The Constitution’s Equal Protection Guarantee and the Supreme Court

Leora is professor emeritus of constitutional law at Western New England Univ. School of Law; founded the annual Supreme Court Conference, where she has been a speaker for 20+ years. Since becoming an emeritus professor, she has taught in the Political Science Dept., Hunter College, and other senior learner programs. 

Poetry for Pleasure in the Winter

Barry Wallenstein is the author of 12 collections of poetry, most recently It’s About Time, as well as Time on the Move and Tony’s Blues (bilingual French and English).

Politics 2025

Larry Geenen is a risk management consultant, former COO of the American Management Assoc., EVP of Johnson and Higgins.

What Do You Think? Op-ed Discussion

Bill Goldman has led current events discussion courses at SUNY New Paltz and Bard Lifelong Learning Institute; retired foreign service officer, US Agency for International Development.

Makers of History XXIV:  Lord Byron, Classical Music Composers, Rembrandt & Van Gogh, Manfred

Professor emeritus of English, Yeshiva Univ, he has published a dozen books and 100+ essays on historical figures, cultural history, and the relationship between religion and science.

Writing Creatively

Bonnie taught at the Center for Writing at John Bowne High School in Queens for twenty years, has been teaching adults since 2010.  Currently she also teaches writing in Ghana and at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh.

Comedic Songs from Broadway

From Carnegie Mellon to Broadway, Television, and Movies

Karen has been attending theater regularly since 1954 when Mary Martin flew past her in Peter Pan, and she ushers both on and off-Broadway.

CL&L Focus Group Discussions on Decluttering

CL&L Focus Group on Collecting

Judy is CL&L Executive Director, a retired qualitative researcher who conducted focus groups for over 40 years and wrote a book about the subject, The Mirrored Window.

Eyes on Indochina and Beyond, A Photo Journey

Marg enjoys traveling, learning how people live in different countries and find traveling a great way to keep active both physically and intellectually. She is a retired college professor of veterinary technology.

A/way: A Filmmakers Journey

Derek got his start as a Tribeca Film Fellow at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2009.  He graduated from SUNY Purchase’s Film Conservatory with a BFA in Film in 2013.  Derek has won several awards at various film festivals.

Exploring Quirky Small American Towns

Karen is author of the travel memoir Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust and Wanderlust: Extraordinary People, Quirky Places and Curious Cuisine.

Feng Shui: A Tool for a More Harmonious and Healthier Life

The Uniqueness of Florence

Franca is first generation Italian-American. Graduate of the Feng Shui Alliance School (formerly in NJ) and from an accredited program by the Feng Shui Society of the UK.  Previously teacher, Student Advisor, the Feng Shui Interior Design Course of the NY Institute of Art & Design (NYIAD). BFA, Fashion Institute of Technology (NY); Certificate of Continued Education in Marketing, NYU.

Laugh Loudly and Carry a Big Schtick

Since the dawn of television, there have been many popular comedy variety shows on the air, including The Milton Berle Show, The Sid Caesar Comedy Hour, The Carol Burnett Show, Second City Television, and Saturday Night Live. Each show featured either a cast of regulars or guest celebrities who performed in humorous skits. In this class, we will watch a number of hilarious short episodes. Discussion questions will follow: What makes each skit funny? Is it the writing, the acting, or both? If a skit is decades old, would it still be considered politically correct to televise today?  Meish is the author of Oy Vey! A Yiddish Coloring Book?

Inside TV News, John J. Miller in Conversation with Magee Hickey

John Miller is CNN’s Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst. He is an award-winning journalist, an experienced law enforcement and intelligence executive, based in the network’s NYC’s bureau. PIX11’s Magee Hickey has been a reporter for every NYC TV station over her long career – and a great friend of CL&L.

Firsthand Account of Humanitarian Support Work in Ukraine, with Frank Hickey & Magee Hickey

 Frank is a former Senior Investigator/Police Officer in Robert Morgenthau's District Attorney's Office, he is also a published author of several entertaining crime novels featuring Dancing Max Royster.

The Bumpy Road: The Memoir of a Journey from Shanghai.

Abby Jiang is a Chinese-American author born in Shanghai.

For Seniors Who Want to Continue Living at Home, There Are Strategies of Support

Jessica’s career spans 25 years working in all aspects of geriatric care.

Fictional US Presidents in Movies

Let’s Play Telephone: The Phone’s Major Role in Movies

Richard is an amateur historian who has spoken at CL&L about presidents and their families.

“What’s The Worst Thing That Could Happen?” How We Can Evaluate Risk in Our Lives

Tom has been a qualitative researcher for nearly 3 decades, helping to understand and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies and tactics for his clients – and, of course, for himself.

We Refuse to Be Enemies in This Difficult Time

They are co-authors of the book We Refuse to Be Enemies. How Muslims and Jews Can Make Peace, One Friendship at a Time, and co-host the podcast We Refuse to Be Enemies.

Leonard Bernstein, Conquering Every Medium He Touched

Marty is an amateur historian and film fan who has taught at CL&L before and speaks at a number of NY institutions.

Music Festivals and Why They Matter

From Realism to Abstraction: From Pre-Modern to Postmodern Painting

He is the producer/host of the YouTube channel program New Realities. Additionally, he is the author of the award-winning book, Making Contact: Preparing for the New Realities of Extraterrestrial Existence, available on Amazon.

 Dealing with Anxiety by Using Yoga Nidra

Erica is has a 1000-hour Yoga Therapy Certification, and more than 10,000 hours and 18 years of yoga teaching experience, in group, and private settings. She has helped clients in a multitude of scenarios.

Understanding Life Insurance: A Good Idea to Consider Buying or Changing It When You're Over 60?

What’s Your Favorite Children’s Book?

Writing a Children’s Book: Do’s, Don’ts and What It Really Takes

Eva, an expert in the insurance industry, says she “loves helping people find peace of mind.” She is also the author of I Cannot Find My Belly Button, coming out April 2025.