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 Andrea Foroughi will speak about the long struggle to secure equal rights for women in the U.S., starting with the push for women's rights in … 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)

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)

EBWA January Program (online): Welcome to the Arkell Museum!

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Speaker: Mary Alexander, Curator of Education & Public Engagement The Arkell is a lesser known gem of a museum west of Schenectady in Canajoharie. Mary Alexander, Curator of Education and Public Engagement, will give us a virtual tour and discuss the museum’s permanent collection of American Art including Winslow Homer, George Inness, Childe Hassam, and many … Continue reading EBWA January Program (online): Welcome to the Arkell Museum!