SSILL News
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Monarch Butterfly Biology, Ecology, and Conservation Needs
The amazing life cycle and migration of the Monarch Butterfly. A talk about these beautiful Butterflies and why their population has been declining.
Food and War in Japan
Rosa Mo, Ed.D, RD Rosa Mo, Ed.D, RD On November 25th, SSILL welcomed back Rosa Mo, Ed.D, RD by popular demand. Rosa was a presenter last spring, and the membership was pleased that she returned to speak about hunger in Japan during World War II. Rosa is a retired Chair of Nutrition Sciences from...
A Special THANK YOU!
how the Jewish community both prospered and failed from World War I until the end of the Second World War.
HUMANITARIAN AID TO WAR RAVAGED UKRAINE
A talk about the New Haven, CT Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund and their fundraising which has provided $9.5 million in aid to Ukraine. The country is in dire need for medical supplies and equipment.
ACTING WITH EMILY D
A one-woman performance of Emily Dickenson in the “The Belle of Amherst” by performer Julie Fitzpatrick. The play was written by William Luce in 1976. The play was written by William Luce in 1976.
SHARKS IN LONG ISLAND SOUND
Sharks we have in our waters of Long Island Sound include the Sand Tiger Shark, Dusky Shark, Smooth Dogfish, Spiny Dogfish, and the Sandbar Shark. Sharks are not particularly interested in humans, and some of the fears we have of them are are based on myths.
Together, We Can Help!
We are part of the Community. SSILL is concerned for the adults and children who are being deprived of their SNAP benefits during our government’s lockdown. Many in our local towns rely on this benefit for groceries each month. At our November 4th program we are asking each one to bring...
Stony Creek Granite and The Statue of Liberty
The base of the Statue of Liberty was built using Stony Creek granite. The granite is also known for being used for the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, The Smithsonian, and Columbia University.
Bhutan: A Kingdom in a Modern World
All about Bhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom. Its farm life, diet, religion, clothing, industry, wildlife, health care, etc. Bhutan sounds like a truly exceptional place rich in culture and family values.
CREATING MEMORABLE BUILDINGS AND SPACES
Mitchell gave a fascinating talk focusing on Concept Design, Schematic Design, and Design Development.
SHOPPING IN A POST PANDEMIC WORLD
Presenter: Paco Underhill. Since 2020, the topic of how shopping in a post pandemic world has evolved. Gender and age now influence how we shop at the grocery store and online globally.
FOOD AND WAR
The focus of the presentation was on World War II and how the countries involved dealt with making sure there was enough food for their people.
