenpublib.org
Monday, February 5, 2024, 6:30 PM.
Mark will present, for President's Day Month, "George Washington."
Location:
Maplewood at Southport, 917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, Ct., 06890.
Contact: Mr. Deven Clemens, Lifestyle Director, (203) 418-2202 or southportld@maplewoods.com
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, for his birthday, "President Abraham Lincoln."
Location: Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06880.
Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director,
(203) 662-1090 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about, for President's day, "George Washington."
Location:
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Mr. Albert Marrero, Lifestyle Director, (203) 220-9600 or
Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about the following topic, "America: A Democracy? A Republic?"
Location:
The Marvin, 60 Gregory Boulevard, Norwalk, Ct., 06855
Contact:
Ms. Leticia Croke, Program Director, (203) 854-4660 or
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, for his birthday, "George Washington."
Location: Atria Senior Living Rye Brook, 1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY., 10573.
Contact: Ms. Grace Duchi, Engage Life Director,
(914) 935-4976 or grecia.duchi@atriaseniorliving.com
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class four of five, Hitler's Rise to Power, "The Chancellor: To the Chancellorship."
Location: Ct. State Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102,
(203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, February 9, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, for his birthday, "George Washington."
Location: Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact: Ms. Lori Pachera, Program Director,
(203) 261-0006 or lpachera@monarchcommunities.com
Friday, February 9, 2024, 3:00 PM.
For President's Day Month, Mark will present, "George Washington."
Location:
Brightview Senior Living Shelton, 30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, Ct., 06484.
Contact:
Ms. Cari Edwards, Senior Vibrant Living Director,
Saturday, February 10, 2024, 1:30 PM.
For President's Day, Mark will speak about "George Washington."
Location:Atria Senior Living Stamford, 77 Third Street, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact: Ms. Courtney Hanley, Engage Life Director,
(203) 327-4551 or courtney.hanley@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, February 12, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class eight of eight, "Iran: A History."
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06840
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, February 12, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, for President's Day, "George Washington."
Location: Atria Woodlands, 1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY., 10502.
Contact: Ms. Christina Repetti, Engage Life Director,
(914) 693-7700 or Christina.Repetti@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, February 12, 2024, 6:45 PM.
Mark will speak about, for his birthday, "George Washington."
Location: The Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact: Ms. Mavel Jones, Program Director,
(203) 871-0066 or mjones@residenceselleckswoods.com
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about the dashing actor, "Errol Flynn".
Location: Pomperaug Woods--Health Care, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact: Ms. Alanna Licursi-Rich, Director of Therapeutic Recreation
(203) 262-6555 ext. 142 or alicursi-rich@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, for his birthday, "George Washington."
Location: Watermark at East Hill, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488. .
Contact: Ms. Susan Schimmel, Program Director
(203) 262-6868 or shschimmel@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 11:00 AM.
For President's Day Month, Mark will present, "George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796."
Location: Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905
Contact: Mr. Vincent Farrell, Program Director,
(475) 400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 2:30 PM.
For President's Day Month, Mark will present, "Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Address."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Independent Living, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, 203-262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Thursday, February 15, 2024, 10:30 AM.
For Presidents' History Month, Mark will present, "George Washington and his Farewell Address, 1796."
Location:
Town of Mamaroneck, Community Center, 1288 West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY., 10538.
Contact:
Ms. Stephanie Hart Lobo, MS, CTRS, CDP, (914) 834-8840 or shart@townofmamaroneckny.org
Thursday, February 15, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class five of five, Hitler's Rise to Power, "The Chancellor: Night of the Long Knives."
Location: Ct. State Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854..
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102,
(203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, February 16, 2024, 2:00 PM
Mark will speak about that talented actress from the Golden Age of Film, "Ms. Rosalind Russell."
Location:
The Commons of Newtown Assisted Living, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact:
Ms. Natasha Seferovic, CDP, Director of Therapeutic Recreation,
(203) 363-3190 or recreation@newtownal.com
Monday, February 19, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, for his birthday, "George Washington."
Location:
Waterstone at Westchester, 150 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY., 10605.
Contact:
Ms. Madelyn Silverstein, Life Enrichment Director, (914) 216-7200 or msilverstein@waterstonesl.com
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for his birthday, "President George Washington."
Location: Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06880.
Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director,
(203) 662-1090 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 10:30 AM.
For President's History Month, "George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796."
Location: Watermark 3030 Park, 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., 06604.
Contact: Ms. Cindy McGuire, Director of Living Well,
(203) 373-6108 or CMcguire@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present, "The Great One: Jackie Gleason."
Location: The Osborn, 101 Theall Road, Rye, NY., 10580.
Contact: Ms. Susie McNamee, Program Director,
(914) 925-8367 or smcnamee@theosborn.org
Thursday, February 22, 2024, 2:30 PM.
For President's History Month, Mark will present, "George Washington's Farewell Address."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Independent Living, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, 203-262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Friday, February 23, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, for his birthday, "George Washington."
Location:
Brightview on New Canaan, 162 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06850.
Contact: Ms. Cher Santiago Deleon, Vibrant Living Director, (203) 857-1836 or csantiagodeleon@bvsl.net
Monday, February 26, 2024, 4:00 PM
Mark will speak about, "The 15th Amendment, 1870."
Location: The Bristal at White Plains, 305 North Street, White Plains, NY., 10605
Contact: Ms. Meselia White, Director of Recreation,
(914) 681-1800 or mwhite@thebristal.com
Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 2:00 PM.
For Presidents' Day History Month, Mark will present, "George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796."
Location:
Brighton Gardens of Stamford, 59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, Ct., 06902.
Contact:
Ms. Seema Mahadeo, CDP, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, (203) 322-2100 or StamfordBG.AVC@sunriseseniorliving.com
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: Katherine Hepburn."
Location: Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905
Contact: Mr. Vincent Farrell, Program Director,
(475) 400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 12:30 PM.
For President's Day, Mark will speak about the Nation's first President, "George Washington."
Location:
The Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact: Ms. Caitlin Stote, Program Specialist, (203) 656-7490, ext. 7489 or cstote@darienct.gov
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 10:45 AM.
For Presidents' History Month, Mark will present, "George Washington and his Farewell Address, 1796."
Location:
The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct., 06880.
Contact:
Mr. Gian Morresi, NIDE, CTRD, Resident Engagement Director, 203-349-2462 or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present, "The Monroe Doctrine," and its affect on Manifest Destiny.
