Each spring and fall, the The Senior Center in Charlottesville’s Encore Players take to the stage to perform a series of one-act plays. This fall the group presented four plays, The Last Dinner, The Bickersons, I Know You Did It and Family Visitors.
Dick Somer and Patricia Gadus performing in The Bickersons at the Senior Center in Charlottesville.
Pending surgery to correct his snoring problem is causing a bit of a stir for John and Blanche in this episode of The Bickersons. The play was introduced and directed by Senior Center volunteer Jean Newland.
The performance took place on Wednesday October 24, 2012 as a part of the Encore Player’s fall performance. This is the second of a four part Wednesday series.
Ed Lay speaking at the Senior Center in Charlottesville
On Thursday, September 13, 2012, Ed Lay presented the second lecture in our series entitled “Virginia History 301: The Old Dominion in Antebellum Times.”
Mr. Lay explains how classical forms of architecture, a form which originated in Greece, became known as the “National Style” in the mid 1800s in America. Ed points out that in the American deep south the practice of surrounding homes with Greek-style columns was popular until the Civil War. He continues with specific examples of buildings embodying this form, many of which can still be found in the Charlottesville area. Following his presentation, Mr. Lay answered questions from the audience.
Mr. Lay is the Cary D. Langhorne Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Virginia. A veritable font of architectural knowledge on the Old Dominion, Professor Lay has also taught abroad in Edinburgh and Vicenza.
The series was organized by award-winning historian and Charlottesville-based author, lecturer, and cartographer Rick Britton in conjunction with the Senior Center in Charlottesville.
This is the second of a four part Thursday series. Click here listen all four parts of this series.
Each spring and fall, the The Senior Center in Charlottesville’s Encore Players take to the stage to perform a series of one-act plays. This fall the group presented four plays, The Last Dinner, The Bickersons, I Know You Did It and Family Visitors.
Glenn Short and Betty Hales performing in The Last Dinner at the Senior Center in Charlottesville.
Listen as a customer with a discerning palate finds frustration while trying to procure breakfast in a New York restaurant. The play was introduced and directed by Senior Center volunteer Jean Newland.
The performance took place on Wednesday October 24, 2012 as a part of the Encore Player’s fall performance. This is the first of a four part Wednesday series.
Beth Taylor speaking at the Senior Center in Charlottesville
On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Beth Taylor presented the first lecture in a new series entitled “Virginia History 301: The Old Dominion in Antebellum Times.”
In this podcast, you will learn about how the practice of slavery became institutionalized in the American South. According to Taylor, field slaves worked 19 hour days sometimes in extreme temperatures. A slave’s working life could begin as early as age 6. By age 12, they were considered to be adults and assigned an adult’s work load. Taylor wraps up with the 1831 story of Nat Turner’s Rebellion, the bloodiest slave revolt in American history.
Ms. Taylor has served as director of interpretation at Jefferson’s Monticello and as director of education at James Madison’s Montpelier. She is also a fellow at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.
The series was organized by award-winning historian and Charlottesville-based author, lecturer, and cartographer Rick Britton in conjunction with the Senior Center in Charlottesville.
This is the first of a four part Thursday series. Click here listen all four parts of this series.
Chris Engel and Mark Graham speaking at the Senior Center in Charlottesville on Wednesday.
New malls are springing up everywhere in both the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Listen as Chris Engel and Mark Graham speak to the effect of these new developments on City and County planning.
Mr. Engel and Graham spoke at the Wednesday, October 10, 2012 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia. The meeting was held at the Senior Center in Charlottesville. Following the presentation, questions were taken from the audience. The program was moderated by SSV secretary Bill Davis.
Chris Engel
Chris Engel, CEcD is the director of economic development for the City of Charlottesville. He has a bachelor’s degree in geography from Mary Washington College and a master’s degree in planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is also a graduate of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma and is a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) where he is a certified economic developer (CEcD). An active civic leader, his current leadership roles include: Chair of the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau, and board positions with the Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic Development and Charlottesville Business Innovation Council. He has also been a Junior Achievement instructor and Comfort Zone Camp volunteer.
Chris has been instrumental in the development and implementation of Charlottesville’s economic development programs, including BusinessFirst, a personal-visit business retention program, the Shop Charlottesville initiative and the Charlottesville Technology Incubator. He was recently recognized with the 2010 CBIC Leadership Award for his work chairing the Tech Tour, an innovative workforce development initiative that connects students to career opportunities in the technology sector.
