This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.
This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad.
This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again by Robert D.
This book club at The Jenks, in partnership with the Winchester Public Library, brings a sociological and anthropological lens to the discussion of books. This month, we will discuss Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray. Raised on tales of her revolutionary ancestors, Frances Perkins arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, armed with her trusty parasol and an unyielding determination to make a difference.
Experience sound healing with Claudia from Remedies of Radiance. You can lay on the floor (bring a yoga mat, blanket or cushion) or rest in a chair as you listen to sounds and vibrations that have healing qualities. What is sound healing? Throughout history, sound healings have been applied as a traditional form of treatment.
As one year closes and another begins, many of us feel called to pause, reflect, and realign with what we want to call in during the year ahead. Tarot can serve as a powerful tool during this transition, helping us clarify our desires and release what no longer serves us.
For more than 25 years, award-winning journalist and author Ted Reinstein has covered New England for WCVB's celebrated show, Chronicle, the nation's longest-running locally-produced nightly newsmagazine. Ted has visited and reported from every corner of New England, introducing viewers to some of the region's most interesting people and their stories.
Turn Scholarships into C. A. S. H. A money-smart strategy for students or ANY professional to fund their future. Check early and often. Start before everyone else. Early action = more opportunities. Apply even if you're unsure. You don't need perfection -- just participation.
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising, Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women--known as the girls by the leadership of the resistance and bandits by their Nazi oppressors--who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers.
Join Heather Wolf, author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, as she discusses the many fascinating functions of bird feathers--they're not just for flight and warmth! Heather will share beautiful photos and leave plenty of time for Q&A.
