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FTJ Senior University December Class Highlights

By Christine Hall

December 2, 2024
illustration of a gold Irish harp in a green background

Thursday, December 12

The Intrepid Victorian Traveler*
In this five-costume program, Tames Alan presents a look into the clothing and lifestyle of a Victorian woman during the mid-1850s through the early 1860s. She discusses travel through the day, travel through society, and travel in general, which really opened up in the 19th century. This program is made possible by a generous donation to Senior University.

2:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center

Thursday, December 19

The Space Race and the Journey to the Moon*
In the dark days at the end of World War II, modern rocketry became a viable new technology for war and peace. The end of the military conflict sowed the beginnings of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. The Space Race began soon after when the Soviets launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite to orbit the earth. The Cold War heated up with a furious race to put men on the moon. This talk tells the story of the beginnings of the Space Race, through the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions of the 1960’s, culminating in the historic achievement of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969.

2:00 pm, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room

Friday, December 20

Irish Traditional Music for the Holidays*
An hour of fiddle music and conversation highlighting the approach of the holidays with reels, jigs, and hornpipes. Also, some transcribed Celtic harp music played on the open-tuned guitar.
This program is made possible by a generous donation to Senior University.

2:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center

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