Location:
Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact: Ms. Rebecca Randall, Head of Reference/Assistant Head Librarian, (203) 262-0626, ext. 131 or rrandall@biblio.org
March 2024
Friday, March 1, 2024, 12:30 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Eleanor Roosevelt."
Location: Stratford Baldwin Senior Center, 1000 West Broad Street, Stratford, Ct., 06615.
Contact: Ms. Erin McLeod, LCSW, CDP, Senior Center & Human Services Supervisor, (203) 385-4055 or emcleod@townofstraftord.com
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, for Women's History Month, "Amelia Earhart."
Location: Cascades Senior Living, 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Ct., 06801.
Contact: Ms. Suzanne Nuzzo,
Program Director, (203) 830-4180, ext.399 or snuzzo@nathealthcare.com
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for Women's History Month, "Famed Aviatrix, Amelia Earhart."
Location: The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897.
Contact: Ms. Sabrina Bahias, Director of Recreation and Resident Engagement, (203) 761-1191, or bahias@thegreensatcannondale.com
Monday, March 4, 2024, 4:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present, "Modern Money Mechanics," money in the American System, based on a book from the Chicago Board of the Federal Reserve.
Location: Goshen Public Library, 42B North Street, Goshen, Ct., 06756.
Contact: Ms. Tabitha K. Guarniei, Library Director,
(860) 491-3234, ext. 3 or director@goshenpublib.org
Monday, March 4, 2024, 6:30 PM.
Mark will present, for Women's History Month, "Amelia Earhart."
Location:
Maplewood at Southport, 917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, Ct., 06890.
Contact: Mr. Deven Clemens, Lifestyle Director, (203) 418-2202 or southportld@maplewoods.com
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 2:00 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Frances Perkins."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director,(475) 328-1910 or elizabeth.blake@ariaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 11:00 AM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Frances Perkins."
Location:
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Mr. Albert Marrero, Lifestyle Director, (203) 220-9600 or
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 2:30 PM
Mark will speak about one of the most remarkable women in American history, "Eleanor Roosevelt."
Location:
The Marvin, 60 Gregory Boulevard, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Ms. Leticia Croke, Program Director, (203) 854-4660 or
Thursday, March 7, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about, Levee en Masse, the conscription of entire populations and economies for war.
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Independent Living, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, 203-262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Friday, March 8, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak to, for Women's History Month, the aviatrix "Amelia Earhart."
Location:
Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact:
Ms. Lori Pachera, Program Director, (203) 261-0006 or lpachera@monarchcommunities.com
Friday, March 8, 2024, 3:00 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Amelia Earhart."
Location:
Brightview Senior Living Shelton, 30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, Ct., 06484.
Contact:
Ms. Cari Edwards, Senior Vibrant Living Director, (203) 493-4345 or cedwards@bvsl.net
Saturday, March 9, 2024, 1:30 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about America's Aviatrix, "Amelia Earhart."
Location:Atria Senior Living Stamford, 77 Third Street, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact: Ms. Courtney Hanley, Engage Life Director,
(203) 327-4551 or courtney.hanley@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, March 11, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class one of eight, "The French Revolution: Ancien Regime."
Location: Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06480.
Contact: Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director,
(203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, March 11, 2024, 3:00 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Frances Perkins."
Location: Atria Woodlands, 1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY., 10502.
Contact: Ms. Christina Repetti, Engage Life Director,
(914) 693-7700 or Christina.Repetti@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, March 11, 2024, 6:45 PM.
Mark will present, for Women's History Month, "Frances Perkins."
Location:
The Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Mavel Jones, Program Director,
(203) 871-0066 or mjones@residenceselleckswoods.com
Location: The Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820. Contact: 203-871-0066 or
Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present the Queen of Television Comedy, "Lucille Ball".
Location: Pomperaug Woods--Health Care, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact: Ms. Alanna Licursi-Rich, Director of Therapeutic Recreation
(203) 262-6555 ext. 142 or alicursi-rich@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 2:00 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Frances Perkins."
Location: Watermark at East Hill, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488. .
Contact: Ms. Susan Schimmel, Program Director
(203) 262-6868 or shschimmel@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 11:00 AM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Frances Perkins."
Location: Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905
Contact: Mr. Vincent Farrell, Program Director,
(475) 400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of eight, Part II, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: Charlie Chaplin."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102,
(203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, March 14, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, for Women's History Month, the female aviatrix, "Amelia Earhart."
Location: Atria Senior Living Rye Brook, 1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY., 10573.
Contact: Ms. Grace Duchi, Engage Life Director,
(914) 935-4976 or grecia.duchi@atriaseniorliving.com
Thursday, March 14, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of eight, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: The Final Solution."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, 203-857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, March 15, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about one of America's most popular actors, "Mr. Robert Mitchum."
Location: The Commons at Newtown Assisted Living, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown, Ct., 06611.
Contact: Ms. Natasha Seferovic, CDP, Director of Therapeutic Recreation,
203-363-3190 or recreation@newtownal.com
Sunday, March 17, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, "Irish Americans, From the Founding of America into the 20th Century."
C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact:
Newtown Historical Society, P.O. Box 189, Newtown, Ct., 06470, (203) 426-5937 or info@newtownhistory.org
Monday, March 18, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class two of eight, "The French Revolution: 1789."
Location:Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06480..
Contact:Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, March 18, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present, for Women's History Month, "Frances Perkins."
Location: Waterstone at Westchester, 150 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY., 10605.
Contact: Ms. Madelyn Silverstein, Life Enrichment Director, (914) 216-7200 or msilverstein@waterstonesl.com
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 2:00 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Ida B. Wells."
Location: Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director,(475) 328-1910 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 10:30 AM.
For Women's History Month, "How Women Got the Right to Vote."
Location: Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., 06604.
Contact: Ms. Cindy McGuire, Director of Living Well,(203) 373-6108 or CMcguire@watermarkcommuities.com
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class two of eight, Part II, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: Bette Davis."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, (203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 10:30 AM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about the renowned aviatrix, "Amelia Earhart."
Location: Town of Mamaroneck, Community Center, 1288 West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY., 10538.
Contact: Ms. Stephanie Hart Lobo, MS, CTRS, CDP, (914) 834-8840 or shart@townofmamaroneckny.org
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class two of eight, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: The Final Solution."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, 203-857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, March 22, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, for Women's History Month, the actress, "Joan Crawford."
