Ada P. Kahn presented “Keeping The Beat: Live!” at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Evanston. She discussed her book Keeping The Beat: Healthy Aging Through Amateur Chamber Music Playing. There was a short musical program featuring members of the Evanston Music Club.
Ada Kahn met Rotary International President
Kalyan Banerjee at a Rotary Club of Evanston
meeting. He signed a copy of the song, "Reach Within To Embrace Humanity" - his theme for 2011-2012.
Ada produced a 30-minute film to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Evanston. It was premiered at the Evanston Chamber of Commerce "after hours" event. She is congratulated by Gary Brooks, director of the film. It can be seen in its entirety at:
shared a moment in the booth of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians at a Rotary International convention.
Rotary International
Ada played a flute solo with the World Choir at
Rotary International Convention in 2010 and 2011.
Ada
playing flute on the Voo Doo stage at the Rotary International convention, New Orleans, May, 2011.
Ada was presented with a flag from the Rotary Club of Guisborough-Great Ayton, England during a post-convention tour.
As a member of the Executive Board of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians (IFRM), Ada participates in activities of their booth at Rotary International conventions.
Other appearances
The Fairview VibrantLiving Community, Downers Grove, IL.
Ada P. Kahn spoke about Keeping The Beat and healthy aging during the launch of the VibrantLiving Arts Series at the Fairview VibrantLiving Community Downers Grove, IL.
Ada presented a talk about healthy aging and the benefits of musical performances at the Hartford Foundation Communications Conference, Chicago.
Television Productions
Ada produced a television show based on her book, Keeping The Beat, which was shown on the Evanston Community Media Center's Channel 6, Evanston, IL.
The first episode of "Keeping The Beat" included a short demonstration of chamber music featuring (left to right) Ted Kruzich, violin, Don Farley, cello, and Ted Kaitchuck, viola. Ada won an award for her TV production from the Illinois Woman's Press Association.
Watch excerpts of "Keeping The Beat" TV show on YouTube.com
Watch excerpt about Mental Health Awareness on YouTube.com
