Upcoming Programs

Mariposa Program to Focus on AI and National Security

April 3rd, 7 PM

The emerging technology of artificial intelligence (AI)  and how it may affect national security will be the theme of the Great Decisions program at the Mariposa Museum on Thursday, April 3.  The program will begin at 7 p.m.

One of a series on world affairs organized by the non-partisan Foreign Policy Association, the session will include an informational video. The audience discussion will be moderated by Robert Beck, a retired foreign policy official, and Peter Henriques, a retired international business executive. Both Beck and Henriques are Peterborough residents.

“AI is the next technology battle for the USA, especially with China,” Henriques said.

The discussion will range from opportunities to risks of AI, which can be used, among other things, to manipulate photos, videos, and audio recordings or to enhance visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation.

A background paper by Dr. Julie George, an affiliate with the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University, appears in the 2025 Great Decisions study guide. Copies are available at the Mariposa and the Peterborough Town Library. The guide can be ordered online from the Foreign Policy Association at fpa.org/great_decisions or by phone, at 800-477-5836.

All Great Decisions programs are free; donations are welcome.

Women of the World (WOW) Meeting

April 10th, 4:30 PM

Join us for the Women of the World meeting at the Mariposa! WOW is a place where women who live in the Monadnock region but hail from other countries can come together. WOW offers a vibrant and inclusive community where women from diverse cultural backgrounds meet to celebrate their unique heritage while forging lasting friendships and unforgettable memories, all while having fun!

Registration Is Free!