What’s Up Houston?

By | July 16, 2015

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

Ramona Brady discusses this art form, with examples of different types of art made from recycled materials.

March 20           STAY TUNED FOR VETS

Tim Stroud explains how vets and their families mental health are empowered through Art & Community Classes, Workshops, & Creative Events.

March 27           SPACE CITY WEATHER

Matt Lanza discusses the bad and terrible weather we’ve experienced recently, that went beyond flooding.  He will review the recent derecho, Hurricane Beryl, tornados, and unusual weather events.

April 3                TBD  (Our speaker committee volunteers are working hard to fill this spot)

April 10              SOFTLIGHT HOUSTON

Debbie Moran explains the importance and benefits of glare-free lighting in our homes, businesses, cities, etc.

April 17             FBI HOUSTON

Connor Hagan reviews the history of the FBI, and details some of interesting local and national FBI cases.

April 24            COLLABORATORY FOR AGING RESOURCES AND EDUCATION

Tammy Mermelstein, Executive Director, enlightens us on resources available to us.