Family History
The Family History Group Page has an archive of over 50 papers by Russ Haley. The Medford Leas Family History Group was formed in 2001 and, with the exceptions of Julys and Augusts, it met monthly until 2011. It was directed by Professor Russell I. Haley, Professor Emeritus of the University of New Hampshire, and an active family historian since 1956. The format of those meetings was that of a graduate school seminar in family history. On April 19, 2014, Haley added “Noteworthy Trends and Events in the Past Three Years.” On July 13, 2013, the “Winner Index” was added.
Great Decisions
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD and discussing the most critical global issues facing Americans today. For eight consecutive Thursdays each spring, a resident volunteer moderates a 90-minute program on one of the major issues highlighted for the year.
Leas Forum
Leas Forum, scheduled twice a month in the Medford Leas Theater at 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays, is a varied program of speakers — professors, authors, historic interpreters, photographers, and others. Topics include current events, science, humanities and the arts intended to stimulate discussion and expand knowledge.
Vid-U
Vid-U offers Teaching Company “Great Courses” videos. Most Vid-U courses run four to six months at weekly intervals. They are well publicized in advance.
In the private, password-protected directory, the MLRA Activities List and LCRA Committees List provide contact information for these activities.