Beacon Hill Seminars
Gives us all learning and
Oodles of fun!
Some new and some old friends,
With lots of opinions
Eager to share, and
No test when it’s done!
Dear BHS Members and Friends,
The poem above by BHS member Kathy Maister, reflects the effervescence and variety of this fall semester’s course offerings. Members of BHS were exposed to humor, history, music, literature, art, science, writing, design, and religion – taught by talented, informative group leaders who have so graciously given of their time.
I am also pleased to note that BHS took a historic leap this fall with our first transatlantic journey. In September, Group Leaders Hale Sturges and Brad Conner led a BHS group of ten on a customized excursion throughout France, where we visited many of the sites covered in past curricula. Starting in Paris and ending in Reims (by way of Pleure), the group experienced a magical and content-filled trip that was like no other. Merci beaucoup, Hale et Brad!
After the holidays, we look forward to the launch of our spring semester, with many courses in our repertoire. Please come to the Kickoff on January 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Advent to hear all about them.
Sprinkled throughout the spring semester will be several opportunities to socialize with your BHS friends, starting with two very special supper club performances in our Musical Feast series at the Hampshire House in February and April (see inside back cover for information). And on April 23, we will honor our Group Leaders who have taught this academic year at a members-only cocktail party.
On behalf of the board of directors, I wish you a happy 2012, and thank you for your commitment and generosity to Beacon Hill Seminars.
Sincerely,
Sharon Malt
President, BHS Board of Directors
