BLOOMFIELD, CT, Jan. 19, 2012 – Will the unthinkable become reality?  Could Iran’s Supreme Leader force a show-down with the United State Fifth Fleet?  These questions will be part of Duncaster’s January 24 World Affairs meeting.  Titled “Ayatollah and the Bomb: Are We on the Brink of the Abyss in Iran?”  It will take place at 10:30 a.m. at Duncaster Retirement Community, 40 Loeffler Rd., Bloomfield.  Attendance is open to members of the community and free with advanced registration.

Participants will learn about the issues from a video interview by Emmy award winning journalist Charlie Rose and several three expert Middle East observers. They will then share their perspectives on these issues involved in this volatile situation.   The discussion will cover questions such as: Would the Ayatollah actually block the Straits of Hormuz, preventing 20 percent of the world’s oil supply from moving out of the Persian Gulf?  Does the U.S. mean it when we say such action would “cross a red line”?   Will Europe make good on its commitment to enforce the agreed sanctions to force Iran to abandon its nuclear program?

The discussion is part of Duncaster’s World Affairs Series, which is presented to the community by the residents of Duncaster on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month.  Participants include Duncaster residents and staff, as well as members of the community.  This is the 15^th year for the series which aims at looking at global issues from a variety of angles.

The next meeting will be on February 14 and will feature a discussion of issues in play between the U.S. and Mexico. 

The meeting is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.  To register, or for more information, contact Fran Kent at (860) 380-5006 or fkent@duncaster.org.

About Duncaster:

Duncaster is a life care retirement community for active, healthy independent seniors who want lifetime protection against the potential costs of long-term care. The Bloomfield, CT retirement community is dedicated to helping residents live life to the fullest by providing security and fulfillment. Its campus includes 190 independent residences, assisted living and a short-and long-term healthcare facility. Duncaster’s emphasis on serving the changing needs of older adults lead to its current project of updating and expanding its dining and hospitality amenities to reflect contemporary styles of dining and socializing. For more information, see www.duncaster.org or call (860) 380-5005.

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