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SUMMARY:Screening: A Conversation with Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges
DESCRIPTION:“Do not be afraid. This is your time in history. Keep your eyes on the prize. And at all costs\, stay united.” \n– Ruby Bridges \n  \nTo honor Black History Month\, more than two dozen supporters joined us to create a timely virtual conversation with American civil rights leader Ruby Bridges. \nCommunity Initiative Director Karen Kariuki spoke with Ruby Bridges about her life\, experiences\, and thoughts on fostering greater understanding\, dialogue\, and inclusivity in all of our communities. The conversation was inspired by an 8 year old New Canaan resident who wrote a letter to Ms. Bridges and brought together an entire community to take action as a result of a racially-motivated incident that he experienced at Mead Park that made him sad. \nThe 45 minute interview with Ruby will be screened at Grace Farms at 11 am and 2 pm on February 1\, 8\, 9\, 10\, and 11. \nRegister here to join us on February 12\, when screenings of the conversation will be followed by a moderated discussion with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki. \n  \nWe are profoundly grateful for the support of the many individuals and institutions from across the nonprofit\, educational\, faith\, business and private philanthropy sectors in New Canaan and beyond who made this program possible\, including East School\, South School\, West School\, Cranbury Elementary School PTO\, The Children’s School\, NBC Sports\, New Canaan Library\, New Canaan Community Foundation\, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, Ridgefield Alliance\, St. Aloysius Church\, The Congregational Church of New Canaan\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan\, Temple Sinai\, Grace Community Church\, and B kind Foundation.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/ruby-bridges-screening-only-1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211222T202956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T202956Z
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SUMMARY:Member Hour | Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms Members are invited for early access to our popular Open Arts Studio for Families program on the second Saturday of every month between February and December! \nThis series—designed and facilitated by artists\, curators\, and educators—invites children ages 5 to 11 with their adult caregivers to think\, play\, create\, and best of all get to know one another. \n  \nComplimentary coffee and tea will be available to participants to enjoy by the fireplace in the Commons Living Room between 10-11 am. \nMembers enjoy this early access with their Grace Farms membership card.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/member-hour-feb22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192444Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2022-02-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-02-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20220120T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T173452Z
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SUMMARY:Screening and Discussion: A Conversation with Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges
DESCRIPTION:“Do not be afraid. This is your time in history. Keep your eyes on the prize. And at all costs\, stay united.” \n– Ruby Bridges \n  \nTo honor Black History Month\, more than three dozen supporters joined us to create a timely virtual conversation with American civil rights icon and leader Ruby Bridges. \nCommunity Initiative Director Karen Kariuki spoke with Ruby Bridges about her life\, experiences\, and thoughts on fostering greater understanding\, dialogue\, and inclusivity in all of our communities. The conversation was inspired by an 8 year old New Canaan resident who wrote a letter to Ms. Bridges and brought together an entire community to take action as a result of a racially-motivated incident that he experienced at Mead Park that made him sad. \nJoin us at 11 am or 2 pm for screenings of the 45-minute interview with Ms. Bridges\, followed by a moderated discussion with Community Initiative Director Karen Kariuki. \nAdditional screenings are available on February 1\, 8\, 9\, 10\, and 11. \n  \nWe are profoundly grateful for the support of the many individuals and institutions from across the nonprofit\, educational\, faith\, business and private philanthropy sectors in New Canaan and beyond who made this program possible\, including East School\, South School\, West School\, Cranbury Elementary School PTO\, The Children’s School\, NBC Sports\, New Canaan Library\, New Canaan Community Foundation\, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, Ridgefield Alliance\, St. Aloysius Church\, The Congregational Church of New Canaan\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan\, Temple Sinai\, Grace Community Church\, and B kind Foundation.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/ruby-bridges-screening-1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163514Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Tour & Tea with Artist Alyson Shotz
DESCRIPTION:Experience Temporal Shift\, a site-responsive sculpture that interacts with natural light\, animating an interior courtyard of the SANAA-designed River building at Grace Farms. Join the artist Alyson Shotz and curator Pamela Ruggio for a conversation about the Arts Initiative’s interdisciplinary study of time.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/winter-tour-with-alyson-shotz
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163539Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon & Mercury at its Greatest Elongation
DESCRIPTION:Join Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler for a Grace Farms astronomy adventure. The full moon — referred to as the Snow Moon by Native Americans — will be positioned on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun and completely illuminated. This will be the evening’s focal point for indoor discussion and outdoor viewing through high powered binoculars (provided).
