Women's philanthropic group talks Beatles during monthly program
Thirty members of the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) gathered at Rose Marie Battey’s Chalmers Lake home and garden for their monthly meeting featuring a luncheon and presentation by Henry Feinberg on The Beatles. PEO is an organization of women which promotes education for women.
PEO was founded 150 years ago and currently has 220,000 members in United States and Canada. Michigan has 4,700 members in chapters throughout the state. Marilyn Beckham, a member of Birmingham Chapter J, explains, “We meet in member’s homes, work to raise money for scholarships and have pleasant social times. We sponsor continuing education for members, also. During the history of PEO, $330,000,000 has been raised for women’s education. There is also a loan fund which only charges 2% for loans.”
As geese and swans floated peacefully by on the lake, musicologist Henry Feinberg, an instructor at Oakland Community College and piano teacher, began his fascinating talk on the history of The Beatles. His pleasant manner, sense of humor, and great fund of knowledge kept the audience attentive.
Source: Diane K. Bert/hometownlife.com
