Informational and Educational Programs for the Port LudlowCommunity

The following programs are open to all Port Ludlow Community residents. Programs are

at the Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, and will begin at 1 p.m. Programs are free of

charge.

Informational and educational presentations are intended to provide a forum for

increasing knowledge for members of our community. Just as one needs on-going

exercise to strengthen the body, these presentations are intended to help on-going

strengthening of the mind. Topics and speakers from a multitude of backgrounds will be

offered for our members.

Thursday, May 7 – Port Townsend’s past is full of fascinating stories – some true, some

exaggerated, and some still mysterious. In this presentation from the Jefferson County

Historical Society (JCHS), we will explore a few of the area’s most intriguing local

legends and the historical evidence behind them. We will also share updates on the newly

renovated JCHS Museum of Art + History and how it will help bring these stories and the

county’s history to life.

Tuesday, May 19 – Join Jefferson Healthcare for an end-of-life planning seminar.

Jill Newsome and Dr. Joseph Mattern will share practical guidance on advance

directives, choosing a healthcare decision-maker, and understanding options for

advanced disease and end- of -life care. Learn how to start meaningful

conversations with loved ones and ensure your wishes are clearly documented

and respected.

Thursday, May 21 – Mr. David Brownell continues his fascinating series about the First

Nation People with his presentation entitled Paleochannels of the Dungeness River. We

will learn about the shifting “paleochannels” of the Dungeness River and establish an

environmental and anthropological framework to reach a better understanding of the

history of the Dungeness River Valley since the end of the last ice age. We will look at

archeological, geological, and other evidence to recreate the landscape of the North

Olympic Peninsula as it adapted to changes in climate, biology and other factors.

Thursday, May 28 – Mr. Gary B. Keeley, a retired Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Staff Historian with broad experience across the U.S. Intelligence Community at the CIA,

the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Departments of Defense and State, both in

Washington, D.C. and overseas, returns for the second part of his series on U.S.

Intelligence Agencies. In this session, we will look at the structure and missions of the

CIA, briefly mention some of the other intelligence agencies, and then address some

myths and realities about the CIA and about intelligence in general: Do books, television

shows and movies about intelligence agencies reflect reality? Does the CIA spy on

Americans? Why did the CIA meddle in the affairs of foreign governments during the

Cold War? Does the CIA assassinate enemies? Does the CIA spy on U.S. allies? What

are the CIA’s ethics and why is so much kept secret?

We encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to any or all of these

presentations.