Alzheimer's NJ Caregiver Support Group
Thursday, Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Improv Workshop
Wednesdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Five classes will be taught by members of the Morristown Improv Group. Students will learn to create comedy on the spot through no-pressure, unscripted improv games, warm-up exercises, and spontaneous collaboration.
Alzheimer's NJ: Healthy Brain Habits
Thursday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.
This presentation by Alzheimer’s NJ will explore what brain health is, identify risk factors for dementia, and share evidence-based lifestyle strategies for maintaining brain health.
Lost Cities of the Maya
Wednesday, Oct. 14, noon
Step beneath the dense jungles of Central America and discover the remarkable world of the ancient Maya. Explore legendary archaeological sites such as Tikal and El Mirador, where towering pyramids, hidden temples, and centuries-old cities reveal the ingenuity and achievements of one of history's most fascinating civilizations. Through stunning photography, historical insight, and stories from his travels, the presenter will uncover how these incredible sites were rediscovered, what archaeologists continue to learn from them, and why the mysteries of the Maya still captivate visitors from around the world.
Their Travels to London, Stonehenge, Gibraltar & Greenwich
Thursday, Oct. 15, 1 p.m.
The presenters, a married couple, will discuss their travels to London, Stonehenge, Gibraltar, and Greenwich. Their talk will feature lots of travel photos, along with a bit of history, a discussion of the Prime Meridian, and much more.
Our Criminal Justice System
Monday, Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m.
This talk by a university professor will examine the full life cycle of a criminal case in the United States from initial police contact to courtroom decision-making, incarceration, and the challenges of reentry. Using real cases and criminological theory, she will explain how discretion, power, and inequality shape outcomes at every stage.
Revolutions That Saved the World
Wednesday, Oct. 21, noon
Revolutions are rarely sudden—they build over time through ideas, inequality, and crisis. This lecture compares major revolutions across history, highlighting shared causes as well as striking differences in outcomes. Participants leave with a deeper appreciation of why some revolutions succeed, others fail, and all leave lasting legacies.
Medicare Enrollment: What You Need to Know
Monday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.
Annual Medicare Enrollment is from October 15 to December 7 each year. This program will review Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans to assist people in making decisions for Medicare Health Insurance for 2027. Presenters will also discuss NJ SAVE, a program to help individuals save money on Medicare premiums, drug costs, and living expenses.
West Side Story: A Broadway Landmark
Wednesday, Oct. 28, noon
Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein spent years discussing a modern musical version of the Romeo and Juliet story. When they finally created it, with the help of a newcomer named Stephen Sondheim, no one wanted to produce it; who would want to see a musical about juvenile delinquents in which characters were killed onstage? But West Side Story became a landmark in Broadway history. A former Broadway conductor and university professor tells the story.