Germans make up the 3rd largest population in modern Texas. Monte Parks led us on the journey of many Germans as they made their way to Texas. He also discussed their contributions to Texas culture and society and specifically how the Germans influenced our own Harris County area.
Sharon and Marty shared the pictures and stories of their 2016 Alaskan cruise. Beautiful scenery and wildlife from Vancouver to coast of Alaska all the way to Denali.
Michelle Tovar from Holocaust Museum Houston gave us a great presentation on Pinochet's Chile; from Pinochet's rise to power and those that helped him to the atrocities his government committed on his own people. To think, all of this just happened in the 1970s, not so long ago.
Another interesting presentation from Kendra Penry of Heifer International. We learned how empowering women in developing countries can significantly increase the productivity and sustainability of their communities. We discussed several specific examples of how Heifer and other non-profits are helping to end hunger and poverty in the world.
Based on the book by Jim Carpenter, the Founder of Wild Birds Unlimited, we learned how to start and succeed in feeding our backyard neighbors. In this two-part class we learned the five steps to bird feeding mastery. In addition, we expanded step three to learn the 12 elements of a thoughtful bird feeding station.