Palos Verdes homeowners have great presentations in the October 2026 Peninsula Seniors Bohannon Lectures Series. These Lectures take place at Scriba Family Center located at 602 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, with in-person lectures beginning at 10:30 a.m. on the following Wednesdays:
October 7 – “The History of Tea” will be present by Wen Chen, Caltech alumna and scientist who explores the ancient Chinese tea culture evolving through the dynasties from an herbal medicine to the now popular drinks worldwide.
October 14 – “A Caravan of Martyrs: The Hashemite Family Since the Mid-19th Century” will be presented by local historian and author Jim Schneer who returns with the story of an important Middle Eastern family with a prominent role in the Islamic community for the last 800 years and ruled four Middle Eastern countries.
October 21 – “Los Angeles County Supervisory Update” will be present by Janice Hahn, a member of the LA County Board of Supervisors 4th District, who will be discussing issues and legislative priorities that she is promoting for the citizens of LA County and upcoming community issues.
October 28 – “Halloween Music Special” will be presented by members Ann and Lee Strong who will be sharing a special holiday lecture to celebrate scary stuff. They will discuss and sample pieces of music written for or abut Halloween, focusing on three themes: “All Harrows Eve,” death, and witches & the devil from the 17th through the 20th century.
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Coffee & Cars will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the top parking deck of the Promenade Mall. On the first Saturday of every month, a group of car enthusiasts bring their Hot Rod, Custom, Muscle Car, Sports Car, Antique, and other special interest vehicles to this location where you can admire the cars, meet the owners and ask them questions. To reach the top parking deck, enter from Indian Peak Road at the Peninsula Shopping Center off Silver Spur Road and Hawthorne Boulevard in Rolling Hills Estates.
To read my prior article on Peninsula Seniors Lecture Series click here.
For more information on the Bohannon Lecture Series contact Renee Reymond, Program Coordinator at Peninsula Seniors at (310) 377-3003.
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