Speakers Cover Arizona’s National Parks, President Roosevelt Patricia Ingalls Two speakers will give presentations in early November—one as an evening Premier presentation and the other as a Weekday offering. For full details, and to register for the evening Premier presentation, go to lifelonglearningatpc.org. Arizona’s National Parks and Monuments. Roger Naylor, an award-winning Arizona travel writer…
Beware of Investment Fraudsters Patricia Ingalls An expert on fraud prevention will speak about recognizing the warning signs of bogus investment pitches and how to respond to keep one’s money safe. An investor education coordinator for Arizona Corporation Commission, Terri Alexon, who serves on the Elder Exploitation Task Force and the Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance,…
Patricia Ingalls LifeLong Learning (LLL) extended its programming through July this year to benefit year-round community members, adding two speaker presentations and a class. On June 13, about 150 residents gathered at Renaissance Theater to see Tom Struve discuss his career as a former boat captain on the Mississippi River. Audience evaluations rated the presentation…
New LLL Board Elected Patricia Ingalls LifeLong Learning’s newly elected Board of Directors begins its one-year term this month, reflecting minimal changes from last year’s board. The online election in May revealed unanimous approval of the proposed slate, according to Paul Polk, LLL president. The 2023-24 board members are: Paul Polk, President Doug Jameson, Vice President…
ChatGPT’s AI Potential Amazes, Yet Alarms Bill Nee News media have been buzzing about ChatGPT-4’s recent artificial intelligence rollout. In this month’s TEDx Talk, OpenAI cofounder Greg Brockman explores the underlying design principles of ChatGPT and demonstrates some of its mind-blowing, unreleased plug-ins that sent shockwaves across the world. After the talk, the curator of…
LLL Contact Information * Website: www.lifelonglearningatpc.org * Email: [email protected] March Is Final Month to Attend MMLs Patricia Ingalls Monday Morning Lectures (MMLs) closes its 2022-23 season this month by addressing three informative topics of historical and governmental significance. Here’s what’s ahead: March 6: From Civil Rights to Human Rights What is the difference between civil…
LLL Contact Information * Website: www.lifelonglearningatpc.org * Email: [email protected] Lectures Explore Roosevelt, Healthcare Patricia Ingalls January features two Premier Lectures ready now for registration online. One presentation immerses the audience in the colorful personality of former president Teddy Roosevelt; the other enhances understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and compares it with other countries’ practices.…
Two November MMLs Coming Up Timothy Pisarski LifeLong Learning is presenting two enlightening Monday Morning Lectures (MMLs) in November. One highlights Goodyear’s Fire Department, and the other explores Arizona’s ancient petroglyphs. There is no need to register for MMLs—just pay $5 at the door the morning of each lecture, which begins at 10 a.m. in…
Vision for a World Without Plastic Pollution Bill Nee Plastic is an incredible substance for humankind and the worst substance possible for the environment, says entrepreneur Andrew Forrest. Plastic is now in our communities and oceans. It is in our water, air, rain, and snow, as well as in our bodies. Plastic pollution, Forrest says,…
2022-23 Season Opens in October Tim Pisarski LifeLong Learning’s new 2022-23 season of interesting, informative, and sometimes provocative programming kicks off in October, starting with the return of trips and Monday Morning Lectures, with classes to resume in November. “With our new, increased activities schedule—increased after the last two years of pandemic-impacted offerings—we’re excited to…