This month we featured a couple of first time events for our luncheon program. Robert Rhodes sang a couple of Broadway musical songs and Chuck Curran shared from his experiences in politics.
However, to start, Grace Averitt and Nancy Jensen played the piano and organ for our prelude period. Grace went on to perform with and accompany Robert.
After our jokes (we use those to bring people in from the foyer) we introduced Robert Rhodes.
Robert is the newest member or our Pastoral staff at Washington Heights. He is the Pastor of Worship and Arts and is a recent graduate of Cedarville University and performed there frequently with the Jubilate Chorus and also in a number of musical plays. Some of you may have seen him in one of those musicals.
This month he performed pieces from two different musicals. First, was Beethoven’s Birthday (from Charlie Brown) and the second was Dream a Little Dream of Me.
Robert will do an entire musical program for us in October.
Following Robert’s music, we did our normal opening program with acknowledgements of birthdays and anniversaries and upcoming trips, etc.
Then, we brought Chuck Curran up to speak to us about the elections and the importance of our votes. Chuck is a long time resident of the Dayton area and has filled a number of political positions. Curran relocated to Dayton, Ohio in 1963 to handle government documents for the Dayton Public Library. He then worked as a Social Sciences teacher at Fairborn High School from 1963–65, and he worked as a Reference Librarian at Belmont High School from 1965-66. In 1966, Curran was hired as a Political Science instructor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton. He served as a Democrat on the city commission of Dayton, from 1970-79. He later served as the Democratic Ohio State Senator from 1979-83. In 1983, Charles began his first of 6 four-year terms as Montgomery County Commissioner (served 1983-2006). In 1996, Curran switched to the Republican Party. He continues to serve as Associate Professor of Political Science at Sinclair Community College.
Then, we brought Chuck Curran up to speak to us about the elections and the importance of our votes. Chuck is a long time resident of the Dayton area and has filled a number of political positions. Curran relocated to Dayton, Ohio in 1963 to handle government documents for the Dayton Public Library. He then worked as a Social Sciences teacher at Fairborn High School from 1963–65, and he worked as a Reference Librarian at Belmont High School from 1965-66. In 1966, Curran was hired as a Political Science instructor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton. He served as a Democrat on the city commission of Dayton, from 1970-79. He later served as the Democratic Ohio State Senator from 1979-83. In 1983, Charles began his first of 6 four-year terms as Montgomery County Commissioner (served 1983-2006). In 1996, Curran switched to the Republican Party. He continues to serve as Associate Professor of Political Science at Sinclair Community College.
As you can see Chuck served under both the Democrat and Republican parties. He brings a wealth of experience to his teaching position. After listening to him, I can readily see that he is an excellent teacher. His talk was informative and at times humorous and even spellbinding. I can honestly say that he taught me a few things about politics.
Thank you Chuck. I believe this is an important time in American History and therefore our votes are important. VOTE!
Unfortunately, our recorded audio did not work, except for the video. So, there is no recording of Chuck or of the Piano/Organ music.
Following Chuck we had a very nice picnic meal prepare by Lisa and her very capable volunteers.
Next Month, we will be entertained by the Music and Crazy antic of Spittin’ Image!
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