Kentucky Derby (April)
History of this special event, also called "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports", goes back to 1875, when Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., grandson of William Clark, inaugurated the track of Churchill Downs in Kentucky. We will cover its illustrious history, the Triple Crown winners, legendary jockeys, curious facts and amazing hats. (About 1h 15 min; adjustable)  

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custom  made  Interactive  Multimedia Presentations  for  all seasons!

Funny Bones  (April Fools' Day) - Don't Get Arthritis!
Fun presentation about  all-times American favorite comedians (includes the best of: Chaplin, Abbot and Costello, Marx Brothers, Dangerfield, J. Rivers, W. Allen, Seinfeld, Monty Python, and more); with a strong trivia game component.   

Holiday Songs Presentation  (Christmas).
Want to learn about the history behind famous holiday songs? This presentation includes amazing stories and many musical treats to enjoy and sing-along to.

 

Summer

Also great for summer months:

​​Our Favorite Vacation Destinations:Then and Now

​Bastille Day: Celebrate France

Italy's Favorite Destinations

Greece

Mexico

winter

Apple Season
Includes: mystery of origin, Johnny Appleseed & his journeys, fun trivia,  and a great guessing game with real apples' samplings (5 or 6 sorts). Spiced apple cider will be served too!   

St. Patrick’s Day - Kiss Me, I am Irish!
All about the holiday! including trivia, music, interesting facts and green treats. This presentation will definitely bring the spirit  of Irish merriment to your community! 

game shows of the 1950s                                                   (a reminiscing game)

Happy birthday elvis!  

tribute to frank sinatra

irving berlin and his stars

favorite comedians of begone days

favorite songs of 1950s and 1960s

remembering the 50s:                                                 politics, scandals, shows, fashion, games, fads, dances, music, songs.

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A Story of Tea - January is Hot Tea Month! 

​The history of Tea is an eye-opening experience. Learn about historical background of tea cultivation and how tea traveled around the world. Try celebrated Chinese tea and learn about British Afternoon Tea tradition.  - Tea Time! (Supplemented with  tea samplings and English Afternoon Tea style treats)

  

Madagascar

Perfect destination for your summer virtual vacations! Madagascar National Independence Day is celebrated at the end of June. Let's explore the island - a unique "8th continent" of exotic flora, fauna and history. 

american 20 century poets

haiku

​hanukkah

earth day

chinese inventions

mt.everest

​who is the animal? - multimedia 

Women's work

Pi Day

Winter Holidays Around The Globe
A captivating presentation about diverse winter holiday traditions around the world. From India to the Far East to Europe to Canada and the United States. With holiday music and winter treats.

 

Cinco de Mayo
Light and entertaining presentation in the spirit of the holiday! With true historical background behind the holiday and an excursion into all facets of the tradition, including food, costumes, music, and dance. (Can be concluded with crispy tortillas with guacamole, or, non-alcoholic/light Margaritas made in front of the audience)    

Festivals Of Lights

A perfect solution for late fall early winter "to cover it all". From Celtic traditions of burning logs and putting fall vegetables outside their doors to Indian festival of Diwali to Chinese Festival of Lanterns and many more.

spring

Oscars! Oscars!

From the first Academy Award presentation in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, through the best and troubled years of Oscars, its pinnacles, scandals, and of course American's best Classic Movies.   

Also great for winter months:

Tribute to Sinatra (the singer was born Dec.12, 2015) 

​Happy birthday, Elvis Presley!  (Elvis was born Jan. 8, 1935)

Norman Rockwell  (the artist was born Feb.3, 1894)

FALL

First Ladies
These women’s lives revolved and evolved around their husbands’ unique status as President. Many of them, were not only faithful partners, but proudly established their own individual space in history. All First Ladies in this presentation have the right to say that they did their part.   

Mardi Gras
This holiday is all about carnivals! Do you wonder why? This presentation will delve into the origins of Mardi Gras celebrations. We will enjoy these celebrations in different countries, and make a final stop in The Big Easy, Louisiana!

Woman’s Work
Labor Day is around the corner! – this noteworthy presentation is about women’s role in the global workforce. Learn about exceptional women throughout history: Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Susan B. Anthony, and many more illustrious names!  

Presidents' Day 
Learn history of the holiday and play fun holiday trivia! This presentation includes interesting facts, games, and patriotic songs sing-along.
Complemented by red white and blue color treats. 
 

Chinese New Year 

(usually between mid-Jan. and first week of Feb.)

Chinese New Year tradition is centuries old. It is one of the oldest recorded cultural traditions in the world. Learn about the ancient  legend of Nien, color red, fireworks, loud music, and bright lights. Visit different countries where Chinese New Year is celebrated. Enjoy complimentary holiday treats.

Father’s Day
Do you know that Father’s Day is celebrated officially only in a few countries in the world? Can you answer our “guess-who” famous fathers trivia? Do you wish to have Father’s Day similar to our song’s story? What’s your favorite memories about your fathers? Enjoy beautiful songs written to fathers.

Ireland (great for March!)

