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Shared Collection: Camp Viva

May 31, 2017 by Firefly

This Sunday’s collection will be shared with Camp Viva. Camp Viva, located at the Ramapo Anchorage for Children in Rhinebeck, NY, is a unique year-round program for children and families in Westchester County infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Through Viva’s week long sleep away camp experience and its year-round follow-up program, Camp Viva provides respite, medical supervision, support, recreation and education to prevent the further spread of HIV. Respite care significantly helps reduce stress and provides a strong emotional base for working through HIV-related issues. The summer retreat, founded in 1995, makes this possible for families who would not otherwise have a chance to escape the daily burdens of their illness; while the year-round follow-up program helps families get the support and educational information they need to live more healthfully and to become strong community advocates for good preventive behavior.

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“FINDING CALM IN THE CHAOS: Discovering Health, Happiness and Inner Peace Through Meditation” with Cheryl Smith Alvarez, Certified Teacher of Transcendental Meditation

February 28, 2026 By Robin

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WHEN (AND HOW) TO SAY NO with Graham Parsons, Visiting Professor of Philosophy, Vassar College

February 26, 2026 By Robin

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“ETHICAL CULTURE AT 150” Dr. Richard Koral, Leader, New York Society for Ethical Culture and The Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island

February 20, 2026 By Robin

Watch the full platform here. Sunday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM: It says a great deal about a … [Read More...]

“A MUSICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY” with with Adam Stockman, Poet, Muscian

February 19, 2026 By Robin

Sunday, March 1st at 11:00 AM: Though it may not connect to any particular ethical topic, Adam … [Read More...]

“ESNW SONG CIRCLE” with Adam Stockman, Poet, Musician

February 17, 2026 By Robin

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