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/full-moon-mercury
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20220210T235020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235020Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-02-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163449Z
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SUMMARY:February Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy seasonal community dining experiences in our River building’s Commons\, a 6\,900-square-foot glass space with 18-foot long communal tables that foster community and conversation. \nFebruary Menu\nShredded Kale and Pickled Vegetable Salad\nBeef Chili\nCheddar Jalapeno Biscuit\nCorn Cookie\nVegetarian option: Vegetable chili \nJoin us after the Community Dinner for Flourishing Life | Ethical and Religious Inquiry in Secondary Education\, a conversation featuring Joan Edwards\, Director of Equity and Professional Collaboration at the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)\, Mark Davis\, Head of School at St. Luke’s School\, Dr. Francisco Lopez\, Director of Counseling at Choate Rosemary Hall\, and Sharon Lauer\, Head of School at The Unquowa School.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/february-community-dinner-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163616Z
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the largest citizen-science birding survey of the year with Master Birder Frank Mantlik and former Nature Initiative Director Mark Fowler. Explore our property on a guided walk and enjoy the 100+ species that call our 80 acres home\, as well as the forest preservation promoted by the vast biodiversity of our site.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/great-backyard-bird-count
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192444Z
UID:10000291-1645266600-1645272000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2022-02-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
UID:10000255-1645266600-1645281000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-02-19
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T164215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T164215Z
UID:10000231-1645624800-1645628400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Journey Into the World of Tea | Herbal Tisane
DESCRIPTION:Journey Into the World of Tea\, a series facilitated by tea expert Frank Kwei\, is an opportunity to understand the global roots of this ancient tradition. Learn about the history and wide array of teas through tastings to understand nuances in flavor\, texture\, and smells. Moving among the River building’s volumes\, this experience includes a focused teaching and sampling of black\, green\, and white teas as well as Grace Farms Foods’ ethically and sustainably sourced line of Sips teas. \n  \nHerbal Tisane \nExplore the world of blended herbs and spices with Grace Farms’ Sips herbal teas. Try the delicate\, yet complex flavors of caffeine free Rooibos Chai and Spearmint Rose made with organic and fair trade ingredients.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-feb-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Pavilion\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20220210T235020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235020Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-02-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192444Z
UID:10000292-1645871400-1645876800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2022-02-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
UID:10000256-1645871400-1645885800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-02-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20220210T235020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235020Z
UID:10000611-1646389800-1646391600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-03-04
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163854Z
UID:10000234-1646474400-1646479800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Movement and Meditation for Girls
DESCRIPTION:Join wellness expert Pilin Anice for an empowering movement and meditation course\, available to pre-teen and teen girls\, ages 8 to 13. In this interactive workshop\, girls practice mindfulness and self-expression to discover the power of their voices and bodies. \n  \nPilin Anice\, RYT 500\, E-RYT 200\, is a yoga\, dance\, and meditation instructor\, wellness expert\, and model. Passionate about helping others connect to their highest self\, she has guided students of all ages in the sacred movements of yoga and dance through a range of workshops and classes for over a decade. \nPilin has studied with masters of West African dance\, Dunham Technique\, and African Diasporic dances of Haiti\, Cuba\, and Brazil for nearly 20 years. A Kripalu trained yoga instructor\, Anice has appeared on Good Morning America\, The Today Show\, BET/CentricTV\, and YogaXpress. Known for infusing joy and connection in her classes\, she teaches internationally at locations like the Omega Institute\, 1440 Multiversity\, Dubai Yoga Fest\, and SoulFEST. She is an instructor at the Ailey Extension in New York City and has been featured in the New York Times and SELF magazine. \nA certified wellness coach\, Anice is a go-to expert on plant-based wellness through pregnancy and beyond and is the creator of oMMM Life\, a platform for nourishing families. An alumna of Howard University\, she also studied at The Ailey School and Integrative Institute of Nutrition. Visit www.PilinAnice.com for more info. \n  \nThis program is part of our Making Space for Women series\, presented in partnership with Hive and Partners Capital. \n  \n       
