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2025 Village Talks

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2024 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/17	American Civil Rights Movement	Lee Thomas	Retired history teacher Lee Thomas presents an overview of the American Civil Rights movement from the post-Civil War era to the present. Lee uses his experiences growing up in the South in the 1950s and 60s plus research, visuals and music to show where the U.S. has been and where it is now in its quest to create a truly democratic society.
2/21	The Historic Wolfe Tavern	Bethany Groff Dorau	Local historian Bethany Groff Dorau speaks about Newburyport’s connection to the fabled General Wolfe, who fought in the French and Indian War during the battle for Quebec. Newburyport’s Wolfe Tavern was named in honor of the British General even in the patriotic fervor of the American Revolution. For two centuries, the Wolfe Tavern entertained and refreshed the weary traveler. We learn about the long life and slow death of this Newburyport icon through images, artifacts, and ephemera.
3/20	Overview of Irish History & Art	James Russell	For St. Patrick’s Day, James Russell, a native of Ireland, will share his perspective on Ireland’s storied past and artistic heritage.
4/17	Unconventional Gardening	Molly Janicki	Molly says that "sustainable gardening is gardening to meet our present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs." She explains how "untraditional" practices such as composting and planting native species result in beautiful gardens and provide many enduring benefits to nature and to us.
5/15	Recent Art Works	Richard Burke Jones	Richard Burke Jones, local artist and Newburyport town clerk, is well-known for his magnificent historical scenes as well as portraits and landscapes. He shared his most recent works, including portraits of and interviews with two one-hundred year-old veterans of WWII.
6/12	If This House Could Talk	Barb Bailey	Barb Bailey, coordinator of this annual Yankee Homecoming event, explains how it began and shows examples of poster created and displayed by residents over the past seven years.
7/17	Newburyport Clipper Heritage Trail, Vol.II	Ghlee Woodworth	Ghlee Woodworth presents more local history with a slideshow depicting photos and descriptions from her most recent book.
8/14	Travel in Bhutan	Ellen Golden	One of our favorite travelers shares photos and memories of her recent adventures in the remote country of Bhutan.
9/18	AgeSpan Services	Leigh Hartwell	Leigh Hartwell, Community Dietician at AgeSpan (formerly Elder Services of Merrimack Valley) presents an overview of AgeSpan services, including home care; managed care options; home-delivered meals; housing support; health and wellness; Medicare resources; behavioral health; protective services; transportation; money management; and family caregiver support.
10/16	Port Gingerbread Festival	Mary Dissette	Festival coordinator and Village member, Mary Dissette, talks about the origins of the festival, highlights from 2023, Village involvement, and plans for the 2024 event.
11/20	World War II	Lee Thomas	Retired history teacher Lee Thomas overviews World War II using images, music and anecdotes. His talk presents a picture of the various combatants prior to, during, and after the Second World War.
12/18	Queen Elizabeth II portrayal	Cheryl Fay	Known for her much-acclaimed onee-woman shows, actress Cheryl Fay brings the late Queen Elizabeth II to life. (Co-sponsored by the Senior Center & Friends of the Council on Aging)

