SSILL News
What Happened, What's New, What's Upcoming?Registration will continues throughout the semester!
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FEDERAL RESERVE INDEPENDENCE
The current ecomonical and political climate has underscored the importance of the Federal Reserve and Professor Lombra was able to shed some light on the role of the Federal Reserve in fighting inflation and promoting economic growth.
Swamp Forests of Borneo, Republic of Congo, and Wetland Ecosystems
Study of swamps, forests and wetlands of Indonesia and Africa. Including primates such as Lemurs in Madagascar and orangutans in Indonesia.
NAVIGATING COMMON ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES
Presenter: Philip Ratnasamy, MD/MBA Candidate. The topic for this program was orthopedic injuries, their treatment and prevention ranging from fractures to arthritis, to spine and shoulder health.
ALL ABOUT OWLS
We learned where the owls live, nesting habits, diet, and many other interesting features of these unique animals, with emphasis on Connecticut Owls.
Shirley Benjamin – Spotlight
Shirley brought the Great Decisions program to SSILL with sharp intellect, warmth and gracious leadership with great conversations and focus on how important issues around the world are being shaped.
THE LIFE WE BREATHE: AEROBIOLOGY FROM COVID TO THE CLOUDS
Scientists made important discoveries for the benefit of public health regarding airborne diseases.
SEA TURTLES OF LONG ISLAND SOUND
Presenter: MaryEllen Mateleska, Mystic Aquarium. There are four different species who have been found in Long Island Sound (Green sea turtles, Loggerhead sea turtles, Leatherback sea turtles and the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles).
SANCTUARY KITCHEN
Sanctuary kitchen offers catering, culinary training, sells their food at local Farmer’s markets to provide wonderful opportunities for work, and friendship for refugees in the United States to start a better life.
How Digital Technology has Revolutionized Diabetes Care
Digital Medical devices can monitor and help manage children’s Diabetes.
THE LIVING VILLAGE – Yale Divinity School
For the Living Village, everything from the architecture, building materials, solar energy, water supply and management, landscaping and lighting is being planned with the concept of leaving a positive footprint on the environment.
The Holocaust as it unfolded in Italy.
The Italian Jewish Community was distinct, its origin traceable over 2000 years. The Holocaust had a monumental impact in Italy as well as the Roman Catholic Church.
Trip: Bus Tour of Historic Wethersfield, CT.
A tour of the historic homes in Wethersfield, Connecticut, including the Hurlburt-Dunham Museum, the Cove Warehouse, the Comstock Ferry Seed Company and lunch at the Heirloom Cafe.
Know us before you need us: Hospice and Palliative Care 101
This Talk was about Palliative Care and Hospice Care offered by Middlesex Health. Details of the many types of wholistic support they offer to both caregivers and their ill loved ones
Justice Denied: A Personal Perspective
The story of the Japanese incarceration during WorldWar II as seen through the eyes of her Japanese American family.
United States Coast Guard Band Clarinet Quartet
The United States Coast Guard Band Clarinet Quartet thrilled our audience with works from Mendelssohn, Shostakovich and others with virtuoso performances.
Swamp Forests, Great Apes, and Conservation Realities
Katherine Meyer spoke of her research into Primates and Conservation Realities in Indonesia and the Republic of Congo.
Manet, Renoir & the revolution of Impressionist Art
Bob Potter spoke of the artwork created by some of the most famous impressionists of the 19th Century. Manet, Renoir and other fellow artists.
Shorebirds of Connecticut
A delightful and informative talk about the Connecticut Shorebirds given by Joe Attwater from the Connecticut Audubon Society. Oystercatchers, Plovers, Sandpipers and more.
Fall 2024 Opening – Central City Stompers
SSILL started out the 2024 fall season by welcoming back the Central City Stompers. The SSILL membership enjoyed listening to some fun jazz tunes on the morning of September 3rd. Their sound was very upbeat and fun for all.
SSILL Fall Trips Preview
We have five trips scheduled in the Fall of 2024! Registration for trips is limited due to the bus capacity.
Shore Birds of Connecticut
Joe Attwater from Connecticut Audubon Society will be with us on September 6th, to talk about these fascinating birds and their migratory habits as well as conservation.
