Events

We are all familiar with the term “economic globalization,” but less so with the term“cultural globalization,” or the degree to which pop culture has gone multipolar. Pop culture has become an important narrative through which we can understand the ever-changing landscape of world politics. Many older Americans grew up immersed in American culture only in […]

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, incl. light snack from the region Join us live from La Boca, one of the most iconic neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, where art, architecture, and culture come together in bold and beautiful ways. Known for its colorful buildings and creative spirit, La Boca has long been a haven for artists, […]

FREE for members and non-members Frozen River  is a captivating historical novel set during Prohibition in the 1920s. It follows two women—one an immigrant, the other a wealthy socialite—as their lives intersect in a dangerous world of bootlegging and smuggling across the frozen St. Lawrence River. This gripping story explores themes of survival, resilience, and […]

Members: $12; non-members: $15  In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, come take a paws to relax, recharge, and cuddle with adoptable puppies from the SPCA of Westchester! This experience is designed to promote well-being, reduce stress, and bring smiles—all through the healing power of animals. All puppies at this event are available for adoption—come […]

Members: $12; non-members: $15  In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, come take a paws to relax, recharge, and cuddle with adoptable puppies from the SPCA of Westchester! This experience is designed to promote well-being, reduce stress, and bring smiles—all through the healing power of animals. All puppies at this event are available for adoption—come […]

Members: Free; non-members: $10 The Trump Administration is gutting the old world order, a democratic-capitalist system dominated by the US since after WWII. Instead he seems to be emulating the new Chinese order in opting for protectionism, subsidies, and authoritarian political control. What kind of new world order are we headed for and what can […]

FREE for members and non-members The story of a police chief whose childhood friend has returned from prison after 30 years is called by The New York Times “Part thriller, part bildungsroman, part Dickensian tear-jerker and — most startlingly — part western….” Join us to discuss a novel about two kinds of families―the ones we […]

FREE for members and non-members Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise routine that combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. Laughter reaps many scientific benefits including reduction of stress, anxiety, and depression; lower blood pressure; a strengthened immune system; and much more. Laughter is initially stimulated as a physical exercise and soon leads to real and […]