Dessert and Ethics Discussion
Wednesday, February 17, 7:30 pm
Private Home, Saratoga (request location)
"Do I Confront People about Their Habits or What They Wear?" is the topic from Arthur Dobrin's book "Ethics for Everyone". The vignette concerns a woman wearing perfume which is offensive to some. That's where we will start the discussion, which will take on a life of its own very quickly and likely cover many ethical issues!
We serve soup at 6:30, followed by dessert at 7:15 so arrive when it is convenient. The discussion starts at 7:30.
Please come!
Daytime Ethics Discussion
Friday, February 19, 10:00 am
Los Altos Bakery and Café, 692 Rancho Shopping Center, Los Altos, CA 94024
We plan to use the book "Ethics for Everyone" by Arthur Dobrin, as the catalyst for discussion.
At this first meeting, we'll be organizing ourselves to make the time and place convenient for as many of those who want to attend this discussion group.
We'll also be using Dobrin's ideas about ethics so we have a shared understanding of the topic as we begin.
Each person who attends and plans to attend again will receive a copy of Dobrin's book.
The Los Altos Bakery & Cafe sells drinks, baked goods and deli lunch items. We trust most will purchase an item during the meeting.
Rebuilding Lives Touched by Domestic Violence
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Meeting House, 1041 Morse Street, San Jose, 95126
Melody McGruder of Next Door Solutions will speak on the issues of Domestic Violence.
Next Door seeks “to end domestic violence in the moment and for all time,” by rebuilding the lives of victims, fostering healthy choices for children, providing services for immigrant victims, and advocating for responsible policy change. To achieve its goals, Next Door provides innovative prevention and intervention services to diverse ethnic, linguistic and low-income families in Santa Clara County.
Come learn about this vital and important program that serves many important needs in our community.
Refreshments immediately following.
Video Night co-hosted with the Brights – Taking Responsibility for Change
Wednesday, February 24 7:00 pm
Private Home, Saratoga (request location)
Join us for a video presentation by W Mitchell entitled, "It's Not What Happens To You, It's What You Do About It." This knockdown speaker will inform and inspire you to take responsibility for your life, whatever situation you may find yourself in. Doors will open at 7 PM for dessert and socializing. Since the video is under an hour, there will be plenty of time for discussion afterward.
NOTE: NO SOUP TONIGHT (Paula is out of town). Dessert at 7:00. Meeting starts at 7:15.
Potluck Dinner at Linda & John’s
Saturday February 27, 6:00 pm
Private Home, Palo Alto (request location)
Potlucks are back and hosting the first one in a long time are Linda and John! Don't miss this opportunity to socialize with friends in the Society and share yummy food.
Please bring a favorite dish to share and e-mail Linda with what you plan on bringing. LindaFrommer@sbcglobal.net.
See you there!
A “Clothes” Look at Domestic Violence
Sunday, March 7, 4:00 pm
Private Home, San Jose (request location)
We'll use T-shirts created by those who have experienced domestic violence to live an hour in the shirts of ones who have been there. What feelings come up? We'll then reflect and puzzle about what action we can take together to make the world a better, less violent place, especially domestically.
Platform Sunday
Sunday, March 21, 4:00 pm
Meeting House, 1041 Morse Street, San Jose, 95126
The book "Ethics for Everyone" by Arthur Dobrin, an Ethical Culture Leader on Long Island, is the basis for a monthly discussion group and this Platform. Led by participants in the discussion group, this interactive Platform will explore some of the ethical issues we face in our daily lives. How do we think about ethics and how do we act when faced with these issues?
Join us after the Platform for soup and bread (a tradition of the Wednesday Ethics Discussion).