Know Thy Neighbor
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Details:
The "Know Thy Neighbor" program is a new series of engaging, meeting-style events designed to deepen connections among Newcomers Club members. Each session features a presentation by a fellow member (or members), sharing fascinating insights into their life experiences, career, unique hobbies, or meaningful contributions to the community.
This program creates a welcoming space to learn something new, enjoy intellectually stimulating discussions, and strengthen connections within the club and the broader community. It’s as much about the enjoyment and enrichment of attendees as it is about celebrating the diverse stories of our speakers.
Many Newcomer members have incredible experiences to share, and this program provides a platform for those willing to generously share their time and stories. Sessions may be educational, inspiring, or even humorous—but most importantly, they align with the Newcomers Club’s purpose of fostering connections and building community.
Interactive participation is a key element of these events, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all. Whether you're new to the area or a long-standing member, "Know Thy Neighbor" is a wonderful way to connect, learn, and grow within the community.
March 13 speaker: Debbie Corber
Biography of Debbie Corber:
As the daughter of a foreign service officer, Debbie grew up in Europe, the Middle East and in Africa. Upon graduation from American University’s School of International Service, Debbie became a high school French teacher as well as a college instructor training foreign language and ESL teachers. Further education led Debbie to presenting workshops all over the US on how to engage and inspire students of all ages, particularly those who were new to the US.
Upon retirement, Debbie moved to Williamsburg, Virginia where she volunteered for Colonial Williamsburg for several years. In 1998, Debbie launched her travel company and over a span of 25 years she designed and led custom tours all over Europe, Canada, the United States, South America and her all-time favorite Southern Africa. In addition to leading tours abroad, Debbie began leading tours for the Osher Life-Long Learning Institute and various Senior Living Communities up and down the East Coast. As a true Francophile, Debbie could not stay away from teaching. Over 25 years, hundreds of adult students took her French history courses at the Osher Life Long Learning Institute at the College of William and Mary and now at the University of Virginia’s Osher program. Debbie has a passion for travel, teaching, theater and history.
Debbie now resides in Charlottesville, Virginia and has been an active member of the Newcomers Club of Charlottesville, the Center while volunteering for the Hospital and the Blue Ridge Food Bank.
Open to all.
Location:
The Center
Seats available: 30