Perched on the Atlantic on the far edge of Europe is Portugal, a salty, traditional culture, while its only neighbor, Spain, conjures up images of bullfights, massive cathedrals, enriched culture, delicious food, and unique lifestyle. Found among their distinct regions is an enriching history of culture, language, and local life. However, these images are equally paralleled by their historic, fascinating, and feisty past which will be discovered together.
Join the Westfield Historical Society on Wednesday, December 6th beginning with lunch check-in at 11:45 am, at the Echo Lake Country Club when Lisa Wendel shares her love of travel from her latest adventure - an “Historic Journey Through the Iberian Peninsula - From Portugal to Andalucía.” Embark on an educational and historic journey off the beaten path through the region of Andalucía, home to sleepy, whitewashed villages, Granada’s Moorish palace, Cordoba’s massive medieval mosque and Sevilla’s grand cathedral. Learn about the birthplace of bullfighting in Ronda and Fado performances in Coimbra. Explore the countryside of Spain and Portugal for a brief afternoon and immerse yourself in the passion and excitement of the Iberian people, culture, and customs.
Lisa Wendel, is the President of Wendel Financial Group, a financial investment practice located in Westfield, and a partner at United Planners Financial Services, Member: FINRA, SIPC. She is a Registered Principal and Investment Advisor with United Planners and holds her Series 63, 65, 7 and 24 FINRA certifications. Wendel Financial Group is independent of United Planners Financial Services.
Lisa has traveled the globe for the past 25 years in search of improving her knowledge of world cultures and languages. She is fluent in French, studied 5 other foreign languages, having lived, or worked in over 7 countries and visited over 50 countries worldwide. Lisa holds an MBA from the prestigious L’Ecole Supérieure de Commerce in France, being the first ever American to graduate from this world renown master’s program, ranked among the 30th best business school in the world. She previously received her BA in Economics from Rutgers University. Lisa thoroughly enjoys her travels and the stories that undoubtedly develop from these exciting adventures.
Those wishing to attend the luncheon may make a reservation by email to westfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com; or, by calling 908-654-1794, before November 30th. Please advise if there are special dietary needs. The luncheon fee of $40 (WHS members) or $45 (non-members) includes a three-course meal, coffee/tea, and gratuity. Tables will be spaced out and mask wearing is at individual discretion. The luncheon fee should be paid in advance (check payable to Westfield Historical Society) by mailing to Westfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 613, Westfield, NJ 07091; by Venmo to @Westfield Historical Society; or, online at: www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org/registration. Payments should be received by Thursday prior to the luncheon. Westfield Historical Society memberships will also be available at the luncheon.
