Houston is an utterly amazing place brimming with unique organizations, things to do and places to visit. This series of classes features guest speakers who tell us about these organizations, events and fun and educational places we can visit with possible volunteer opportunities.
This class meets from 10 am until 11 am on the Thursdays
(when LEOH is in session.)
The Spring 2025 session begins March 13. Here are the speakers and their topics!
March 13 HOUSTON CENTER FOR CREATIVE REUSE/TEXAS ART ASYLUM: THE ART OF CREATIVE REUSE
Ramona Brady, Executive Director and Founder, discusses this art form, with examples of different types of art made from recycled materials.
March 20 STAY TUNED FOR VETS
Tim Stroud, CEO and Founder, explains how vets and their families mental health are empowered through Art & Community Classes, Workshops, & Creative Events.
March 27 SPACE CITY WEATHER: A LOOK BACK AT RECENT WEATHER EVENTS
Matt Lanza, Managing Editor, discusses the awful, terrible weather events that include the recent derecho, Hurricane Beryl, tornados, and other recent unusual weather events.
April 3 HOUSTON HOSPICE
A Houston Hospice representative describes their mission to provide uncompromising, compassionate, end-of-life care to patients and families across their 13-county service area.
April 10 SOFTLIGHT HOUSTON: LIGHT RIGHT TO BRING BACK THE NIGHT
Debbie Moran, Dark Sky International Advocate, explains the importance and benefits of glare-free lighting in our homes, businesses, cities, etc., and how to light your home and business for the best security and visibility.
April 17 FBI HOUSTON
Connor Hagan, FBI Public Service Officer, reviews the history of the FBI, and details some of interesting local and national FBI cases.
April 24 COLLABORATORY FOR AGING RESOURCES AND EDUCATION: IF I HAD (YOUR) MILLION DOLLARS!
Tammy Mermelstein, JD, MSW, Executive Director, enlightens us on resources available to us. Older Americans lose an estimated $28.3 billion dollars each year to financial exploitation. Learn why it is so difficult to evade an exploiter’s grasp.
