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“NOSTALGIA: FRIEND OR FOE?” WITH EILEEN GALLAGHER, ESNW MEMBER

November 29, 2022 by Robin

December 4th, 2022

Nostalgia: what does it mean? How does it affect our personal experiences? Is it friend or foe? Join Eileen Gallagher for a deep dive into the etymology of the word “nostalgia”, and as she guides us through personal experiences—to move us from simply pining for what used to be, to a place of greater appreciation for the here and now.

Eileen Gallagher has been a teacher of English as a second language (ESL) and English to middle and high-school aged students, as well as adults, for over 35 years and has been a member of ESNW for longer than she can recall. Eileen is currently an active volunteer with Open Arms for Refugees, serving as an English language tutor for recently arrived immigrants.

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FIGHTING THE “GOOD” FIGHT AS A “GOOD” SOLDIER– With Ashley Choate, Cadet, U.S Military Academy at West Point

April 7, 2025 By Robin

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM: What does it mean to be a good soldier—and how should such a … [Read More...]

ESNW ANNUAL “POETRY MATTERS” with Your Host Suzi Gallagher

April 6, 2025 By Robin

  Sunday, April 20, 2025   ESNW's Poetry Sunday is a Society tradition. Our … [Read More...]

“SERVING ON A MORAL MAJORITY” with Courtney Morris, Professor of Philosophy

April 5, 2025 By Robin

Attend In-Person at 108 Pinesbridge Road • Ossining, NY OR Click here to attend the platform … [Read More...]

“COMING CLEAN, WHAT’S THE NEXT STEP FOR PROGRESSIVES” – with Eric Heinze, Professor of Law & Humanities, Director, Centre for Law, Democracy, and Society School of Law, Queen Mary, University of London

April 5, 2025 By Robin

Watch the full platform here. Sunday, April 27, 2025  Leftists have long taught that people … [Read More...]

“WHAT WOULD FELIX ADLER SAY… AND HOW MIGHT IT HELP?” with Lizette Aguilar, ESNW Member

April 4, 2025 By Robin

Attend In-Person at 108 Pinesbridge Road • Ossining, NY OR Click here to attend the platform … [Read More...]

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