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Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at 6pm Rohan Recreation Center

$8 Residents • $10 General Public

Join NY Times bestselling Author Michael Tougias in an exciting presentation about four lesser known events during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Focusing on the spy planes (based in Orlando), Michael chronicles how these events

influenced the prospect of nuclear war. An edge of your seat presentation based on bestselling book Above & Beyond, a deeply researched, gripping account of war heroes brought together during a day that changed history.

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The Untold Story of the Cuban Missile Crisis: JFK and the U-2 Spy Pilots

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Michael Tougias

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 6pm Rohan Recreation Center


Join JoAnn F. Peterson as she brings Shirley Temple Black to life, regaling humorous and poignant stories. How did the darling of the Silver Screen and world’s #1 box office draw (1935-38) grow up to become an ambassador? Written and performed by Peterson, this entertaining and educational

performance captures the personality and experiences of an amazing woman in history.

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From Child Star to Diplomat: Shirley Temple Black Living History




JoAnn F. Peterson

Thursday, January 23rd, 2020 at 6pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center


Join professional photographer and keynote speaker Mike Matthews in this interactive presentation on Macro Photography. Mike began his passion for photography over forty years ago when his parents gave him his first Canon

camera. An avid outdoorsman, Mike utilizes his outdoor skills to get close to wildlife and captures it with stunning photographs that brings his audience along as if they were there. Mike’s hope is that you will enjoy his passion for

photography, capturing nature in its truest form through inspirational images.

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Macro Photography “The Small but Beautiful World”




Mike Matthews

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 at 6pm Rohan Recreation Center


The truth revealed! Join celebrated author and historian, Robert Jacob as he shares the real stories of the Pirates of the Caribbean and around the world during the golden ages, 1625-1722. Come aboard for a fascinating

look in to the lives and history of the Buccaneers, Blackbeard, Henry Morgan and more.

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Pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy




Robert C. Jacob

Thursday, January 30th, 2020 at 6pm Rohan Recreation Center


Join author and speaker Kathryn Smith in the story of an adventurous and intriguing 20th century woman, Gertrude Sanford Legendre. Living a life of Gilded Age privilege, Gertie experienced many opportunities, including traveling the globe as a big game hunter. During WW II, she worked for the OSS (spy agency), and was captured by the Nazis

in 1944, escaping over the Swiss border shortly before Germany’s surrender. Legendre lived an extraordinary life from 1902-2000, celebrating her 96th birthday in Morocco.

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The Fabulous Life of Gertrude Sanford Legendre




Kathryn Smith

Thursday, February 13th, 2020 at 6pm Rohan Recreation Center


Join Gary Koca in this fascinating presentation on the careers and best films of famous movie stars from the 1930’s – 1950’s. As popular movie stars,

these leading men and women embodied cinematic allure.

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Forgotten Movie Stars of the 30s, 40s, and 50’s




Gary KocaGary Koca

Friday, February 21st, 2020 at 6pm Rohan Recreation Center


Let the good times roll and the gift of story fill your soul. Join Cheryl Floyd, Speaker/Storyteller for an evening filled with history, stories and music from Cheryl’s Cajun roots. Toes will tap and hands

will clap in this lively, entertaining program.

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Mardi Gras and More




Cheryl Floyd

Friday, February 28th, 2020 at 6pm Rohan Recreation Center


Reawaken your imagination and spark a new wave of creativity to your photography with professional photographer, Colleen J. Miniuk. Through innovative concepts and methods, Colleen will focus

on various techniques to overcome stagnation, tap into your creativity and revive your interest in photography. Reveal a fresh approach and new perspective in more exciting images.

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Keeping Photography Fresh by Finding your Creativity




Colleen J. Miniuk

Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at 6pm Lake Miona Recreation Center – General Admission Seating


Join NY Times bestselling author and returning speaker Michael Tougias in an incredible visual story of a true blue-water odyssey of disaster and survival at sea. A riveting,

real-life tale of maritime disaster involving the first mate and now resident of The Villages® community, Loch Reidy. A search and rescue mission proved so spectacularly

difficult and dangerous that it was later selected from among thousands of incidents, as the Coast Guard’s search and rescue case of the year.

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Overboard! The Survival at Sea Story


Presenter: Michael Tougias

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