Heritage Home – A Quaker Welcome

Join us for a free Open House

November 14, 2015
11 AM to 4 PM
At the Old Quaker Meeting House
137-16 Northern Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11354

Fun, free events include:

Tours of the Old Quaker Meeting House: Tours Will Be Conducted At 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM

Guest speakers: What are Quakers doing today? (12:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

“Meadows and Manicured Lawns: Impact on Pollinators” Maureen Regan, Founder and President of Green Earth Urban Gardens Inc. will speak about how important it is that we develop Nature to Nurture our pollinators. Creating a sustainable environment brings harmony among all living things by developing beautiful habitats and teaching students to become future stewards of our environment. Ms. Regan will be working with Flushing Meeting to bring her education program to the Meeting House grounds this fall.
“Picture Me in College” Liz DiGiorgio, Educator, Artist, Women’s Caucus for Art UN Representative, and member of Flushing Meeting, will speak about her inspiring portrait project with homeless children and teens.
“The Flushing Interfaith Council” John Choe, Executive Director at Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce and Co-Clerk of Flushing Meeting will introduce us to the ongoing effort to build within Flushing a community that fulfills and surpasses the dream of toleration voiced by the Flushing Remonstrance more than 350 years ago.
“The American Friends Service Committee” Amy Gottlieb, NE Regional Director for AFSC will be on hand to describe this Noble Peace Prize winning Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action.
“Alternatives to Violence Project” Mark Chapman from The Redemption Center in Brooklyn will be speaking to us about the AVP mission to empower people to lead nonviolent lives through affirmation, respect for all, community building, cooperation, and trust. AVP aims to reduce the violence by introducing people to ways of resolving conflict that reduce their need to resort to violence as the solution. The Alternatives to Violence Project is designed to create successful personal interactions and transform violent situations.

Other Activities:

Songs of the Spirit: Quaker Sing-Along (11:30 AM) Join us and lift your voice in songs which reflect the enduring Quaker Testimonies. (Instruments welcome)
Quilt Making: (11:00 AM & 2:00 PM) Quaker women across America joined sewing circles after World War II and sent clothes abroad to help those in need. Join us in remembering this effort by learning how to make your own quilt square. (participation limited – materials provided)
Quaker Quotes: Selected Readings from Famous Quakers (3:00 PM) Flushing Members and professional actors, Jeffrey Guyton, Ninon Rogers and Dan Truman will read favorite passages from Quaker writers, past and present.
Children’s activities: (Ongoing) Write a Remonstrance, Quaker Quizz Scavenger Hunt, Draw a Funny Face, Watch “Friendly Persuasion” with Gary Cooper, meander along our Garden Path (dogs welcome), play Hopscotch or Sailboats
Jumble Sale, (Ongoing) Baked Goods, Junk and Treasures, also free items

Photo courtesy of J. Ewing