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Ferris Hills to Host Free Global Affairs Discussions

Author: Anne Johnston/Monday, February 20, 2017/Categories: Press Releases

CANANDAIGUA – Ferris Hills at West Lake, UR Medicine Thompson Health’s independent living community for seniors, will once again this year host Great Decisions, the nation’s longest-running global affairs education program. 

The eight-week series of group discussions – facilitated by content experts – will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, beginning March 2 and concluding April 20. 

There is no cost to attend the one-hour discussions, and individuals may attend any or all. An optional lunch follows each discussion, for a cost of $14 per person. Reservations for those staying for lunch are required, and may be made by
calling (585) 393-0410.

Optional Great Decisions discussion books are available for purchase online, at www.GreatDecisions.org, and the schedule for the discussion series at Ferris Hills is as follows:

  • March 2 – Saudi Arabia in Transition
  • March 9 – The Future of Europe
  • March 16 – U.S. Foreign Policy and Petroleum
  • March 23 – Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan
  • March 30 – Latin America’s Political Pendulum
  • April 6 – Nuclear Security
  • April 13 – Conflict in the South China Sea
  • April 20 – Trade and Politics

Ferris Hills is best accessed from the 3300 block of West Lake Road (County Road 16) in
Canandaigua, via Peg Rayburn Drive. 

 

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