Spring 2026 Lunch, Listen and Learn Series
Spring 2026 Lunch, Listen and Learn Series, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
LLARC's Lunch, Listen and Learn (LLL) series for spring 2026 will be held in-person at the Regis College Fine Arts Center, in its beautiful atrium, with a Zoom option, and will be noted as such in the weekly announcements to LLARC members. The annual LLARC membership fee includes the LLL series.
The first 30 minutes of the sessions will be for socializing, allowing time for meeting new people, catching up with friends, and general camaraderie. Please bring your brown bag lunch.
Speakers begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.
| Date | Speaker/Title |
|---|---|
| March 5 | Henry Quinlan: Artificial Intelligence for Senior Citizens Introduction A – Definition of AI B – Dangers of AI C – Unusual uses of AI D – Beneficial uses E – Most popular AI tools F – Accuracy and Reliability G – Best AI tools for Senior Citizens H – Practical demonstration using Perplexity AI and Jasper AI |
| March 12 | Lyn Croft: How to Make the Most of Your Next Years As we grow older, it's easy to settle into routines and accept the passage of time, but it's never too late to embrace change and improve your life! In this presentation, Lynn will highlight key areas to focus on for a fulfilling future, including health, financial security, social connections, and finding purpose. She will also discuss the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone to try new things, offering practical tips to help you break free from a rut and start fresh. Join us for an inspiring session that will empower you to make the years ahead your best yet! |
| March 19 | Kara Torres-Kilgannon: Jewish Resistance in the Nazi Ghettos of Eastern Europe Did you know that there were revolts in many ghettos? Did you know that thousands of instances of individual acts of defiance and courage have been recorded? Did you know that Jews were active in the partisan movements of every conquered country? Resistance came in many different forms. Learn about the spiritual, cultural, and physical Jewish resistance that took existed in the Kovno Ghetto, Vilna Ghetto, and Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust. |
| March 26 | Juliette Fay: The Harvey Girls Known for her “well drawn characters and vibrant historical backdrops” (Library Journal)— Juliette Fay transports us to 1920s America with this big-hearted tale of two very different women who must learn to trust each other as one tries to save her family and the other to save herself. |
| April 9 | Erika Reitshamer: A Voice Fest: Great Operatic Divas Who is your favorite prima donna? Enjoy an audiovisual potpourri of female opera singers in each voice category, illustrated with arias and scenes by famous singers of the past and present. Take a vocal ride down the scale from the high coloratura soprano to the low alto range. |
| April 16 | Marge Ackerman: Trip to the Galápagos Islands Ms. Ackerman will share photos, videos, and highlights of her recent trip to one of the world’s most beautiful and unique places. |
| April 23 | Bernadette Jordan: Canadian Consul General The Canadian Consul General will explore the state of relations between the US and Canada and Canada’s changing role in a new global political landscape. |
| April 30 | Doreen Stevens: Menotomy and April 19th (250th Anniversary) Doreen Stevens explores the perspectives of often-overlooked communities involved and examines how the people of the Commonwealth commemorated, memorialized, and celebrated the important anniversaries of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War. |