SSILL News
What's Happened, What's New, What's Upcoming?Spring 2025 Registration starts Friday, February 21st at 8:30 a.m.
and will continue throughout the Spring Session.
How to build Pollinator Gardens
Homeowners have a unique opportunity to support pollinators and bird habitats in their own yards. The presenter describes how lawn areas can be transformed into pollinator gardens, meadows, or even woodlands, highlighting the benefits of this kind of planting design.
Elaine Jackson – A Long Time SSILL Member
When we asked Elaine what kept a loyal Member all these years, Elaine stated that her favorite part of the SSILL organization is “the diversity of offerings”.
What is Intellectual Property?
Ethan Horwitz shared intriguing case studies to clearly explain patents, trademarks, and copyrights. All about Intellectual Property.
PLAN YOUR GRAND FINALE
An in-depth talk about the steps to take in planning for one’s end-of-life. Susan’s approach to the subject was thoughtful, logical and even humorous.
ATHLETIC BREWING COMPANY
April 12th trip to Athletic Brewery Co-Founders: John Walker & Bill Shufelt They also addressed personal safety and the importance of locking your car and putting valuables out of sight. Unfortunately, they advised, the “bad guys” will often circle around a parking lot and watch who is putting...
SCAMS & CRIMES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM
These officers talked about and gave tips for the common scams today and how to avoid them.
Saving Our African Penguins
The African Penguin is an endangered species, and if we are not able to make the effort to save them, they will become extinct by 2035. MaryEllen discussed the global effort underway to protect these wonderful animals.
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
On March 19th, SSILL welcomed Justin Hedde, Principal, Centerbrook Architects to provide SSILL members and guests a preview of the newly renovated Yale Peabody Museum. The renovation was an extraordinary project and was the first comprehensive renovation in 90 years.
Stories of Hope and Triumph
The Women and Family Life Center provides legal counseling, financial counseling, assistance with career preparation, help for domestic abuse victims, and this is just to name a few of the services that they offer.
Spring Semester Opening Day
On March 5th, SSILL presented the “Shoreline Jazz Quintet” (SJQ) for the opening day program. The musicians and their music were very much enjoyed by the audience in attendance. SSILL was very excited to start off the semester with such an uplifting lively event.
Who Are We?
Schiller Shoreline Institute of Lifelong Learning invites you to join us.
This is our sixteenth year of offering stimulating programs on the Shoreline.
Join us for a cup of coffee, hear a brilliant speaker.
Newsletter – March 2024
Our Spring semester is ready to kick off! Our Open House and first program are March 5th. at 10:00 a.m. at the Guilford Community Center. Come a little earlyand enjoy a cup of coffee. If you haven’t joined SSILL yet, it’s not too late.