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2023 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/18	Afghanistan Culture	Susan Carnduff	Having lived and worked in the country for 2 and 1/2 years, Susan gives her perspective on Afghan culture, especially for women in urban and rural settings.
2/15	A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia	Kelly McCarthy & Kathy Kodwyck of Avita	The speakers discuss signs and symptoms of dementia and provide tips for supporting the caregiver and the loved one. Kathy gives audience volunteers an opportunity to experience what it is like to have dementia through a segment entitled “Join My Journey.”
3/15	Alan Bull & His Art - A Retrospective and Look Forward	Alan Bull	Bull presents a 30-year look-back of his work, with many scenes of Newburyport, some of which no longer exist. “What's going to be fun about this presentation,” says Bull, “is that it will show the transition of the work over time, the variety of subjects, the different media, the quality of the work, and how different pieces relate to each other.” He answered technical questions during his lecture.
4/19	Newburyport's Clock Towers	Jack Santos	Clock towers such as the one at City Hall are highlights of our local skyline. Jack Santos will reveal each Newburyport clock's history and the role it played in keeping the community on time.
5/17	Elder Law	Atty. Margo Birke	Margo is a Newburyport attorney who has specialized in elder law for over 20 years. She will speak on wills vs. trusts, eligibility for mass health, and special needs trusts.
6/21	"My Year in Europe & Africa"	Judy Tymon	Judy looked back at her one-year journey, including getting a degree at Erasmus University, field work in Namibia, visits to world famous museums and an overview of Dutch transportation infrastructure.
7/19	Old Favorite Songs	Charles Burnim	Charles Burnim presents a concert of Old Favorites. Burnim is a solo vocalist whose repertoire ranges from the songs of Sinatra to those of John Denver and also includes Irish melodies, and show and movie tunes.
8/16	Travel in Chile	Donna & Bill Franz	The Franzes are Village members who recently journeyed south to visit their son in Chile. Through photographs and reminiscences they share their travels in this fascinating South American country.
9/20	Travels in India	Ellen Golden	Maine-based artist Ellen Golden recently visited India. Her illustrated talk focuses on the traditions and cultural practices she discovered.
10/18	Black History in Newburyport	Ghlee Woodworth	Local historian and popular speaker, Ghlee Woodworth, shares some of her recent research into the city’s historic Black community. Fascinating information presented about former slaves, business owners and others who contributed to the social and economic fabric of Newburyport.
11/15	Newburyport & the Civil War	Bill Hallett	Civil War re-enactor and historian, Bill Hallett, shares stories of the many roles Newburyporters played in this conflict. On the battlefield, on the home front, in the political arena, we learn about many of the war time personalities and events connected with Newburyport.
12/20	African Adventures	Paula Wright	Village member and world traveler, Paula Wright, shares her most recent trip to Africa. Paula went on safari and volunteered at a cheetah wildlife preserve, an “experience beyond compare.”

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2022 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/19	N/A	N/A	No Village Talk due to the virus.
2/16	N/A	N/A	No Village Talk due to the virus.
3/16	Lucy's Love Bus	Mike Wilson Jackie Walker	Lucy's Love Bus helps children with cancer and their families. Learn about the charity from Jackie and how Mike raised funds by running across the country, from Santa Monica to the Newburyport boardwalk.
4/20	Travels in Asia, Part II	Paula Wright	Paula Wright shares her Asian Travelogue, including photos and commentary about Tibet, Thailand, and China.
5/18	Maudslay State Park History	Donna Sudak	Donna Sudak, a Maudslay State Park interpreter, presents a talk on the history of Maudslay.
6/15	The "Opoidemic"	Wane Pasanen, MD	Dr. Pasanen speaks on the opiate use disorder that results in over 100,000 deaths annually in the U.S. The talk focuses on the drugs and medications that cause this and the treatment programs currently in place.
7/20	No Village Talk due to Cancellation
8/17	Safety in the Home & Fall Protection	Kelly Crotty	Occupational therapist Kelly Crotty talks about steps to take to avoid falls.
9/21	Sustaining the Monarch, One Yard at a Time	Katie Banks Hone	Katie Banks Hone lecture focuses on the biology and conservation of the monarch butterfly and reveals how to garden for monarchs and pollinators.
10/19	Newburyport, Then and Now	Ghlee Woodworth	Ghlee Woodworth presents old photos and fascinating historical tidbits about Newburyport.
11/16	Benin & Ghana: A Brief Look at History, Tradition & Culture	Ellen Golden	Maine-based artist Ellen Golden shares images and experiences from a January 2022 trip to the West African countries of Benin and Ghana.
12/21	Merrill Lewis, the “Moxie Man”	Merrill Lewis	A narrated slide presentation on the history and mystique of New England’s distinctively different beverage and magic elixir known as Moxie to learn how this beverage evolved from a 19th century herbal remedy to a popular soft drink.

