November 30
Israel and Gaza - When is “Over the Top” Over the Top?
Meeting # 3,795 - activist and college regular Ernie Norman
November 9
H.O.M.E.
a one-of-a-kind organization that fosters independence and connection for low-income seniors in Chicago
Meeting # 3,792 - Gail Schechter, Executive Director
"H.O.M.E. is committed to improving the quality of life for Chicago’s low-income elderly. Our unique set of programs help seniors remain independent & part of their community by offering opportunities for intergenerational living in addition to a variety of citywide support services"
"Each year we provide over 2,500 shopping trips to low-income seniors of 28 buildings, concentrated on the South and West sides of Chicago"
Mission, Vision, and Values
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"Each year we provide over 2,500 shopping trips to low-income seniors of 28 buildings, concentrated on the South and West sides of Chicago"
November 23
What is Food? - Thanksgiving Day Program
Meeting # 3,794 - Jenny Walbridge offers some good advice
As for what one should have for dinner on Thanksgiving, she says:
a) ask your doctor and
b) ask your family/friends, but
c) I am gonna eat rutabagas, sweet potatoes, and pie for sure!
November 2
Illinois Green Party
Meeting # 3,791 - Anna Schiefelbein, State Chair
"The Illinois Green Party (ILGP) is a diverse group of individuals dedicated to advancing the Greens’ Ten Key Values in our political and social lives. The ILGP is both a political party and a membership organization. The ILGP is affiliated with the Green Party of the United States and is part of the international Green movement. The Global Greens have affiliated Green parties in 72 countries around the world!"
Information https://www.ilgp.org/
Membership https://www.ilgp.org/membership/
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ILGreenParty
November 16
Trump's / Republican Party Economic and Immigration Claims:
Fact-Checking with Data
Meeting # 3,793 - college regular Mike Lehman
Description: This program delves into Donald Trump's two major talking points: economics and immigration. Using reliable charts and graphs from respected sources, we will analyze the real statistical data behind Trump's economic policies and his stance on immigration. While he promotes his financial expertise, we examine the actual economic indicators. Additionally, we assess the impact of his immigration rhetoric, particularly his role in stalling bipartisan immigration reform. This data-driven exploration will separate the sales pitch from the facts.
The speaker states that "the current war between the Palestinians and the Israelis started long before October 7, 2023. In an effort to better understanding of the causes and underlying issues, we will:
Go over briefly the most important milestones, major issues, and key players in the creation of the State of Israel; how decisions at high levels in the early years almost guaranteed perpetual conflict; parallels between the colonization of Palestine and the colonization of the Western Hemisphere (especially the United States); and touch on questions such as: While governments have the right and the duty to protect their citizens, when does appropriate response become excessive revenge? Does one society have the right to completely destroy another because they might be a threat in the future? What role should the United States play in mitigating this crisis? When do forced re-locations become ethnic cleansing? When does ethnic cleaning become genocide? What is the difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter? Where does this substantial recent increase in anti Semitism really come from? What are some of the other problems caused by this conflict? What is Benjamin Netanyahu trying to accomplish? How will this end?"
