Dr Michael Joseph is now continuing Investigating American Presidents as a virtual, online class. Invitations will be sent out to participants with instructions on how to access the virtual classes.  If you have questions, please contact Michael Joseph at mcjosephmd@nc.rr.com
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Schedule:  All classes are held on Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

April 22, 2020: Presidential Investigations through History.
April 29, 2020: Can a Sitting President Be Indicted?
May 6, 2020: Presidential Use and Abuse of Privileges.
May 13, 2020: The Pardon Power and its Limits.
May 20, 2020: Presidential Lies and Cover-Ups.

Dear Peer Learners,

I hope you are all remaining well and strong during this heart-breaking crisis. And, to those who normally celebrate your religious traditions at this time of year, may you have a blessed holiday that brings comfort even in loneliness.

At this time of year, Peer Learning should be looking toward our spring activities. However, it seems clear that we must stay at home for the immediate future and that means that all Peer Learning activities must continue to be cancelled. Exactly how and when we will be able to resume classes and luncheons is still unknown. 

Meanwhile, I would like to hear your comments, questions or suggestions. As soon as it is safe to do so, we will try to have a Peer Learning Board meeting to plan our future but it seems doubtful that this will happen very soon. Some of my own activities are now being offered by electronic means. Is this something that you would like Peer Learning to explore?

I would also like to bring to your attention the many scams that are being practiced by unscrupulous people. I have heard that some folks have received calls, emails or letters offering virus tests or treatments.  While I haven't received any of these particular messages, I have had an unusual number of calls offering to refinance my house or car or renew my insurance. All of these messages have been false. If you receive a similar call, hang up immediately or delete the email without following any links. Above all, do not fall prey to those criminals who call or email you asking you to purchase gift cards to pay some imagined fine or dept. These are all scams.

Until we are able to meet again in person, please stay healthy and keep safe.
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Sally

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING COURSE/LECTURE CANCELLATIONS

Cancelled
All remaining Investigating American Presidents cancelled until further notice.  
The 3 lectures are cancelled due to presenter family commitments.  Andrew O'Brien will be presenting in the fall.  To Be Determined.   

Cancelled
April 29 at 1:30 : British Royal Grandchildren: The Life of Czarina Alexandra DESCRIPTION: Learn about the continuing legacy of Queen Victoria's famous grandchild. Why was the Czarina Alexandra raised solely by her grandmother at Windsor castle?


Cancelled
May 6 at 1:30: British Royal Grandchildren - Part 2: The Life of Kaiser WilhelmDESCRIPTION: Learn about the continuing legacy of Queen Victoria's famous grandchild.  Why was Kaiser Wilhelm hated by his English relatives, yet he was able to cradle Queen Victoria on her deathbed? 


CancelledMay 13 at 1:30: An English Country House Weekend
DESCRIPTION: Did you ever wonder what a weekend would be like spent at an aristocratic English country estate or castle?  Delve into the protocols, the parties and some real life scandals involving the best and brightest of Edwardian England. 

Date:  3/20/2020
Place:  Sal's Pizza & Ristorante, Homestead Rd at MLK Parkway
Time:  12:30 PM
RSVP to Jim Neeley:     RSVP.Jim.Neeley@gmail.com


                

At the current time, Peer Learning will continue to offer regular classes. All Peer Learners are urged to stay at home if they have upper respiratory symptoms or if they have a compromised immune system. Healthy Peer Learners should use their own judgment as to whether it is safe for them to come to class. 

​If the local situation changes, we will alert Peers through email and our website so please check regularly.

PEER LEARNING MEMBERS:  Please check your email before leaving for Peer Learning.

~Binkley Baptist Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall ~
~        Thursday March 5th        2:00 - 6:30 PM       ~
A quick reminder of this Thursday's class schedule, per our published schedule and how this affects Peer Learning classes:

The blood drive preempts only the Thursday afternoon class slot.
Since one Volcanoes (Vo) slot was lost due to weather,  I have moved the Volcanoes & Shakespeare classes one week later (skipping break week) which leaves no slot at the end of term for makeup in the Thursday PM timeslot.  

This means   NO Volcanoes Class this week  
There will still be 6 Volcanoes and 4 Shakespeare classes.

 Volcanoes  Feb 20 lost to weather
Instructor: Beth Timson . 
Thursday PM 1:30-3:00 Pocket Room 6 weeks: Feb 20-27 , Mar10-Apr 2, April 16
Volcanoes are amazing in and of themselves, but some major eruptions have played an outsize role in human history around the world. We will look briefly at the how, where, and why of volcanic activity, then spend some time with famous volcanoes discussing how they changed the course of human events...and could do so again in the future. 

Skips Mar 5 (blood drive)

Reading Shakespeare  moved to April 23 - May 14 
Leader: Barb Tepperman  
Will follow Volcanoes classes in same time,day of week and place.  

Ancient Humans  Feb 20 lost to weather 
Instructor: Gary West
One time slot lost to weather.  All available slots Mon to Thursday are committed.
Non conflict slots available Fridays not allotted to speakers or luncheons. 
See shaded areas of the rent chart.  Makeup or scrap to be decided in class. 

Binkley Baptist Blood Drive
The blood drive will occupy the fellowship and pocket room space as well as need the parking lot space for convenience of donors. 
      It you need an activity for Thursday afternoon and have an extra pint to share,  come give blood.

From Binkley web site 
Blood Drive Sponsored by Health Ministries Thursday, March 5 2-6:30 pm, Fellowship Hall Visit redcrossblood.org and type in sponsor code ‘Binkley’ to make an appointment. 

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Hi Peer Learners,

Due to Peer Learning's bad weather policy, our tradition of "lunching out" for the month of  February 2020, shall now be on Friday, February 28th, at 11:30am  at:
First Watch
1101 Environ Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27517    

Located on NC 54 near Glenn Lenox  toward I-40 and Durham.  Parking between the buildings east of NC-54.

Formerly "The Egg & I", it is a breakfast chain with a new name &  menu. 
 
NOTE: From the corporate web site: 
The restaurant still serves eggs — they’re advertised as cage-free — although some omelets are made with just the whites.  You still can get biscuits and gravy, but the sausage comes from a turkey, not a pig.

First Watch has shifted the restaurant’s hours a half hour later. It’s now open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. seven days a week and has beefed up its lunch menu with more salads, soups and sandwiches.