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Song Circle 9:30 a.m., Saturdays, October 8, November 12 Play folk, indie, blues, country, bluegrass, world, and other acoustic music. Everyone takes a turn and others can join in. Feel free to bring an instrument... banjo, recorder, harmonica, ukulele, accordion, guitar. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE GROUPS Ukulele Jam Sessions 7 p.m., Mondays, September 26, October 24, November 14, 28 Ukulele players can jam with other players. All levels welcome. Questions? Contact [email protected]. No need to register, but you must own your own ukulele. Slovak Heritage 7 p.m., Mondays, October 3, November 7 Discover your Slovak heritage and learn more about Slovak culture. October 3: Discover Your Slovak Roots: Lisa A. Alzo, a specialist in Eastern European genealogy, will show you how to discover your Slovak roots by discussing the best resources to consult and how to overcome common pitfalls and obstacles associated with tracing ancestors back to Central and Eastern Europe. November 7: Show and Tell: Please bring memorabilia from Slovakia--photos, books, souvenirs, etc. Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society 1 p.m., Mondays, September 19, October 17, November 21 Discuss family history and pick up research tips. America’s Early Conflicts and Wars — A Geographic View 10 a.m., Mondays, October 3, November 14 The focus includes the events, leaders and social-economic conditions before and during the American Civil War. Sessions include lecture, discussion, and videos. Each session is topic oriented; you may join at any time without being concerned you have missed earlier sessions. Presenter Rodger Duffy has a master’s degree in historical geography from Northwestern University. He taught at DePaul University in Chicago and the University of Wisconsin‑Whitewater. Conversational Chinese and Chinese Culture 7 p.m., Thursdays (except November 24) Practice your conversational Chinese and explore Chinese culture. All levels welcome. Italian Conversation 10 a.m., Thursdays (except November 24) All levels welcome. Morning Spanish Literature & Conversation Group 10 a.m., Wednesdays Speak and read in Spanish on a variety of topics. All levels welcome. French Conversation 7 p.m., Thursdays, October 20, November 17 Practice your French in an informal setting. SENIOR SPECIALS Understanding Senior Healthcare This five-part series, led by Barbara Veazey, R.N., APPRISE Counselor, begins by looking at Social Security and ends with how to select a care facility. A class binder will be given to participants. Participants are highly encouraged to attend all five sessions as each class is interrelated. Noon, Tuesday, October 18 Social Security and Medicare Noon, Tuesday, October 25 Part D Coverage Noon, Tuesday, November 1 Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Programs (Eligibility, Elder Law Attorneys, Geriatric Care Managers) Irish Gaelic Club 10 a.m., Saturdays, September 24, October 22, November 26 This new group is intended to use or develop one’s conversational skills for people with some knowledge of Irish. Registration required at 412.531.1912. Francophone Literature & Culture 10 a.m., Wednesdays, October 5, November 2 Read and discuss in French the modern and classical writers of the Francophone world. New members welcome. German Conversation Group 7:30 p.m., Mondays, September 26, October 24, November 14, 28 Practice your German conversation. All levels welcome. Noon, Tuesday, November 8 Home Care Services (Sources, Costs, Caregiver Tips) Noon, Tuesday, November 15 Personal Emergency Systems, Adult Day Care Henry Clay Frick 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 21 Get a preview of the Frick Pittsburgh’s upcoming exhibit “The Frick Collects,” which opens October 29. The exhibit Continued Mt. Lebanon | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 73