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Let’s get together
Last night I ran into a college friend that I hadn’t seen since I last bumped into her a couple of years ago. We chatted for a while and both agreed that we have to get together soon. I know that we are both being genuine when we say that we want to make time to see each other. I also know that it takes effort to make these things happen. I saw another friend over the weekend and while it seems like just yesterday that we last saw each other, it was more like six months ago. I would like to get together with both friends for coffee or lunch or something just to catch up. Work, family, sleep, etc.--all these things get in the way. It’s on me (and them) to make the effort. Years ago, I was at some sort of social event talking to a casual friend. In parting, I said, “let’s try to get together sometime soon.” She responded, “everyone always says that, but nobody means it, so let’s just not say it.” I was taken aback. I did mean it, but after her comment, I suddenly didn’t. Maybe she’d been burned one too many times—but not by me. After that interaction, I thought about how flippantly we might say things. Perhaps it’s become a sort of social grace to indicate that it would be nice to socialize again with someone, even when that future date never transpires. If only I could have my people call their people to make our plans, everything would be set. Unfortunately, I don’t have any people to do this sort of thing and neither do my friends. Even if we can’t reconnect for weeks or even months from now, I’m working on getting these “dates” on my calendar. Nobody ever said that being an adult is easy.
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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Through a special collaboration with the Osher National Resource Center at Northwestern University, we are offering 6-week online courses. These courses meet via Zoom and each is 90 minutes long. Space is limited, so register early. Each course is $80. Osher membership is required. Join or renew now for the 2024–2025 membership year (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025).
The deadline to register is June 21.
- Mondays at 1 p.m. starting July 8: Bugs and Their Bizarre Biology
- Tuesdays at 1 p.m. starting July 9: The Great Films: From the 1920s to the 19060s
- Tuesdays at 7 p.m. starting July 9: Women Psychoanalysts: Stories and Theories
- Wednesdays at 1 p.m. starting July 10: An Introduction to the National Park System
- Thursdays at 1 p.m. starting July 11: James Baldwin: Speaking to Us at 100
- Saturdays at 11 a.m. starting July 13: The World’s Fascination with the Automobile
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Enoch Pratt Free Library in Partnership with Osher at Towson University
The Stonewall Riots and
the Start of the LGBTQ Rights Movement
Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Central Library, Creative Arts Center
400 Cathedral Street
Join us for a FREE luncheon series, which offers patrons an afternoon of engaging conversations, performances, and activities. At June’s luncheon, we are working in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University to host James Waller—freelance writer, editor, and educator—for a lecture and conversation about the Stonewall Riots.
This program is recommended for individuals 55+; however, all are welcome. Lunch and all supplies will be provided.
Please contact Madelyn McCaully at mmccaully@prattlibrary.org or 410-396-5494, if you have questions about registration or to arrange for FREE transportation from designated locations.
The free educational and cultural programs at Pratt libraries are made possible by the generous support of donors to the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
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Find out what classes are coming up this fall. The full online catalog and online preview will be available in early August, but it's not too soon to plan ahead!
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June 13–30
College of Fine Arts & Communication (COFAC)
For the first time in nearly 20 years, 2024 heralds the revival of summer arts celebrations at the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) with the debut of the Summer at the Center festival.
This festival isn’t just a celebration of, but a tribute to, Baltimore's vibrant artistic tapestry and COFAC's long history as a part of it. Set against the backdrop of the Center for the Arts’ theaters, concert halls, classrooms and dance studios, the festival will showcase performances from both Towson University departments/student groups and the wider Baltimore professional arts community.
All ticketed events have a discount for TU OneCard holders!
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We will be hosting a pre-recorded info session in July to share what has been going on behind the scenes and answer questions that you may have about the Osher at Towson University program. So, whether you are a new member or have participated for a while, we invite you to submit questions and/or topics in advance to learn more about our program.
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Meet Up on Thursday, June 20
Montpelier Arts Center, Laurel, Maryland
Free Admission
Osher member and instructor, Howard Cohen, has curated an exceptional glass art exhibition that will be on view at the Montpelier Art Center in Laurel, Maryland from June 7–July 28, 2024. The exhibit highlights the work of 12 remarkable artists from the Washington Glass School. They illuminate the diverse worlds we live in, using the medium of glass to initiate conversations and create profound connections. This is a rare opportunity to learn about the artists, the artwork, and how the exhibition was created.
You are invited to have a guided tour with the curator on Thursday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch nearby for those who are interested. Please contact Howard Cohen at glassguy529@aol.com with any questions and to sign up. The Montpelier Arts Center is conveniently located near the Route 197 exit of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The facility is air-conditioned and has ample parking for visitors.
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The Experience Corps program is a tutor-based program in Baltimore City that supports 1st-3rd graders in literacy.
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is a community-based volunteer program that empowers people over 50 to serve as tutors to help students become better readers by the end of third grade. It is a proven “triple win,” helping students succeed, older adults thrive, and communities grow stronger. The program ensures volunteer success through extensive training, peer networks, and ongoing evaluation. Experience Corps employs a structured, evidence-based model that improves the overall reading ability of students by building their fluency, accuracy, and comprehension skills.
We focus on outcomes, inspiring volunteers to disrupt the cycle of poverty by making a lasting difference in the lives of America’s most vulnerable children.
- Rosemont Elementary - 2777 Presstman St, Baltimore, MD 21216
- Walter P. Carter - 820 E 43rd St, Baltimore, MD 21212
- Johnston Square Elementary - 1101 Valley St, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Fort Worthington - 2710 E Hoffman St, Baltimore, MD
Interested in volunteering? Contact Shannon Kowal at shannonkowal@ymaryland.org
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Support Osher at Towson University. Your tax-deductible contribution helps to provide a rich experience for our members and a vibrant, affordable program for years to come.
Donate online through the link below. If you prefer to donate by check, please make check payable to “Towson University Foundation, Inc.” and note Osher fund in the memo line. Mail to: Towson University Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 17165, Baltimore, MD 21297-0219.
If you would like to honor a friend or loved one with a donation in their memory, please consider supporting Osher at Towson University with a gift to the Osher Excellence Fund.
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