Programs

“Chichen Itza – an Architectural Marvel” – Speaker:  Roya Ardelan – Roya Ardelan will present a talk and slideshow on Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people during the Terminal Classic period (c. AD 600-900) in Tinúm Municipality, Yucatán State, Mexico. Chichen Itza is […]

“A Meeting with Franklin Delano Roosevelt” – Speaker:  Peter M. Small, Historical Character Actor – FDR, played by historical character actor Peter Small, will educate and entertain us. The fedora hat, extended cigarette filter, and wheelchair are some of the props that FDR will bring to the University Club. We meet FDR as he looks

“Four Essential Questions Regarding Providing Health Care for All”- Speaker:  Dr. Andy Winnick, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Statistics, Cal State L.A. – University Club member Andy Winnick will inform us about a broiling issue on the current economic and political scene. He will examine four major questions that must be addressed in considering how

“The Greek Olympics and Other Panhellenic Games” – Speaker:  Dr. Evaggelos Vallianatos – The Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece started in 776 B.C., lasting until the end of the 4th century. Other Greek city-states, like Athens, had their own Panhellenic athletic competitions. However, the Olympics were the most important athletic and cultural contest in the

“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