Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
9:30 to 11:30am
Attendance may be In-person
Single Session Classes
| FSS-01 Geoarchaeology of Southern New England - Seabury David Leslie, Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Connecticut and Registered Professional Archaeologist * , 9/29 * 1:00-3:00 Geoarchaeology of Southern New England | ||
| FSS-02 My Prison Program: Life Change Discussion Group - Seabury Heritage Hall Dick Sederquist, Writer/Author * , 10/3 * 1:00-3:00 Dick Sederquist developed a volunteer eight-session program called "Life Change Discussion Group" which he conducted for ten years, mentoring over two-hundred inmates in four different Connecticut prisons. Discussion topics included: What is within or out of our control; Anger, hate, blame, and forgiveness; Strategies for avoiding recidivism; and Support systems after release. In his presentation, he will guide us through the development of his program, its implementation, and personal stories and insights. | ||
| FSS-03 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Seabury Heritage Hall Yanique Grant, LCSW * , 10/9 * 10:00-12:00 1. Define and identify trauma. 2. Define Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its symptoms. 3. Learn various tools to treat trauma. 4. Understanding common myths and facts about PTSD. 5. Action steps for assisting someone with PTSD. | ||
| FSS-04 Indian Rights: 7 Different Decisions by U.S. Supreme Court - Seabury Chapel Stephen Pevar, Lecturer Yale Law School * , 10/23 * 10:00-12:00 This engaging and interactive presentation explores major landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases from the past 200 years that have shaped the legal rights of Native Americans and Tribal Nations. Professor Pevar will show new and different sets of court rulings into how Supreme Court decisions have defined tribal sovereignty, land rights, and the relationship between tribes and the U.S. government. For each case: the background and facts will be presented, the audience then predicts how and why the Court ruled and then the actual decision will be revealed, explaining its legal impact. | ||
| FSS-05 Global Heating and Health: The Voice of a Generation - Seabury Chapel Dr. Kirsten Ek, Asst Professor of Medicine, UConn Health Center * , 10/27 * 1:00-3:00 Climate disruption is expected to have an adverse impact on health. We will review a few points on basic climate science and discuss some of the public health consequences of not meeting international emissions and temperature targets. We will consider health effects specific to individual patients, giving special attention to adaptation strategies to protect the most vulnerable, and we will discuss health co-benefits of climate-friendly choices. We will review the evidence around communication techniques this important audience can use to engage with the public around this topic, in order to effectively advocate for health and sustainability. | ||
| FSS-06 Responding To Dementia-Related Behaviors - Seabury Chapel Carolyn DeRocco, VP of Programs and Education * , 10/28 * 1:00-3:00 FSS-06 Responding To Dementia-Related Behaviors | ||
| FSS-07 Bats: The Misunderstood Pollinator - Seabury Chapel Zellene Sandler, Master Wildlife Conservationist * , 11/12 * 1:00-3:00 Bats have a bad image. They will not suck your blood or fly into your hair. Without bats, we would have no chocolate or tequila. Without bats, the Civil War may not have been won by the North. Learn about these fascinating creatures and the good work they do. | ||
| FSS-08 Stickleys Craftsman Farms: A Fresh Look at the Arts and Crafts - Seabury Heritage Hall Jonathan Clancy, Director of Collections and Preservation, The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms * , 11/14 * 10:00-12:00 FSS-08 Stickleys Craftsman Farms: A Fresh Look at the Arts and Crafts | ||
| FSS-09 Pee the Change - Seabury Heritage Hall Julia Cavicchi, Education Director, Rich Earth Institute * , 11/20 * 1:00-3:00 FSS-09 Pee the Change | ||
| FSS-10 The Wonders of Artificial Intelligence - Seabury Chapel Bert Sirkin, Technology evangelist, educator and photographer * , 11/21 * 10:00-12:00 FSS-10 The Wonders of Artificial Intelligence Discover the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) in this engaging class designed for older adults. Learn about AI’s history, its benefits in daily life, and how easy it is to use chatbots for useful and fun tasks. You will learn about free and simple AI tools you can start using immediately to make your life easier and more enjoyable. We will explore how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, speeding up drug development, and improving lives. By the end, you’ll feel empowered to use AI as a helpful tool. No tech expertise needed--just curiosity! |