Graduate School for Seniors & The History Club
~ Sun City Center, Florida ~
Friday, 03/13/26 @3pm
“Grog! The Most Famous Drink Afloat” (PowerPoint) – A light-hearted look at the history of the
most famous drink afloat ~ ‘Grog’, the admirals who implemented it, the sailors who drank it,
its profound influence on world history since 1655, and its “official” demise 315 years later.
Bring a drink so you can partake in 10 naval toasts from the Royal Navy, the U.S. Navy, the Confederate Navy,
and the Royal Canadian Navy. [NOTE: It’s encouraged that audience participants are made aware in advance
that they should bring with them a beverage of their choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) for participatory fun!]
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Saturday, 03/16/26 @10am
“A Matter of Honor: The Naval Battle of Santiago de Cuba” (PowerPoint) – this is about the climactic battle
of the 1898 Spanish-American War in Cuba which displayed desperate Spanish bravery and American naval skill.
It completely changed world and American history, but what happened after the naval victory
nearly became a complete disaster for the Americans.
As impactful as it was to how history has unraveled, few know of these accounts.
This factual explanation will bring a better overall understanding.
Consider this presentation the epilogue of the Spanish-Cuban-American War,
the consequences of which are still very much with us today.
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Contact Dan Madden, Graduate School for Seniors Co-Chair <DanMadden44@gmail.com>
Call # 813-642-1215 for more info, to RSVP & to get your tickets!
Graduate School for Seniors & The History Club
~ Sun City Center, Florida ~
Friday, 03/13/26 @3pm
“Grog! The Most Famous Drink Afloat” (PowerPoint) – A light-hearted look at the history of the
most famous drink afloat ~ ‘Grog’, the admirals who implemented it, the sailors who drank it,
its profound influence on world history since 1655, and its “official” demise 315 years later.
Bring a drink so you can partake in 10 naval toasts from the Royal Navy, the U.S. Navy, the Confederate Navy,
and the Royal Canadian Navy. [NOTE: It’s encouraged that audience participants are made aware in advance
that they should bring with them a beverage of their choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) for participatory fun!]
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Saturday, 03/16/26 @10am
“A Matter of Honor: The Naval Battle of Santiago de Cuba” (PowerPoint) – this is about the climactic battle
of the 1898 Spanish-American War in Cuba which displayed desperate Spanish bravery and American naval skill.
It completely changed world and American history, but what happened after the naval victory
nearly became a complete disaster for the Americans.
As impactful as it was to how history has unraveled, few know of these accounts.
This factual explanation will bring a better overall understanding.
Consider this presentation the epilogue of the Spanish-Cuban-American War,
the consequences of which are still very much with us today.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Contact Dan Madden, Graduate School for Seniors Co-Chair <DanMadden44@gmail.com>
Call # 813-642-1215 for more info, to RSVP & to get your tickets!
SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK
GUEST LECTURER & MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Wednesday / April 08, 2026 / 10am
Tickets $15 per person
Call the Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice
Topic: “Deep Ditches and Bright Lights”
The story of how SW Florida acquired the channels and lighthouses
we rely upon these days. This long and complicated process took more time
than you’d imagine, and there are some surprising details you’d never guess!
** NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE **
NOW IN THE GRAND CYPRESS ROOM
IN “THE WOODLANDS” WITHIN
SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
14441 Woodsong Lane Fort Myers, FL 33908
the Connie Brown Hall [The Tribby Arts Center] **
17281 On Par Blvd. / Ft. Myers, FL 33908
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Useppa Island Historical Society & Barbara Sumwalt Museum
Welcomes Author and Historian Robert N. Macomber
Aboard the Lady Chadwick
April 28, 2026 [Saturday]
*MEMBERS ONLY*
For more info, contact Rona Stage <RonaSage@Useppahs.org>
call the Barbara Sumwalt Museum tel # 239-283-9600