The Levy Lecture Series, proudly sponsored by the LSCF, offers a platform for older adults who are passionate about continued learning. This enriching series is free of charge, but registration is necessary.
Note: To register for a virtual Levy Lecture, you’ll need a free Zoom account. Sign up at zoom.us using your email. Be sure to register with the email linked to your Zoom account. After registering, you’ll receive an email with the program link.
In-person registration space is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to Levy Senior Center members.
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The LSCF aims to enrich the lives of older adults by providing engaging lectures in a wide range of topics.
Tuesday, December 2 at 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Don't Believe Everything You Read
Join us in Bobby’s Room at the Levy Senior Center or online via Zoom on Tuesday, December 2, at 3:30 pm for the hybrid Levy Lecture: Don’t Believe Everything You Read with Xandi Wright.
We probably all know that you can’t trust everything you read online… but how do you know what you CAN trust? And what makes us more or less likely to be taken in by biased, inaccurate, or deliberately misleading information? Sharpen your fact-checking skills and learn tools to navigate online information confidently with Xandi Wright.
This hybrid lecture is free to attend in person or via Zoom, but advance registration is required.
About the presenter:
Xandi Wright, an innovative educator and the founder of Wright to Learn, started their journey in the classroom before diving into the world of online learning in the early 2010s—back when teaching via webcam was still an emerging trend. Their passion for digital education grew through work with public libraries and online graduate programs, where they saw firsthand the challenges of the digital divide.
Fast forward to today, and Xandi is a go-to learning strategist at a top online education company. Through Wright to Learn, they now bring those same cutting-edge insights to nonprofits, public agencies, and individual learners, helping to bridge the gap and make digital learning accessible for all.
Xandi Wright
Wednesday, December 10 at 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Antiques & Heirlooms Appraisal
Join us on Wednesday, December 10, at 4:00 pm for another unique Levy Lecture: Antiques and Heirlooms Appraisal with Professional Appraiser Gary Piattoni! You’re invited to bring one item to have appraised. Gary Piattoni will tell you about the origin and value of an item you cherish and/or are curious to learn more about. Please note that firearms, jewelry, coins, and stamps will not be evaluated or appraised for value. The lecture will end with a short Q&A session.
This program will take place in Bobby’s Room at the Levy Senior Center; it’s free to attend, but advance registration is required.
Space is limited, with priority given to members of the Levy Senior Center.
About the presenter:
Gary Piattoni has over 30 years of experience in the fine arts, antiques, and collectibles business. Mr. Piattoni holds a certificate in appraisal studies from New York University and is a former Senior Vice President with Christie’s fine art auction house in New York. He has also appeared as an appraiser on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow since 1997 and is ready to bring you a wealth of information about your treasures.
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Gary Piattoni
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