This presentation will focus on how neurological disorders resulted in impairment of musicians and composers whose extraordinary musical talent endured despite profound disability. We will explore the diagnosis of Beethoven hearing loss, Gershwin's brain tumor and Ravel's loss of brain function among others music legends.

Instructor: Dr. Rosenberg is a retired Temple neurologist with 45 years of clinical experience as well as more than 50 years of musical performance of Irish, classical and jazz flute. He has lectured extensively on music, the brain and the neuroscience of melody.

Sing along to familiar and new songs, enjoy a Bach viola suite to sharpen your ears, and delight in witty tales from Lancashire, England. A lively mix of music and storytelling awaits!

Presenter: Lynn Mather is a professional violinist and violist and has performed with the Opera Company of Philadelphia, Young Audiences of Southeast PA, and founded the Germantown Avenue String Stop. Specializing in both classical and Baroque violin, she plays with early music ensembles. She is also the proud mother of renowned jazz musician Ari Hoenig.

Join us for a compelling lecture that distills decades of real-world medical ethics into an engaging, accessible overview. Presented by a former OB/GYN with 37 years of experience, this lecture will explore some of the most challenging ethical dilemmas encountered in modern medicine. From patient autonomy and informed consent to controversial cases, this lecture will provide a thought-provoking glimpse into the ethical decisions that shape healthcare. 

Presenter: Robert Michaelson, MD FACOG, is a retired ObGyn with 37 years of experience, a former trustee and past president of the medical staff of Abington Hospital, and a current member of the Upper Dublin Township Human Relations Commission.

You're having a bad day, your negative emotions are getting the best of you, your smiles and laughter have left you.  Are you searching for a way out of this rut?  A dose of humor will do the trick, and I will show you all the places to find that humor boost. I will teach you how to tell a joke. Remember, every laugh matters!

Presenter: Joel Schwartz developed his sense of humor as a technique to survive his family growing up and the stresses of college, medical school, and Psychiatry training. He talks to groups about incorporating humor in their life.

Explore recent Supreme Court rulings and key events shaping the U.S. Constitution today. This lecture examines how these decisions impact governance and everyday life.

Presenter: Jules Mermelstein is a retired UDT Commissioner, criminal defense attorney, teacher of history, gov't and constitutional law, and ACLU volunteer attorney. He is currently serving as a Vice-Chair of the Montgomery Bar Association's Government Relations Committee and as a member of the PA Bar Association's Law Related Education Committee. 

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring current issues in law and justice, featuring experts with diverse perspectives on today’s most pressing legal debates. Engage in thought-provoking conversations about policy, rights, governmental power, and the evolving legal landscape in our society.

Presenters: 

Russ Bellavance, a graduate of Tufts University and Yale Law School, practiced law for 32 years in Philadelphia before transitioning to teaching social studies at Great Valley School District. In retirement, he has taught history, politics, and the Constitution at DelVal University’s Center for Learning in Retirement.

Jim Gross, as a sole practicing lawyer, was in and out of the various courts in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties for 38 years. He assisted individuals and families facing incarceration, deportation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce and numerous other legal challenges.  

Barry Shinberg, a graduate of Penn State, Brooklyn Law School, and NYU, has been practicing law since 1967 with a focus on taxation. He has also been a lecturer, an adjunct instructor, and a part-time public defender.

Watch a movie then join the facilitated discussion after.

7/10 - French Connection (R, 1971, 1hr 44min)

7/17 - The Post (PG-13, 2017, 1hr 56min)

7/24 - Kramer vs. Kramer (PG, 1979, 1hr 45min)

7/31 - Strangers on a Train (PG, 1951, 1hr 41min)

8/7 - Singin' in the Rain (G, 1952, 1hr 43min)

Facilitators:

Lloyd Kern (facilitator for July movies) has taught courses on movies at Temple OLLI for several years

Janine Moyer Buesgen (facilitator for August movie) is a theatre artist and educator who has taught students of all ages.  She serves as a board member of Everybody’s Theater Company, and President of the Upper Dublin Library Board of Directors. Janine is also the founder and content creator of CreativeDrama.com, an online resource for teacher-directors. 

Central High School of Philadelphia was founded in 1836 as “the crowning glory” of Philadelphia Pennsylvania’s public school system, “the worthy apex to a noble pyramid”, and the first “high” school in the state. Enjoy the glorious history of the second oldest continuously operating public high school in the United States. The school opened on October 26, 1838, What followed is truly history!

Presenter: Jeff Thomas is a proud, active  member of the 233rd graduating class of Central High School. He has stayed in touch with Dear Old High for over 50 years. Jeff now serves as Central's Associate Archivist.