Lunch and Lecture on Lebanon

Join members of our sister Meetup, Northern Burbs Active Adults for lunch and an informational talk on Lebanon.

The Broomfield Library is proud to partner with Active Minds and community experts for an ongoing series of lectures to foster lifelong learning. Free. Drop

Ages 55+

The Library is proud to partner with Active Minds and community experts for an ongoing series of lectures to foster lifelong learning. Free. Drop in.

This session will discuss Lebanon. The earliest inhabitants of the region we now know as Lebanon were the Canaanites or Phoenicians. These Phoenicians survived nearly constant invasion from regional empires, contributing to the significant cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in Lebanon today. Join Active Minds as we trace the history of the current situation in Lebanon, and provide the background necessary to understand the rise of Hezbollah, Lebanon’s Shiite militia, and Lebanon’s role in the Arab-Israeli conflict, including the complex relationship with its neighbor Syria. Come learn how this important country fits into the puzzle that is the Middle East.

We can meet prior to the lecture for lunch at OOka. The lecture is at the Broomfield Library in the Eisenhower Meeting room. The lecture starts at 1:30 pm.