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2021 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/15	Boston's Molasses Flood	Lois Ascher	Boston's Molasses Flood: Municipal Planning in a Just Society - A presentation and discussion of the flood and the cultural conditions that drove the catastrophe.
2/17	Boston Bound	Lois Ascher	Boston Bound: Disrupting the Single Story - A discussion of the dangers of holding onto "a single story," of holding onto stereotypes we have learned since childhood.
3/3 3/17 3/31	Taking the Renaissance Apart	Lois Ascher	Part I: Sources of Modern Art Part II: Demystifying Modern Art Part III: The Feminine Vision
4/7	Beautiful Montana	Bill Gette	Enjoy Bill's travelog of Montana, along with his nature photos from Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, the Rocky Mountain Front, Freezeout Lake, and Glacier National Park.
4/21	Dickens & the Rise of the Novel	Bill Franz	Learn about Charles Dickens' life, his novels and their reception, literacy in nineteenth century England, and book publishing during Dickens' time. Dickens and the Rise of the Novel
5/5	Merrimack, Resilient River	Dyke Hendrickson	Beginning in central New Hampshire and flowing to the sea in Newburyport, MA, the Merrimack River continues to be an essential resource for the region.
6/16	Becoming A Successful Author After Age Sixty	Edith Maxwell	Edith talks about her path toward publishing her twenty-four books currently in print. An Agatha award winner, her books include the Quaker Midwife Mysteries and the Local Foods Mysteries.
7/21	The Rise of the Novel: The Early Years	Bill Franz	Bill examines the lives and works of Charles Dickens' predecessors, including Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, and Ann Radcliffe, who all contributed to the new literary form called the novel. The Rise of the Novel - The Early Years
8/18	Stay Healthy with Stamps	Henry Lukas	Stamps can spread useful information; throughout the years thousands of stamps have celebrated medical accomplishments. Henry presents the history behind some of them. Stay Healthy with Stamps
9/15	C-10 Presentation	Natalie Hildt Treat	Concrete Degradation, Climate Resiliency, & the Seabrook Nuclear Power Station. C-10: Concrete Degradation, Climate Resiliency, & Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant
10/20	Food Insecurity	Jane Merrow	Jane Merrow, who represents the First Parish Newbury Food Pantry, talks about Food Insecurity in the Newburyport Area.
11/17	Theodore Roosevelt	Lee Thomas	An Afternoon with Theodore Roosevelt, as he was in 1919, as he muses on his eventful life.
12/15	Travels in Asia	Paula Wright	Part 1 of Travels in Asia includes photos and commentary on Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bhutan.

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2020 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/15	Tanzania	Barbara Dowd, Jane Tuohy, Frances McLaughlin	Stories and photographs of adventures in Tanzania in support of Africa Asante Foundation (AAF), which assists young people in rural areas with educational and job opportunities.
2/19	A Veteran's Walk Across America	William Shuttleworth	Walking across America to heighten attention to veterans' needs, with a focus on veteran suicide, homelessness, and health care, the speaker also makes a plea for more veterans to run for office at all levels.
3/18	Canceled	N/A	Social activities canceled due to covid-19; the Village transitioned to online offerings.
4/15	Virtual Offering	Documentary	April's Virtual Village Talk: Newburyport: A Measure of Change
4/22 4/28 5/5	3-part course	Lois Ascher	Public Space/Common Wealth The origins and importance of common space in a democracy.
May	Video	Jean Doyle	Newburyport's French Canadian Community
5/13	Polar Opposites	Paula Wright	Polar Opposites: Antarctica & the Arctic
5/27	Nature Talk	Bill Gette	Nature Near Home: Escape to the woodlands and open landscapes within ten miles of Newburyport.
6/24	Southern Africa	Paula Wright	Journey across Southern Africa - Part I - Enjoy Paula's brilliant photos and lively tales of her excursions throughout southern Africa.
7/1	Boston's Molasses Flood	Lois Ascher	Professor Ascher talks about Boston's Molasses Flood and municipal planning in a just society.
7/15	Rebuild Shallop	Graham McKay	A boat builder, and the Director of Lowell's Boat Shop, talks about rebuilding a shallop for Plimouth Plantation.
7/29	Fungi	David Moon	Fungi - The Foundation of the Forest: David explains that the forest and other terrestrial ecosystems depend on fungi!
8/12	Southern Africa	Paula Wright	Journey across Southern Africa - Part lI - Enjoy the second part of Paula's excursions in southern Africa.
9/23	Deaf & Hearing Cultures	Diana Mele	Bridging the Gap: Deaf & Hearing Cultures Diana explains how deaf and hearing cultures differ and how to respectfully bridge the gap.
10/7	Clipper Heritage Trail	Ghlee Woodworth	Newburyport Clipper Heritage Trail Ghlee walks us through her newest book and highlights the mariners, shipbuilders, soldiers, artisans, philanthropists, and others who created the city.
10/21	Amesbury's Industrial Hiistory	John Mayer	John explains that The Carriage Museum has expanded its focus to include the industrial history of Amesbury.
11/4	Crossing Bhutan	Bill Gette	Bill shares his wildlife adventures and photography from his three visits to this beautiful country.
11/18	The US Presidency	Lee Thomas	The United States Presidency: Where It's Come From & Where It's Headed; Lee explains how the Presidency has evolved.
12/2	History of the US Post Office	Henry Lukas	Henry, the Education Director at the Spellman Museum of Stamps, uses stamps to walk us through the History of the Post Office.

