Events
Literature to Cinema: Adapting Nobel Laureates
Lecture by Terry Meehan, Instructor of Lifelong Learning
Tuesdays, April 18–May 23 from 1-2:30 pm
Location: Breakwater Independent Living Apartments
Can literature written by a Nobel Laureate be successfully adapted to film? Some Laureates have even tried their hand at screenwriting George Bernard Shaw actually won an Oscar for the screenplay of Pygmalion, our first film. Our second film is Away from Her, written and directed by Sarah Polley and based on Nobel Laureate Alice Munro’s short story, The Bear Came over the Mountain. Both the written works and films will be analyzed and discussed.
Read: Pygmalion, George Bernard Shaw Away From Her, Alice Munro
Member of Lifelong Learning Cost: $80
Nonmember Cost: $86
*If you need help registering, please call Kim Zdanowicz at (440) 333-5401 ext. 3
Spring Craft & Vendor Pop-Up Shop
Join The Normandy in supporting local crafters, small businesses and more from our community!
Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Breakwater Independent Living Apartments
Local vendors will feature:
Candles • Soaps • Tumblers • Sauces • Flowers • Jewelry • Pastries • Crystals • Color Street • Wood Works • Author • Aromatherapy • Plants • Tastefully Simple • Beachy Items
This event is free and open to the public – no RSVP required!
Have questions? Email contact@thenormandy.com or call Kim Zdanowicz at 440-333-5401 ext. 3
Clara Barton and Henri Dunant: Establishing Human Rights
Lecture by Jim Lane, Instructor
Thursday, October 13 from 12 pm-1:30 pm
Ever since the dawn of existence, there has been conflict, violence, and warfare. And for just as long, there has been the need for care, nurturing, and humanitarianism. We will discuss two individuals who demonstrated these traits in the 19th century, Henri Dunant and Clara Barton. Lunch will be provided.
