CARING FOR GENDER-DIVERSE YOUTH: SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION

Wednesday, November 1
1:30 p.m. at GCC
Program #48257

Cost: $1

Presenter: Stuart Weinzimer, M.D.

Dr. Weinzimer is Professor of Pediatrics at the Yale University School of Medicine, Clinical Professor at the Yale School of Nursing, and interim Chief of the Section of Pediatric Endocrinology. His primary research and clinical work until now have been the development and application of technology to improve the management of diabetes in youth. Most recently he has expanded his interest to the area of transgender health. He is the research director of the Yale Gender Program. Dr. Weinzimer has had continuous NIH funding for twenty years and has over two hundred peer reviewed publications.

The program will introduce the audience to important aspects of gender diversity in youth. Topics will include the prevalence of gender diversity, the mental health correlates, and the current models of treatment. Concerns about the validity and safety of treatment will also be addressed.

BOOK DISCUSSION: THE CANDY HOUSE by Jennifer Egan

Thursday, November 2
10:00 a.m. at GCC
Program #48258

Cost: $1

Facilitator: Hedda Kopf

Hedda Kopf taught literature and gender studies at Quinnipiac University for more than three decades. She now shares her love of literature with our members as well as with other shoreline programs and libraries.

This novel tells seemingly disparate stories that connect characters whose paths intersect over several decades.  The book explores themes of technological advancement, abuse of social media, existential crisis, and human identity.

CONCERT: U.S. COAST GUARD

Tuesday, November 7
10:00 a.m. at GCC
Program #48259

Cost: Free

Presenters: Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ensemble

The Coast Guard returns to present an exciting musical concert, featuring harp and singer.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PROMISES AND PITFALLS

Tuesday, November 14
10:00a.m. at GCC
Program #48260

Cost $1

Presenter: Ray Lombra, Professor Emeritus of Economics, Penn State University

Ray Lombra is Professor Emeritus of Economics, Penn State University. He served as a senior staff economist at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. He is a specialist in monetary economics and macroeconomics with a focus on central bank policy, financial markets and international finance.  He is an award-winning teacher and a consultant to the government and numerous financial firms.

This overview will focus on what exactly AI is, and how it is similar to, and different from, the automation that has been going on for more than 100 years. We will discuss how its evolving and emerging economic, political and sociological effects will matter.

TED TALKS

Wednesday, November 15
10:00 a.m. at MSC
Program #48261

Cost: $1

Videos of selected TED Talks about Artificial Intelligence followed by a discussion.

BOOK DISCUSSION: SMALL ISLAND by Andrea Levy

Thursday, November 16
10:00 a.m. at GCC
Program #48262

Cost: $1

Facilitator: Pam Asmus, Ph.D.

Pamela Asmus did her graduate work in American Studies at Brown University with a specialty in American women, American social and intellectual history, and American literature. She has taught at the University of New Haven, SCSU, and Wesleyan University.

This book chronicles the lives of both the British and the Jamaicans in England during and after World War II. Major themes include xenophobia, sexism and racism.

MAXIMIZING HEALTHY LONGEVITY: THE SCIENCE

Tuesday, November 21
10:00 a.m. at GCC
Program #48263

Cost: $1

Presenter: Michael Saxe, M.D.

Dr. Michael Saxe practiced emergency medicine at Middlesex Hospital for more than three decades. He earned his MD at the University of Vermont and completed his residency at the University of Washington. As a board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Saxe served as the Chairman of the Middlesex Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine from 1994-2016.

Every day we hear about new diets, drugs, supplements, exercises, and gimmicks claiming to maximize our healthy years. But most of these are not supported by good studies. So, what does the science tell us about what really works?

TOKAIDO: THE MODERN ROAD TO JAPAN’S FEUDAL PAST

Tuesday, November 28
10:00 a.m. at GCC
Program #48264

Cost: $1

Presenter: Richard Friswell, Wesleyan University

Richard Friswell is a cultural historian who lectures widely on topics related to Modernism and the modern era in world history. He is a visiting scholar at Wesleyan University and the author of many books and articles. His newest book will take us on a journey along this seaside route to discover unexpected links to Japan’s history and traditions.