PLEASE NOTE that the FALL 2025 Lecture Series has been scheduled for:
- Friday, October 3, 2025
- Friday, October 10, 2025
- Friday, October 17, 2025
- Friday, October 24, 2025
View 2025 event information and register to attend!
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The Twilight Zone with presenter: Linda Hetcher
Have you ever felt like you were in The Twilight Zone? If so, get ready to learn about the masterful writing of Rod Serling, the creator of this famous program.
In this series we will review and discuss the details of selected episodes from the classic TV show as well as assess the message, meaning and moral within. We will discover how the stories and themes from over 60 years ago still resonate in our world today.
Friday, October 6, 2-3:30pm
Introduction: Who was Rod Serling? What influenced his work? What made his writing unique?
Theme 1:Divided we Fall
Episode: The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
Friday, October 13, 2-3:30pm
Theme 2: Beware of the Dangers of Blind Conformity
Episode: Number 12 Looks Just Like You
Friday, October 20, 2-3:30pm
Theme 3: We Need One Another
Episode: Where is Everybody?
Friday, October 27, 2-3:30pm
Theme 4: Learn From the Past
Episode: Walking Distance
Linda Hetcher began her career as an educator in the Physical Sciences and Mathematics. After earning an advanced degree in Computer Science, she served in various senior technical and marketing roles at AT&T, Avaya, and Novartis. She pioneered the use of state-of-the -art digital analytics tools and processes to evaluate the efficacy of marketing programs.
Linda’s passion for the writings of Rod Serling and The Twilight Zone began when she first saw the iconic television program. She is very excited to engage others in appreciation for the groundbreaking show.
Inclusive fee for all 4 sessions: $25 (Fridays, October 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 2-3:30pm). This fee will help us to cover the cost of our speaker. Please make your check payable to: “Parsippany Public Library”.
Registration is open until October 2023: You may either mail in your registration to Parsippany Library, Attn: Live Well, Age Smart Series, 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054, or drop it off at Parsippany Library.
Live Well, Age Smart is an ongoing series that provides creative learning opportunities to the Parsippany area community. Utilizing collegiate-level speakers, the series seeks to: Serve as a forum for intellectual stimulation and change; Enhance awareness and involvement with life; Provide opportunities for socialization in friendly, comfortable surroundings.
