Wed, Apr 16

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Low Vision Support group

Gathering Room

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Lumberton Book Club

Lumberton Community Center

October: The Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson
November: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
January: Horse by Geraldine Brooks
February: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
March: Making It So by Patrick Stewart
April: The Searchers by Tana French
May: We share other books we have been reading
June: The Women by Kristin Hannah

Thu, Apr 17

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Technology Workshop

Gathering Room

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Challenges

Knowles Theater

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. This spring, based upon popular demand, the Medford Leas Residents Association invites you to join in the Great Decisions series, which highlights thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans today. Each week, a Medford Leas resident will act as moderator and present information related to the scheduled topic. You are welcome to attend any or all of the programs.
 
March 6 American Foreign Policy at a crossroads
March 14 (Friday) U.S. Changing Leadership of the world Economy
March 20 U.S. China Relations 
March 27 India: Between China, the West, and the Global South 
April 3 International Cooperation on Climate Change
April 10 The Future of NATO and European Security
April 17 AI and American National Security
April 24 After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bus to Walnut Street Theater for “Dream Girls”

12:15pm Medford p/u; 12:30pm Lumberton p/u

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Citizen’s Committee Meeting

Apt 1, Ground Floor Haddon

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Lumberton Movie Night: Crossing Delancy

Fri, Apr 18

8:00 am – 3:30 pm

Short Trip: Mt. Cuba Center – Delaware

8am Lumberton p/u; 8:15am Medford p/u (MPL)

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Coffee with Administration ~ Courts 22, 29, 40 & 41

Gathering Room

Sat, Apr 19

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Dismantling False Racial Myths

Knowles Theater

Pathways in partnership with the Medford Leas Diversity Committee
 
This presentation will highlight false racial myths that continue to have a powerful impact on American society today. It will show how racism is intertwined with the country’s underlying principles, its laws, and its innumerable cultural practices, as well as in the consciousness of a broad society.
 
While this program is an inclusive onetime overview, Professor Gaffney’s book offers further insight. The Committee is, therefore, planning a follow up opportunity to participate in a Zoom discussion with Dr. Gaffney of her book in order to unpack these enlightening understandings. The discussion will be scheduled a few weeks following the presentation to give participants time to read the book. This presentation coincides with the release of the 2nd edition of Karen’s book, Dismantling the Racism Machine, and information about how to get the book will be available at the presentation.

Speaker Dr. Karen Gaffney is a professor of English at Raritan Valley Community College in New Jersey. She is also the author of Dismantling the Racism Machine: A Manual
and Toolbox, first published in 2018 by Routledge. Her book helps students and community members alike understand that race is not a biological category but rather a social construct designed to exert power and control.

Sun, Apr 20

All Day

Easter Sunday

Observance
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Mon, Apr 21

All Day

Easter Monday

Observance
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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Diversity Committee Meeting

Holly Room

Thu, Apr 24

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Technology Workshop

Gathering Room

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Great Decisions: Foreign Policy Challenges

Knowles Theater

Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association. This spring, based upon popular demand, the Medford Leas Residents Association invites you to join in the Great Decisions series, which highlights thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans today. Each week, a Medford Leas resident will act as moderator and present information related to the scheduled topic. You are welcome to attend any or all of the programs.
 
March 6 American Foreign Policy at a crossroads
March 14 (Friday) U.S. Changing Leadership of the world Economy
March 20 U.S. China Relations 
March 27 India: Between China, the West, and the Global South 
April 3 International Cooperation on Climate Change
April 10 The Future of NATO and European Security
April 17 AI and American National Security
April 24 After Gaza: American Policy in the Middle East

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Medford Leas Singers Concert

Knowles Theater & Ch 15

Fri, Apr 25

9:00 am – 10:00 am

MLRA Council

Maple Room

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Community Conversation

Knowles Theater

Sat, Apr 26

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Leas Forum: Paddling with a Purpose

Knowles Theater

Margo Pellegrino paddled the coasts of the continental US in partnership with various
environmental organizations to campaign for healthy oceans and clean water legislation. Her tight schedule and many press events would not have been possible without the help of many interested individuals and local conservation groups, who not only took part in and organized many of the press events, but also hosted her as well. The idea of the initial journey, from Miami and the subsequent padding journeys, would not have translated into action without the support of her mother, Judy Howard, and her husband who managed the home for several months at a time while she was away.

Margo will share aspects of her journey—the people she met, the groups she partnered with and still works with, the causes for which she paddled, and the stories that naturally come when scheduling and nature collide. Margo lives in Medford Lakes, NJ and is a graduate of Rutgers University.

Sun, Apr 27

2:15 pm – 5:45 pm

Bus trip for Greater Philadelphia Choral Society – Gabriel Faure’s Requiem

Thu, May 1

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Technology Workshop

Gathering Room

Sat, May 3

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Home Grown National Park

Knowles Theater

The Annual Lewis W. Barton Arboretum Lecture, followed by refreshments and Alfresco Shop, 12 noon – 1:30pm
 
Our parks and wildlands are too small and disconnected to sustain native ecosystems on their own. To address this, we must practice conservation in our everyday spaces—yards, communities, farms, and ranches. Homegrown National Park (HNP) is a challenge to restore 20 million acres by reducing lawns, planting natives, and removing invasives. This movement aims to create diverse ecosystems in urban and rural areas, protecting vital species. Small actions from many people can help restore ecological networks and safeguard our life-support systems.

