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10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Presenting with Pizza - Morgan Manning House - September 14
Join us on this monthly program where we have a local presenter speak about an interesting topic or history followed by a full pizza lunch. All presentations occur on a Monday once a month followed by lunch consisting of one piece of pizza, tossed salad, fruit and drink. The fee collected is put towards our presenter fees, while a suggested contributions of $3.50 towards lunch can be accepted on the day of the lunch. Mon - May 18: Songs & Stories of the American Civil War - Join Don Dwyer, musician, singer and songwriter from Buffalo will treat us to a live musical presentation of Civil War era music and stories of the period. He will discuss interpretations of the cultural meanings of the various songs and their social impact on people of the time.Mon - June 8: Travelogue of Holland - Join Christine Simons, retired librarian and enjoy Springtime in the Netherlands. See the beautiful spring flowers and architecture of Amsterdam. We will take a trip to the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens outside of Amsterdam.Mon - June 29: Growing up in a Frank Lloyd Wright House - Kim Bixler’s family owned Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1908 Edward E. Boynton prairie-style house in Rochester, New York, from 1977 to 1994. In her multi-media presentation, Kim recounts the joys and pitfalls of owning and living in a Wright-designed home. Living with the public’s curiosity, playing hide-and-seek, coping with the habitually leaky roof and managing constant renovations make this an unforgettable story. If you love reality home-renovating projects, architectural tours and historical homes, you’ll love this presentation.Mon - July 13: Cemeteries in Parma - Join Amanda Dudley, Assistant Village of Hilton Historian explore the pioneer cemeteries within the Town of Parma, focusing on their historical significance, locations, and ongoing restoration efforts. In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, highlighting the Revolutionary War veterans interred in these cemeteries.Mon - August 10: CCC & POW Camp - Discover the amazing story of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (CCC) at Hamlin Beach.State Park. Learn how it was built to survive the Great Depression, but later was repurposed to house the "enemy" who saved Western New York's wartime harvest. Join former NPS ranger and Hamlin Beach State Park volunteer Roger Clark as he explores the "ironic rescue" of the 1940s, when German POWs worked alongside local families in the agricultural fields and food processing plants of Hilton and beyond. This program weaves together a rich local history - from the pioneers of our orchards and farms, to the Women's Land Army and Bahamian migrants to those wartime enemies. Growing up in the area, Roger will use his personal perspective to bring this history to life. Join us for a profound reflection on how these "unlikely saviors" helped our community navigate its darkest hours to find new horizons.Mon - September 14: Morgan Manning House - On January 14, 2025, a devastating fire destroyed a large portion of the Morgan-Manning House Museum in Brockport. Join Paul Kimball, the project manager supervising the rebuilding project, as he discusses the fire and the progress to date to save this historic building. Paul Kimball served as Clarkson Town Supervisor (1984-2017), Paul championed numerous town historical projects. Now, Paul is leading the rebuilding effort to restore the Morgan-Manning House to its former grandeur. Paul also currently serves on the Clarkson Historical Committee, which oversees the historic 1854 Clarkson Academy Schoolhouse on Ridge Road.Mon - October 5: Songs and Stories of the American Civil War - Join Don Dwyer, musician, singer and songwriter from Buffalo will treat us to a live musical presentation of Civil War era music and stories of the period. He will discuss interpretations of the cultural meanings of the various songs and their social impact on people of the time. Let's celebrate America 250!Mon - November 9: End of the Line 2.0/Rochester's Subway - The award-winning “The End of the Line” documentary, originally produced in 1994, tells the little-known story of the rail line that operated in a former section of the Erie Canal from 1927 until its abandonment in 1956. Produced by filmmakers Fredrick Armstrong and James P. Harte, “The End of the Line” recounts the tale of an American city’s bumpy ride through the Twentieth Century, from the perspective of a little engine that could, but didn’t. A fan-favorite for many years, this film has aired on WXXI and the History Channel. (This talk could be 90 minutes)Mon - December 14: "GROUND TRUTH" - Retired CIA officer Daniel Caster provides an objective overview of current World Events to include the war with Iran. The presentation will also include the posture of US National Security 25 years ago (9/11) with an explanation of the deliberate actions the US Government has recently taken that is affecting America's standing throughout the world. This presentation is non partisan and is based on Mr. Caster's 22 years of experience serving his country, coupled with recent dialogues with colleagues currently serving. This is a 2-hour talk.** No eligible person shall be denied benefits or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving any Federal, State, or County funding. This includes but is not limited to: race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran and/or military status, immigration status, creed, domestic violence victim status, criminal history, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status. This program is funded by participants’ contributions, U.S. Administration on Aging, N.Y. State Office for the Aging, N.Y. State Department of Health, and Monroe County Dept. of HS/Office for the Aging.News10NBC
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