Location:Brightview on New Canaan, 162 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06850.
Contact: Ms. Cher Santiago DeLeon, Vibrant Living Director, (203) 857-1836 or csantiagodeleon@bvsl.net
Friday, March 22, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about one of the most remarkable ladies of the 20th century, "Eleanor Roosevelt."
Location:Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact: Ms. Brandi Lodice, Lifestyle Director,
203-426-8118 or newtownld@maplewoodsl.com
Monday, March 25, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class three of eight, "The French Revolution: 1790-1792."
Location: Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06480.
Contact: Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620, ext. 144 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, March 25, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about the woman who will change being a First Lady into an office, "Eleanor Roosevelt."
Location: Pomperaug Woods, Independent Living, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact: Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, 203-262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 2:00 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Frances Perkins."
Location: Brighton Gardens Stamford, 59 Roxbury Roxbury Road, Stamford, Ct., 06902.
Contact: Ms. Seema Mahadeo, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, (203) 322 2100 or StamfordBG.AVC@sunriseseniorliving.com
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: Cary Grant."
Location: Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905
Contact: Mr. Vincent Farrell, Program Director,
(475) 400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 12:30 PM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will present, "Frances Perkins."
Location:
The Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Caitlin Stote, Program Specialist, (203) 656-7490, ext. 7489, or cstote@darienct.gov
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class three of eight, Part II, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Era of Film: The King: Clark Gable."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, (203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 10:45 AM.
For Women's History Month, Mark will speak about, "Eleanor Roosevelt."
Location: The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct., 06880.
Contact: Mr. Gian Morresi, NIDE, CTRD, Resident Engagement Director, 203-349-2462 or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class three of eight, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: The Final Solution."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, 203-857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
April 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class four of eight, "The French Revolution: The Terror."
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06480.
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, April 1, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will conduct a Current Event Update: "The Russo-Ukraine War."
Location:
The Marvin, 60 Gregory Boulevard, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact: Ms. Leticia Croke, Program Director, (203) 854-4660 or leticiacroke@gmail.com
Monday, April 1, 2024, 4:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present, "America Goes to War, April 6, 1917."
Location:
Goshen Public Library, 42B North Street, Goshen, Ct., 06756.
Contact:
Ms. Tabitha K. Guarnieri, Library Director, (860) 491-3234, ext. 3 or director@goshenpublib.org
Monday, April 1, 2024, 6:30 PM.
Mark will speak about one of the most remarkable and influential Americans of the entire 20th century, the Master of Consent: "Edwards Bernays."
Location:
Maplewood at Southport, 917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, Ct., 06890.
Contact: Mr. Deven Clemens, Lifestyle Director, (203) 418-2202 or southportld@maplewoodsl.com
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about one of Hollywood's leading ladies, "Joan Crawford."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Building 2, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Alanna Licursi-Rich, Director of Therapeutic Recreation,
203-262-6555, ext. 142 or alicursi-rich@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, the political, military and strategic significance of the "U.S. Declaration of War, April 6, 1917."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director,(475) 328-1910 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about one of Hollywood's greatest leading men, "Cary Grant."
Location:
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Mr. Albert Marrero, Lifestyle Director, (203) 220-9600 or
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class four of eight, Part II, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: Joan Crawford."
Location:
Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, (203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location:
The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct., 06880.
Contact:
Mr. Gian Morresi, NIDE, CTRD, Resident Engagement Director, 203-349-2462 or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class four of eight, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: The Final Solution."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, 203-857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, April 5, 2024, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of six, "Vietnam: Struggle for Unification: Revolutionary War."
Location:
Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Road, Redding, Ct., 06896.
Friday, April 5, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will present, "Property Politics and Power." Private Property as the founding principle of America.
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Independent Living, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, 203-262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, "Decisive Day: April 6, 1917."
Location:
Cascades Senior Living, 13 Park Lawn Drive, Bethel, Ct., 06801.
Contact:
Ms. Gigi Barnes, Program Director, (203) 830-4180 or
gbarnes@nathealthcare.com
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, "Decisive Day: April 6, 1917."
Location:
The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897.
Contact:
Ms. Sabrina Bahias, Program Director, (203) 761-1191 or
bahias@thegreensatcannondale.com
Monday, April 8, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class five of eight, "The French Revolution: Levee en Masse."
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06480.
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, April 8, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present, "Decisive Day: April 6, 1917."
Location:
Atria Woodlands, 1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY., 10502.
Contact:
Contact: Ms. Kelly Antonini, Engage Life Director, (914) 693-7700 or Kelly.Antonini@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, April 8, 2024, 6:45 PM.
Mark will speak about, "Decisive Day: April 6, 1917."
Location:
Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Mavel Jones, Program Director,203-871-0066 or mjones@residenceselleckswoods.com
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of five, "The Great Game for Empire, 1756-2024."
Location:
Fairfield Bigelow Community Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, Ct., 06824.
Contact:
Ms. Patricia Sabena, Chair, Lifelong Learning, (203) 256-3166 or patsabena@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, "Decisive Day: April 6, 1917. America goes to war."
Location:
Watermark at East Hills, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488
Contact:
Ms. Susan Schimmel, Activities Assistant, (203) 262-6868 or
shschimmel@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, "Decisive Day: April 6, 1917."
Location:
Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Vincent Farrell, Life Enrichment Director, 475-400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, April 10, 2023, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class four of eight, Part II, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: Errol Flynn."
Location:
Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, (203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about the founding principle of America, Land, with, "Property, Politics and, . . . Power!"
Location:
Atria Senior Living Rye Brook, 1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY., 10573
Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director, (914) 935-4976 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class five of eight, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: The Final Solution."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, 203-857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, April 12, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about, "Land: The Founding Principle of the United States."
Location:
Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact:
Ms. Lori Pachera, Program Director,
(203) 261-0006 or lpachera@sm.monarchcommunities.com
Friday, April 12, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location:
Brightview Senior Living at Shelton, 30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, Ct., 06484.
Contact:
Ms. Cari Edwards, Senior Vibrant Living Director,
(203) 493-4345 or cedwards@bvsl.net
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 1:30 PM.
Mark will present a "Current Events Update: The Middle East."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Stamford, 77 Third Street, Stamford, Ct., 06906..
