History course begins Sept. 20 at Bay Village Branch Library

Would you like to sharpen your mind, join in a good discussion and have fun doing it? Case Western Reserve University’s Office of Adult Continuing Education (ACE) is sponsoring a course called “Team of Rivals: Lincoln’s Cabinet.” The course features the book “Team of Rivals” by Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin. We are fortunate to have Ellen Erzen leading this group.

We meet at the Bay Village Branch Library. The eight-week session will be held Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning September 20.

Abraham Lincoln, the ultimate leader, was elected president in our nation’s most critical period. Relatively unknown, he defeated his nationally-known political rivals and welcomed them to significant positions in his cabinet. (Sound like anyone we know today?) This incisive study weaves scores of contemporary accounts into a fluid, enthralling narrative, and helps us to understand our own times.

The fee for the course is $60. Advance registration is recommended; walk-ins may sign up as space allows. Class size is limited to 25.

Courses are offered across the Greater Cleveland area, and I have attended every one in Bay Village for several years. We are a fun group and hope you will join us. We often go to lunch after class which makes for a nice morning and early afternoon. 

For more information or to sign up, call Shirley at 440-835-4218 or Marianne at 440-808-0076.

Shirley Dodge lives in Bay Village.