Adult

The Western mind's popular curiosity and its seemingly ceaseless search for Spiritual Peace and Wisdom in the distant and exotic lands seems to have now discovered the influential Islamic mystic poet Rumi. But with thousands of pages in various literary forms from poetry to prose to letters, and with the numerous interpretations of Koranic verses both in Persian and Arabic, this renowned Sufi thinker is no Khalil Gibran of yesteryear. His theological and ethical system of thought reigns strong and unchallenged in variousIslamic cultures.

How would you like to go to bed feeling great about your interactions with your child that day? How would you like to wake up looking forward to the adventures ahead, feeling in control and confident about your parenting? For many parents, everyday stress and the challenge to balance all of their responsibilities leave a serious toll.Can we have it all? If so, what does that mean?

"American Native" documents the struggle of the Ramapough Lenape tribe for official recognition. The film addresses "the forces aligned against them -- old-fashioned bigotry, gaming interests, local property and government interests, federal neglect, and worst of all, the opposition of other Indian peoples."
Beverly Braxton will lead a short discussion following the film (run time: 1 hr. 23 mins.).

A program of songs, tunes and the spoken word on the supernatural. This program is in two 45-minute sets with an intermission with refreshments. The first half is family-friendly - adults will enjoy, too. The second half has more of the classic ghost ballads.
Made possible by a generous gift from Glenn P. & Susan D. Dickes to the AWPL Foundation.

Join us for an evening of eclectic musical styles including traditional American spirituals, jazz classics, and pop favorites.

Join us for a panel discussion with local therapists Jerry Sander, Stephanie Fersko-Weiss, Barbara Priestner and Dr. Deb Bernstein, as we explore the challenges of raising adolescents in today۪s pressure-filled culture.
The workshop will address:

Social trends undermining the well-being of children and families
What today۪s kids need from the adults in their lives
How a parenting community can reduce isolation, raise one۪s spirits, and strengthen one۪s spine

The Pretty Committee will show you how to create a no-sew, duct tape and fabric bag! Participants need to bring in a piece of fabric - size will depend on how large you would like the bag (folding the fabric in half will show you approximately the final size.)