Learning Before Lunch
A speaker series offering thought-provoking programs and a chance to meet new friends
Are you an active adult interested in lifelong learning... a retiree eager to expand your social network... a student of life looking to expand your horizons?
Learning Before Lunch is a monthly series of talks designed to spark meaningful conversations about the local community of New Orleans. Come together with friends and neighbors to hear entertaining and well-informed speakers discuss their passions: captivating explorations of the people and places that make New Orleans one of the world's most interesting cities.
Join us on the second Thursday of each month. Meetings are presented Live and via Zoom for an entertaining hour with our featured speaker.
Speakers begin at 10:00 Central Time; end at 11:00
January 9th
The Science and Research Behind Therapeutic Music
Cathy Anderson
Certified Music Practitioner
Please join us to hear Cathy Anderson, a harpist and music therapist, speak about unlocking music's healing potential.
February 13th
610 Stompers
Nikki Caruso
MA, Dance Studies
Come hear Nikki Caruso share tales of the 100 strong 'Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Moves' dance troop conceived by Superdome Section 610 Super Fans in 2009.
March 13th
The Italian Prisoner
Elisa M. Speranza
Author
Learn about the fascinating true story of the Italian prisoners of War held at Jackson Barracks during WW2 and the local Sicilan families who befriended them.
Second
Thursday of
each month
UNO Alumni and Visitors Center
Doors open at 9:30
Lecture ends at 11:00
Come early to have coffee, pastry, and chat with other attendees.
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We hope to see you soon!