Prior to his current position in economic development, Chris worked for the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and as a cartographer and GIS Analyst for private sector firms in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Mark Graham
Mark B. Graham, P.E., has been the Director of Community Development for Albemarle County since that department was created in 2004 and was instrumental in making it a “one stop shop” for all development permitting and oversight by the County. He brings a somewhat unique set of skills to this position having worked in both the private and public sector, combined with a back ground that includes both an MBA and almost thirty years as a licensed professional engineer. As the Director of Community Development, Mark has been directly involved with most of the large projects approved in the County since 2000, including: Hollymead Town Center, Stonefield (Albemarle Place), Avon / 5th Street (Wegmans), Biscuit Run, Cascadia, Rivanna Village, and many others.
Prior to working for Albemarle County, Mark worked in private industry as a professional engineer and managed development projects in Northern Virginia and Tennessee. His experience also includes working for Arlington County, Virginia as an environmental programs manager and the Texas Department of Highways (now Texas Department of Transportation) as a construction engineer. He has been registered as a Professional Engineer in Virginia since 1984.
Mark holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Masters of Business Administration from Virginia Tech.
Carolyn Engelhard speaking before the September 2012 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia
On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court handed down its historic ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with the sole exception that Congress cannot penalize states that decline to expand Medicaid. What does the court’s decision mean for the ACA’s economic viability and the potential to provide health coverage for most Americans? What are the challenges facing President Obama’s signature health care legislation and how might the presidential election affect the fate of the ACA?
Carolyn Long Engelhard is a health policy analyst at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where she also directs the Health Policy Program in the Department of Public Health Sciences. Ms. Engelhard’s academic activities include studying and monitoring changes in health policy at the federal and state governmental levels and teaching in both the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine. In 2007, Ms. Engelhard co-authored a book looking at the myths surrounding the U.S. health care system. In 2009, Ms. Engelhard completed a project in conjunction with the nonpartisan Urban Institute examining the use of public policies to reduce obesity. More recently, Ms. Engelhard co-authored an article in the New England Journal of Medicine examining health insurance premium rating regulation under the new health care reform bill, and completed a textbook chapter examining the effect of the new law on health care organizations.
Ms. Engelhard spoke at the Wednesday, September 12, 2012 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia. The meeting was held at the Senior Center in Charlottesville. Following the presentation, questions were taken from the audience. The program was moderated by SSV Vice President Bob McGrath.
The Congressional Candidates Showcase Forum is a biennial event sponsored by the Senior Statesmen of Virginia.This year, only one candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, Democratic challenger General John Douglass, spoke at the event. Congressman Robert Hurt declined the Senior Statesmen’s invitation to attend the forum. This is only the second time since 1996 that a candidate has failed to attend. Mr. Hurt also declined in 2010.
Following the program, questions were taken from the audience. The event was moderated by Coy Barefoot. Mr. Barefoot is the host of WINA’s Charlottesville – Right Now! and an award-winning and best-selling author, radio personality, historian and political analyst.
5th District Congressional Candidate General John Douglass speaking at the Charlottesville Senior Center Wednesday.
General John Douglass (D) is running for Congress in the 5th District to help Virginia families get a fair chance at a better future.
After serving our country for 35 years under Presidents Reagan and Clinton, he went on to promote air and space policies that grow our economy by creating manufacturing jobs and keeping our skies safe.
Douglass worked his way up to the highest levels of military leadership. In 1995, he was chosen by President Clinton to contribute his expertise to the Pentagon by serving as Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. Under Clinton, he was responsible for ensuring that our sailors and marines were fully supported with ships, aircraft, weapons systems, and equipment. For his service to the Navy and our nation, Douglass was honored with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award.
Prior to his work under Clinton, he served on President Reagan’s National Security Council as Director of Defense Programs. Responsible for the Strategic Modernization Program, he often briefed the President directly on key Defense and National Security Programs. After serving in the White House, General Douglass was named Deputy U.S. Military Representative to NATO in Brussels, Belgium, reporting directly to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
WINA’s Coy Barefoot moderated the event.
In addition to his work in the military, the candidate also worked to reform our defense policies. He was a leader in establishing and supporting the Presidential Commission on Defense Reform (known as the Packard Commission) and was a foreign policy advisor to former Senator Sam Nunn. More recently, General Douglass served as the President of the Aerospace Industries Association, where he advocated strong and sensible business practices at the Pentagon, an effective export policy for American aerospace products, and the preservation and expansion of United States jobs.
General Douglass earned degrees at the University of Florida, where he was member of the Air Force ROTC. He holds two Masters Degrees: one from Texas Tech University in Industrial Engineering and one from Fairleigh Dickenson University in Management Science. He now maintains a small family farm business, growing grapes for local distribution at his Fauquier County home, where he and his wife raise their two teenage boys.
