Noon Forum Series Spring 2012

Our Adventures in Learning program offers Fabulous Speakers and Terrific Topics.

Noon Forum starts Fridays at noon and adjourns at 1:15pm.

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Lunch from Comfort Catering is $6 or you may bring your own sack lunch.

FRIDAYS 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, MO
Description: Noon Forum

Fabulous Speakers. Terrific Topics.

Noon Forum starts Fridays at noon and adjourns at 1:15pm. Lunch from Comfort Catering is $6 or you may bring your own sack lunch.
 

March 30
Dr. Ellen Sheridan—Accordian
Ellen Sheridan, DDS, says that “Dentistry is the perfect marriage of both art and science.” In her case, art includes extracurricular activities like contra dancing and accordion playing. Today Dr. Sheridan will treat us to a concert on the accordion, one of the world’s most unique musical instruments. musical instruments.

April 6
KU Cancer Center
Dr. Roy Jenson began his medical work in pathology and cell biology, and for over 20 years has specialized in the study of breast cancer. Since 2004 he has been director of KU’s Cancer Center and is spearheading the effort to have the center accredited by the National Cancer Institute, the gold standard for cancer research facilities.

April 13
For Better or Worse
The odds of women developing breast cancer are 1 in 8; for men that figure is 1 in 1,000. What are the odds that a husband and wife both develop breast cancer? That’s what
happened to Greg Schultz and Anna Greather. They’ll talk about their challenges and success in fighting cancer as a couple.

April 20
Grandview Turns 100
The city of Grandview will celebrate its 100th year anniversary in 2012. Grandview started as a small farming community in the late 1800s and is now home to almost 25,000 people, many businesses, and the popular Longview Lake. Grandview Mayor Steve Dennis will discuss the history, current happenings and future plans of this vibrant small city.

April 27
A Life of Service
During Col. Donald Ballard’s Vietnam tour his heroic actions saved the lives of fellow soldiers and earned him America’s highest award, the Medal of Honor. He is currently Missouri’s only living Medal of Honor recipient. After retirement his careers included both police and firefighting. His topic is “What it means to live a life of service.”

May 4
Dr. Charles Wheeler
It’s no surprise that the name “Charlie Wheeler” rings a bell with many Kansas Citians. He not only served two terms as KC’s mayor, he’s been a state senator, county coroner and judge. Though retired, he continues to follow the political scene and will share his insights about April elections and the Kansas City school board.

May 11
Haunted Excelsior Springs
In the late 1800s, rumors of healing mineral waters turned Excelsior Springs from a farming community to a luxury resort town known as “America’s Haven of Health.” Author Janet Reed will discuss her book, Haunted Haven, which tells of the famous and infamous visitors who came for the healing waters, and may have lingered on as spirits.

May 18
KCPT Broadcasting
Kris Kuehl is President and CEO of KCPT, Kansas City’s public television station. In an era of declining local coverage by newspapers and commercial television, he has greatly expanded local programming. He’ll share his vision of a TV station that connects people and enriches the community; he calls it “next-generation public television.”
May 25
Johnson County Community College Performing Arts Series
Director Emily Behrmann will preview the 2012 schedule of events at the Performing Arts Center. This year’s varied programs feature talent from around the world, including a concert with Debby Boone, a gospel choir, musicals, plays, rock music tributes and ballet.

June 1
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
In the early 1990’s a group of local historians, business leaders, and former baseball players came together to create the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. The 10,000 square-foot museum now houses baseball artifacts, bronze sculptures, computers and multimedia displays. Museum President Bob Kendrick brings the museum’s history to life.