Wayne Township Illinois

EVENT

Senior Event: Lunch and Everyday Heroes

Monday, September 30, 2024 — 12:00pm

What makes a person risk their lives for others? Dr. Emilie L. Lucchesi introduces four stories of distinct heroism, all based on compassion for others. In occupied Italy, a nun hides Jewish women and children in her convent. In Communist Cuba, one man risks his freedom to feed his starving niece and her family. In a POW camp, a nurse selflessly cares for other inmates. And, a wife follows her Japanese-American husband into an internment camp and quietly documents the injustice for history to remember. Dr. Lucchesi will also explore what social scientists have discovered about compassion and the selfless desire to help others. This lecture is an inspiring look at people who were bright lights in dark times.

Prior to the presentation we will enjoy lunch from Ambrosia in Bartlett.

Choice of gyro at sign-up:

  • Chicken
  • Lamb

Lunch includes Greek salad, Greek potatoes and Greek rice.



Registration

Cost: $11


Location

WTSC
27W031 North Avenue
West Chicago IL 60185

Use link at bottom for map and driving directions

Contact

Senior Center
630-231-7155
E-mail (use link below)

Additional Details:

Event Brochure/Flyer (pdf)  |  Website  |  E-mail  |  get Map*

*Map and directions from Google. While most mapping is accurate, not all addresses are recognized and a more general map may be provided.

Updated 7/16/2024

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