"WISE brings people together, working in community with our community, to change the conditions that create violence."
WISE Executive Director Peggy O'Neil, WISER episode six
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There is so much more to talk about!
On Thursday, April 28th at 6:00 pm, Jess Chayes, Peggy O'Neil, and Kate Rohdenburg will sit down together for an intimate conversation about some of the reoccurring themes in the WISER podcast, what we learned, and what we want for the future. The virtual WISER conversation will be livestreamed.
Listen to all episodes before the livestreamed event or tune in and get inspired to listen to it later. Plan for an engaging evening in community with our community - there is so much more to talk about! Register for this free event here.
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All six episodes of our podcast WISER - 50 years ending gender-based violence are now available on our website! Check out our new media section and catch up.
Let us know what you think! What was surprising and inspiring? Share your reflections and ask questions here. We'll include your thoughts and questions in our WISER conversation.
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The WISER podcast series is generously sponsored by
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WISE art group
The WISE art group is running seasonal 6-week sessions this year. For spring, we are creating visual journals using mixed media. Materials are available for pickup at the WISE Program Center or you can collect images and materials from your own spaces. Weekly prompts combine free-writing and art-making to inspire and encourage participants to explore art in new, personal, and meaningful ways. Materials include paint, ink, photos and images, things taken from nature such as leaves and petals, passages from books, bits of string and ribbon, and more. During groups we check in, connect with one another, explore prompts, share our thoughts and work as it feels right.
WISE art group meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:00 pm on Zoom. For more information and materials, contact Bailey.
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Run with Team WISE
The snow is melting, temperatures are rising, and Team WISE is coming together. To date, we have 38 team members - the oldest is 70, the youngest is 19 years old. More than half of the team lives in the Upper Valley. Other states represented are Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island and Virginia. There are 2 staff, and 3 staff family members on the team.
The 30th annual Covered Bridges Half Marathon will take place in person on June 5, 2022. CBHM is known as the best 13.1 miles in New England.
We have a couple of bibs left, so dust off those shoes and join this incredible group running to end-gender-based violence! Click here to learn more, sign up, or help the current team members reach their fundraising goals.
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“As one of the three educators at WISE, I have the amazing opportunity to witness the importance of education and engagement with young people around what they can do to prevent and end gender-based violence. Participating in the CBHM is an exciting challenge to fundraise for WISE and run 13.1 miles” - Izzy, Team WISE
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Sherry Boschert, author of 37 Words: Title IX and Fifty Years of Fighting Sex Discrimination, invited WISE Program Director Kate Rohdenburg to join her in conversation at the Norwich Bookstore on April 12 at 7:00 pm. Click here for more information. 20% of books sales will be donated to WISE. Can't come? Order 37 Words by April 30, screenshot receipt with "WISE" to titleixbook@gmail.com, and WISE will receive 20% of the book price!
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WISE annual meeting
The WISE Annual Meeting will take place on April 28 at 5:00 pm via Zoom before our WISER conversation. WISE Executive Director Peggy O'Neil will share the annual WISE update, and we will vote in new Board members. Please email Laura for more information and the link.
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WISER conversations
Join us on April 28 at 6:00 pm for an intimate livestreamed conversation with Jess Chayes, Peggy O'Neil, and Kate Rohdenburg as as they talk about some of the themes that emerged in the WISER podcast and share some WISE thoughts for the future. T0 register, click here.
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Leading the Upper Valley to end gender-based violence |
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Program Center · 38 Bank Street · Lebanon, NH 03766
every hour, every day 866-348-WISE
603-448-5922 · wiseuv.org · @WISEuv
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