Contact:
Mr. Ethan Lacombe, Engage Life Director,
(203) 327-4551 or ethan.lacombe@ariaseniorliving.com
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present a Current Event Update: "Ukraine."
Location:
Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470..
Contact:
Ms. Brandi Lodice, Lifestyle Director,
(203) 428-8118 or newtownld@maplewoodsl.com
Monday, April 15, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class six of eight, "The French Revolution: The Directory."
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06480.
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, April 15, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will present, "America: A Democracy? A Republic?"
Location:
Waterstone at Westchester, 150 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY., 10605.
Contact:
Ms. Madelyn Silverstein, Life Enrichment Director, (914) 216-2700 or msilverstein@waterstonesl.com
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of five, "The Great Game for Empire, 1756-2024."
Location:
Fairfield Bigelow Community Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, Ct., 06824.
Contact:
Ms. Patricia Sabena, Chair, Lifelong Learning, (203) 256-3166 or patsabena@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present a current event update, "War in Ukraine."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director,(475) 328-1910 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class one of five, "The Great Game for Empire, 1756-2024: The World's First World War."
Location:
Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., 06604.
Contact:
Ms. Cindy McGuire, Director of Living Well, (203) 373-6108 or cmcquire@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class four of eight, Part II, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: Abbott & Costello."
Location:
Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, (203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class six of eight, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: The Final Solution."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, 203-857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location: Town of Mamaroneck, 1288 West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY., 10538.
Contact: Ms. Stephanie Hart, MS, CTRS, CDP, Senior Center Coordinator,, (914) 834-8840 or shart@townofmamaroneckny.org
Friday, April 19, 2024, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class two or six, "Vietnam: Struggle for Unification: The First Indochina War."
Location:
Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Road, Redding, Ct., 06896.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about the dashing and handsome, "Errol Flynn."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Independent Living, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, 203-262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Monday, April 22, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class seven of eight, "The French Revolution: Coup d'Etat!"
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06480.
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, April 22, 2024, 1:00 PM.
Mark will present, "America: A Democracy? A Republic?"
Location:
Comstock Community Center, 9 School Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897
Contact: Ms. Stephanie Rowe, MS, MSW, Senior Center Coordinator, Town of Wilton Social Services, (203) 834-6240 or stephanie.rowe@wiltonct.gov
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of five, "The Great Game for Empire, 1756-2024."
Location:
Fairfield Bigelow Community Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, Ct., 06824.
Contact:
Ms. Patricia Sabena, Chair, Lifelong Learning, (203) 256-3166 or patsabena@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about the Queen of Television Comedy, "Lucille Ball, 'Lucy.'"
Location:
Brighton Gardens Stamford, 59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, Ct., 06902.
Contact:
Ms. Seema Mahadeo, CDP, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, (203) 322-2100 or StamfordBG.AVC@sunriseseniorliving.com
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about one of the greatest comedy teams in movie history, "The Marx Brothers."
Location:
Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Vincent Farrell, Life Enrichment Director, 475-400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:30 PM.
Mark will give a Current Events briefing on, "The Middle East."
Location:
Darien Mather Community Center, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Caitlin Stote, Program Director, (203) 656-7490 or cstote@darienct.gov
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class four of eight, Part II, "Entertainers: Silent Era Through the Golden Age of Film: The Duke: John Wayne."
Location:
Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, (203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 10:30 AM
Mark will present, "Decisive Day: April 6, 1917."
Location:
The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct., 06880.
Contact:
Mr. John Morresi, NIDE, CTRD, Resident Engagement Director,
203-349-2462 or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 3:10-5:00 PM.
Mark will teach class seven of eight, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: The Final Solution."
Location: Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854.
Contact: Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102, 203-857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Friday, April 26, 2024, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class three of six, "Vietnam: Struggle for Unification: Geneva Accords to the Fall of Diem."
Location:
Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Road, Redding, Ct., 06896.
Friday, April 26, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, "Decisive Day: April 6, 1917."
Location:
Brightview on New Canaan, 162 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06850.
Contact:
Ms. Cher Santiago-DeLeon, Vibrant Living Director, (203) 857-1836 or csantiagodeleon@bvsl.net
Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class eight of eight, "The French Revolution: Revolt Nobliere!"
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, P.O. Box 83, New Canaan, Ct., 06480.
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Lapham Center Director, (203) 594-3620 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Monday, April 29, 2024, 1:00 PM.
Mark will present, "The Great One: Jackie Gleason."
Location:
Orange Senior Center, High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange, Ct., 06477.
Contact:
Mr. Dennis Marsh, Senior Services Coordinator, (203) 891-4789 or dmarsh@orange-ct.gov
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of five, "The Great Game for Empire, 1756-2024."
Location:
Fairfield Bigelow Community Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, Ct., 06824.
Contact:
Ms. Patricia Sabena, Chair, Lifelong Learning, (203) 256-3166 or patsabena@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 2:00 PM
Mark will speak about, Satchmo, "Louie Armstrong."
Location:
The Residence on Second Street, 14 Second Street, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Frank Mastrone, Resident Engagement Director,
(203)883-1510 or fmastrone@residencesummerstreet.com
June 2024
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "The Longest Day: D-Day."
Location:
Cascades Senior Living, 13 Park Lawn Drive, Bethel, Ct., 06801.
Contact:
Ms. Gigi Barnes, Program Director, (203) 830-4180 or
gbarnes@nathealthcare.com
Saturday, June 1, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "The Longest Day: D-Day."
Location:
The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897.
Contact:
Ms. Sabrina Bahias, Program Director, (203) 761-1191 or
bahias@thegreensatcannondale.com
Monday, June 3, 2024, 4:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present, "The Longest Day: D-Day," 80th anniversary of Normandy.
Location:
Goshen Public Library, 42B North Street, Goshen, Ct., 06756.
Contact:
Ms. Tabitha K. Guarnieri, Library Director, (860) 491-3234, ext. 3 or director@goshenpublib.org
Monday, June 3, 2024, 6:30 PM.
Mark will speak about, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Maplewood at Southport, 917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, Ct., 06890.
Contact:
Mr. Deven Clemens, Senior Lifestyle Director, (203) 418-2202 or southportld@maplewoodsl.com
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will provide a geography lecture, "Thailand."
Location:
Maplewood Senior Living Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact:
Ms. Brandi Lodice, Lifestyle Director,
203-426-8118 or newtownld@maplewoodsl.com
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 2:00 PM.