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/movement-and-meditation-for-girls
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192444Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2022-03-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
UID:10000257-1646476200-1646490600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-03-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T175723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T175723Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Your Organic Home Garden | Seed Planting and Design
DESCRIPTION:Through our gardening series\, led by Master Gardener Lauren Elliott\, participants will learn how to cultivate their own gardens and come away with a sense of stewardship for our environment and an understanding of how we can all contribute to the well-being of our communities. \nIn this class\, begin designing your organic home garden and learn how to start seeds indoors under grow lights.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/seed-planting-and-design
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163926Z
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SUMMARY:Making Space at the Table
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of International Women’s Day\, this inspiring lunch program\, open to business leaders looking to grow an inclusive workspace\, incorporates a Gen Z perspective alongside that of corporate partners known for making change in the workforce. The program will explore questions like: “How do we level the playing field for women?” and “How do we make space for marginalized voices and create inclusive work spaces?” \nPresented in partnership with Sheri West\, Founder and CEO of LiveGirl\, this program will also feature Joelle Murchison\, Founder and Principal of ExecMommyGroup\, LLC\, and two LiveGirls\, Kellie Taylor and Mykah Knight. \nLunch will be included. \n  \nThis program is part of our Making Space for Women series\, presented in partnership with Hive and Partners Capital. \n  \n       
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/making-space-at-the-lunch-table
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163909Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating New Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Join Jamie Renwick and Sophie Koven of Tide Risers in Fairfield County for tea and facilitated conversation. These leadership experts will guide women considering their professional and personal journeys through a series of tools and exercises designed to create progress. \n  \nJamie Renwick launched Tide Risers Fairfield County in 2019\, a year-long cohort experience for women leaders committed to the greater good. She serves as the Lead Facilitator for Tide Risers Fairfield County. \nJamie has worked as a fundraising professional for more than two decades\, with clients including Teach for America-CT\, The East Harlem School\, The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library\, Squash Haven\, Billion Oyster Project\, Weill Cornell Medicine\, iMentor\, Prospect Park Alliance\, Newark Charter School Fund and the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Previously\, she lived in London and worked for Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in development; was the Campaign Director for PAVE Academy Charter School’s $12 million capital campaign in Brooklyn; and served as Director of Development at Harlem Children’s Zone. Jamie was also the Associate Director of Major Gifts at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College during the Hospital’s $1 billion campaign and the Medical College’s $750 million campaign. She also worked for Student Sponsor Partners\, Central Park Conservancy\, and a congressional campaign in South Carolina. \nJamie holds a BA from Duke University and lives in Greenwich\, Connecticut with her husband and three girls. \n  \nSophie Koven decided to start a mediation practice after twenty years working in real estate and economic development\, and starting and running two businesses. Her experience as a lawyer\, consultant\, and business founder prompted her to focus on conflict resolution because she saw so many great projects and deals fail due to seemingly small disputes that the parties were unable to navigate successfully. In her personal life she also witnessed friends and family struggling with difficult transitions: separations\, divorce\, the care of aging parents and the transfer of family properties and businesses. In many cases attorneys were retained\, but the time and expense of attorneys\, and their rights-based approach to the problem\, often heightened the conflict. Mediation provides an alternative to litigation\, while still providing a structure and process that can allow parties to think about solutions\, rather than focus on the conflict. \nSophie trained as a mediator with Elizabeth Clemants of Planning Change in New York City. Sophie is certified to mediate family and small business disputes. Sophie is a graduate of Brown University\, BA Urban Studies\, and Harvard Law School\, JD. She is a member of the New York Bar. Sophie worked in New York City for many years as a lawyer and consultant representing for profit developer\, not for profit community development corporations and municipalities. She is Vice Chair of the Billion Oyster Project in New York City\, an organization working with public high school students to restore the oyster beds in New York Harbor. \n  \nThis program is part of our Making Space for Women series\, presented in partnership with Hive and Partners Capital. \n  \n       
