Promoting CommUNITY - For Teens
Overview
This inspiring educational series (a parallel offering to the adult series) invites middle- and high-schoolers to explore ways to build awareness, compassion and kindness in their everyday lives. Each month centers around a new theme, offering opportunities to connect beyond our differences, foster meaningful relationships, and grow as better friends, allies and community members. We will explore the monthly themes in two meetings per month, taking guidance from:
Guest speakers. We'll hear from cool guest speakers who bring fresh insights on each month’s theme, helping us better understand and support one another.
Book clubs. We'll dive into curated reads tied to the monthly topic, sparking thought-provoking and heartfelt conversations. Participants must purchase or source library copies the books*.
Together, let’s gain the skills to be active allies and create a stronger, more unified community. Join us and be part of something meaningful!
Themes
February: Understanding Racial Equity (details below)
March: Gender Equity and Empowerment
April: Disability Awareness and Advocacy
May: Ageism and Age Discrimination Awareness
September: The History and Experience of Refugees and Immigrants in America
October: LGBTQ+ Inclusion
November: Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Inclusion
Non-Y members are welcome to attend any or all of these sessions, but will need to sign up for a free Community Membership in order to register.
May: Ageism and Age Discrimination
Join us as we talk about ageism—how it shows up in our lives and society, from everyday biases to bigger systemic issues. Ageism affects everyone, from tweens to seniors and everybody in between! We'll dive into how ageist attitudes affect people's mental and physical health, and how they shape the way we see ourselves at every stage of our lives.
Cookies, Cocoa and Conversation
- DATE: Thursday, May 15, 4 to 5 p.m.
- LOCATION: Corner Hut (Youth Wing)
- COST: Free!
