Calendar of Events

Platform - Arthur Dobrin, Present Award
Feb 14 2010 at 11:00am in the EHSLI building
Arthur Dobrin will ask the question "What would you do?" when given an ethical dilemna. After the platform, Richard Rapp will receive the Muriel Neufeld Ethical Humanist Award. This award is presented to members who have devoted 25 years or more, to actively serving our Society. Among his many outstanding contributions, Richard, as president, gave of his time and know-how to lead us through a difficult financial crisis in the last few years . In addition to the ceremony on the 14th, Richard’s name will be placed on the plaque, to be displayed on our wall.

Our Times Coffeehouse
Feb 19 2010 at 08:00pm in the EHSLI building
Our Times Coffeehouse will be on Friday, February 19 at 8:00pm. Come hear the great blues singer/songwriter Pat Wictor and enjoy the sound of smooth blues. WPKN FM Says – “If you can make it to only one concert this year, let it be a show by Brooklyn’s own Pat Wictor, who plays heart-felt blues-based roots music like the only begotten son of Bonnie Raitt (same red hair!) and Chris Smither. And unlike blues interpreters who have seen too many stormy Mondays with hellhounds on their trail, Pat is also an excellent songwriter whose new/old compositions will send you on a journey through the old Dock Boggs and Son House 78s. But these aren’t old songs, they’re originals that, to paraphrase Mr. Smither, are “still flopping around on the deck.” For more information visit their website at www.ourtimescoffeehouse.org.

Platform - Dr. David Harmon
Feb 21 2010 at 11:00am in the EHSLI building
Dr. David Harmon, A long-time member and director of student counseling at St. Johns University, is an astute observer of human beings and a veteran storyteller. The topic of his discussion will be announced.

Opera Group Meeting
Feb 26 2010 at 07:30pm in the EHSLI building
The Opera Group will meet at 7:30pm on Friday, February 26. The topic for the evening is MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF GREAT ARIAS. In the past, Mel has played various singers doing the same aria. Some of the singers, he thought, did not sing as well as the others. Tonight, he will play singers performing the same aria who are, to his taste, equally first-rate. You’ll hear tenors, sopranos, basses and baritones. He will be playing many famous arias that you are sure to enjoy. For more information contact Mel Haber at 718-279-3143.

SPICE EVENT - Brazilian Feijoda
Feb 27 2010 at 06:00pm in the The Antoniazzi
The Spice Committee is happy to inform you that we are planning just one winter event. Thanks to Amy & Ivo volunteering to host a "Brazilian Feijoda”. (Black Beans & Rice)" Please come to the Antoniazzi's for a hearty dish of Brazilian Black Beans, served with generous pieces of pork, simmered for hours, in the bean sauce. Brazilian style means side dishes of oranges and collard greens. They will also serve, of course, Brazilian style dessert and coffee. Come out of the cold to enjoy good food and a warm and friendly evening. Since February is an "iffy" month, if the events date has to be changed, and you can't make the new date, you will get a full refund. Date- Saturday February 27 (Snow date, if necessary, will be announced.) Place- Amy & Ivo Antoniazzi Price-$25 a person Time 6 P.M. Number of participants- 8 adults. Due to the constraints of time, there won't be any drawing of names. The first 8 people will be informed that they will be attending. Therefore, please call the office as soon as possible, to reserve your place. (Any additional names will be placed on a wait list.) We would appreciate receiving your check, no later than Feb.13. Thanks. The SPICE Committee

Platform - Lisa Tyson, Director of LIPC
Feb 28 2010 at 11:00am in the EHSLI building
Lisa Tyson, the director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition will talk about the progressive movement on Long Island and how to work on issues of justice.