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Part 1 of this eight part lecture series covers WWI, the Treaty of Versailles, and the factors that made Germany vulnerable to an emerging dictatorship including crippling reparations and shouldering the blame for The Great War. David Barrett was born in London, England just before WWII began in 1939. He and his mother endured the nightly bombing of the city during The Blitz before being evacuated to Coventry in the English Midlands. Shortly after, Coventry became the target of Nazi bombing raids forcing Barrett and his mother to return to London. His father served in the British Army during the war and David would go on to be conscripted into the RAF at age 19. No registration required.
Online via Zoom
This is a monthly financial literacy program designed to educate women of any age about the financial matters that affect their lives. Using easy-to-understand concepts, without financial jargon, the program provides information, resources, learning activities and moderators to educate and create a safe and welcoming place for women to learn, share their experiences, and ask questions.This event is hosted by the Darien Library and will be held on Zoom. Please register online for the Zoom link.
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter.Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. The Alzheimer’s Association is a global leader in research, mobilizing the field to advance the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Participants will learn about the landscape of Alzheimer’s and dementia science; highlights in early detection and diagnosis; the latest advances in clinical trials, treatments and lifestyle interventions; and how to get involvedRegistration is required for this in-person program. To join us, please register online.
Do you love Minecraft? Join your fellow Minecraft fans to build, play, and have fun! For this program, we will only be playing Minecraft on portable devices such as tablets or the Nintendo switch. *Attendees are responsible for bringing their own system. This program is for ages 6 - 11. Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.