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2019 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/16	A Newbury-port Marine in World War I	Bethany Groff Dorau	The life and legacy of Eben "Bunny" Bradbury, son of two historic Newburyport families.
2/20	Exploring Alaska	Bill Gette	A photographic adventure through the Seward Peninsula, Denali National Park, the Kenai Peninsula, and the fauna and flora of these areas.
3/20	Newburyport's Irish Community	Jean Doyle	This one-hour film tells the story of Irish families in Newburyport from the mid 1800s through Bossy Gillis' terms as mayor from the 1020' to the 1940s.
4/17	Living Near Seabrook Nuclear Plant	Natalie Tildt Treat, Chris topher Nord	Learn more about the C-10 Research and Educational Foundation and safety issues related to the Seabrook Station Nuclear Plant.
5/15	Greenway Carousel and The Fox	Jeff Briggs	Hear Newburyport sculptor, Jeff Briggs, explain the creative process used in the development of Boston's iconic Greenway Carousel.
6/19	If This House Could Talk	Jack Santos	Learn where the idea of "Talking Houses" came from and some of the program's challenges.
7/17	Whaleboats and Whaling	Graham McKay	Learn about the history and evolution of whaleboats and whaling from a marine archeologist, boat builder, and Executive Director of Lowell's Boat Shop in Amesbury.
8/21	A Savvy Traveler's Tips	Paula Wright	Paula shares tips about traveling alone and on a budget, educational opportunities abroad and at home, and her experiences visiting 86 countries and seven continents!
9/18	Henry Coit Perkins	Susan C.S. Edwards	Learn about this native son, Harvard educated country doctor, and experimental daguerrotype photographer.
10/16	Amesbury Women	Edith Maxwell	Learn about local women's daily lives at the turn of the 20th century from this Amesbury author.
11/20	Shady Talk: All About Trees	Jean Berger, Cris Miller	Newburyport trees in a nutshell and the organizations enhancing our urban forest.
12/18	Holiday Choral Music	Children's Chorus & Sing-along	An invitation to enjoy the delightful voices and spirit of the Newburyport Children's Chorus.

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2018 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/17	Newburyport & HABS	Reginald W. Bacon	Newburyport through the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS).
2/21	Newburyport's South End	Tom Horth	The history of Newburyport's South End between 1850 and 1950 when it was the poor fishing and clamming part of town, and learn of its local streetcars.
3/21	Rounder Records	Marion Leighton Levy & Ken Irwin	Part III: The Studio - A conversation about the independent record business and an opportunity to get answers to your questions.
4/18	Service Dogs	Carlene White	The founder of Service Dog Project, Inc. in Ipswich, MA, spoke about the inspiring and effective ways that service dogs serve veterans and patients with neurological challenges. Link: Service Dog Project
5/16	Newburyport in World War II	Jean Foley Doyle	A two-hour documentary that examines World War II history as experienced by Newburyporters, both on the battlefield and on the home-front.
6/20	Newburyport/ Bura Alliance	Joanna Hammond & Ted Van Nahl	This talk is about the twenty-five year-long relationship between the greater Newburyport area and the people of Bura, Kenya. Twenty-Five Years: Greater Newburyport/Bura (Kenya) Alliance video
7/18	101 Days Across America	Kate Derrick & Tom Lochhaas	The Joys of Retirement Camping: In January, Kate and Tom left Newburyport on a coast-to-coast camping trip that lasted 101 days and almost 10,000 miles. Click here to see the video.
8/15	Urban Renewal	Lois Ascher	A Tale of Two Cities - Urban Renewal, Newburyport, and Boston’s West End
9/19	Stamps & History	Henry Lukas	Thinking Outside the Box: Stamps & History. Learn about the history of the U.S. postal system by viewing stamps issued since1847.
10/17	The Life & Times of Abraham Lincoln	Lee Thomas	Presentation includes photographs and music from Lincoln's life (in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana), his family, and presidency.
11/14	Nautical Newburyport	Dyke Hendrickson	Popular speaker returns to Village Talks to speak about Newburyport and its relationship to the Coast Guard.
12/19	The Village Sings!	Children's Chorus	The Village Talks turns to songs with the delightful voices and spirit of our own Greater Newburyport Children's Chorus.

