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4. Read With Us:
George Saunders9 Brilliant Contemporary Fiction
Mondays, March 24 3 April 7, April 28, May 5
1:00 3 3:15 p.m.
Peoria Public Downtown Library, 107 NE Monroe
Street, Peoria
Haven9t read anything by the acclaimed and
proli昀c American author George Saunders? He’s
the prize-winning novelist and short story writer
who connects with both aspiring writers and fans
on Substack. Heard his work can be tough to get
into? Join us as we dive into his Booker Prizewinning novel, Lincoln in the Bardo, along with
short stories from his collection Tenth of December.
We9ve scheduled plenty of time between meetings
to keep it manageable. Want a preview before
committing? Check out one of his many interviews
on YouTube4chances are, you9ll be hooked!
$45 3 Facilitators: Randall Yelverton, Director,
Peoria Public Library; Wayne Cannon, Peoria
Citizens Committee for Economic Opportunity,
COO/ Foodbank; Jane Hense, retired educator;
Roberta Koscielski, retired Deputy Director, Peoria
Library; Nancy Varness, retired educator. (RFs/NG)
5. Five Decades Of Films (1930s through 1970s)
Tuesdays, March 25 3 April 22
1:30 3 3:45 p.m.
Peoria Next Innovation Center
Many of the greatest American 昀lms re昀ect the
socio-cultural conditions of their time and their
unique place in history. During the 20th century,
these 昀lms were shown exclusively in lavish movie
theaters, which served as central gathering places
for people of all ages. This shared experience
helped us navigate signi昀cant events like the
Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the
Vietnam War. We’ll explore selected 昀lms from
each decade between 1930 and 1970, examining
them within their historical and socio-cultural
contexts to see how they captured their times.
Among the 昀lms we’ll discuss are Modern Times,
The Best Years of Our Lives, On the Waterfront,
To Kill A Mockingbird, and Saturday Night Fever.
So, buckle-up and join us as we ponder 昀ying
monkeys, storm the beaches, build fallout shelters,
share a train with four lads from Liverpool, and
debate the merits of disco. It will be groovy!
$45 3 Facilitated by frequent OLLI facilitators and
昀lm buffs Tim Burns, Gary Nelson, Denise Hocker,
Paul Resnick, and Randy Wilson. (RFs/NG)
STUDY GROUPS
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