Prof. Peter Nightingale: The Life and Times of Galileo
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyGalileo's persecution by the Inquisition has often overshadowed his contributions to developing and legitimizing the scientific method. Peter Nightingale, Ph.D, theoretical physicist, the University of Rhode Island, shares thoughts about commonalities between Galileo and Albert Einstein; Galileo's motion experiment in relation to his and his family's musical background; Galileo's attempts to solve "that great problem of finding the longitude of a given place on the earth's surface"; and his explanation of factors limiting the size of land animals. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Cappizzano Oil & Vinegar: “The Unforgettable Plate”
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyLecture and book signing. This is a save the date announcement. Details forthcoming. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
General Membership Meeting June 2023
Westerly Senior Center 39 State St., Westerly, RI, United StatesNormal Business Meeting. Agenda was emailed to members.
Annual Spring Gathering
For members & spouses. For details please see the flyer Cathy sent to members on May 17.
General Membership Meeting September 2023
Westerly Senior Center 39 State St., Westerly, RI, United States(Details updated Aug 30) - Date correction
Movie: “Life is Beautiful”
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United StatesWhen an open-minded Jewish waiter and his son become victims of the Holocaust, he uses a perfect mixture of will, humor and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp.
Lecture Series: Rebel With a Cause
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, Westerly(Details updated Aug 10) Prof. Hilary Emerson will present a lecture entitled "Rebel with a Cause: Lina Mangiacapre and her Neapolitan Feminist Films". The lecture includes the presentation of a 40-minute docufilm by Nadia Pizzuti.
2023 Annual Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration
Calabrese Club 28 Pleasant Street, Westerly, RI, United States(Updated October 2)- Ticket still available - click on event title above for details
Lecture: Prisoners in Paradise
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, Westerly(Details updated Aug 10) Presentation of an award-winning documentary about Italian POWs held in the U.S. during WW II
Movie: “The Godfather Part II”
The United Theater 5 Canal St., Westerly, RI, United States1974 film, set in the 1920's, won 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture.
Lecture: Growing Up Italian in Rhode Island
Westerly Library Auditorium 44 Broad St, WesterlyDr. Edward A. Iannuccilli will discuss his story of growing up Italian and will integrate it with the history of Italian immigration ...
General Membership Meeting November 2023
Westerly Senior Center 39 State St., Westerly, RI, United StatesQuarterly Business Meeting