From Baseball to Broadcasting: EBWA program for December

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

From Baseball to Broadcasting, featuring Wanda Fischer, Host of WAMC's Hudson River Sampler When the Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance (EBWA) Steering committee contacts prospective speakers each spring for the following year, we usually have particular topics in mind. Sometimes a speaker wants to talk about something different, and often we agree to the … Continue reading From Baseball to Broadcasting: EBWA program for December

More Than a Century: The Challenges to Achieve An Equal Rights Amendment (EBWA Program)

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

March 28, 6:45-9:00 pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Andrea Foroughi, Associate Professor and Chair, History Dept., Union College Please note: We will return to in-person meetings on March 28! Professor … Continue reading More Than a Century: The Challenges to Achieve An Equal Rights Amendment (EBWA Program)

Advancing Social Justice One House at a Time (April EBWA program)

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

“Advancing Social Justice One House at a Time”— April 25, 6:45-9:00 pm, in the church dining room Speaker:  Kathy Fernandez, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, Schenectady As the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, Schenectady County, Kathy Fernandez brings over 20 years of nonprofit management experience to this role, as well as her passion for equity and opportunity for … Continue reading Advancing Social Justice One House at a Time (April EBWA program)

My Canine Master Teacher: Lessons on the Power of Intention (May EBWA program)

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

For its May 23rd program, the Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance is hosting speaker Patricia Nugent, author, retired school administrator, and Reiki master. Call it prayer, meditation, visioning, mindfulness, or wishful thinking, what we put out into the Universe has the power to change our lives. Because we attract what we think about. Patricia … Continue reading My Canine Master Teacher: Lessons on the Power of Intention (May EBWA program)

Tour of the Mabee Farm (EBWA’s June program)

Mabee Farm Historic Site 1100 Main St., Rotterdam Junction, NY, United States

Join the Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance group on June 13th at 5:30 pm for a tour of the Mabee farm. Mike Diana, Education Director of the Schenectady County Historical Society, will offer a guided tour of the oldest farm in the Mohawk Valley (1705).  We will explore the family home, barn and educational … Continue reading Tour of the Mabee Farm (EBWA’s June program)

EBWA September program: My Story About Two Revolutions in Iran

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

“My Story About Two Revolutions in Iran”—September 26, 7-9pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Elahe Gol Pari, Multimedia Cross-Cultural Documentarian Elahe Gol Pari is a native of Iran and a U.S. citizen the Capital Region.  She will share her experiences and observations from two significant revolutions in Iran. One took place during her childhood in … Continue reading EBWA September program: My Story About Two Revolutions in Iran

Things of My Very Own founder Rayn Boncie presents “No More Monsters” (EBWA’s October program)

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

The Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance's (EBWA's) program for October is “No More Monsters,” presented by Rayn Boncie, CEO/Founder of Things of My Very Own, on Thursday October 24th, 6:30-9pm in the UUSS dining room. All who identify as women are invited to come hear about Things of My Very Own, a non-profit organization … Continue reading Things of My Very Own founder Rayn Boncie presents “No More Monsters” (EBWA’s October program)

Tarot Cards: Magic? Evil? Scam? Deception? A Mirror? Helpful? (EBWA November Program)

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

UUSS member Lois Porter developed an interest in Tarot during Covid. She will share her conviction that Tarot has the potential to help individuals explore challenges and everyday life issues.  She … Continue reading Tarot Cards: Magic? Evil? Scam? Deception? A Mirror? Helpful? (EBWA November Program)

On the Edge: The Harrowing Lives of Birds (EBWA program for February)

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Speaker: Denise Hackert-Stoner, co-owner/founder of Naturelogues They fly. They sing. They are beautiful. One might think that the life of a bird is all adventure, music, and romance. But for these tiny creatures, it often takes great vigilance just to survive. Denise will share with us some of the strategies used by birds to successfully … Continue reading On the Edge: The Harrowing Lives of Birds (EBWA program for February)