Week of Events
Memoir Group
Memoir Group
Do you have memories you would like to shape into a story that you can share? Registered participants will meet with local teacher and writer Edie Scher for a series of classes on the process of writing, editing, and compiling their stories in a supportive environment. This group is meeting for six virtual sessions…
When Newark Had a Chinatown: A Talk by Yoland Skeete-Laessig
When Newark Had a Chinatown: A Talk by Yoland Skeete-Laessig
A vibrant Chinese community existed in Newark between the 1870s and 1940s. But when Yoland Skeete-Laessig, herself an immigrant of Chinese descent, wanted to learn about its history she could find almost no information other than old news stories focusing on crime, gambling and other negative topics. Knowing American history and having experienced the Civil…
Reducing Food Waste for a Sustainable Future
Reducing Food Waste for a Sustainable Future
Why should we learn how to reduce food waste? Because it's a simple but highly effective way to combat climate change--and save money! Reducing food waste is an important way we can all participate in addressing the climate crisis. The negative impacts of household food waste includes greenhouse gas emission from landfills, as well as water…
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
Barbara Brown will lead a virtual mindfulness-based guided meditation session. Registration is required.
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Balance Awareness with Yasmin Ofek
Yasmin’s no-impact classes can help you establish a better connection between the brain and body, while also gently strengthening the muscles that keep your body upright.