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ALPENA -- The Association of Lifelong Learners (ALL) programming for the week of Oct. 26 to Oct. 30.
Santa Muerte & The Day of the Dead
Monday, Oct. 26 - 2 to 3:30 p.m. - ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143
Santa Muerte has been called the "fastest-growing religion in the Americas," according to ALL. Join religion scholar Brian Carwana for an introduction to this devotion centered on Saint Death--or the "Bony Lady"--a female figure often likened to the Grim Reaper. Her devotees in Mexico and elsewhere have grown in recent decades. This lecture also explores the Day of the Dead, a tradition that is unrelated to Santa Muerte but also features skeletons in an unusual event that mixes mourning with festivity. Together, these practices offer insight into how death is understood, commemorated, and given meaning in Mexico and other Latin American cultures.
This is a Road Scholar Online Lecture presented via Zoom and offered by ALL for viewing at Madeline Briggs.
Book Lover's Gathering Tuesday
Tuesday, Oct. 27 -- 1:30 to 3 p.m. -- ACC Madeline Briggs Center 143
ALL will gather to share ideas of books members can enjoy during the coming winter season. Please join ALL and share your favorites. The group will compile a list for future reference.
Carey Rapin looks forward to this time together with other book lovers and has enjoyed multiple recommendations throughout the years. If desired, bring a book or two to share or give away.
Recognizing Logical Fallacies: Thinking Clearly in a World of Persuasion
Wednesday, Oct. 28 -- 10 to 11:30 a.m. -- ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140
Over many centuries, we have developed rules of logic to help us distinguish sound thinking from faulty thinking, according to ALL. When we violate those rules, the consequences can be serious--poor decisions, irrational conclusions, and a diminished ability to judge what is true or false.
Gabe Gabor served for 20 years in field artillery, U.S. Army. He earned a masters degree in human communication from Syracuse University in 2003 and a P.h.D in rhetoric from Southern Illinois University in 2009. He taught for ten years at Oswego State University in New York.
This presentation is also available via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 821 6086 8106
Passcode: 491915 989-464-7107
What is New at MyMichigan Health
Thursday, Oct. 29 - 2 to 3:30 p.m. ACC Madeline Briggs Center 140
Coordinator: Jan Kane (989-464-7107)
Meet MyMichigan VP and Chief Administrative officer to hear an update of recent and upcoming changes in the health system. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Jessica McEwen began her healthcare career as a Registered Nurse at Alpena General Hospital in 2002, immediately following graduation from nursing school, according to ALL. Over the next 17 years, she built a strong clinical foundation while working the night shift in several areas, including the emergency department, medical surgical unit, and primarily the obstetrics department.
The Matchlock Arquebus
Friday, Oct. 30 -- 1 to 4 p.m. -- Alpena Sportsman's Club
Cost $10 per person
Attendees will learn about and operate a replica 16th-century pattern matchlock arquebus on the range, according to ALL. Event leaders will cover the history, development, loading procedures, and battlefield employment of early firearms.
Hearing and eye protection will be provided.
Chris Bellino is a former marine infantryman, gunsmith, firearms instructor, and range safety officer who can share knowledge and experience about historical firearms and provide hands-on learning opportunities with authentic historical weaponry.