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2017 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/11	You CAN Keep Collecting!	Paula Estey	Repurposing Your Art Legacy from local artist and owner of Paula Estey Gallery.
1/25	Decluttering Can be Fun!	Corinne McKeown	Certified Senior's Real Estate Specialist offers suggestions about how to approach decluttering your space and downsizing your belongings.
2/15	The Adventures of a Local Jeopardy Champion	Jill Santopietro Panall	This champion tells her story of applying and auditioning for Jeopardy and her February 2016 appearance on the show.
3/29	Tales of a Wildlife Rehabilitator	David Taylor	Wildlife rehabilitation shares his experiences and advice.
4/19	Pentucket Teachers Make Poland Personal	Cheryl Martin & Janet Eppoliti	Teachers share their experience of visiting Poland to learn about the Holocaust with the goal of sharing with their students.
5/17	Newburyport's Waterfront: Industrialization, Decay, & Rebirth	Skip & Marge Motes	Skip and Marge share the history of the waterfront.
6/21	Smart Phones & Tablets	Mike Olson	This Tech Guru addresses why we need these tools and gives us tricks for using them.
7/19	Dating Houses in Essex County & Newbury	John Cole	Talk from the "Old House Whisperer," former SPNEA (previously titled Historic New England) Property Manager.
8/18	Nautical Newburyport	Dyke Hendrickson	Journalist and author shares "A History of Captains, Clipper Ships, and the Coast Guard."
9/20	Restoring the Coachman's House at Maudslay	Tom Wester	Curator shares the steps he has taken and where the project is going.
10/18	Emerging Trends, Resources, and Living Options for Seniors	Corinne McKeown	Certified Senior's Real Estate Specialist discusses how to navigate later-in-life moves.
11/15	Nature in our Back Yard	Bill Gette	Former Joppa Director shares how to awaken to what's only a few steps away.
12/20	Sing-Along Entertainment	Barry Spiro	Good fun with old and new friends!

