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June 19, 2026

Summer Session Final Days

Did you take a summer course or two? Maybe you attended one of our Movie Mondays? Or joined us at the Annual Members Luncheon?

WISE hopes that you enjoyed what we offered during the Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Learning summer session.

Classes wrap up next week, but there is still time to sign up for two extra-special events -- click each event to register:

DAR Historic House Tour on Thursday, June 25

Sundae Social/Americana Trivia on Tuesday, June 30

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WISE Calendar

Movie Monday: Glory

Mon. June 22 at 1 pm (AU Fuller Auditorium)

All are welcome to attend our movies, featuring our summer theme

Click here for more info

WISE Forum

Wed. June 24 at 12 pm (AU Pierre's Pub)

Click here for more info

DAR Historic House Tour

Thurs. June 25 at 10:30 am (Lincoln Street, Worcester)

Special event for WISE only; free to attend

Click here for info and to register

Supreme Court SIG

Fri. June 26 at 11:30 am (Zoom)

Click here for more info

Sundae Social & Americana Trivia

Tue. June 30 at 1:30 pm (AU campus)

All are welcome to join this fun social event and fundraiser; only $10 per person

Click here for info and to register

 

On the Assumption Campus and Beyond

25th Annual Greek Festival

A cultural celebration that has been bringing the tastes and sights of Greece to Massachusetts for decades

June 19 to 21 (Russell Street, Worcester)

Open to the public; $2 admission

Click here for more info 

 

Juneteenth Festival

Live music, vendors, food and family programming

Sat. June 20 (Institute Park, Worcester)

Free and open to the public

Click here for more info 

 

Caribbean American Heritage Festival

Showcasing the rich diverse Caribbean American community of arts and craft, Caribbean food, and music

Sun. June 21 (Institute Park, Worcester)

Open to the public; $2 admission

Click here for more info 

American Antiquarian Society: Community Open House

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Sat. July 4 from 10 am to 1 pm (185 Salisbury Street, Worcester)

Free and open to the public

At noon, enjoy a public reading of the Declaration on the steps of historic Antiquarian Hall

Click here for more info

 

Committee News
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The Technology Committee wants you to know that the WISE website is a great resource to learn about Zoom.

During the break before fall classes, why not consider honing your Zoom skills?

Find instructions and guides on the website here:

More to Know

Calling all Instructors; consider teaching at WISE!

Are you a retired professor or industry professional? Do you have a special interest or hobby? 

WISE is currently seeking courses for this coming fall semester. Submit your course ideas to us by June 26 using our Course Proposal Form

Or call the office at 508-767-7513 to learn more about teaching at WISE.

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In Memoriam

David Nevard, current WISE member and instructor, recently lost his wife after a long illness. We ask that you remember David and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Madeline Grunbaum Obituary

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WISE Quote of the Week

“It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.”  - Anne Sexton

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