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My hero
Normally, I wear contact lenses, but I’ve been wearing my glasses a lot lately. Whenever I do, I'm somewhat surprised that people recognize me. I sometimes catch myself saying, “it’s me, Tracy” as if I’ve donned a very convincing disguise. But my glasses aren’t fooling anyone. It does seem silly that a pair of glasses would throw people off that much. As a child, I wondered how Clark Kent could go unrecognized as Superman and how nobody could tell that Diana Prince was Wonder Woman. It was the glasses! Of course, superhero tales require us to suspend disbelief and accept that just because Peter Parker and Spiderman are never in the same place at the same time, it isn't obvious to everyone that they are one and the same. Think of all the outfits that Bruce Banner goes through when his rage transforms him into an unjolly green giant with bulging muscles that shred his button-down shirts and khakis—and still, nobody notices the connection. I’m no superhero but I have given plenty of thought to what I’d want my superpower to be, and I bet you have too. Would you want to be able to fly anywhere in an invisible helicopter? Leap tall buildings in a single bound? Scale the side of a skyscraper with your own boy wonder in tow? I’m not fancy, so I’ll just settle for the power of persuasion and 20/20 vision.
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
$55/per person
Open to Osher members and guests
Join us for a trip to the National Gallery of Art to view "French Art: Impressionism to the Early 20th Century" and "Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment" exhibits. Participants will have a guided tour for the "French Art" exhibit conducted by National Gallery docents. Participants can also line up for entrance to a special exhibit, "Paris1874", which features an additional 130 Impressionist works with the National Gallery as its only American stop for this touring exhibition. Choose from several museum cafes to have lunch on your own.
The bus departs at 9:00 a.m. from 2801 Smith Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21209 and returns at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Cancellation Policy: Osher trips that do not have adequate registration numbers may be subject to cancellation. In the event that the trip must be cancelled, you will be notified beforehand. You will receive a full refund for any trip that is cancelled.
Refund Policy: Osher at Towson University is unable to provide refunds for trips. If you must cancel for any reason, we will do our best to help you find someone to take your place on the trip.
Towson University Personal Injury Waiver for Osher at Towson University Members: At the time of registration, each participant agrees to assume the personal risks and liabilities entailed in any course, field study, or trip. The participant releases and holds harmless Towson University, its trustees, and administration from any injury sustained through his/her actions or the actions of other participants in the program.
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Tuesday, October 29
5–6 p.m. Happy Hour Reception, 6–8 p.m. Program
Towson University – University Union
$20/ includes parking and beer, wine, heavy appetizers
Presenters: Jennifer Liles, Meg Fielding, and Amanda Hughes
Maryland has a rich and storied history—and so do its ghosts and witches! Learn about the spookier side of Maryland as we step back into history and hear true tales and folklore from across the state. Find out what Maryland was really like for those accused of witchcraft as Amanda Hughes takes us on a wild ride through Maryland’s witchy past. Meg Fielding will tell us the story behind Marcia Crocker Noyes, the resident ghost living in the Maryland State Medical Society’s building in Baltimore’s Midtown-Belvedere neighborhood. The creepiness continues as Jennifer Liles unwraps the mystique surrounding the funerary sculpture known as Black Aggie. Join us for a night of ghost stories and witches’ tales.
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Osher at Towson University is excited to be participating as an exhibitor in Baltimore County Department of Aging’s Power of Age Expo at the Timonium Fairgrounds on Wednesday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please stop by Booth 213N to say hello!
For more information about the Power of Age Expo, visit powerofageexpo.com
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Estate Planning for Every Stage of Life
Are you one of the millions of Americans who have put off estate planning? (If so, you’re in good company. An estimated 67% don’t have plans in place.) Don’t let procrastination, misconceptions, and lack of knowledge cost you and your loved ones’ peace of mind—or more. Whether you’re 22 or 102, you need a will (and/or a trust, as well as other financial- and health-related documents). Join us for five free, expert-led webinars during National Estate Planning Awareness Week, October 21–25, 2024.
- 10/21: Estate Planning Basics
- 10/22: First-Time Planning
- 10/23: Assessing Your Needs
- 10/24: Family Discussions
- 10/25: LGBTQ Planning
You’ll discover the importance of:
- Ensuring your wishes are carried out: Clearly outline how your assets will be distributed and who will care for your loved ones if you’re unable to.
- Avoiding family disputes: Minimize the potential for conflicts by communicating openly and clearly.
- Providing for your loved ones: Ensure your family’s financial security and peace of mind by planning for their future.
- Appointing a financial and healthcare proxy: Put measures in place to allow someone to make financial and medical decisions for you if you’re unable to do so.
- Addressing special situations: Plan for unique circumstances, such as minor children, beneficiaries with special needs, LGBTQ couples, or blended families.
Join experts for daily sessions from 12–1 p.m. Eastern. Live sessions will be recorded and made available to everyone who registers. Questions? Contact Ann Kolakowski at akolakowski@usmd.edu
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Presented by the Archaeological Institute of America, Baltimore Society
Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus, Gilman Hall (Room 50)
View Directions and parking information
Lecture is Free and Open to the Public
Join Dr. Travis Parno, Director of Research and Collections in Historic St. Mary’s City to learn about St. Mary’s Fort, the first fortification built by Maryland colonists upon arrival in 1634. Discovered in 2018 after nearly a century-long search, archaeological work has revealed intriguing new information about Maryland’s earliest settlement.
For more information contact Bob Baer at bobbaer1616@hotmail.com.
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From the Bernard Osher Foundation and the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health
Healthy People, Healthy Planet
Friday, November 8, 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. ET
Attend one or all of the presentations during this one-day free virtual symposium featuring presentations from Osher Collaborative speakers on the reciprocal relationship between personal and planetary wellness. The program will cover the following four themes:
- Healthy Lifestyle (physical, mental, and spiritual)
- Healthy Relationships (social and ecological)
- Healthy Community (in more than the human world)
- Healthy Future (for people and planet)
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Making it to your 100th birthday would be an impressive enough accomplishment for any musician, but for legendary vibraphonist and bebop pioneer Terry Gibbs, who was born in Brooklyn in 1924 as Julius Herbert Gubenko, it’s also an opportunity to promote a new release from his archives. Seth Keibel, who teaches Osher courses on music, writes that Gibbs actually retired from performing at 92. But he’s still actively promoting his career and hasn't lost his razor-sharp wit.
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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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