Events

FREE for members and non-members Those experiencing the stage of life referred to as “the third act” are invited to come together to talk, laugh, share stories, and support one another through life’s ups and downs. Whether you're navigating retirement, dealing with health changes, coping with loss, or just looking to connect with others in […]

Members: $5; non-members: $8 Join us for an inclusive party to welcome the new year! We’ll dance, snack, craft, and toast 2026 with sparkling cider and a 12:00 pm countdown. Let’s ring in the new year together in community! All ages and abilities welcome.

FREE for members; $10 for non-members Jess Velona, who was an appellate law clerk for Ruth Bader Ginsburg, will mix personal stories from his work with video clips to show how Ginsburg never fit into anyone's mold. A quiet, unassuming person, she became a pioneer for women in the legal profession and the top advocate […]

Members: $15; non-members: $20 for the series (drop ins also welcome) Art historian Serdar Arat is back with a two-part lecture series that looks at how African and African-diasporic artists helped shape modern art around the world. We’ll explore the Harlem Renaissance alongside European modernists to see how artists learned from one another and pushed […]

FREE for members & non-members Join us to explore this powerful novel about characters struggling to adapt to a changing world, where traditional farming is no longer viable and corporations threaten their way of life. Amid personal loss and environmental decay, they must navigate the challenges of community, survival, and resistance.

FREE for members & non-members Discuss the month’s social and political issues with your fellow news enthusiasts. With timely and changing international, national, and local issues from the news arenas of government, arts, sports, science, and religion, we welcome all participants to voice their ideas. All points of view are welcome in this lively, thought-provoking, […]

Do you care for a family member with chronic illness or special needs? Join our conversation circle to connect with others in a similar situation. Whether you are responsible for a child with special needs, a spouse with cognitive or physical decline, or any other situation that fits, we welcome your participation. The group will […]

FREE for members and non-members An MLK Day-Inspired Values-Based Conversation Rabbi Ron Symons and Rev. Gareth Evans will host Sharon Griest Ballen, Chair of the Prison Relations Advisory Committee (PRAC) to the Town of Bedford and Judith Douglas, Director of Programs at Episcopal Charities in New York City, to uncover the challenges our community still […]

FREE for members & non-members Beyond her conception of Yentl and her unforgettable portrayal of Jewish characters like Fanny Brice, Barbra Streisand’s Jewish identity has factored significantly into her unparalleled career as a singer, actress, director, and producer. We will explore these connections by listening and watching clips from her vast catalogue and learning about […]

FREE for members & non-members Every week brings a new miracle cure—another influencer promising longevity through algae smoothies, cold plunges, or a weighted vest. The wellness world has become a $5 trillion experiment in anxiety. What if the secret to a long, healthy life isn’t found in any of it? Hear Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel—one of […]