IN PERSON and ZOOM

A discussion of four novels based on historical accounts featuring strong female protagonist.

Peggy Volock has presented several classes for senior college. Before retirement she was a medical technologist and a high school teacher. After retiring she worked as an adjunct instructor at CMCC and a library assistant at Lewiston Public Library.

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Capital cities are usually top-ranking destinations and the best cities to visit in any given country because of the infrastructure, amenities, restaurants, historical significance, and exciting attractions they offer. Be it Paris, London, Budapest, Washington DC, or the myriad others among the famous capital cities around the world, there's no lack of bucket list cities to visit. There are so many beautiful capital cities across the world and everyone has a signature dish and exciting food traditions. From Wellington to Tokyo, these iconic places are among the world's most beautiful capital cities to visit, each combining history and natural beauty with world-famous landmarks, dining and fun activities.

Chef Larry P. Canepa is a Certified Culinary Educator and Le Cordon Bleu Chef, author, researcher, food historian, and lecturer of culinary topics. Chef Larry has a dynamic, innovative, and engaging style that incorporates food history, culinary arts, education, and ‘food-tainment’ into every class and event.

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Having hiked in Montana’s Glacier National Park, I was so taken by its beauty that I vowed to see more of the Rocky Mountains. Thus, I planned a hiking trip to the Canadian Rockies. The Canadian Rockies are truly a natural wonder with unparalleled panoramas of glaciers; ice-capped peaks; waterfalls; wildlife; alpine lakes; and mountains decorated in hues of greens and yellows from the profusion of aspen, larch, pine, spruce, and fir trees. Over a span of 11 days, I, and a few friends, went on exceptional hikes in several different national parks. We strayed from tourist spots as often as possible to experience pristine, wilderness areas for which the Canadian Rockies are so well known.

Eve Fralick began her career as a United States Air Force officer traveling internationally to develop and implement multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art, telecommunications programs. After leaving the military, she worked in healthcare technology and as an adjunct faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University's Graduate School of Business. She holds Master degrees in Public Health and Systems Management. Eve's passion is hiking far off the beaten path around the world. She develops, and presents, travelogues of her adventures to libraries, assisted living facilities, senior colleges, and other organizations.