Discover the exciting world of Big Bands—large jazz ensembles featuring saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. Explore their evolution while listening to legendary bands led by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and more. Bring your dancing shoes—or just tap along to the beat!

Presenter: Jeff Thomas grew up in a home filled with Big Band music, played trombone in jazz bands, and remains a devoted fan of Maynard Ferguson. He has written and led numerous music and entertainment courses and looks forward to sharing this musical journey with you.

Imagine sports talk radio, live in Spring House! Our interactive sessions will discuss hot sports topics, including the Eagles and the NFL off-season, how the Phillies and MLB are shaping up for 2026 (and beyond), the NHL and NBA playoffs, and other relevant, current sports matters. Please join us for some very lively sports discussions.

Presenter: Jeff Thomas has played, watched, read about, lectured on and loved sports for almost 70 years. As an almost 50-year Temple U. and Phillies season ticket holder, Jeff very well understands the frustrations of Philly sports fans.

The Philadelphia Eagles NFL team were born in 1933 out of the bankruptcy of the Frankford Yellow Jackets, a former Philadelphia NFL team. From those ashes, a syndicate led by Bert Bell and James R. “Lud” Wray bought the remaining assets for $2,500 and the Philadelphia Eagles took flight. This lecture dives into the evolving story of one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises. Go Birds!

Presenter: Jeff Thomas, a frequent lecturer on Philadelphia sports, has been an Eagles fan since the early 1960's. Jeff looks forward to sharing both the highlights and the low points of the Eagles' proud history.