From the Curated Compilation
Monterey Square and Its Treasures
Thursday, May 21 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Explore Monterey Square with Roger Smith through a narrated walking tour of Monterey Ward, including the Pulaski Monument, guided visits to Congregation Mickve Israel and the Mercer-Williams House Museum, a rare look inside the Adler home, and a group lunch with remarks by BH Levy.
AMERICA at 250
Religious Roots of the Revolution
Sunday, April 19 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm
In partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, The Learning Center and Congregation Mickve Israel present a public screening of curated segments from Ken Burns’s The American Revolution, exploring the religious influences surrounding the War for Independence, followed by a panel discussion featuring Barrie Bradley, Jonathan Rabb, Bishop Thomas Sills, and moderator Roger Smith.
Tea, Treats, and Tales
Thursday, May 7 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of tea, sweets, and storytelling with Beaufort author Mary Martha Greene, who shares entertaining tales of family, food, and Southern traditions—along with her signature cheese biscuits—as she inspires guests to preserve their own stories and recipes.
Learning American Mah Jongg
Friday, April 17 | 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Learn the history, cultural connections, and strategies of American Mah Jongg in this engaging session led by Steve Theccanat, M.D., a retired psychiatrist and avid player, who brings his teaching experience and passion for the game to this interactive introduction.
Ibo Landing, Sea Island Cotton, and
Savannah’s Slave Trade
Tuesday, April 21 and Friday, April 24 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Examine the powerful Gullah Geechee story of the Igbo Landing with historian Paul Pressly, who explores its historical context and lasting significance in African American culture through his expertise in colonial Georgia and slavery.
Becoming Good: Seeking Moral Value in an Uncertain World
Wednesdays, April 1 - May 20 | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Explore the nature of moral value with philosopher Brian Martine as this course examines perspectives from Aristotle to Simone de Beauvoir, questioning whether ethics is absolute or shaped by human experience.
George Washington and the Road Not Taken
Wednesday, April 1 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Examine George Washington’s pivotal choices at the founding of the nation with historian Stan Deaton, exploring how his decision to relinquish power shaped American democracy—and what might have happened if he had chosen otherwise
From Lilibet to Elizabeth II
Wednesday, April 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Discover the childhood of Princess Elizabeth with royal researcher Cheryl Ciucevich, as she shares charming family stories that foreshadow the rise of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
What Is Gender
Wednesday, April 22 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Examine the complexities of gender with Rice University professor emerita Judith Roof, who brings a clear, science-based perspective to the questions explored in her work What Gender Is, What Gender Does.
Buffalo Bill and the Invention of the American West
Wednesday, April 29 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Follow the legend of Buffalo Bill with historian Susan Burns, exploring how he became one of the world’s first global celebrities while shaping the mythic story of the American West..
French Kiss
Wednesdays, April 1 - May 20 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Explore the many faces of love in French history and culture through this engaging lecture series, from the romance of Héloïse and Abélard to Enlightenment salons, literary scandal, colonial intrigue, and the intellectual partnership of Sartre and de Beauvoir.
Colonial Dancing - First-Hand History
Thursday, April 30 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Step into the lively world of colonial America with this interactive workshop on seventeenth- and eighteenth-century dance traditions where as one observer noted, people would “dance or die.”
Acts of Courage - Friday Film Series
Fridays, April 3 - May 22 | 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Films are screened at 9:00 am
Explore stories of courage, conviction, and resilience in this inspiring film series featuring acclaimed movies based on real lives and historical events, including Rocketman, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Captain Fantastic, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Tea with Mussolini, Trumbo, The Way, and The Boys in the Boat.
Frequently Asked Questions
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TLC is a program of Senior Citizens, Inc., located at 3025 Bull Street in midtown Savannah, at the intersection with Washington Avenue. The parking lot and entrance are located on Jasper Street, at the north end of SCI’s campus. TLC has one satellite location at Skidaway Island: the Skidaway Community Church, 50 Diamond Causeway, where Monday programs take place
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TLC membership costs $75 per person per year. The biggest benefit of membership is greatly reduced program fees: 50% lower than the prices for visitors. Other benefits for TLC members include Shared-Interest Groups (SIGs), periodic members-only socials and programs, and a weekly “Next Week at TLC” email.
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Some TLC members choose to make a financial commitment to the institution that exceeds that of typical membership. Friends contribute $2,000 or more per household per year, a sum which provides a bedrock of support for the program which stabilizes seasonal finances and allows member dues and program fees to remain within reach for all. To say thank you, TLC offers a few benefits to Friends, which are detailed elsewhere in the catalog.
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The lower price is for those with current TLC membership. The higher price is for those who prefer to pay as visitors.
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Many TLC programs are available virtually, as indicated by the camera icon. Recorded programs are distributed a few days following the live program, via email with a link and a password. Links and passwords are not sharable.
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Advance registration, either through TLC’s website, mail-in registration, or a phone call, is extremely important and allows TLC staff to make classroom assignments, copy handouts, and sometimes even prepare food. Advance registration closes 24 hours prior to each program; walk-up attendees must pay more at the door.
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Advance registration, either through TLC’s website, mail-in registration, or a phone call, is extremely important and allows TLC staff to make classroom assignments, copy handouts, and sometimes even prepare food. Advance registration closes 24 hours prior to each program; walk-up attendees must pay more at the door.
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