For the 80th anniversary, Mark will speak about, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Kiriaki Demetriades, Engage Life Director, (475) 328-1910 or kiriaki.demetriades@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 5:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944
Location:
Lapham Community Center in Waveny Park, 663 South Avenue, New Canaan, Ct., 06840. Call ahead for reservations.
Contact:
Ms. Agata Aspinwall, Director, (203) 594-3620 or Ms. Kathy Collins, Program Manager,(203) 594-3623 or laphamcenter@newcanaanct.gov
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 1:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, (203) 262-6555 ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Second presentation for the 80th anniversary of D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, (203) 262-6555 ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Friday, June 7, 2024, 10:30 AM
Mark will speak about, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day."
Location:
The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct., 06880.
Contact:
Mr. John Morresi, NIDE, CRTD, Resident Engagement Director, 203-349-2462 or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Friday, June 7, 2024, 2:00 PM
Mark will speak about one of the foremost First Ladies in American history, "Eleanor Roosevelt."
Location:
Charter Senior Living in Orange, 197 Indian River Road, Orange, Ct., 06477
Contact:
06477
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 1:30 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Atria Senior Living Stamford, 77 Third Street, Stamford, Ct., 06906.
Contact:
Mr. Ethan Lacombe, Engage Life Director, 203-327-4551, ext. 3 or ethan.lacombe@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, June 10, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present, "The 80th Anniversary of The Longest Day, D-Day."
Location:
Atria Woodlands, 1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY., 10502.
Contact:
Contact: Ms. Kelly Antonini, Engage Life Director, (914) 693-7700 or Kelly.Antonini@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:45 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "The Longest Day: D-Day," invasion of Normandy.
Location:
Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Contact: Ms. Mavel Jones, Program Director, 203-871-0066 or mjones@residenceselleckswoods.com
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Building 2, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Alanna Licursi-Rich, Director of Therapeutic Recreation,
203-262-6555, ext. 142 or alicursi-rich@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Watermark at East Hills, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488
Contact:
Ms. Susan Schimmel, Activities Assistant, (203) 262-6868 or
shschimmel@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location: Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact: Mr. Vincent Farrell, Life Enrichment Director, 475-400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
The Residence at Second Street, 14 Second Street, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Frank Mastrone, Resident Engagement Director,
(203)883-1510 or fmastrone@residencesummerstreet.com
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," the Allied invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944.
Location:
Atria Senior Living Rye Brook, 1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY., 10573
Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director, (914) 935-4976 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day, June 6, 1944."
Location:
The Bristal Assisted Living at White Plains, 305 North Street, White Plains, NY., 10605.
Contact: Ms. Melesia White, Program Director, (914) 681-1800 or mwhite@thebristal.com
Friday, June 14, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "The Longest Day, D-Day, Allied invasion of France."
Location:
Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact:
Ms. Lori Pachera, Program Director,
(203) 261-0006 or lpachera@sm.monarchcommunities.com
Friday, June 14, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "The Longest Day: D-Day, June 6, 1944."
Location:
Brightview Senior Living at Shelton, 30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, Ct., 06484.
Contact:
Ms. Cari Edwards, Senior Vibrant Living Director,
(203) 493-4345 or cedwards@bvsl.net
Monday, June 17, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," the Allies land at Normandy, June 6, 1944.
Location:
Waterstone at Westchester, 150 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY., 10605.
Contact:
Ms. Madelyn Silverstein, Life Enrichment Director,
(914) 216-7200 or msilverstein@Waterstonesl.com
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 2:00 PM.
For the 90th anniversary, Mark will speak about, "The Night of the Long Knives,"
Location:
Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Kiriaki Demetriades, Engage Life Director, (475) 328-1910 or kiriaki.demetriades@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class three of five, "The Great Game for Empire, 1756-2024: The Great War: 1914-1945."
Location:
Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., 06604.
Contact:
Ms. Cindy McGuire, Director of Living Well, (203) 373-6108 or cmcguire@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
The Marvin, 60 Gregory Boulevard, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Ms. Leticia Croke, Program Director, (203) 854-4660 or leticiacroke@gmail.com
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Town of Mamaroneck, 1288 West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY., 10538.
Contact:
Ms. Stephanie Hart, MS, CTRS, CDP, Senior Center Coordinator,
(914) 834-8840 or shart@townofmamaroneckny.org
Friday, June 21, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will conduct a geography presentation, "Thailand."
Location:
Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact:
Ms. Brandi Lodice, Lifestyle Director,
(203) 426-8118 or newtownld@maplewoodsl.com
Sunday, June 23, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th Anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Middlebrook Farms, 2750 Reservoir Road, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact:
Ms. Patricia Stamatin, Activities Director and Cultural Ambassador, (203) 601-2031 or pstamatin@benchmarkquality.com
Monday, June 24, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about one of the most influential Americans of the 20th century, "Edward Bernays: Master of Consent."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, (203) 262-6555 ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Brighton Gardens Stamford, 59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, Ct., 06902.
Contact:
Ms. Seema Mahadeo, CDP, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, (203) 322-2100 or StamfordBG.AVC@sunriseseniorliving.com
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about the talented actress, "Joan Crawford."
Location:
Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Vincent Farrell, Life Enrichment Director, 475-400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 12:30 PM.
Mark will speak about Adolf Hitler's purge of his Stormtroopers, 90 years ago with, "The Night of the Long Knives."
Location:
The Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Caitlin Stote, Program Specialist, (203) 656-7490, ext. 7489 or cstote@darienct.gov
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary of World War II, the second big Allied punch in 1944, after D-Day, "Operation: BAGRATION," the Eastern Front.
Location:
The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct., 06880.
Contact:
Mr. John Morresi, NIDE, CRTD, Resident Engagement Director,
203-349-2462 or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 12:15 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Weston Senior Center, 9 School Road, Weston, Ct., 06883.
Contact:
Ms. Linda Gilmore, Program Director, (203) 222-2508, or lgilmore@westonct.gov
Friday, June 28, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: The Longest Day," June 6, 1944.
Location:
Brightview on New Canaan, 162 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06850.
Contact:
Ms. Cher Santiago-DeLeon, Vibrant Living Director, (203) 857-1836 or csantiagodeleon@bvsl.net
August 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about Ol' Blue Eyes, "Frank Sinatra."
