The Watermark Unveils Community-Based “Lifelong Learning” Series

The Watermark at 3030 Park today announced its Lifelong Learning program, a new community-based initiative to encourage continued learning among Fairfield County senior adults. The presentations will be led by professors and academic leaders from across Connecticut with subjects including music, theater, science, academia, and politics.

The Fall 2017 classes will be open to the public and held at the continuing care retirement community, located at 3030 Park Avenue on the Bridgeport-Fairfield town line.

“Cultivating an environment of enrichment and growth is important to us at The Watermark at 3030 Park,” said Executive Director, Kristin Butler. “We wanted to offer residents a new avenue that promoted continued learning on a range of intriguing and important subjects. The Watermark is grateful to be surrounded by colleges and universities in Fairfield County and beyond, and we were all eager to build a partnership with these esteemed professors and academics.”

Dr. Marcie Slepian holds a Ph.D. in the History of Art from Yale University and has previously taught at Wesleyan and Fairfield University. Topics, dates and times include:

• Rembrandt’s Images: Identifying with Rich and Poor - Monday, September 18 at 2:30 p.m.
• The Artist as Punk or Courtier: Caravaggio and Velazquez - Monday, October 16 at 2:30 p.m.
• Deep Space in Baroque Art - Monday, November 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Dr. Francis DeStefano holds a Ph.D. in History and has been teaching in the Lifelong Learners Program in Fairfield for the past eight years. Topics, dates and times include:

• Queen Isabella and the Spanish Inquisition - Tuesday, September 19 at 3:00 p.m.
• Christopher Columbus before 1492 - Tuesday, October 24 at 3:00 p.m.

Dr. Ramona Garcia holds a Ph.D. in history and has publications in her field of British History. Topics, dates and times include:

• Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough - Wednesday, September 20 at 2:30 p.m.
• Queen, Kaiserin, Tsarina, Empress: Four Part Presentation
  • Kaiserin Augusta Victoria - Wednesday, October 18 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Queen Mary - Wednesday, November 15 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Tsarina Alexandra - Wednesday, December 20 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Empress Zita – Wednesday, January 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Dr. Donald Alfano will discuss worldwide music history in a six-part presentation, a signature class he has taught at colleges and universities for the past 25 years. Dates and times include:

• Music History & Appreciation: Six Part Presentation
  • Thursday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday October 5 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday October 19 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday November 2 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday November 16 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday December 7 at 3:00 p.m.

Those interested in attending may register by purchasing a $25 program card, valid for up to ten classes. For more information or to register, please contact The Watermark at 203-374-5611. To learn more about The Watermark at 3030 Park, please visit: http://3030park.watermarkcommunities.com/.