Salon: Past Events

Our annual Winter Solstice Pot Luck Party will be Sunday, December 15th at 5pm in Suite 101 at the Old Ashland Armory, 208 Oak Street. Please bring a pot luck dish (pick either a main dish, a side vegetable dish, salad or dessert) which serves 6-8 that you wish to share with all. Also bring your own tableware (plate, cutlery, and beverage container, preferably non-disposable). Wine and water will be provided by the Jefferson Center. Like last year, we are planning a White Elephant gift exchange.

At the Old Ashland Armory, Suite 101, 208 Oak Street, Ashland: Sometimes people with good intentions have wildly different opinions that seemingly cannot be reconciled--and sometimes interaction about such ideas becomes personal. How can we create a safe space, supporting each other, while exploring uncomfortable truths and not stifling them? Sandra Coyner will facilitate the discussion with emphasis on sharing stories and building our personal skills.

JPR's Jefferson Exchange host Geoffrey Riley will focus on media literacy in the modern era at the Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, 4-6 PM on March 10th. As we wade into the waters of new media, how do we know which ones to trust, and which to be wary of? Geoffrey will lead a wide-ranging discussion of media proliferation and its benefits (Yay! Diversity of voices!) and its problems (my local paper died).

Join Ric Holt at the Community Center, 59 Winburn Way in Ashland, for his modern take on the standard of living problem. The traditional focus for improving the standard of living has been economic growth. Ric Holt takes a broader view of the issue, suitable for the 21st Century. His scope includes a sustainable economy, improved quality of life, and social justice. In today's world, economic choices have an increasing impact on social and ecological systems, making a multidimensional approach essential for our future well-being.