Terry Cooper speaking before the June 2012 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia
Terry Cooper, owner of Terry Cooper Political Research, addressed many of the hot-button issues dominating politics today.
Mr. Cooper does political research, principally opposition research for Republican candidates. He is a member of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia.
Terry is a graduate of Episcopal High School, Princeton University and the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was Research Editor of the Virginia Law Review, a member of the National Moot Court Team and elected to the Order of the Coif, the law-school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa. He practiced law with the Wall Street firm Sullivan & Cromwell and held executive positions with three Fortune 500 companies before founding his firm, Terry Cooper Political Research, in 1982.
Terry has taught opposition research at the Republican National Committee’s Campaign Management Colleges, at American University’s Campaign Management Institute, at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management, at the University of Florida and at training programs sponsored by the state Republican parties of Virginia, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Washington State.
Terry’s clients have included then-Speaker of the U.S. House Newt Gingrich (R-GA); then- Congressmen Tom Davis (R-VA), Nancy Johnson (R-CT), Jim Greenwood (R-PA), Chip Pickering (R-MS) and Jim Nussle (R-IA); Congressmen Tom Latham (R-IA), Denny Rehberg (R-MT) and Doc Hastings (R-WA); then-Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell; and a number of members of the Virginia and Florida legislatures. Terry Cooper Political Research is located at 1111 Timber Trail Drive, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901. Terry can be reached via telephone at (434) 202-8065.
Mr. Cooper spoke at the Wednesday, June 13, 2012 meeting of the Senior Statesmen of Virginia. The meeting was held at the Senior Center in Charlottesville. Following the presentation, questions were taken from the audience. The program was moderated by SSV Vice President Bob McGrath.
Each spring and fall, the Charlottesville Senior Center’s Encore Players take to the stage to perform a series of one-act plays. This spring the group presented four plays, Henry Aldrich, Ozzie and Harriet, The Bickersons and The Honeymooners.
The Encore Players performing a staged reading of The Honeymooners. From left to right: Alice Hennigan, Ray Jacquin and Levi Miller.
In this podcast you will hear The Encore Players perform The Honeymooners. Ralph and Alice have tickets for a Broadway show but there is a problem. Will they get there in the end or will Alice’s mother interfere? The play was directed by Senior Center volunteer Jean Newland.
The performance took place on Wednesday May 23, 2012 as a part of the Encore Player’s spring performance. (Part 4 of 4)
Each spring and fall, the Charlottesville Senior Center’s Encore Players take to the stage to perform a series of one-act plays. This spring the group presented four plays, Henry Aldrich, Ozzie and Harriet, The Bickersons and The Honeymooners.
The Encore Players performing a staged reading of The Bickersons. From left to right: Dick Somer and Patricia Gadus.
In this podcast you will hear The Encore Players perform The Bickersons. Will John and Blanche ever get to sleep? Or will the Bickersons live up to their name? Our play is introduced by series director, Jean Newland.
The performance took place on Wednesday May 23, 2012 as a part of the Encore Player’s spring performance. (Part 3 of 4)
Each spring and fall, the Charlottesville Senior Center’s Encore Players take to the stage to perform a series of one-act plays. This spring the group presented four plays, Henry Aldrich, Ozzie and Harriet, The Bickersons and The Honeymooners.
The Encore Players performing a staged reading of Ozzie and Harriet. From left to right: Glenn Short, Gene Outlaw, Liz Evans and Mark Dryer.
In this podcast you will hear The Encore Players perform Ozzie and Harriet. Listen as Ozzie tries to find the perfect Valentine gift for his wife. The play was directed by Senior Center volunteer Marge Haugen and is introduced by series director, Jean Newland.
The performance took place on Wednesday May 23, 2012 as a part of the Encore Player’s spring performance. (Part 2 of 4)
Each spring and fall, the Charlottesville Senior Center’s Encore Players take to the stage to perform a series of one-act plays. This spring the group presented four plays, Henry Aldrich, Ozzie and Harriet, The Bickersons and The Honeymooners.
The Encore Players performing a staged reading of Henry Aldrich. From left to right: Jeffery Goodsell, Dick Somer and Elaine McGrath.
Senior Center member Jean Newland introduced the play which she directed.
In this podcast you will hear The Encore Players perform Henry Aldrich. Henry, like so many of us, just needs a little quiet time to himself. But will he be able to find some? Listen in to find out. The play is introduced by its director, Jean Newland.
The performance took place on Wednesday May 23, 2012 as a part of the Encore Player’s spring performance. (Part 1 of 4)