Location:
The Commons at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact:
Ms. Natasha Seferovic, CDP, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, (203) 364-3190 or recreation@newtownal.com
Friday, August 2, 2024, 10:45 AM.
Mark will speak about, "60 Years Ago: The Gulf of Tonkin Incident."
Location:
The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct. 06880.
Contact:
Mr. Gian Morresi, NIDE, CTRD, Resident Engagement Director,
(203) 349-2462, or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Friday, August 2, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Great One: Jackie Gleason."
Location:
Charter Senior Living Orange, 197 Indian River Road, Orange, Ct., 06477..
Contact:
Ms. Corilynn Meeker, Life Enrichment Director,
(203) 867-0123, ext. 115 or activities@charteroforange.com
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location:
Cascades Senior Living, 13 Park Lawn Drive, Bethel, Ct., 06801.
Contact:
Ms. Gigi Barnes, Program Director, (203) 830-4180 or
gbarnes@nathealthcare.com
Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Contact:
Ms. Sabrina Bahias, Program Director, (203) 505-4751 or
bahias@thegreensatcannondale.com
Monday, August 5, 2024, 4:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present, "Current Events Update: Ukraine and the Middle East."
Location:
Goshen Public Library, 42B North Street, Goshen, Ct., 06756.
Contact:
Ms. Tabitha K. Guarnieri, Library Director, (860) 491-3234, ext. 3 or director@goshen@publib.org
Monday, August 5, 2024, 6:30 PM.
Mark will speak about a vastly misunderstood aspect of American Government, "Electoral College."
Location:
Maplewood at Southport, 917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, Ct., 06890.
Contact:
Mr. Deven Clemens, Senior Lifestyle Director, (203) 418-2202 or southportld@maplewoodsl.com
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, "America: A Democracy? A Republic?"
Location:
Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Vincent Farrell, Program Director, (475) 400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present Part IV, The Great Game: Quest for Empire, 1756-2024."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Darien, 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Kiriaki Demetriades, Engage Life Director, (203)-662-1090 or kiriaki.demetriades@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak out that Yankee Doodle Dandy, "Jimmy Cagney."
Location:
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Mr. Albert Marrero, Lifestyle Director, 203-220-9600 or strawberryld@maplewoodsl.com
Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 1:00-3:00 PM.
Mark will teach class five of five, "Legislation of History/Legislation of Consent: Control the Message, Mold the Masses."
Location:
Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06854..
Contact:
Lifetime Learners Institute, West Campus, Room W102,
(203) 857-3330 or llearner@ncc.commnet.edu
Thursday, August 8, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about a rarely regarded event in American history, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Rye Brook, 1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY., 10573
Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Blake, Engage Life Director, (914) 935-4976 or elizabeth.blake@atriaseniorliving.com
Thursday, August 8, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Road, Southport, Ct., 06488..
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, (203) 262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Friday, August 9, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about a rarely presented topic in American history, "The Newburgh Incident, March 1783."
Location:
Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact:
Ms. Lori Pachera, Program Director,
(203) 261-0006 or lpachera@sm.monarchcommunities.com
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 1:30 PM.
Mark will present a, "Current Event Update: the United States vs. China."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Stamford, 77 Third Street, Stamford, Ct., 06906.
Contact:
Mr. Ethan Lacombe, Engage Life Director, (203) 327-4551 or ethan.lacombe@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, August 12, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Great Game for Empire,1756-2024."
Location:
Atria Woodlands, 1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY., 10502.
Contact:
Contact: Ms. Kelly Antonini, Engage Life Director, (914) 693-7700 or Kelly.Antonini@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, August 12, 2024, 6:45 PM.
Mark will present, "The Great Game for Empire."
Location:
Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Contact: Ms. Mavel Jones, Program Director, 203-871-0066 or mjones@residenceselleckswoods.com
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The King: Clark Gable."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, Building 2, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Alanna Licursi-Rich, Director of Therapeutic Recreation,
203-262-6555, ext. 142 or alicursi-rich@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, 110 years ago, Europe tumbled into the First World War, "The Shot Heard Round the World."
Location:
Watermark at East Hills, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488
Contact:
Ms. Susan Schimmel, Activities Assistant, (203) 262-6868 or
shschimmel@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will conduct a geography presentation, "Ecuador."
Location:
Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact:
Ms. Brandi Lodice, Lifestyle Director,
(203) 426-8118 or newtownld@maplewoodsl.com
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Causes of World War I."
Location:
The Marvin, 60 Gregory Boulevard, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Ms. Leticia Croke, Program Director, (203) 854-4660 or leticiacroke@gmail.com
Monday, August 26, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will present, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location:
Location:
Waterstone at Westchester, 150 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY., 10605.
Contact:
Ms. Madelyn Silverstein, Life Enrichment Director,
(914) 216-7200 or msilverstein@Waterstonesl.com
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about the remarkable actress, "Bette Davis."
Location:
Waterstone at High Ridge, 215 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Vincent Farrell, Program Director, (475) 400-9200 or vfarrell@waterstonesl.com
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, "Fascism, What is it?"
Location:
Brighton Gardens Stamford, 59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, Ct., 06902.
Contact:
Ms. Seema Mahadeo, CDP, Activities and Volunteer Coordinator,
(203) 322-2100 or StamfordBG.AVC@sunriseseniorliving.com
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will teach class five of five, "The Great Game for Empire: The Grand Chessboard."
Location:
Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., 06604.
Contact:
Ms. Cindy McGuire, Director of Living Well, (203) 373-6108 or cmcguire@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 12:30 PM.
Mark will speak about the remarkable, "Eleanor Roosevelt."
Location:
Stamford Senior Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Stamford, Ct., 06901.
Contact:
Ms. Stacey Ferber, MSW, Program Coordinator, (203) 977-5151 or sferber@stamfordct.gov
Thursday, August 29, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about the founding principle of America, Private Property in, "Property, Politics and, . . . Power!"
Location:
Town of Mamaroneck, 1288 West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY., 10538.
Contact:
Ms. Stephanie Hart, MS, CTRS, CDP, Senior Center Coordinator,(914) 834-8840 or shart@townofmamaroneckny.org
Thursday, August 29, 2024, 2:30 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Electoral College,"
Location:
Pomperaug Woods, 80 Heritage Road, Southport, Ct., 06488..
Contact:
Ms. Lisa Huebenthal, Director of Community Life, (203) 262-6555, ext. 144 or lhuebenthal@pomperaugwoods.com
Friday, August 30, 2024, 10:45 AM.
