2014
Intergenerational Human Rights Teach-in
January 19, 2014
1:00pm - 4:00pm / Sanctuary
Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals. — Martin Luther King, Jr.
The passing of Nelson Mandela has reminded the world of the power leaders have in the fight for human rights. Mandela once said, “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” We are inextricably connected in a web of life; when one of us is denied freedom, we are all impoverished and chained to despair.
The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that the “…recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.”
2013
Gray Panthers General Membership Meeting
Saturday September 21, 2013, 2-4 PM
Hudson Guild Elliot Center
441 West 26th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenue
Challenges and Opportunities:
Help us Direct our 2014 Initiatives and Programs
Featuring:
- Nino Nannarone – National Trainer, International Institute of Restorative Practices
- Lobi Redhawk – New York State Chaplain Task Force
- Joan Davis – Our own “Ageless Warrior”
Refreshments will be served.
2012
GRAY PANTHERS of New York City
General Membership Meeting
All Welcome (Bring Friends)
There is much to update you. We are still growling – on Housing Matters; at the United Nations; Environmental concerns; Social Security; Confronting Ageism in NYC; Racial Inequities such as Stop and Frisk; and on many other matters.
Tell us what is of most importance to you.
Help us form priorities and actions for the upcoming year.
Become more involved.
Gray Panthers General Membership Meeting
Saturday October 27, 2012, 2-4 PM
Hudson Guild Elliot Center,
441 West 26th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenue
Refreshments will be served.
Featured Speakers– Social Justice and Older Persons:
Barbara Walker, Granny’s Peace Brigade
Ruben Escalante Hasbun, Permanent Mission of El Salvador to The United Nations
Bring your passions, ideas, and your sparkling personalities. Let’s renew acquaintances and move forward.
2011
A Chat with Those Who Matter
An intimate forum of those committed to improving the quality of life of older persons. Each speaker will talk of their passions in the field of aging.
When: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 3:00-5:00 PM
Where: VISIONS at Selis Manor, 135 W. 23rd Street
(between 6th and 7th Ave., Take #1 or F subway to 23rd Street)
Lilliam Barrios-Paoli,
Commissioner, NYC Department for the Aging
Jessica Lappin,
Chair, Committee on Aging, NYC Council
Gale A. Brewer,
NYC Council Member, representing the Upper West Side
Heather Bates,
Vice-President, Medicare Rights Center
Ralph Lemon,
World Renowned choreographer in Modern Dance
OPEN GRAY PANTHERS, NYC NETWORK BOARD MEETING
Action: Planning for the Future
When: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: VISIONS at Selis Manor, 135 W. 23rd Street (between 6th and 7th Ave., Take #1 subway to 23rd Street)
RSVP -- Call Gray Panthers (2127) 799- 7572
Email – Judylear@aol.com
2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Brooklyn Museum of Art on Eastern Parkway. Our 40th Year Celebration, in the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art in the Forum. The program is called Linking Generations of Women: Gray Panthers 1970 to 2010.
Thursday, August 19, 2010: Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Social Security
More than 53 million Americans receive Social Security benefits including children, disabled workers and their dependents and retirees. Programs include testimonials, entertainment, and refreshments, and be a part of the celebration of this historic program. FREE! Judy Lear of the Gray Panthers, NYC Network will participate.
Taino Towers Gymnasium
240 E. 123rd Street, Manhattan
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Hunter College Kaye Playhouse
695 Park Avenue, Manhattan
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Monday, July 12th: "Sustainability Begins At Home: Residential Energy Strategies & Incentives"
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Max Joel, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) Energy $mart Communities Coordinator at Solar One
Gray Panther NYC meeting with Gray and Green Coalition Selis Manor, 135 W. 23rd St, between 6th & 7th Ave
Monday, May 17: New York State Elder Economic Security Index - What this means to you!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
290 9th Avenue (between 26 & 28 St.) Manhattan
Speaker: Maria Alvarez, New York Statewide NYC Department for the Aging
Friday, April 16: How the Proposed State and City Budgets Will Affect Services for Older New Yorkers
presented by The New York Citizens’ Committee on Aging
10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Speakers: MICHAEL BURGESS, DIRECTOR, NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING and LILLIAM BARRIOS-PAOLI, COMMISSIONER, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING
Wednesday, March 10: STOLEN IDENTITIES-
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS
1:00 PM – 3 PM
Speaker: Herman de Jesus - Neighborhood Economic Development Advisory Project (NEDAP)
2009
Tuesday, November 17: “Picture the Homeless 10th Anniversary Gala-Fundraiser”
7-11 pm
Musical guests: Welfare Poets.
Judson Memorial Church, corner of Washington Square South & Thompson St
Sunday, November 8: “End U.S. Militarization of the Pacific”
1:30 to 5 pm; (doors open at 1 pm)
Granny Peace Brigade Teach-in on U.S. bases in Japan/Okinawa, the Philippines & South Korea.
Hunter College, 68th St @ Lexington Ave
Tuesday, October 13: “Independent Living & Community Empowerment”
Speakers on Medicare, economic security, long term care, NY State issues, Gray Panther activism.
Friday, October 9: “The Yes Men Fix the World”
4 pm
Comedy-documentary on power of corporations, plus Q&A with filmmakers. Screening sponsored by Gray Panthers NYC, with Granny Peace Brigade and NY Raging Grannies.
Film Forum, 209 West Houston St, between 6th & 7th Ave
Thursday, October 8: “Aging Activism: A Global Tool to Create a Society for All Ages”
9:30 am to 5 pm
19th Annual Commemoration of the International Day ofOlder Persons. Economic & Social Council Chamber, UN Headquarters. Organized by the NGO Committee on Ageing/NY — http://ngocoa-ny.org/