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/navigating-new-pathways-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20220210T235020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235020Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-03-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211222T203032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T203032Z
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SUMMARY:Member Hour | Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms Members are invited for early access to our popular Open Arts Studio for Families program on the second Saturday of every month between February and December! \nThis series—designed and facilitated by artists\, curators\, and educators—invites children ages 5 to 11 with their adult caregivers to think\, play\, create\, and best of all get to know one another. \n  \nComplimentary coffee and tea will be available to participants to enjoy by the fireplace in the Commons Living Room between 10-11 am. \nMembers enjoy this early access with their Grace Farms membership card.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/member-hour-mar22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192444Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and four site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, and Beatriz Milhazes. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-5-2022-03-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T192430Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create at Grace Farms! Children and families are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and art-making techniques during this facilitated program series. \nRecommended for families with children ages five through ten with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-for-families-2022-03-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163746Z
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SUMMARY:Books on Faith & Meaning | On Vanishing with Lynn Casteel Harper
DESCRIPTION:A minister\, chaplain\, and essayist\, Lynn Casteel Harper joins Faith Initiative Director Dr. Matthew Croasmun to discuss her important book On Vanishing: Mortality\, Dementia\, and What It Means to Disappear. Harper’s personal\, philosophical\, and scientific examination of dementia encourages us to reexamine our fears of disappearance\, death\, and mortality. \n  \nLynn Casteel Harper is a writer\, minister\, and chaplain. She is the author of On Vanishing (Catapult\, April 2020)\, a nonfiction book that explores the dimensions of spirituality\, social justice\, and dementia. Lynn received a Barbara Deming Fund grant for women writers for the project. \nHer work has appeared in Kenyon Review Online\, Catapult\, The Huffington Post\, North American Review\, CALYX\, the Journal of Religion and Abuse\, and elsewhere.  She received the New Delta Review Nonfiction Prize in 2013 and the Orison Anthology’s 2017 Nonfiction Award.  She was named runner up for the Torch Prize in 2016. \nAn ordained Baptist minister\, Lynn completed her M.Div. at Wake Forest University and her chaplaincy residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.  Lynn served as the nursing home chaplain at a continuing care retirement community on the New Jersey shore for seven years.  She is currently the Minister of Older Adults at The Riverside Church in the City of New York.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/books-on-faith-meaning-on-vanishing
CATEGORIES:Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20211122T163816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163816Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring with Devon Chivvis
DESCRIPTION:Join Director Devon Chivvis for a screening of her new film Pathfinders: First Women of the Explorers Club\, an inside look at the early history of the first women to become members of The Explorers Club. Following the screening\, join Devon and Richard Wiese\, host of Born to Explore with Richard Wiese\, for tea and conversation in the Pavilion. \n  \nDevon Chivvis is a writer\, director\, and producer of narrative and documentary television and film. With a passion for visual storytelling\, her mission is to create inspiring human stories with the highest possible production value\, cinematography\, editing\, and sound design. She earned an MFA in Film and Television Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2003 where she was mentored by Robert Zemeckis\, and in 2010 she was selected as an “upcoming director” by LACMA. Since 2003\, she has produced\, written\, and directed documentary and narrative television and film for a variety of clients such as Nat Geo Channel and Travel Channel.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/exploring-with-devon-chivvis
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T110325
CREATED:20220210T235020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T235020Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Gather on the SANAA-designed rabbit chairs as we read children’s stories from our curated selection of books exploring topics of nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, and faith related to our ongoing programs and initiative work. \nRecommended for families with children ages one through five. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-2022-03-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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