Ithaca – “Carry Light, Carry Fire “
Please join us on Wednesday evening, October 19th to hear Lisa Harris, a local author and educator, read selections from her latest poetry collection, "Carry Light, Carry Fire". In addition to three books of poetry, Lisa is also the author of three novels. The Book Group enjoyed reading both Allegheny Dream and The Raven’s Tale. […]
Kingston – Special Visit with Glory Jasper and Gloria Waslyn
ZoomMembers Glory Jasper and Gloria Waslyn will speak about their unique encounters with wildlife. The Zoom link will be sent on Oct 19. Please contact Lynn Gore to be put on the list. Glory was born in Manhattan and spent her summers in the Catskills. She graduated Adelphi University on Long Island with a BA […]
Ithaca – “How to Save Reproductive Choice”
ZoomRobin Lucas, the Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator from AAUW Public Policy Staff will lead this critical discussion. She will discuss grassroots advocacy strategies to save reproductive choice for all women. We encourage all AAUW members and anyone you know who is concerned about our right to decide our own health care to join us. Please contact […]
Ithaca – “Learning by Leading”
Lynn Swain, Director of Development at Cornell's Botanic Gardens in Ithaca, has a new approach to saving our environment. This idea is the subject of our November program. Lynn has a 30-year career working behind the scenes in museums and non-profits. She will speak to us about an innovative program called "Learning by Leading.” This […]
Kingston Branch “MOMA and the Mall” Bus Trip
AAUW-Kingston Bus Trip "MOMA and the Mall" December 6, 2022 MOMA: the Museum of Modern Art 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. 10:30AM-1:30PM Time to visit the museum, maybe have a bite to eat or shop in the Museum Store. You will make your own arrangements for entering the museum. (Or maybe doing something […]
Poughkeepsie – Your Health and Wealth: Safeguarding Your Financial Future
ZoomWhy do women need to learn more about financial planning? • Women on average live 5 years longer than men • Because of longevity, it comes with higher healthcare and long term care costs • 9 out of 10 women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives • 75% […]
Poughkeepsie – “Policy Decisions in our Public Schools: The Role of the Modern School Board”
ZoomWe will hear from a distinguished panel of educators and school board members both about their roles and responsibilities and how the current climate of polarization has or has not impacted their important work. Recent controversies have threatened to disrupt the course of education – preschool through graduation – by politicizing school board policies and practices with […]
Adirondack – Black History Month
ZoomMary Gooden, President of the Glens Falls NAACP, will discuss her role and the challenges she sees to diversity in our area. Contact us for the meeting link - http://www.adirondack.aauw-nys.org/email.htm
Kingston – Mental Fitness/Strengthen your Coping Skills
ZoomJoin us for a return visit of our speaker, Lisa Kamen, from our previous sessions on dealing with COVID. Join applied positive psychology and lifestyle management expert Lisa Cypers Kamen for an emotional muscle-toning training session designed to strengthen coping skills in order to better meet life on life’s terms. Lisa Cypers Kamen Building “Shift-Stirring” Leaders Through Emotional […]
NYS Public Policy Proposal Discussion
ZoomNYS Public Policy VP Nan Scinta will lead the discussion. The link has been sent to those invited.
Poughkeepsie notification – “Commission on the Status of Women at the UN from March 6-15”
ZoomCommission on the Status of Women March seems far away, when we’re still looking forward to the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and President’s Weekend but it would be good to get a head start on planning for participating in the Commission on the Status of Women – either virtually or in person. At least, mark […]
NYS – National 5 Star Program NYS AAUW Update
ZoomNYS Past President Janice Brown will be the speaker. The link will be sent to those invited.