Join speaker David Bisno for a 4-part lecture series on Saturdays from October 3 to
October 24.
In this special lecture Jill Siegal Chalsty shares the story behind her memoir Packets of Hope, inviting participants to travel alongside her through the ports she visited, the
people she met, and the reflections that transformed personal adversity into strength
and global impact. Jill demonstrates how one person’s courage can create ripples that
span continents.
Discover the powerful role music can play in the lives of people living with Alzheimer's
disease and other forms of dementia. This presentation explores how music can help
access memories, reduce anxiety, improve communication, and foster meaningful moments
of connection.
Meet and mingle with your fellow members, as well as the Osher at Dartmouth staff
and some of our dedicated volunteers! This event will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00
PM. Beverages and light bites will be available; a brief presentation to welcome new
members will take place around 6:00 PM. Click the link to RSVP!
These sessions are an opportunity for Osher members to bring their devices (laptops,
smartphones, etc.) into the office to ask a question and get technical support on
a specific issue.
Many people have an advance directive, but few understand how decisions are actually
carried out in a medical setting. This class examines end-of-life planning in New
Hampshire, including the role of advance directives, and the critical importance of
medical orders such as POLST and DNR.
Step into the season and craft something spellbinding! Join us for a hands-on workshop
where you'll build your very own square paper-and-vellum table lantern with a spooky
Halloween twist.
These sessions are an opportunity for Osher members to bring their devices (laptops,
smartphones, etc.) into the office to ask a question and get technical support on
a specific issue.
Join Osher and moderator David Bisno for a conversation with activist Mohsen Mahdawi.
Our Hot Plates series offers attendees a chance to enjoy a delicious lunch and a presentation
by a knowledgeable speaker. The anatomical drawings by Leonardo held in the Royal
Library at Windsor Castle are priceless works of art. We will follow their journey
from Leonardo himself in the great hospitals of Florence in the Renaissance, to the
Court of France at Amboise, to Whitehall Palace in London during the reign of William
and Mary.
Join Osher for a screening of Thelma and Louise, Ridley Scott's landmark 1991 film that redefined the road movie genre, as part of
our "35 Years Ago in Film" series. Discussion led by Beverly Marshall.
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize and influence emotions in yourself
and others. In this two-hour session, we will ask and try to resolve these questions:
What are emotions? What causes emotions? Why do we have them? When are emotions healthy
and when are they not? How can we influence how we feel, particularly when it comes
to worry and stress?
Botanic Garden, the Musical: A Listening Event invites you to experience the complete musical in a uniquely intimate theatrical
format. With the lights lowered, the story unfolds through the exclusive audio recording
designed for the listening experience, accompanied by captions and an accompanying
visual environment.
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize and influence emotions in yourself
and others. In this two-hour session, we will ask and try to resolve these questions:
What are emotions? What causes emotions? Why do we have them? When are emotions healthy
and when are they not? How can we influence how we feel, particularly when it comes
to worry and stress?
