Tuesday, February 1
10:00 am-12:00 pm | "The Little Rock Nine and One of the Nine-Melba Pattillo Beals," Eunice Porter [Dru Johnson], ZOOM ![]() We begin Black History Month with a look back to 1957 when nine black teenagers "integrated" Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Hoping for an equal education as their white counterparts, they didn't anticipate the firestorm that awaited them. Each day they endured physical, mental, and emotional turmoil at the school, while later their lives were threatened by angry mobs (even the KKK) when they returned home. Their bravery was honored decades later, in 1999, when they received the Congressional Gold Medal by President Clinton. In the second hour, we will meet Melba Pattillo Beals. From the day she was born, Melba fought for racial equality. Knowing the way to better herself was through education, she ultimately secured a PhD in International Multicultural Education that led to becoming a college professor. Along the way, however, she made her mark in the television, radio and literary fields. This is truly a remarkable woman. Having joined ICL in 2004, Eunice considers herself one of the old-timers. During her tenure, she has served one year as Social Services Director and six years as Co-Director of Membership Services, not to mention doing luncheon centerpieces for a composite total of 7 years. Her real claim to fame, however, is that she is the mother of 2010 JEOPARDY winner. |
Thursday, February 3
10:00 am-11:00 am | "What We Know About COVID's Impact on Mental Health," Don Thomson [Becky Miller-Moe], ZOOM ![]()
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11:00 am-12:00 pm | "Prosopagnosia," Wayne Wallace,Marjorie Wallace [Dru Johnson], ZOOM ![]()
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Tuesday, February 8
10:00 am-11:00 am | "Holst: Ode to Death (1919)," Robert Greenberg [Solveig Holmquist], ZOOM ![]()
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11:00 am-12:00 pm | "The Planets by Gustav Holst (1874-1935)," Solveig Holmquist [Solveig Holmquist], ZOOM In our last follow-up to a Greenberg lecture (Oct.14) we listened to Rimsky-Korsakov's most famous composition, Scheherezade, performed by a wonderful Spanish orchestra with very little verbal introduction from me and with only the wretched commercials breaking the mood. Extended musical compositions, like poetry, are best served in their entirety, in order to fully understand and enjoy the composer's plan. We're going to do the same thing with Holst's most famous and popular composition, The Planet's (1918). Both Holst and Rimsky-Korsakov were most clear that they didn't want these compositions excerpted or the order of the movements changed. For that reason, and even more, because The Planets lasts for just over 50 minutes, I will give only the briefest introduction to the work. However, there will have been extended program notes sent out in advance, which for maximum enjoyment you should download and refer to during the performance. Timeline and Listening Guide for this presentation - open and print. |
Thursday, February 10
10:00 am-12:00 pm | "Fit, fat, functional: Two out of three ain't bad," Peter Harmer [Tom Hibbard], ZOOM ![]()
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Tuesday, February 15
10:00 am-12:00 pm | “In the Footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh," Wayne Wallace , ZOOM
This substitute program was from a DVD educational series (Wondrium.com) "In the Footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh” and was just over 1/4 of the total of the complete presentation. Wayne had this program ready to go on a moment's notice. Wayne Wallace has been a member of ICL since January 2015. |
Thursday, February 17
10:00 am-11:00 am | "Paris - The City of Light, the City of Love and so much more," GwenEllyn Anderson, ZOOM ![]() This is a brief and fun history of some of those that led to Paris becoming known as the City of Lights, the City of Love, the world’s fashion center, haute cuisine…and much more. GwenEllyn Anderson has had a long love affair with all things French. This was only enhanced after studying and working there in college as a children's camp counselor and later as an American Leader for the Experiment in International Living. She continues her connection by taking classes, hosting the local French Conversation group, writing a monthly newsletter for the group, and participating in other French discussions in the area. She has taught "French for Travelers" and "Planning Your Trip to France" through Chemeketa's Community Education. She travels back to France regularly (preCOVID) to visit her friends and to update her slang. Delving into France's history feeds her obsession. |
11:00 am-12:00 pm | "ICL Coffee and Conversation," ICL Social Directors [Dee Iltis, Priscilla Hibbard], ZOOM ![]() |
Tuesday, February 22
10:00 am-12:00 pm | "Soul - Where Does the Idea Come From?," Stephen Patterson [Dru Johnson], ZOOM ![]() Dr. Patterson received his BA from Yankton College, his MTS at Harvard, and his MA, PhD at Claremont Graduate University. Dr. Patterson researches the origins of Christianity, especially those texts and traditions marginalized by the biblical canon and those hidden histories and traditions that have been lost along the way. He has written extensively on the Gospel of Thomas and is an authority on the historical figure of Jesus. He came to Willamette University in 2010. |
Thursday, February 24
10:00 am-12:00 pm | "P.I.T. Point In Time, at the Annual Count of Homeless in the Salem Area," Robert Marshall and Lisa Trauernicht [Jinx Brandt], ZOOM ![]() Robert Marshall is a Program Manager with Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency’s ARCHES Project. The ARCHES Project is a leading provider in Marion and Polk County, helping individuals and families navigate from homelessness to stable housing and self-sufficiency. Robert leads the organization's outreach and coordinated entry efforts. A team of professionals tasked with ensuring equitable access to the regional Continuum of Care’s Coordinated Entry system, resource navigation to services within the community, building human connection, and meeting people where they are. Born and raised in the Willamette Valley, Robert possesses the heart of a servant leader, dedicating over five years of volunteer service to the citizens of Marion and Polk County. In 2015, Robert was called to a greater level of servitude and enlisted in the military. Shortly after enlisting, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Robert returned home to the Willamette Valley in the fall of 2019 and found that his life experiences, dedication, and passion for helping others called him to the frontlines of the homeless epidemic in the community. |