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Historic Trust Speakers Series Continues - Hawthorn Senior Living Demonstrates Support Of Lifelong Learning - 11/13/25

When a popular program offered by The Historic Trust was threatened earlier this year due to federal cutbacks, Hawthorn Senior Living, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, stepped up to ensure the remainder of the Trust’s 2025 Speakers Series programs would go on as planned.

 

The Historic Trust has been offering free educational lectures on a wide variety of topics – from women’s clothing equality to Pacific Northwest origins of Rock & Roll and UFOs – for the public six times per year. This mission-based program draws audiences to the Historic Reserve site to learn from Humanities Washington’s speakers bureau presenters who are subject matter experts in their respective fields. The future of these lectures was in peril when Humanities Washington, which relies on federal funds appropriated by Congress for the National Endowment for the Humanities, learned of funding cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in April. By September, Hawthorn Senior Living partnered with The Historic Trust to make certain the remaining 2025 presentations would continue.

 

“We are thrilled that Hawthorn Senior Living has stepped up to demonstrate that they value lifelong learning, just as we do,” said Temple Lentz, President & CEO of The Historic Trust. “We are incredibly grateful for their sponsorship support, allowing us to continue offering these programs through 2025 at no cost to community members in the greater Vancouver region.”

 

The final lecture in the Trust’s 2025 Speakers Series presented by Hawthorn Senior Living is “WhenYour Grandpa Is a Bot: AI, Death, and Digital Doppelgangers” today, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Red Cross Building (605 Barnes St) at 6:00 p.m. This talk, led by University of Washington Harborview Medical Center research scientist Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, explores how artificial intelligence will transform our society, culture, and relationships, and how technology is shaking up the foundational questions of life. To RSVP to attend this free presentation and get more information, please visit https://www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/when-grandpa-is-a-bot/.

 

About The Historic Trust
The Historic Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire civic pride and economic vitality through education, preservation, and celebration of our community’s history.
The Trust’s stewardship of treasured historic sites on Officers Row and the West Barracks (owned by the City of Vancouver) and Providence Academy (owned by The Historic Trust) includes preservation and maintenance of the structures, management of residential, commercial, and special event rentals, activation with community events and gatherings, and implementation of adaptive re-use of these historic spaces for contemporary use as continued resources for the community. https://www.thehistorictrust.org/

 

About Hawthorn Senior Living
At Hawthorn Senior Living, our mission is simple: Enjoying Life, Enriching Lives, and Living Well. These values are the foundation of our commitment to outstanding resident services and quality communities
across the country, especially in and around Portland and Vancouver. As we continue to develop and manage retirement communities, we honor our roots while introducing new ideas and innovations for the future of senior living. We believe our residents deserve the best, and our goal is to provide the highest standard of lifestyle in senior housing.

 

Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living in Vancouver, Washington, is one of four Hawthorn communities in the Portland–Vancouver metro area, each thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of
today’s retirees. Springwood Landing is more than a building—it’s a community. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals, lively game nights, and quiet evenings with family and friends in a warm, welcoming environment. Our live-in management team is consistently available, providing peace of mind and support whenever it’s needed. And with scratch-made meals served to your table by friendly staff, dining at Springwood Landing always feels like home. Discover why so many seniors call Springwood Landing home - a place to live well, connect meaningfully, and thrive every day.
For more information, visit https://seniorlivinginstyle.com/about-hawthorn/

 

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Historic Trust Speakers Series Continues - Hawthorn Senior Living Demonstrates Support Of Lifelong Learning - 11/13/25

When a popular program offered by The Historic Trust was threatened earlier this year due to federal cutbacks, Hawthorn Senior Living, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, stepped up to ensure the remainder of the Trust’s 2025 Speakers Series programs would go on as planned.

 

The Historic Trust has been offering free educational lectures on a wide variety of topics – from women’s clothing equality to Pacific Northwest origins of Rock & Roll and UFOs – for the public six times per year. This mission-based program draws audiences to the Historic Reserve site to learn from Humanities Washington’s speakers bureau presenters who are subject matter experts in their respective fields. The future of these lectures was in peril when Humanities Washington, which relies on federal funds appropriated by Congress for the National Endowment for the Humanities, learned of funding cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in April. By September, Hawthorn Senior Living partnered with The Historic Trust to make certain the remaining 2025 presentations would continue.

 

“We are thrilled that Hawthorn Senior Living has stepped up to demonstrate that they value lifelong learning, just as we do,” said Temple Lentz, President & CEO of The Historic Trust. “We are incredibly grateful for their sponsorship support, allowing us to continue offering these programs through 2025 at no cost to community members in the greater Vancouver region.”

 

The final lecture in the Trust’s 2025 Speakers Series presented by Hawthorn Senior Living is “WhenYour Grandpa Is a Bot: AI, Death, and Digital Doppelgangers” today, Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Red Cross Building (605 Barnes St) at 6:00 p.m. This talk, led by University of Washington Harborview Medical Center research scientist Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, explores how artificial intelligence will transform our society, culture, and relationships, and how technology is shaking up the foundational questions of life. To RSVP to attend this free presentation and get more information, please visit https://www.thehistorictrust.org/calendar/when-grandpa-is-a-bot/.

 

About The Historic Trust
The Historic Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire civic pride and economic vitality through education, preservation, and celebration of our community’s history.
The Trust’s stewardship of treasured historic sites on Officers Row and the West Barracks (owned by the City of Vancouver) and Providence Academy (owned by The Historic Trust) includes preservation and maintenance of the structures, management of residential, commercial, and special event rentals, activation with community events and gatherings, and implementation of adaptive re-use of these historic spaces for contemporary use as continued resources for the community. https://www.thehistorictrust.org/

 

About Hawthorn Senior Living
At Hawthorn Senior Living, our mission is simple: Enjoying Life, Enriching Lives, and Living Well. These values are the foundation of our commitment to outstanding resident services and quality communities
across the country, especially in and around Portland and Vancouver. As we continue to develop and manage retirement communities, we honor our roots while introducing new ideas and innovations for the future of senior living. We believe our residents deserve the best, and our goal is to provide the highest standard of lifestyle in senior housing.

 

Springwood Landing Gracious Retirement Living in Vancouver, Washington, is one of four Hawthorn communities in the Portland–Vancouver metro area, each thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of
today’s retirees. Springwood Landing is more than a building—it’s a community. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals, lively game nights, and quiet evenings with family and friends in a warm, welcoming environment. Our live-in management team is consistently available, providing peace of mind and support whenever it’s needed. And with scratch-made meals served to your table by friendly staff, dining at Springwood Landing always feels like home. Discover why so many seniors call Springwood Landing home - a place to live well, connect meaningfully, and thrive every day.
For more information, visit https://seniorlivinginstyle.com/about-hawthorn/

 

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