Exploring the subject of ‘Place’ requires thinking of different kinds of special places and experiences in our lives that we treasure and that contribute to our unique perceptions. Simple yet complicated, these are a source of meaning worth better understanding.        

Join us in this exploration of the subject of ‘Place’ – an exercise in constant creative possibilities. 

Charlie muses, 

“What places are important to me? They come to mind; the list keeps growing, then the places change with time.  But do I mean a physical or natural place, Paris or Nantucket, my library, a restaurant in Rome, or our sailboat? But a place can also be the dining room table, a Thanksgiving family gathering, a 4th of July parade, a college reunion, a friendship, club, a social place. 

“Place is wholly experimental and unmapable, a sixth-sense sort of place, like fishing or walking, adventuring. Even an author or artist can be a place where we want to dwell.         

“Reflecting on place is a gift and a challenge, one that keeps giving. Not all our places are positive, either; there are often dark places we don’t like to think about. The literature and thinking on place is large and growing.”    

What to Expect:  Thinking about and discussing ‘Place’ enhances our appreciation of life. It sharpens our skills at interpreting and expressing what places mean to us. It invites creativity.                                                                           

Feedback from Charlie’s last course:

“This was a lively, interesting, thought provoking discussion, Charlie Yonkers moderated the group very thoughtfully and inclusively. This experience exceeded my expectations.”

“What is an American” was a wonderful topic for a new Forum class conceived and led by Charlie Yonkers. I will long remember and cherish the poignant stories class members shared.  I’m very grateful to Charlie and hope that the class will be offered again so others might contribute and share memories and experiences on this vital topic.”

“Charlie ran a great class, allowing us to share our histories of patriotic experiences, leaving me with a sense of gratitude for being an American.”