Monday, January 6
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration Recommended, See Below
We invite all adult chess players and chess enthusiasts to participate in our newly launched, weekly Adult Chess Club. No prior chess knowledge is required; all levels of experience are welcome to participate! The library will provide chess boards and pieces for all to use.
As space is limited, we recommend participants register for each program that they plan to attend.
About our facilitator:
Matthew Shirvell (aka Coach Matt) is an avid chess player who has been teaching chess in Connecticut for over 6 years. He has competed in USCF tournaments across the country, worked as a tournament director to run some of the largest events in the state, and has helped his students reach their goals. Recently, in January 2023, one of his students earned sole 1st place in a USCF event with a perfect score!
Monday, January 6
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join our popular international relations discussion group modeled on the Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions. This seven-session series will cover an array of foreign affairs topics, international migration, the Syrian War, Japan in the 21st century and more.
These discussions are developed and moderated by members of the Great Decisions group that meets each winter.
The World Affairs Forum meets the first and third Monday of the month at the Library. Participants are encouraged to attend in person to fully participate in the discussion; however, an option for individuals to join virtually via Zoom is available. All registered participants will receive a link the day of the meeting.
Register once to receive topic specific reading material prior to all 7 sessions.
Dates and Topics:
October 7 — International Migration
October 21 - TBD
November 4 — The U.S. and the Syrian Civil War
November 18 — China
December 2 — Japan, Rising Out of the Ashes of WWII
December 16 — Sudan and Other Understated Crises
January 6 – South Africa: Recent History & Outlook for the Future
Registration if full for this event.
