Are you a Film aficionado? Would you like to lead a class (or classes) on movies?

We're looking for a member from the VSC community to facilitate watch parties for movies. Some suggestions for these classes: you can view and prepare comments for the class about various aspects of the movie (i.e.: the writing, actors, meaning then and today, etc.). Have other ideas? We're all ears!

Movies ideally will be free to view as a group. For example, YouTube has free movies from various eras and genres and all VSC members have access using the “Internet” button. We can help show you how to access these movies.

Please contact Carmella cchessen@selfhelp.net or 718-559-4378 if you’re interested in learning more and discussing.

Tue, Aug 9 at 10:00 AM

This workshop provides a historical context for race and color-based discrimination and how it has impacted the lives of New Yorkers, institutions, and the delivery of services and resources in New York City. The program educates New Yorkers on their rights and protections against discrimination under the Human Rights Law. Alphonso Christian Smith is the Deputy Director of Compliance, Curriculum, and Strategic Engagement at the Community Relations Bureau of the NYC Commission on Human Rights. Tariq Tayeh is an Associate Human Rights Specialist at the New York City Commission on Human Rights focusing on education and curriculum.

Thu, Aug 11 at 05:00 PM

Natasha will discuss human development and the impact of social issues and current events. Natasha is a social worker, mom of two and a native New Yorker. She is passionate about mental health, social justice, and history.

Originally called the Emergency Broadband Benefit, The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:

▪ Up to $30/month discount for broadband service;

▪ Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and

▪ A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

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