Monday, January 22, 2018

9:30 – 10:30 MONDAY INTEREST GROUPS

BOOK DISCUSSION Heritage Room The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure
Discussion Leader: Sharon Goodrie
During the Nazi occupation of Paris, architect Bernard accepts a commission to devise hiding places for Jews and designs a new factory for the Reich. Tensions and danger rise as he is drawn into the plans of both the occupiers and the Resistance. This is the story of an ordinary man’s heroism during WWII.

HANDWORK/CRAFTS: Knitting Dining Room
Leaders: Wendy Woodfill and Susie Erickson
Wendy and Susie will share some of their knitting expertise. Bring your own knitting and knitting ideas to share.

HOT TOPICS
 Founders Room
Leader: Lil Lindsey
Join us for lively interactive discussion on newsworthy events and more.

KNOW YOUR DEVICE Leader: Esther Fabes
This users group will answer each other’s questions about smart phones, iPads, and general technology mysteries

TRAVEL Presidents’ Hall  Baja California by Kathleen Chesney
Discover a wide diversity of landscapes, historical sites, and wildlife. See photos of grey whales, wine, goat cheese makers, and 400-year-old Franciscan missions.

10:45 – 11:45 THE ARTS

Twin Cities PBS (TPT): The 2020 Plan
The Future of Public Media in Minnesota and Beyond
Speaker: Jim Pagliarini, CEO and President, Twin Cities PBS

Twin Cities Public Television has just completed a major update of its strategic plan and is looking to the future for how it may better serve our local community and beyond. Pagliarini, who just celebrated his 20th year as head of TPT, will share his thoughts and seek your input and reactions to their plans.

11:45 – Noon ANNOUNCEMENTS
12:00 – 1:15 LUNCHEON

1:15 – 2:15 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Policing and the Tech Tools that Support the Work
Speaker: James Eli Shiffer, StarTribune Reporter, Editor

Shiffer has worked at the StarTribune since 2005, focusing on investigative and data reporting. His most recent assignment is a series about government secrecy. Today he will speak about what is inside law enforcement’s high-tech toolbox: drones, facial recognition software, shot spotters, and more. He will address what information is collected, how is it used, and the controversies around this rapidly changing landscape of police work.