Doug Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 112 research publications and has taught insect related courses for 44 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His books include Bringing Nature Home, The Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke, Nature’s Best Hope, a New York Times Best Seller, The Nature of Oaks, winner of the American Horticultural Society’s 2022 book award. In 2021 he cofounded Homegrown National Park with Michelle Alfandari (HomegrownNationalPark.org). His awards include recognition from The Garden Writers Association, Audubon, The National Wildlife Federation, Allegheny College, Ecoforesters, The Garden Club of America, The Herb Society, and The American Horticultural Association.
 
Take advantage of the opportunity to do some spring shopping in our Al Fresco Shop.
You will find spring plants, garden accessories and small gifts to enjoy this season. Sponsored by the Medford Leas Gift Shop in support of the Arboretum Fund.

Mon, May 5

All Day

Cinco de Mayo

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10:00 am – 11:00 am

Writers Roundtable

Apt#1 GFH

Wed, May 7

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Low Vision Support Group

Gathering Room/PDR

Thu, May 8

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Technology Workshop

Gathering Room

Fri, May 9

9:00 am – 10:00 am

MLRA Council

Maple Room

Sat, May 10

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Leas Forum: Hatshepsut—The Princess Who Would Be King

Knowles Theater

The Princess who would be king, daughter of King Thutmose I and Queen Ahmose. Hatshepsut was the fifth Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Her father saw the leadership ability in Hatshepsut when she was a little girl. When she played in the courtyard with her friends, she would be the one to direct and tell everyone what to do. Her father made sure she went to school to learn to read, write, count and study the stars. She also attended most of the Royal meetings. She would listen to all of the Departments make their monthly reports. She also traveled with her father to the land of Punt. They brought back exotic animals, trees and incense. As time went on, Hatshepsut herself was wed. She had a daughter, but to rule you had to be of Royal blood and male. Hatshepsut had a stepbrother, but he was too young to rule so Hatshepsut stepped in and ruled for twenty-three years as Pharaoh. During her reign, it was peaceful. Egypt flourished and Hatshepsut had constructed some of the most prolific buildings in Egyptian history. She is considered Egypt’s most successful Pharaoh.

Dr. Daisy Century holds a doctorate in education from Temple University. She taught for over twenty years in the Philadelphia School System as an award-winning science teacher and has penned four books.

Sun, May 11

All Day

Mother’s Day

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Mon, May 12

10:00 am – 11:30 am

MLRA Monthly Meeting

Knowles Theater

Refreshments at 10 in the Gallery, meeting at 10:30.

Wed, May 14

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Field Trip: Palmyra Cove Nature Park

Medford Campus Community Building

 Pathways, in collaboration with Medford Leas Birders
 
Join Medford Leas residents for this field trip to the Palmyra Cove Nature Park at the base of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, Palmyra, NJ. Palmyra Cove is a 250-acre urban oasis along a highly developed area on the Delaware River. Habitats include wetlands, woodlands, meadows, wild creek and river shoreline, and a freshwater Tidal Cove after which the park is named. It is a popular location for warbler and other songbird sightings.

Bring along your binoculars and meet the group at the Medford Campus Community Building for departure at 8:00 am. The group will return at approximately 4:00 pm. All participants will need to provide their own transportation.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Make and Take Container Garden

Lumberton Campus Community Center

Back by Popular Demand!
 
Just in time for the summer! Join us as you receive expert guidance to create a beautiful and healthy planter to adorn your outdoor living space. Pot, soil, and plants will be provided. You don’t want to miss this one!

Debbie Lux is Medford Leas’ in-house expert horticulturalist. She oversees the maintenance and wellness of the campus gardens and Nature Center.

Thu, May 15

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Technology Workshop

Gathering Room

Sat, May 17

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Leas MusiCast: Ballets by Stravinsky

Knowles Theater

“Rite of Spring” and “Firebird” performed by the Ballet Russe with the Marinski Orchestra conducted by Valery Gergiev.

Wed, May 21

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Low Vision Support group

Gathering Room

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Lumberton Book Club

Lumberton Community Center

October: The Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson
November: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
January: Horse by Geraldine Brooks
February: The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict
March: Making It So by Patrick Stewart
April: The Searchers by Tana French
May: We share other books we have been reading
June: The Women by Kristin Hannah

Thu, May 22

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Technology Workshop

Gathering Room

Fri, May 23

9:00 am – 10:00 am

MLRA Council

Maple Room

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Spring Trail Walk

Lois Forrest Nature Center, Medford Leas Campus

Be inspired by the seasonal beauty of the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve. Attendees shouldwear sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts and long trousers. Walks will take place rain or shine. 
 
Within the entire 168-acre Medford Campus, there are 60 acres of woodlands that comprise the Nature Preserve. Just over five miles of marked trails cover the woodlands as well as the Meadow. The Medford Leas Residents Woodlands /Trails Group offers a tour of this extensive nature trail system that they have developed and maintained over the years.

Sat, May 24

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Leas Forum: Remembering Residents of Courage

Knowles Theater

The Living History Project webpage of the Armed Forces Heritage Museum website (afhmus.org) contains an extensive collection of interviews by people who showed exemplary leadership and courage, often in unique ways. Ernest Kaufman, Neil Hartman and Warren Sawyer were three former Medford Leas residents who shared their stories about World War II with Col. Robert von Bargen for that project. He will share his memories of these residents as we recognize the patriotic sacrifice of so many people.

Col. von Bargen is President Emeritus of the Armed Forces Heritage Museum. He has been a Director at the Air Victory Museum and is a member of the Burlington County Historians Roundtable. He has received the county historian award for achievement and leadership.

Sun, May 25

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Guest Artist: Fred Moyer

Knowles Theater

piano

Mon, May 26

All Day

Memorial Day

Public holiday

Thu, May 29

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Technology Workshop

Gathering Room

Fri, May 30