Members wanted to do something for Beverly Stevens after her seven years of service to The Second Half – she retired this summer as executive director and was replaced by Roberta Melton – so they decided to give her a “little” surprise at the Open House. Think of it as an office collection done by […]
Bridging (no kidding) the Summer Gap
The week after spring semester study groups come to an end, a special activity starts and doesn’t end until the week before fall study groups begin – you could say it really does “bridge” the gap between semesters, pun intended! Yep, they’re playing duplicate bridge. While not an official Second Half activity, the group is led by […]
Roberta Melton is new Executive Director
The Second Half Lifelong learning Institute has a new executive director, Roberta Melton, who will start her duties immediately and work for the first few days with Beverly Stevens, who is retiring after seven years in the position. “I am looking forward to working with Roberta,” said Jennifer Brindisi, President.” After a thoughtful discussion, The Board […]
TSH Members Enjoy the Wonders of Barcelona and Tarragona
Text and pictures by Jennifer and John Brindisi This was the fourth trip to Spain that Mariano Merino has orchestrated with Ben and Louise Taggie of MSA Tours, and there were 28 of us on the 10-day trip, 20 of whom were from The Second Half. All the excursions have been wonderful explorations of the unique picturesque cities […]