This series of classes features speakers who will keep you informed about a myriad of things happening in our world community. The scope of the topics will interest and amaze you—from government leaders to astronomy; from travel opportunities to how to cope with Medicare; from performers from the Houston Grand Opera to DNA; from religious tolerance to healthy aging.
This class meets from 11:15 AM until 12:15 PM on designated Thursdays
(when LEOH is in session)
The Fall 2025 session began September 11 with registration. Classes will follow on consecutive Thursdays, ending on October 30.
See the scheduled list of speakers and topics below.
September 18 INSIDE ABC 13/KTRK-TV: 70+ YEARS OF SERVICE
Brittany Wilmore, Director, Community Engagement, shares the history, how TV/local news is changing, and the station’s community efforts.
September 25 GUIDE DOGS OF TEXAS
Patrick Glines, CEO, describes the process of breeding, raising, and training dogs to guide the blind.
October 2 WWII JAPANESE INTERNMENT CAMPS IN AMERICA: A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
Anne Wilson and her daughter Meredith Montgomery relate Anne’s mother’s memories from her internment that began shortly after Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor.
October 9 READY FOR ANYTHING!
Misty Gunn, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Manager, Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Management (based at TranStar) tells us how to be prepared if disaster strikes.
October 16 GALVESTON BAY DOLPHIN RESEARCH
Vanessa Mintzer, Ph.D., Director of Dolphin Research & Conservation, discusses their study of the health, ecology, and behavior of the dolphins in the highly industrialized bay area.
October 23 HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS – HOUSTON
Howard Dabney, M. Psychology, Manager of Programs and Community Outreach, describes the work of their clinic and their mission to treat medical and behavioral health through their outreach services.
October 30 SENSORY HEALTH AND YOUR BRAIN
Sally Davis, RN, BSN, Training Specialist, Amazing Place, explores this fascinating topic.
