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An Election Hangover (Hybrid – Members Only)
Stop by to celebrate...or commiserate! Members: A Zoom link will be sent to you directly.
The Beacon on W 64th St: Moving Forward (Hybrid – Members Only)
Members: Join us for this post-election discussion with our fellow Members and Board of Trustees about our response to the election. This will be held at the same Zoom link...
Great Literature Discussion: The Salt Eaters by Toni Cade Bambara (Online)
Join our twice-monthly online discussions exploring great works together. All are welcome to join and any edition or translation of the book under discussion can be used. See the full list...
Postponed – Justine Fellows: ‘Rwanda: Collaboration & Connection in East Africa’
Notice: This session has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon! A faculty exchange program through her school and the nonprofit Inspire, Educate, and Empower Rwanda led Justine...
Storytelling Circle (Online)
Free and open to the public online! One of the oldest traditions around the world is storytelling — folk tales, fairy tales, historic tales, family tales. Bring whatever story you...
Artist in Residence Jody Sperling
Dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling is the Society’s Ecological Artist in Residence.
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