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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch & Learn - The Case of Sam Sheppard Lunch & Learn
Join us for lunch and a great historic presentation. Deadline for these programs will be one week prior or until all seats are sold. There will be limited seating and registration is required for these presentations. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Menu is subject to change. Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLocation: Ellenwood Center GymnasiumFee: Free to Bedford Senior Club members $15 for non-members*Please note that member discounts will be applied during checkout*Sound & Soul: Celebrating Black Music Month Celebrate the rich history and profound impact of Black artists on American culture. Black Music Month, celebrated in June and established in 1979 by the late President Jimmy Carter, honors the invaluable contributions of Black musicians to the nation’s cultural fabric. Discover the evolution of Black music—from spirituals and blues to jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and beyond. Learn how Black musicians have not only shaped history but also influenced global culture and inspired powerful movements for change through their artistry and resilience. Join us in paying tribute to the music that continues to inspire, move, and transform the world.This lunch will be a feast for both your ears and your taste buds— enjoy the delicious flavors that have defined soul food and cultural significance in bringing families and friends together. We will serve fried boneless chicken thighs, hushpuppies, mashed potatoes and pecan pie. Our refreshing and sweet beverage station will include sweet tea, lemonade, water and coffee. The Case of Sam SheppardOn the fateful day of July 4, 1954, the peaceful streets of Bay Village, Ohio, were forever shaken by a chilling event. Marilyn Reese Sheppard was found murdered in her home, sparking a chain of events that would captivate the nation. In the midst of the confusion, her husband, Sam, claimed a bushy-haired intruder was the perpetrator. But doubts quickly emerged, and suspicions mounted. The press, particularly the Cleveland Press under the direction of editor Louis Seltzer, relentlessly pursued the case, pushing for answers and questioning Sam’s involvement. Allegations of a conspiracy to protect Sam from justice added fuel to the fire, heightening public intrigue and turning the Sheppard case into a media spectacle. Join us as we explore the gripping tale of the Sheppard murder case, a true crime story that became a national obsession. Lunch will include a tongue-in-cheek nod to the case: “Sheppard Pie” and classic 1950s Jell-O salad."Jaws" - 50 Years of TerrorAre you still afraid to go back in the water? Join us as we dive into the legendary film that changed the course of cinema and continues to haunt us 50 years later. Released in the summer of 1975, Jaws became a cultural phenomenon, terrifying moviegoers with its relentless shark and leaving a lasting impact on the thriller and horror genres. But the story behind the film is just as captivating as the movie itself. Explore the making of Jaws, the iconic performances from its cast, the groundbreaking special effects, and the real-life inspiration for the terrifying shark. Discover how Jaws turned a simple beach movie into a blockbuster that would keep audiences out of the water for generations.To set the scene, lunch will feature a themed menu inspired by the film: Roast beef (a nod to the fishermen’s Christmas roast bait), mashed potatoes, hearty New England clam chowder (evoking the movie’s coastal setting), and Quint’s favorite—saltine crackers.
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Ellenwood Center - Gymnasium
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