Mark will present, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location:
The Residence at Westport, 1141 Post Road East, Westport, Ct. 06880.
Contact:
Mr. Gian Morresi, NIDE, CTRD, Resident Engagement Director,
(203) 349-2462, or gmorresi@residencewestport.com
Friday, August 30, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Newburgh Incident, March 15, 1783."
Location:
Brightview on New Canaan, 162 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06850.
Contact:
Ms. Cher Santiago-DeLeon, Vibrant Living Director, (203) 857-1836 or csantiagodeleon@bvsl.net
October 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about one of America's greatest funny men, "Jack Benny."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods--Health Care, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Alanna Licursi-Rich, Director of Activities, (203) 262-6555, ext. 142 or alicursi-rich@pomperaugwoods.com
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 11:00 AM.
For the upcoming November elections, Mark will speak about, "The Electoral College."
Location:
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Mr. Albert Marrero, Lifestyle Director, (203) 220-9600 or strawberryld@maplewoodsl.com
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 1:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the upcoming elections, "The Electoral College."
Location:
The Weston Senior Center, 9 School Road, Weston, Ct., 06883.
Contact:
Ms. Linda Gilmore, Program Coordinator,
(203) 222-2508
lgilmore@westonct.gov
Friday, October 4, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class one of six, "The Great Game: Quest for Empire, 1756-2024: World's First World War."
Location:
Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Road, Redding, Ct., 06896..
Friday, October 4, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, "America: A Democracy? A Republic?"
Location:
Charter Senior Living Orange, 197 Indian River Road, Orange, Ct., 06477..
Contact:
Ms. Corilynn Meeker, Life Enrichment Director,
(203) 867-0123, ext. 115 or activities@charteroforange.com
Saturday, October 5, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, "America: A Democracy? A Republic?"
Location:
Cascades at Bethel, 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Ct., 06801..
Contact:
Ms. Gigi Barnes, Program Director,
(203) 480-4180, ext. 399 or gbarnes@nathealthcare.com
Saturday, October 5, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, "America: A Democracy? A Republic?"
Location:
The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897.
Contact:
Ms. Sabrina Bahias, Program Director,
(203) 761-1191, or sbahias@thegreensatcannondale.com
Monday, October 7, 2024, 4:00 PM.
Mark will Zoom-present, "The Shot Heard Round the World: The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the Countess Sophie, June 28, 1914."
Location:
Goshen Public Library, 42B North Street, Goshen, Ct., 06756..
Contact:
Ms. Tabitha K. Guarnieri, Library Director, (860) 491-3234 ext. 3 or director@goshenpublib.org
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will each class one of five, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: Weak Die, Strong Survive."
Location:
Fairfield Bigelow Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, Ct., 06824.
Contact:
Ms. Pat Sabena, Chair, Lifelong Learners, (203) 256-3166 or patsabena@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about Hollywood's Yankee Doodle Dandy, "Jimmy Cagney."
Location:
Watermark at East Hill, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Megan Maier, Activities Director, (203) 262-6868 or mmaier@watermarkcommunities.com
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, for the 60th anniversary, "Gulf of Tonkin Resolution."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Rye Brook, 1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY., 10573.
Contact:
Ms. Jacqueline Emrich, Community Business Director, (914) 939-2900 or jacqueline.emrich@atriaseniorliving.com
Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:00 AM-12 PM.
Mark will teach class two of six, "The Great Game: Quest for Empire, 1756-2024: Changing of the Guard."
Location:
Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Road, Redding, Ct., 06896..
Friday, October 11, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will speak about a cornerstone of the American voting process, "The Electoral College."
Location:
Brightview Senior Living at Shelton, 30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, Ct., 06484.
Contact:
Ms. Cari Edwards, Senior Vibrant Living Director,
(203) 493-4345 or cedwards@bvsl.net
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 1:30 PM.
Mark will explain a significant aspect of the American voting process, "The Electoral College."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Stamford, 77 Third Street, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Frank Mastrone, Engage Life Director, (203) 327-4551 or frank.mastrone@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, October 14, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present, "The Electoral College."
Location:
Atria Woodlands, 1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY., 10502.
Contact:
Ms. Kelly Antonini, Engage Life Director, (914) 693-7700 or kelly.antonini@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, October 14, 2024, 6:45 PM.
With the upcoming November elections, Mark will explain, "The Electoral College."
Location:
The Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Mavel Jones, Engagement Director, (203) 871-0066 or mjones@residenceselleckswoods.com
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class two of five, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: Killers in the White Coats."
Location:
Fairfield Bigelow Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, Ct., 06824.
Contact:
Ms. Pat Sabena, Chair, Lifelong Learners, (203) 256-3166 or patsabena@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will explain one of the underpinnings of American voting, "The Electoral College."
Location:
Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., 06604.
Contact:
Ms. Cindy McGuire, Director of Living Well, (203) 373-6108 or cmcguire@watermarkcommunities.com
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, "America: A Democracy? A Republic?"
Location:
Town of Mamaroneck, 1288 West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY., 10538.
Contact:
Ms. Stephanie Hart Lobo, MS, CTRS, CDP, Senior Center Coordinator, (914) 834-8840 or shart@townofmamaroneckny.org
Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class three of six, "The Great Game: Quest for Empire, 1756-2024: The Mackinder Effect."
Location:
Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Road, Redding, Ct., 06896..
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class three of five, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: General Government and the Death Camps."
Location:
Fairfield Bigelow Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, Ct., 06824.
Contact:
Ms. Pat Sabena, Chair, Lifelong Learners, (203) 256-3166 or patsabena@gmail.com
Friday, October 18, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the upcoming elections, "The Electoral College."
Location:
The North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm Street, North Haven, Ct., 06473.
Contact:
Ms. Shauna DeStanfano, MLS, Assistant Director of Library Services, (203) 239-5803, ext. 303 or sdestafano@northhavenlibrary.net, patsabena@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will conduct a geography presentation, "Africa."
Location:
Maplewood at Newtown, 166 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, Ct., 06470.
Contact:
Ms. Brandi Lodice, Lifestyle Director,
(203) 426-8118 or newtownld@maplewoodsl.com
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The Electoral College."
Location:
Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, Trumbull, Ct., 06611..
