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Recorded Classes

Social Welfare and the Larkin Company

Known for its tenets of purpose, effort, achievement, and blending the gospel of work and life, the Larkin Company created many progressive initiatives for its employees.

Instructor: Shane E. Stephenson, director of museum collections, Buffalo Naval Park

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 23, 2020.

Putting Your Affairs in Order

Consider your important documents, how to keep track of your accounts, and what to share with trusted family and friends.

Instructor: Valerie Stanek, Esq., certified financial planner, attorney at law

*This is a recording from the live streaming session on November 20, 2020.

Early History of Buffalo Music and Entertainment

Look back at the region's rich entertainment history, including early theaters, vaudeville houses, amusement parks, big band nightclubs, and radio stations.

Instructor: Rick Falkowski, author, founder, Buffalo Music Hall of Fame

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 19, 2020.

Preventing Dehydration

We'll discuss the importance of hydration and some tips and tricks to stay healthy.

Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, health promotion coordinator, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 18, 2020.

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Adventures in Writing a Memoir

The author will share the processes of writing and publishing, including her memoir "Wandering Close to Home: A Gay Son and His Feminist Mother's Journey to Transform Themselves and Their Family."

Instructors: Linda Drajem, retired English teacher and current memoirist; Christopher Drajem

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 17, 2020.

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