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Our landmark meeting house hosts inspiring gatherings, enriching workshops, youth and family activities, community service projects, and world-class entertainment.
Practical Ethics: ‘Did It Really Happen Like That? Different Perspectives Make Different Histories’
Free in-person and online! In this program we’ll explore the ethics of living by reading a short story that highlights an ethical dilemma. The stories are generally available, and they...
13
May
2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Say Yes to Science with Dr. Carol Portlock
Every 2nd and 4th Monday at 5:00pm retired oncologist and Society Member Dr. Carol Portlock reviews new and intriguing science in multiple fields, including those relevant to COVID and beyond. Free and open to...
13
May
2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Lunch with the League of Women Voters NYC: ‘Voting in Jails’ with Hazel Weiser
In 1974 the United States Supreme Court recognized a citizen’s right to vote when detained in New York State county jails while serving misdemeanor sentences or awaiting trial. However, that...
14
May
2024
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Midweek Meditation (Online)
A midweek meditation for relaxing body and mind. Begins promptly at 5:00pm. Larry Hurst and Sondra Stein moderate. New Participants: Please join 10 minutes early to introduce yourself, otherwise you...
14
May
2024
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Great Literature Discussion: Pacific by Tom Drury
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...
15
May
2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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...
16
May
2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artist in Residence Jody Sperling
Dancer and choreographer Jody Sperling of Time Lapse Dance is the Society’s Ecological Artist in Residence.
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