Programs

“Unsettling Fragmentation – Radical Changes in Business, Technology and the Workplace” – Speaker:  Bill Forti The structure of business and the workplace has radically changed, causing fragmentation, which requires new ways of thinking. Utilizing the actual experience of the William Mark Corporation as an example, this talk will address the great contrast of doing business at […]

“How Do We Communicate, Including Tips for Improving Your Memory” – Speaker:  Celeste Palmer – Improve memory by playing games, socializing and good nutrition. We’ve heard all that. What do coffee, berries and chewing gum have to do with improving your memory? How do we sound to others? Do you think about how others will

“Travels to Munich, Barcelona, Venice and Prague” – Speakers:  David and Anne Sonner – The Sonners traveled to Europe a few months ago. Join them for a slideshow about their trip – a little bit of carnival, history, politics, art, music, food, and churches in the cities of Munich, Barcelona, Venice and Prague. Anne and

“Unsettling Fragmentation ­– Discussions with Prominent Christians from Eastern European Countries and Italy on Current Political, Social and Religious Events” – Speaker:  Bill Forti – Societies are experiencing unsettling fragmentation – fault lines in the European Union, Christianity, traditional values, rapid technological change, the structure of business, the work place. In July, Bill Forti traveled to Moscow,

“Pomona Concert Band – with live performance” Speaker – Linda W. Taylor, Conductor and Musical Director – Linda Taylor will talk about the Pomona Concert Band and music, with an emphasis on lifelong learning, including the positive effect playing instruments has on physical and mental well being. Her presentation will be followed by a performance

“The So Cal Aviation Industry from 1939 to 1945” – Speaker – Mike Smith, Docent and Community Outreach Coordinator, Planes of Fame Museum – Mike Smith’s presentation is about the aviation industry in Southern California during the period of 1939 through 1945. During these six years, the region was the epicenter of aircraft production for

“State of the City Update” Speaker – Mayor Corey Calaycay – Mayor Calaycay will provide an interesting update and overview on the state of the City of Claremont, including such matters as the status of city projects, its budget and sales tax. The city manager and city public information officer also plan to attend. This

“Petrogylyphs and Jaguars in Central America” Speaker – Anne Stoll, anthropologist Anne Stoll and her husband George travel around the world, investigating prehistoric art. Last year she presented a program to the club about Zimbabwe. This year it is about petroglyphs and jaguars in Central America. Anne has an MA in anthropology, and enjoyed a

“Travels to Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda” Speaker – Don MacDonald – Don has recently returned from a fabulous three-week trip to Africa, which he will share with us. The Big Five (African animals), gorillas, and the Rwanda holocaust museum, memorial and cemetery were particularly memorable. Don earned a BS in pharmacy from the University of