Auditions
Wednesday, March 15
6:30 p.m. - Room 514
Come audition for "The First Day of the Society for Ethical Culture." The playlet will be presented in the afternoon for our celebration of Founders Day, May 21. There are four men's parts and five women's parts. Number of lines to memorize (rough count): Lady reporter, 42; first worker, 20; second worker, 12; nursemaid, 17; Julius Henry Cohen, 7; Mrs. Cohen, 7; Mrs. Julius Rosenbaum, 12; Dr. Felix Adler (at 26), 21.
If you are unable to make that date but would like to be in the play, please call Andra Miller at 212-627-3944.
Great Books: Clashes of Culture
Wednesday, March 15
7:30 p.m. - Room 507
E. M. Forster, Questions for a Passage to India. List for the season
Anyone Can Sing
Thursday, March 16
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Room 514
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Thursday Writing Workshop
Thursday, March 16
7:00 p.m. - Room 508
Please note the class is full
Cultured Comedy Club
Thursday, March 16
8:00 p.m. - Social Hall, lower level
The CCC and Membership Activities present "Asking For It" - a razor sharp one-women comedy written and performed by Joanna Rush and directed by Lynn Taylor-Corbett. All tickets $10. Please call 212-874-5210, ext. 113 or go to theatremania.com.
Sunday Meeting, March 19
Early Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. - Room 408
Poetry Reading led by Cheryl Gross
Sunday Meeting - 11:15 a.m. - Concert Hall
"On Religion and Spirituality — What's In A Word"
Tony Hileman, Senior Leader
Andra Miller Presides
Sunday School - Ethics for Children - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Adler Study
Generosity and Celebrations
Afternoon Activities - 1:30 p.m. - Ceremonial Hall, 4th Floor
"All About Hearing" - led by Dr. Arnold Kahgan. The lecture covers how we hear, disorders of the auditory system and advances in hearing aid technology.
Monday Writing Workshop
Monday, March 20
6:30 p.m. - Room 508
Please note the class is full
Drawing As A Springboard
Tuesdays, March 21 - May 9
6:15 p.m. - Room 507
No previous drawing experience is required. Artists at all levels are encouraged to "take the plunge."
Instructor will be Barbara Litke, who is an artist and teacher who received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Brooklyn College. She has exhibited her paintings and drawings throughout the tri-state area. She taught art to adults and youngsters.
Please note the class is full
Unpacking Humanist Manifesto III
Wednesday, March 22
7:00 p.m. - Room 514
First of a three-session series on Humanism presented by Tony Hileman, Senior Leader.
Hear Humanist come alive as Tony who served on the Drafting Committee for Humanist Manifesto III, explains its conceptual boundaries in a positive, accessible way, and unpacks its central elements in plain and simple terms. An open exchange during a question and answer session will follow his presentation.
$15 for members per session, or $35 for all three. $20 for nonmembers per session, or $50 for all three. Please contact Suzy Frazer at 212-874-5210, ext. 113 to register.
Anyone Can Sing
Thursday, March 23
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Room 514
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Thursday Writing Workshop
Thursday, March 23
7:00 p.m. - Room 508
Please note the class is full
Raising Ethical Children
Curt Collier, Leader of the Riverdale-Yonkers Society
Friday, March 24
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Room 514
Parents are still the greatest influence on their children's lives. This session focuses on creating an ethical home environment and what parents can do to foster their children's ethical personality. There will be a separate activity or discussion for any kids who come.
What's Ahead for Parents of Teens
Devorah Weinmann, Director, Youth Ethics Program at the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island
Friday, April 28
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Rooms 507 & 508
At this workshop, parents will learn about the new rulebook for raising teens, receive insight and hope, and get the help they need to safely steer their teenage children through the stormy waters of adolescence. We will offer child care for little ones, but no directed activity for older kids (though of course they are welcome to come and read or "hang!")
Both sessions are $20 each for nonmembers, $10 for members. To register, Lynda Kennedy.
Sunday Meeting, March 26
Early Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. - Ceremonial Hall, 4th Floor
Singing Practice with Pat and Jerry - It's fun, and all are welcome!
Sunday Meeting - 11:15 a.m. - Concert Hall
"Eliciting The Best: Partnerships That Promote Ethical Ideals"
Bart Worden, Leader, Ethical Culture Society of Westchester
Muriel Berger Presides
Sunday School - Ethics for Children - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Adler Study
Generosity and Celebrations
Afternoon Activities - 1:30 p.m. - Ceremonial Hall, 4th Floor
"Wherever Business Goes, Human Rights Were There First" by Amy O'Meara of Amnesty International. There will be questions and answers to follow. This program is presented by NYSEC's Task Force on Corporate Ethics.
Drawing Class
Tuesday, March 28
6:15 p.m. - Room 507
Please note the class is full
Thursday Writing Workshop
Thursday, March 30
7:00 p.m. - Room 508
Please note the class is full
