Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch
Friday, Nov 22, 2024From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST
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Contact:
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This event is part of AARP's Nationwide Virtual Community Center.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.
About the Event
Our Living Black History series features influential African American leaders from the community discussing leadership, equality and creating a positive impact.
This month, join AARP Illinois for an engaging conversation with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today.
Dive into this captivating discussion and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!
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Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Nov 22, 2024<br>From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Facebook and YouTube </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP IL </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ilaarp@aarp.org"> ilaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an</span></span> <span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Our Living Black History series features influential African American leaders from the community discussing leadership, equality and creating a positive impact. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This month, join AARP Illinois for an engaging conversation with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK">Cooking Around the World: Lemon-Dill Salmon & Bannock</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual cooking series celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Baked Lemon- Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH">Guided Tour of Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Lunch</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a delightful lunch at The Coopers Tavern!Event Details:Guided Tour at the Wisconsin Veterans MuseumStep into history and explore the remarkable stories of Wisconsin's veterans.</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison, WI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual home workout can help you ease anxiety, boost your immune system and become more mobile.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.About" name="description"/> <meta content="Living, Black, History, with, Emanuel, Chris, Welch" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/aarp-ilnovember-living-black-history-interview-with-speaker-emanuel-chris-welch-virtual-112224-44nmn5vpt7m.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-ilnovember-living-black-history-interview-with-speaker-emanuel-chris-welch-virtual-112224-44nmn5vpt7m.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-22"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Nov 22, 2024<br>From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Facebook and YouTube </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP IL </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ilaarp@aarp.org"> ilaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an</span></span> <span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Our Living Black History series features influential African American leaders from the community discussing leadership, equality and creating a positive impact. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This month, join AARP Illinois for an engaging conversation with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK">Cooking Around the World: Lemon-Dill Salmon & Bannock</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual cooking series celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Baked Lemon- Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH">Guided Tour of Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Lunch</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a delightful lunch at The Coopers Tavern!Event Details:Guided Tour at the Wisconsin Veterans MuseumStep into history and explore the remarkable stories of Wisconsin's veterans.</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison, WI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual home workout can help you ease anxiety, boost your immune system and become more mobile.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Nov 22, 2024<br>From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Facebook and YouTube </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP IL </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ilaarp@aarp.org"> ilaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an</span></span> <span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Our Living Black History series features influential African American leaders from the community discussing leadership, equality and creating a positive impact. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This month, join AARP Illinois for an engaging conversation with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK">Cooking Around the World: Lemon-Dill Salmon & Bannock</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual cooking series celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Baked Lemon- Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH">Guided Tour of Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Lunch</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a delightful lunch at The Coopers Tavern!Event Details:Guided Tour at the Wisconsin Veterans MuseumStep into history and explore the remarkable stories of Wisconsin's veterans.</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison, WI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual home workout can help you ease anxiety, boost your immune system and become more mobile.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- aarp-events page <div class="card" style="box-shadow:none;"> <a data-formelementid="RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422" data-categoryid="Local" title="Find community service opportunities you're passionate about." href="/guest/volunteering/?intcmp=RDRCT-CSN-AARPLOCAL-MCVOL1-062422"><img class="img-responsive volunteer" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/Volunteer_Ad_455x455.jpg" alt="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural" title="Photo of volunteers painting a community mural"></a> </div> --> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; 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}); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content="Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.About" name="description"/> <meta content="Living, Black, History, with, Emanuel, Chris, Welch" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/aarp-ilnovember-living-black-history-interview-with-speaker-emanuel-chris-welch-virtual-112224-44nmn5vpt7m.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/aarp-event/aarp-ilnovember-living-black-history-interview-with-speaker-emanuel-chris-welch-virtual-112224-44nmn5vpt7m.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/aarp-default-image-red.jpg"/> <meta name="estimated_publish_date" id="metaPublishDate" content="2024-11-22"/> /*img.static-map {display:none;}*/ .cvent-view .main-image {display:none;}jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src', jQuery('img.static-map').attr('src')+'&key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk')', 'title_for_layout' => 'AARP Event Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Nov 22, 2024<br>From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Facebook and YouTube </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP IL </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ilaarp@aarp.org"> ilaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an</span></span> <span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Our Living Black History series features influential African American leaders from the community discussing leadership, equality and creating a positive impact. