Heathmere Center

Beverly Living Room Conversations: How do we deal with our political differences?
2024-09-19 06:30 - 20:00 UTC
When was the last time you had a productive conversation with someone who doesn’t share your political views? With the election approaching, having a curious, honest and respectful conversation might seem even scarier. But don’t worry—Heathmere is here to help you connect!
Come hear a bi-partisan interview with Mindy D’Ippolito, Beverly Human Rights Committee Chair and Elliott Margolis, “Conservative Corner,” host. We will then break up into small, facilitated dialogue groups to practice strengthening our listening skills and conversation muscles!
Free and open to all! Thursday Sept 19, 6:30-8pm, at the Beverly Public Library. Questions? Email Lauren.

How do we deal with our political differences? Beverly Living Room Conversations
2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:00
This free, 3-part series will focus on how we can name and acknowledge our differences while at the same time work together to build a better community and a stronger democracy.
We will begin by hearing from local community leaders & residents who will share stories about how they came to hold the political views they do and their hopes for bridging political divides and differences. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to share our own stories and experiences in order to deepen connections and collaborations in our own communities.
Come for one or come for all!
Sept 19: “Our Political Autobiographies”
Oct 17: “Our Core Political Values”
Nov 7: “Our Hopes and Dreams for the Future”
Thursdays 6:30-8pm, