The Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance (EBWA)'s May gathering features local author and photographer Sandra Foyt speaking on: "100 Things to Do in Albany Before you Die" May 15, 6:30-9pm, in the church dining room What’s your favorite attraction in and around Albany? Join local author Sandra Foyt as she discusses her new guidebook, … Continue reading EBWA Presents “100 Things to Do in Albany Before you Die”
presenter: Jackie Citriniti, Lead Educator, Albany Pine Bush Preserve, and member of UUSS (Bring your own bag supper and lawn chair for an informal picnic after the tour.) Join us on June 12th at 5 pm for a visit to the Albany Pine Bush, one of the best remaining examples of an inland pine barrens … Continue reading Field Trip to the Albany Pine Bush (EBWA’s June program)
“Vampires”—October 30, 6:30-9pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Kristin Bidoshi, Professor of Russian, Director of Russian and East European Studies at Union College. Professor Bidoshi has long been interested in how the vampire is a reflection of cultural fears and desires—from nineteenth century East European tales to postwar American science fiction and beyond.” At … Continue reading EBWA’s October Program: Vampires! An exploration with Professor Kristin Bidoshi
“Communication for Connection”—November 20, 6:30-9pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Wendy Miller, Mediator and conflict coach Long-time EBWA member Wendy Miller will speak to us about Non-Violent Communication, the brainchild of Marshall B. Rosenberg. According to Wendy, “Rosenberg was curious about what fuels conflict and how it might be addressed differently. The approach he developed … Continue reading EBWA Program for November: Communication for Connection
Last December, UUSS members and friends packed 93 Holiday Stockings for children in Schenectady. This December, the need is so much greater. We can't fix grocery prices or the national SNAP mess, but we UU's can help make Christmas and Hanukkah a little happier for local families in need. Can we collect enough small toys, … Continue reading Help Stuff Stockings on Dec. 4th
The Evening Branch of Women's Alliance (EBWA) January program will be Women of the Saratoga Campaign, presented by Anne Clothier, Assistant to the Saratoga County Historian. Many know the story of British General John Burgoyne's Surrender to the Americans after the Battles of Saratoga in 1777, commonly referred to as the Turning Point of the … Continue reading Women of the Saratoga Campaign (EBWA’s January program)
Speaker: Cassandra Klewicki, Reproductive Justice Advocate At the upcoming program of the Evening Branch of the Women’s Alliance (EBWA), Cassandra Klewicki will discuss the current abortion landscape in the United States, including how access has shifted since the fall of Roe v. Wade, what these changes mean for patients and providers, and how New York … Continue reading EBWA Program for February: The NYS Abortion Landscape Since the Dobbs Decision