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This month, join AARP Illinois for an engaging conversation with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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"Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Nov 22, 2024<br>From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Facebook and YouTube </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP IL </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ilaarp@aarp.org"> ilaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an</span></span> <span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Our Living Black History series features influential African American leaders from the community discussing leadership, equality and creating a positive impact. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This month, join AARP Illinois for an engaging conversation with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK">Cooking Around the World: Lemon-Dill Salmon & Bannock</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual cooking series celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Baked Lemon- Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH">Guided Tour of Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Lunch</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a delightful lunch at The Coopers Tavern!Event Details:Guided Tour at the Wisconsin Veterans MuseumStep into history and explore the remarkable stories of Wisconsin's veterans.</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison, WI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual home workout can help you ease anxiety, boost your immune system and become more mobile.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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'' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Event</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">params</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'language'</span><span style="color: #007700">] = </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'espanol'</span><span style="color: #007700">;</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"></span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #007700">if (</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">] && </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$community </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">$this</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">Community</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">findByCommunityId</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'community_id'</span><span style="color: #007700">])) {</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$params = array( 'title' => 'Other Events You May Like', 'show' => (int) 3, 'xfeatured_first' => 'true', 'page' => (int) 1, 'show_limit' => (int) 3, 'limit' => (int) 15, 'images' => 'yes', 'max-days' => (int) 365, 'max-miles' => (int) 45, 'min' => (int) 50, 'more' => 'yes', 'latlng' => ',' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">CventsController::related() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 248 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK">Cooking Around the World: Lemon-Dill Salmon & Bannock</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual cooking series celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Baked Lemon- Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH">Guided Tour of Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Lunch</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a delightful lunch at The Coopers Tavern!Event Details:Guided Tour at the Wisconsin Veterans MuseumStep into history and explore the remarkable stories of Wisconsin's veterans.</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison, WI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual home workout can help you ease anxiety, boost your immune system and become more mobile.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img 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aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join 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"Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Nov 22, 2024<br>From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Facebook and YouTube </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP IL </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ilaarp@aarp.org"> ilaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an</span></span> <span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Our Living Black History series features influential African American leaders from the community discussing leadership, equality and creating a positive impact. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This month, join AARP Illinois for an engaging conversation with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH">Guided Tour of Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Lunch</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a delightful lunch at The Coopers Tavern!Event Details:Guided Tour at the Wisconsin Veterans MuseumStep into history and explore the remarkable stories of Wisconsin's veterans.</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison, WI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual home workout can help you ease anxiety, boost your immune system and become more mobile.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box cvent-view vcc-item vcc-view mb-4"> <header> <h1 class="article-headline d-flex" style="align-items: center;"> Living Black History with Emanuel “Chris” Welch </h1> <hr /> </header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-12 left mb-3"> <div class="date"> <span class="icon"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="calendar"/></span>Friday, Nov 22, 2024<br>From 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST </div> <p> <div><b> Facebook and YouTube </b></div> <div> </div> <div><b>Online Event</b></div> </p> <div><i class="fa fa-user" style="margin-left: 1px;"></i> Contact: AARP IL </div> <div><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i> Email: <a href="mailto:ilaarp@aarp.org"> ilaarp@aarp.org </a></div> <div> <i class="list-icon icon-A-logo" aria-hidden="true" style="font-size: 14px;margin-left: -2px;"></i> This event is part of AARP's Nationwide <a href="/virtual-community-center/?intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-VCC-061223" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-VCC">Virtual Community Center</a>. </div> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mb-3"> <div class="pull-right images"> </div> <p class="description"><div class="ag87-crtemvc-hsbk"><div class="css-vsf5of"><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch joins us for an</span></span> <span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-style: italic;">engaging conversation on his personal journey and shaping a better future for us all.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">About the Event</span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Our Living Black History series features influential African American leaders from the community discussing leadership, equality and creating a positive impact. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">This month, join AARP Illinois for an engaging conversation with Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 CventsController::display() - APP/Controller/CventsController.php, line 54 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><div class="vcc-design aarp-events"> <div class="vcc-index ar-listing module-spacer"> <h2>Other Events You May Like</h2> <ul class="list"> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/healthy-living-series-healthy-cooking-ri-112124-9wn7z9jfkwb.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-COOKING-AROUND-THE-WORLD-LEMONDILL-SALMON-BANNOCK">Cooking Around the World: Lemon-Dill Salmon & Bannock</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Our virtual cooking series celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Baked Lemon- Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH">Guided Tour of Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Lunch</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a delightful lunch at The Coopers Tavern!Event Details:Guided Tour at the Wisconsin Veterans MuseumStep into history and explore the remarkable stories of Wisconsin's veterans.</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/location.svg" class="icon location opacity-75" style="margin: 0 -2px;"/>In Person: The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison, WI </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <div class="image-right"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-11222024-crngj4943mq.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">The graceful qigong exercises in this virtual home workout can help you ease anxiety, boost your immune system and become more mobile.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; 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Discover the personal journey and experiences that have shaped Speaker Welch into the leader he is today. </span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Dive into this captivating discussion</span> <span style="color: windowtext;">and gain valuable perspectives on how to drive change and contribute to shaping a better future. Join us for this inspiring and transformative event!</span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to Join </span></span> </p><p style="text-align:left;" class="carina-rte-public-DraftStyleDefault-block"><span style="color: windowtext;">Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for </span><a href="https://local.aarp.org/virtual-community-center/" target="_self"><span style="color: windowtext;">events</span></a><span style="color: windowtext;">. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a Facebook link before the session.</span> </p></div></div></p> <div class="dcc_newpos"> <p> <form name="registrationForm" method="GET" action="https://aarp.cventevents.com/event/37d7e7d6-5561-4e5f-a663-6d292ba00ed1/regProcessStep1" target="_blank"> <!-- <input type="hidden" name="ecode" value="37D7E7D6-5561-4E5F-A663-6D292BA00ED1" /> <input type="hidden" name="target" value="Registration" /> <input type="hidden" name="source_id" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="first_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="last_name" value="" /> <input type="hidden" name="email_address" value="" /> --> <br /><button target="_blank" class="btn big-red-button" type="submit" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-REGISTER_EVENT-LIVING_BLACK_HISTORY_WITH_EMANUEL_CHRIS_WELCH" data-categoryid="Local">Register</button><br /> </form> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aarpe-modal modal fade modal-secondary" id="cventRegisterPopup" tabindex="-1" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="asiInterstitialModal" aria-hidden="true" style="display: none;"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h2 id="asiHeading-modal-title">Please log in to register for an AARP event.</h2> <button type="button" class="icon-close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close" id="aarp-asi-modal-close">Close</button> </div> <div class="modal-body why-register"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-7 left"> <b>Why register with AARP.org?</b><br> <ul> <li style="list-style:square">Play online games and save your top scores</li> <li style="list-style:square">Subscribe to our Daily News Alert, Webletter, discount alerts, topical newsletters, local event updates and lots more</li> <li style="list-style:square">Store your photos and share them with friends and family</li> <li style="list-style:square">As an AARP member, register to manage your membership account online and enjoy exclusive content and benefits</li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-sm-5"> <p>If you're already registered on AARP.org, click Start Now to log in Otherwise, click Start Now to register in just a few simple steps.</p> <form method="get" action="https://www.aarp.org/online-community/forward/login.action"> <input type="hidden" name="intcmp" value="SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-HERO-20140625-SEATTLE-WA"> <input type="hidden" name="referrer" value="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/cventreglink/44NMN5VPT7M?autoload=y"> <button type="submit" class="btn red">Start Now</button> </form> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <style> .why-register {text-align: left !important;} .why-register ul {padding-left: 15px;} .why-register ul li {margin: 5px 0;} </style> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery('.btnregister').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog({ modal: true, width: 495, open: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','hidden'); jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); }, close: function() { jQuery('body#home').css('overflow','visible'); } }); }); jQuery('.close, .dccdispwin').click(function() { jQuery('#dialog').dialog('close'); }); </script> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-AESK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr673efdb15d4b1-trace').style.display == 'none' ? 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virtual cooking series celebrates National Native American Heritage Month with Baked Lemon- Dill Alaskan Sockeye Salmon.</div> </div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/presentation.svg" class="icon presentation" style="margin-left: 1px; width:21px"/>Online Event </div> </li> <li class="vcc-item item card-link " data-url="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="top"> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/guided-tour-of-wi-veterans-museum-and-lunch-ntn6h4ybd94.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-GUIDED-TOUR-OF-WISCONSIN-VETERANS-MUSEUM-AND-LUNCH">Guided Tour of Wisconsin Veterans Museum and Lunch</a></h3> <div class="xd-flex"> <div class="description">Join us for an unforgettable morning at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum followed by a delightful lunch at The Coopers Tavern!Event Details:Guided Tour at the Wisconsin Veterans MuseumStep into history and explore the remarkable stories of Wisconsin's veterans.</div> </div> <div class="detail"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/info.svg" class="icon info opacity-75" style=" margin: 0 -2px;"/><span class="eventfull">This event is full</span></div> <div class="detail" style="align-items: flex-start;"> <img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/vcc2/icons/calendar.svg" class="icon calendar"/> <div class="repeated-events"> Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. CST </div> </div> <div class="detail"> <img 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