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2016 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
1/20	Mystery on the Merrimack	Graham McKay	Manager Master Boat Builder and Museum Curator at Lowell's Boat Shop asks "Is this the Wreck of Lightship No.17?"
1/27	How Records Get Made: Rounder Returns	Marian Leighton & Den Irwin	A conversation with two of the three founders of Rounder Records.
2/17	Resiliency Planning for Sea-Level Rise	John W. Duggan	Registered Environmental Engineer Commonwealth of MA and Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Civil Engineering & Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology presents the roles and responsibilities for a proactive community.
2/24	U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Missions	Travis L. Capps	Talk presented by Operations Petty Officer at the U.S. Coast Guard Station Merrimack River.
3/16	The Tiny House Movement - Why Now?	Vera Struck	Presented by Tiny House designer, builder, dweller, author, sustainability educator, mother, reclamation artist, and organic gardener.
3/23	Font Smart: Five Important Things Everyone Should Know about Type	Allan Haley	Consulting Typographer, author, storyteller, and Director of Words and Letters at Monotype; Past positions: President of the Type Directors Club and Executive Vice President of the International Typeface Corporation.
4/20	What's the Buzz? It's All About Bees	Anita Deeley	Beekeeper, MA State Bee Inspector, Board Member for Essex County Beekeepers Association and MA Beekeepers Association.
4/27	Elephant Orphans: A Glimpse into the Power of Love	Dr. Mary Baures	Author, artist, expert in treating trauma. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Antioch University; CAGS in Human Development from Harvard University.
5/18	Let the Colors Begin! Preparing your Lawn & Garden for Spring	Tim Lamprey	Founder of the Harbor Garden Center in Salisbury and author of "Tim's Tips" in the Daily News.
5/25	A Walk Through Newburyport History	Ghlee Woodworth	Local historian, author, and preservation award recipient.
6/15	Colonial Blacksmithing	Peter Cassidy	Forging the Past & Present by Cassidy Brothers Forge in Rowley, MA.
6/22	Keeping the Past Alive - Meet Artist Richard Burke Jones	Richard Burke Jones	Newburyport's City Clerk is a gifted artist who researches, designs, and paints historical scenes of many 19th century New England towns.
9/14	Get to Know the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society	Liz Pease	Executive Director of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society.
9/28	Elephant Orphans: A Glimpse into the Power of Love	Dr. Mary Baures	Author of "Love Heals Baby Elephants" is an expert in treating trauma.
10/5	Scandal & Slander in the Quarterly Court	Bethany Groff Dorau	Exploration of 17th century records of Essex County Quarterly Court from Historic New England.
10/26	Tour Cedar Mesa and Grand Gulch	Barbara Dowd & Mike Prendergast	Barbara and Mike share their experiences working as Volunteer Rangers on and around Cedar Mesa, Utah.
11/9	Port Family Sails to Turkey and Back	John & Lory Douglass	This pair of sailors and adventurers recount their family journey across the Atlantic, through the Mediterranean, to Turkey and beyond.
11/16	The High Arctic: Research & Adventure	Lon E. Hachmeister	One of the first Oceanographers to do research in the High Arctic region when almost nothing was known about its physical geography.
12/7	Championing the History of Amesbury's Industry and People	John Mayer	John is the Executive Director of the Amesbury Carriage Museum.

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2015 Village Talks

Date	Topic	Speaker	Description
4/15	A Tour of Historic New England: Historic Homes and Preserved Properties	Bethany Groff Dorau	Bethany represents Historic New England.
4/20	Newburyport's South End in the 20th Century	Tom Horth	Author presents this topic.
5/6	Whaleboats & Whaling in Local Industry 1650-1920	Graham McKay	Speaker is from Lowell's Boat Shop.
5/13	Multiple Intelligences: It's not how smart you are - it's how you're smart!	Deidre Budzyna	Speaker is from Northern Essex Community College
5/20	Herd Around Town: My Life with Alpacas	Dave Sanderson	Speaker is from Parker River Alpaca Farm.
5/27	Increasing your Energy and Focus through Yoga and Meditation	Chris Morton	Chris: Med, RYT, Instructor
6/3	Birds of Western Cuba	David M. Larson, Ph.D.	Speaker represents MA Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center
6/10	Uprising: The Market Basket Crisis of 2014	Grant Welker	Speaker is from The Lowell Sun newspaper.
9/30	A Flash from the Past: The History and People of the Former Mosley Family Estate	Donna Sudak	Speaker is a Park Interpreter of Maudslay State Park
10/7	A Journalist's Insights into the Marathon Bomber Trial	G. Jeffrey MacDonald	Correspondent for USA Today and Pastor of the First Parish Church of Newbury
10/14	Where the Wild Things Are: New England's Diverse and Abundant Wildlife	Bill Gette	By Director, MA Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center
10/21	Come All Ye Rounders: Journey into American Music	Marian Leighton Levy & Ken Irwin	Presented by two of the three founders of Rounders Records
11/4	Around We Go with Jeff Briggs: The Carousel Man	Jeffrey Briggs	Sculptor and Carousel Designer presents
11/11	It's not how smart you are - it's how you're smart!	Deidre Budzyna	Professor, Northern Essex Community College and Co-owner, Acting Out Productions
11/18	The Grand Canyon, Lake Baikal, and the Concert for the Earth	Inga Wennik	The speaker links personal stories with cultural events.
12/2	The Triple Crown of Open Water: Tales of Swimming in the Ocean	David Lee, Ph.D.	Presented by this Nuclear Physicist and Master Swimmer.

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