Irish history is an example of remarkable resilience and the pursuit of liberty. Many Americans who have visited Ireland, treasure memories of breathtakingly beautiful sights, warmth of the people, and mysterious old traditions. Bring your personal memories and souvenirs too! Complemented by green treats.

Spelling Bee 

The Scripps National Spelling Championship is 91 years old contest that takes place annually in Washington, DC. This fun presentation include history of the contest, the most memorable winners, and a game of Spelling bee with prizes for winners.

Be a Spelling Bee!

(The contest week for 2017 is May 28–June 2)

special interests

Christmas Traditions & Songs - Trivia 
This fun trivia is all about Christmas traditions and favorite Christmas songs. 

american experience  &  reminiscing

Netherlands (late April-May is a perfect time to enjoy tulips!)

Travelogues style presentation about Holland. Or Netherlands? Or Dutch? After this presentation you will know for sure!

History, traditions, color orange, herring, and, of course, tulips and windmills are all subject of our discussion.

Enjoy magic performance by André Rieu along Danube shores.  

Complemented by traditional Dutch treats.

Special Interests,  American experience and Reminiscing

Fall Holidays Around The Globe
Interested to know how different people/cultures celebrate fall holidays? Wander    no more! Through Thanksgiving traditions around the world to Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico to amazing ‘Diwali’ Festival of Lights in India, to Oktoberfest and many more!  With many fall colors, video clips and music. (seasonal treats are optional)

Picasso & Art Prodigies (Picasso was born in October) 
Did you know that Picasso was a child prodigy who was accepted to the academy at the age of 13 and was an accomplished academic painter at 15? Do you know about other famous art prodigies? What about today’s child-prodigies who successfully sell their works? This presentation is full of colors and exciting video clips.  

Mother’s Day
History of Mother’s Day in interesting facts, traditions around the globe, and music for moms and families (with a funny twist). Enjoy relaxing times and reminisce about your dear ones. 

April in Paris
This presentation’s title speaks for itself. We will visit, or many of us revisit, 'the city of lights’, remember its famous sites, features, romantic flavor, cuisine, and beautiful music.       

'A woman's Work' (great for March)
This presentation is about women’s role in the global workforce. Learn about exceptional women throughout history: Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Susan B. Anthony, and many more illustrious names. With short videos, interesting facts, trivia and music.  

Spring Holidays & Festivals Around the World
All about spring holidays celebrated by different people and cultures around the world! From India to Thailand's Water Festival to Japan's Sakura Street Festivals to our own D.C. Cherry Blossom Parades to Valencia's (Spain), Las Fallas festivities, to Passover and Easter celebrations. This presentation with definitely bring spring to your community!

Halloween Spooktacular!

​Fan and funny tribute to Halloween 'for all' that covers history of the holiday, holiday's superstitions, trivia and music. Can be a part of your community inter-generational program. 

Happy Season’s Greetings!
This program is about Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa traditions. It includes historical background of each holiday, fun-facts, trivia, and favorite music for sing-along! ​Hot eggnog or chocolate will be served! 

SeniorRec

Cole Porter and The Roaring Twenties
Cole Porter, a composer of the “rearing twenties”, represents a whole area of American music. As we celebrate the artist’s 125 birthday, we are reminded how his powerful musical revivals victoriously capture main stages all around the country. Let’s remember his soulful, romantic, surprising, naughty, and brilliant songs. (the composer was born in June, 1891)

high-end  ​recreational programs,      elder-care consulting services, ENRICHMENT COURSES  to fit any budgEt

Also great for fall months:

Celebrate Gershwins! (George Gershwin was born in Sept.);

A Story of Tea; A Story of Coffee; Cole Porter and the Roaring 20's.

4th of July Tribute

"Celebrate it with shows..,  bonfires and illuminations" wrote John Adams about future celebrations of Independence Day. Fireworks, which history and displays we explore in this presentation, go splendidly well with music!  

Enjoy best 4th of July national events accompanied by fireworks, music and patriotic sing-along.

the us monuments

GREAT AMERICAN ARTISTS

great american inventions

homecoming

washington, D.C.

grand canyon

american collectors and philanthropists 

new York- New York! 

1939 - the best year in american movies  

Veterans’ Day
Learn about history and traditions of Veterans Day: the background and the inauguration of the holiday, national veterans' memorials, 'America at Wars' facts, a tradition of patriotic songs and a short patriotic songs sing-along.   

​​​​​Celebrate Friendship Month  (February)                 

Warm, with a pinch of sentimental feel, but unquestionably uplifting presentation about friendship. Different friendship traditions in different nations, famous historical friendships, stage friendships, and.. funny friendships. Complemented by sparkling wine (non-alcoholic if requested) for Bruderschaft toast - a fun German tradition to seal new friendships, - Salut!

Also great for spring months:

Pi Day (celebrated on March 14; interesting facts, brain games and pies!)  

Game Shows of the 1950s

(popular radio and TV shows: history, craze, scandals, fun- facts and fun trivia)

​​SeniorRec provides full program equipment. Normally, an extra hour before scheduled start time is needed for setup.

Access to your  WiFi may be required; please let us know in advance when  WiFi is not accessible -- we will adjust.

All our programs can be fully tailored to your needs including timing and budget flexible solutions.