Ethics in Film
Friday, June 1 (doors open at 6:30 pm)
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Room 507
The last film in our 2006-2007 series, “Reel Justice: Courtroom Dramas,” will be Anatomy of a Murder (1959), directed by Otto Preminger.
A gripping tale of deceit, murder, and a sensational trial set during the turbulent McCarthy era, this classic is unmatched for its authenticity and vivid portrayals of its setting, events, and characters, becoming a standard for countless courtroom dramas that followed.
The casting was inspired, with actors George C. Scott and James Stewart and lawyer Joseph Welch facing off against Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Ben Bean will lead the discussion that follows. Members: $3. Nonmembers: $4.
The Joy of Personal Writing
Monday, June 4
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Men's Group
Wednesday, June 6
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Room 508
Great Books
Wednesday, June 6
7:30 - 9:00 PM
Room 507
Henry James, The Beast in the Jungle and Leo Tolstoy, The Death of Ivan Ilych (complete work).
Thursday Writing Workshop
Thursday, June 7
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Room 508
DIA Museum Visit
Saturday, June 9
10:40 AM
The Membership Activities Committee is planning a visit to the DIA Museum in Beacon, New York. Meet at the Information Booth at Grand Central Station at 10:40 am. The train leaves for Beacon at 10:51 am, and arrives there at 12:16 pm.
One-way off-peak train tickets: $11.50; Seniors: $7.50. Entrance fee at the DIA: $10; Seniors: $7. There is a café at the museum. Call Pat Berens at 212-799-9365 for more information.
The Joy of Personal Writing
Monday, June 11
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Women's Group
Tuesday, June 12
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Room 514
ECRDG: Ethical Culture Reading Discussion Group
Wednesday, June 13
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Room 507
Henry Roth, Call It Sleep.
Thursday Writing Workshop
Thursday, June 14
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Room 508
Video of today's event: June 17, 2007
Donovan - New Housing Marketplace
The Joy of Personal Writing
Monday, June 18
6:30 - 8:30 PM
25th Anniversary of NYSEC's Homeless Women's Shelter
Tuesday, June 19
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Concert Hall
The New York Society for Ethical Culture’s Women’s Shelter (a project of the Social Service Board) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. A group representing agencies and organizations that work with the homeless will sponsor a city-wide conference.
The Social Service Board, the New York Society for Ethical Culture
and the Citywide Planning Committee present:
Eliminating Homelessness: A New Agenda for Volunteers
This one-day conference will aim to expand volunteer support services and shelter housing programs, recruit more volunteers, publicize and increase the number of homeless facilities in the city, help homeless individuals and families find permanent housing, and educate and motivate the community to care for the homeless.
Program Highlights:
- Invocation: Tony Hileman, Senior Leader, NYSEC
- Host: Mr. Randall Pinkston, Correspondent, CBS TV News
- Convocation (call to action) by: Rev. Alfonso Wyatt
- Special Greetings: Mr. David Brancaccio – PBS NOW
- Self Care for Care Givers Session – Mr. Rob Hofman
- Awards & Honors to Key Volunteers in NYC (especially honoring NYSEC Trustee and SSB Director: Dr. Maria Fridman
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Phillip Mangano, Executive Director, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Panelists:
- Mr. Scott Auwarter (moderator)
- Mr. Ralph Acevedo, Mr. Arnold S. Cohen
- Mrs. May Jackson, Dr. Martha Sullivan
- Dr. Derek Suite, Rev. Dr. Will Ashley
Entertainment and video presentations. Box lunch and networking opportunities. You must register before Friday, June 15 to attend. Call Suzy Frazer at 212-874-5210, ext. 113, if you plan to come.
Socrates Café
Wednesday, June 20
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Room 508
Join Ken Gans for a stimulating philosophical discussion on humanism and basic philosophical questions. If you are interested, contact Ken Gans at 212-787-7000 ext. 1039. No charge and no reservations needed.
Meet the Author
Wednesday, June 20
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Ceremonial Hall - 4th Floor
Mark Crispin Miller, professor of media studies at New York University, will discuss his book Fooled Again, which focuses on the rising danger of election fraud in the US, and the urgent need for thorough reform. With a wealth of solid evidence, the book seeks to demonstrate that Bush/Cheney stole their "re-election" in 2004, not just in Ohio but from coast to coast, primarily through corrupt e-voting systems.
The just released paperback edition includes new material to support its claim that the 2006 election was just as corrupt as the race two years before. Professor Miller will also try to shed light on how and why the US press "broadly refused to discuss the issue of election fraud." Members: $3. Nonmembers: $5.
