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Learning in Retirement Schedule
Learning in Retirement Schedule – Fall ‘08 Series
Mondays at 10 a.m., Wohlgemuth Music Education Center
“Hear for I will speak noble things.” – Proverbs 8:6
Sept. 22 Coffee served 9:15-9:45a.m. before “kickoff”
meeting
Great is Thy Faithfulness: The Story Begins with World War 2
At only 8 years-old, Willy Penner became separated from his parents in Poland. Among other horrors, he experienced starvation in a concentratrion camp. Later the Lord brought his family to the U.S. where he eventually became a public school administrator.
Sept. 29
For I was Hungry and You Gave Me Meat
Maynard Knepp, Warehouse Supervisor and Resource Generation Assistant, MCC Central States, has been on learning tours to Burundi, Africa, and Ukraine. We’ll hear firsthand stories of people he met and positive things that are being done.
Oct. 3 Homecoming Friday
The Rewards of Committing to Memory
Former Tabor President, Vernon Janzen, Reedley, Calif. will inspire us with his love for the memorization of God’s Word. His presentation will include memorized dramatizations from the Gospels.
Oct. 6 — No Meeting
Oct. 13
Fishing Holes I Have Known
James Wiebe, Wichita entrepreneur, will share the social benefits, the competitive skill as well as the joys of fly-fishing in God’s creation. Our room will be adorned with his own scenic enlarged photos.
Oct. 20
Turkey: Where the Patriarchs and Apostles Walked
Visit the places that Paul and John walked. Sit with the churches mentioned in Revelation chapters 2-3. Bill and Helena Born, Bakersfield, Calif., had this once-in-a lifetime experience recently and want to take us along!
Oct. 27
Celebrating a Century of Transformation, 1908-2008
We’ll hear stirring music and go back in time with illustrated stories from Tabor’s past, chosen for us by Centennial book committee chair and retired professor, Don Isaac.
Nov. 3
Memorable, Controversial, and Ridiculous Episodes in Presidential Elections
On the eve of a national vote, Bill Kostlevy, Associate Professor of History/Political Science at Tabor College, will tell stories from the elections of Thomas Jefferson to William Jefferson Clinton. Steve Vincent and the Parkside Voices will begin the program with patriotic selections.
Nov. 10 – No Meeting
Nov. 17
Who’s Going to Get Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
Susan Franz Koslowsky, Senior Vice President, Emprise Bank, Wichita, and her parents, Harold and Eleanor Franz, will explore practical issues involved in downsizing as well as the distribution of heirlooms after we’re gone.
Nov. 24
Some from Near, Some from Far, All are Special
The birth of Christ is expressed throughout the world in nativity sets that reflect local culture. Leann Toews, Goessel, will “show and tell” interesting samples from her extensive collection.
Dec. 1
Annual Christmas Coffee: Music and Memories
Harpist Judy Mace will remind us of the angels with several selections. Wilmer Thiessen will remember Christmas in Nebraska, and eye-witness Caryl Wiebe will take us back to the Christmas morning fire at Gnadenau. Bring a plate of finger food for the goodie-buffet.
Views expressed in the 60+ Series are not necessarily those of Tabor College.
For more information contact: Connie Isaac (620) 947-3121 xt. 1212 or email at conniei@tabor.edu
