Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Series
March, 30, 2012
Refreshments at 12:15, Presentation at 1:00

Through the use of video and lecture we learn about the intricate and complicated life of bees. What makes bees so important? What do they do besides providing us with honey? What is involved in beekeeping? How do you become a beekeeper? Discover how bees help us and are essential to the food chain.
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Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series
April 20, 2012
Refreshments at 12:15, Presentation at 1:00

What is the “secret” of living to 100? Genes? Diet and nutrition? Exercise? Vitamins? Environment? Social interaction? Lack of stress? Mental stimulation? Social class? Learn what works and what doesn’t work in this informative and entertaining presentation. Come prepared with questions.
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Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series
May 4, 2012
Refreshments at 12:15, Presentation at 1:00

In this global age, knowledge about Korea and its culture is important for all people interested in East Asia and world developments, both economically and geopolitically.  We see two short films: Korea’s 5000-year history and its unique and rich cultural heritage and South Korea’s industrial achievements since the Korean War and its role in today’s globalized economy. Koreans in traditional dress provide us with free books about Korea’s history and culture.  This program is expected to last until 2:30 pm.
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Rosemary Harris describes herself as a late bloomer. She has been a bookstore manager, a direct marketing executive and a video producer. At the ripe old age of—ahem—she decided to try her hand at writing  a book. Five books later (not including foreign editions) she speak s about why there are second—and third and fourth—acts in American lives and how she got started on hers. The presentation focuses on writing and is for everyone contemplating taking one last crack at that thing they’ve always wanted to do.

Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Series
March 23, 2012
Refreshments at 12:15, Presentation at 1:00

Come listen to one of LLI’s specially selected choral groups that has for many years pleased many audiences. Be entertained by their range of popular Broadway show tunes, Negro spirituals and old time musical favorites. You are encouraged to sing along.
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Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series
April 13, 2012
Refreshments at 12:15, Presentation at 1:00

In 1839, the schooner La Amistad was towed into New London carrying a group of African captives and igniting a firestorm of controversy.
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Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series
May 11, 2012
The Beardsley Zoo

Why are swans among the most dangerous birds to care for? How do you transport a tiger from Detroit to Connecticut?  How do you clean venomous Emperor Scorpions? Discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions from the professionals of our state’s only zoo.
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No Lunch and Learn
April 6, 2012 – Good Friday