December 2019 Breakfast Forum Schedule

December 1

What Does it Mean to be a People of Awe?

Please join us for a small group discussion on what does it mean to be a people of awe.

 

December 8

American Revolutionary War from the British Viewpoint With its Modern Implications – Richard A. Mathisen, presenter

Most Americans think the fight called the Revolutionary War only took place in America. But there was also a 17-year fight in the British Parliament that is significant, both for understanding the revolutionary war and modern relevance to politics today.

 

December 15

Food Choices: Why They Matter So Much To Ourselves, the Animals and the Planet – Annette Carpien and Anthony Gazzillo, presenters

Share an hour of discovery exploring how easy it can be to change how we feed ourselves and why it matters.

 

December 22

Healing Oneself through Jin Shin Juytsu – A Time Honored Healing Art from Japan – Vera Reybitz, Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and Massage Therapist, presenter

Come and experience Jin Shin Juytsu. We will be learning Self-Help techniques that we teach each Morristown Medical Center inpatient. Learn how and why each one of us can help ourselves with stress, anxiety, pain, etc. Health is at our own fingertips.

 

December 29

Quest for World Peace, Based on the Learning Lessons of History – Richard A. Mathisen, presenter

Human evolution has produced four stupendous successes and one stupendous failure. The failure is obviously war, such as World War II. My presentation explores the successes, starting with the ancient Hunter-Gatherers, and reflects on what we have learned about human nature. Then we need to apply that knowledge to international competition.

 

 

If you are interested in leading a discussion or for more information, please contact Cari Poole or anyone of our Breakfast Forum volunteers, Frank Stone, Fred Bomberger, John Kennedy and Dan Poresky.  If you would like to be added or removed from the Breakfast Forum email list, please email your request to Cari Poole.