Contact:
Ms. Lori Pachera, Program Director, (203) 261-0006 or lpachera@sm.monarchcommunities.com
Friday, October 25, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class four of six. "The Great Game: Quest for Empire, 1756-2024: The Great War: 1914-1922; 1931-1945."
Location:
Meadow Ridge, 100 Redding Road, Redding, Ct., 06896..
Monday, October 28, 2024, 1:00 PM.
Mark will speak about the, "Electoral College.
Location:
Comstock Community Center, 9 School Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897. .
Contact:
Ms. Stephanie Rowe, MS., LMSW, Assistant Director of Social Services, (203) 383-4620 or stephanie.rowe@wiltonct.gov
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Mark will teach class four of five, "Industrialization of Racial Hygiene: Assembly Line of Death: Auschwitz-Birkenau."
Location:
Fairfield Bigelow Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Fairfield, Ct., 06824.
Contact:
Ms. Pat Sabena, Chair, Lifelong Learners, (203) 256-3156 or patsabena@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present, "The Shots Heard Round the World," the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Countess Sophie.
Location:
Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Rebecca Randall, Head of Reference/Assistant Head Librarian, (203) 262-0626, ext. 131 or rrandall@biblio.org, patsabena@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 12:30 PM.
Mark will speak about, for the 60th Anniversary, "The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution."
Location:
The Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Elizabeth Paris, Gerontologist-Director, (203) 656-7490 or eparis@darienct.gov
December 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024, 4:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present, "Fascism in America."
Location:
Goshen Public Library, 42B North Street, Goshen, Ct., 06756..
Contact:
Ms. Tabitha K. Guarnieri, Library Director, (860) 491-3234 ext. 3 or director@goshenpublib.org
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, "The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor."
Location:
Maplewood at Strawberry Hill, 73 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Norwalk, Ct., 06855.
Contact:
Mr. Albert Marrero, Lifestyle Director, (203) 220-9600 or strawberryld@maplewoodsl.com
Friday, December 6, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will speak about, "The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor."
Location:
Charter Senior Living Orange, 197 Indian River Road, Orange, Ct., 06477.
Contact:
Ms. Corilynn Meeker, Life Enrichment Director,
(203) 867-0123, ext. 115 or activities@charteroforange.com
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will present, "The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor."
Location:
Cascades at Bethel, 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Ct., 06801..
Contact:
Ms. Gigi Barnes, Program Director,
(203) 480-4180, ext. 399 or gbarnes@nathealthcare.com
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will present, for the Day of Infamy, "The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor."
Location:
The Greens at Cannondale, 435 Danbury Road, Wilton, Ct., 06897.
Contact:
Ms. Sabrina Bahias, Program Director,
(203) 761-1191, or sbahias@thegreensatcannondale.com
Monday, December 9, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will speak about Hollywood's Yankee Doddle Dandy, "Jimmy Cagney."
Location:
Atria Woodlands, 1017 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY., 10502.
Contact:
Ms. Kelly Antonini, Engage Life Director, (914) 693-7700 or kelly.antonini@atriaseniorliving.com
Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:45 PM.
Mark will present, "The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor."
Location:
The Residence at Sellecks Woods, 1 Parklands Drive, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Mavel Jones, Engagement Director, (203) 871-0066 or mjones@residenceselleckswoods.com
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will speak about another of one of America's greatest funny men, "George Burns."
Location:
Pomperaug Woods--Health Care, 80 Heritage Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Alanna Licursi-Rich, Director of Activities, (203) 262-6555, ext. 142 or alicursi-rich@pomperaugwoods.com
Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Mark will present, for the 80th anniversary, "The Battle of the Bulge."
Location:
Watermark at East Hill, 611 East Hill Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Megan Maier, Activities Director, (203) 262-6868 or mmaier@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 12:30 PM.
Mark will explain, "Pearl Harbor".
Location:
The Mather Center, 2 Renshaw Road, Darien, Ct., 06820.
Contact:
Ms. Elizabeth Paris, Gerontologist-Director, (203) 656-7490 or eparis@darienct.gov
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about, for the holiday season, the "History of Christmas."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Rye Brook, 1200 King Street, Rye Brook, NY., 10573.
Contact:
Ms. Jacqueline Emrich, Community Business Director, (914) 939-2900 or jacqueline.emrich@atriaseniorliving.com
Friday, December 13, 2024, 11:00 AM.
Mark will speak about, "The Post-Election Analysis."
Location:
Spring Meadows Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, Trumbull, Ct., 06611.
Contact:
Ms. Lori Pachera, Program Director, (203) 261-0006 or lpachera@sm.monarchcommunities.com
Friday, December 13, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present a, "Post-Election Analysis."
Location:
Brightview Senior Living at Shelton, 30 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton, Ct., 06484.
Contact:
Ms. Cari Edwards, Senior Vibrant Living Director,
(203) 493-4345 or cedwards@bvsl.net
Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Mark will present, "The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor."
Location:
Atria Senior Living Stamford, 77 Third Street, Stamford, Ct., 06905.
Contact:
Mr. Frank Mastrone, Engage Life Director,
(203) 327-4551 or frank.mastrone@atriaseniorliving.com
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, "George Washington's Farewell Address, 1796."
Location:
Watermark at 3030 Park, 3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Ct., 06604.
Contact:
Ms. Cindy McGuire, Director of Living Well, (203) 373-6108 or cmcguire@watermarkcommunities.com
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 3:00 PM.
Mark will present, "The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor."
Location:
The North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm Street, North Haven, Ct., 06473.
Contact:
Ms. Shauna, DeStafano, MLS, Assistant Director of Library Services, (203) 239-5803, ext. 303 or sdesfano@northhavenlibrary.net
Thursday, December 19, 2024, 2:00 PM.
Mark will ZOOM-present, for the 80th anniversary, "D-Day: June 6, 1944."
Location:
Southbury Public Library, 100 Poverty Road, Southbury, Ct., 06488.
Contact:
Ms. Rebecca Randall, Head of Reference/Assistant Head Librarian, (203) 262-0626, ext. 131 or rrandall@biblio.org
Thursday, December 19. 2024, 10:30 AM.
Mark will present, "December 1941 as the Turning Point of the War."
Location:
Town of Mamaroneck, 1288 West Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY., 10538.
Contact:
Ms. Stephanie Hart Lobo, MS, CTRS, CDP, Senior Center Coordinator, (914) 834-8840 or shart@townofmamaroneckny.org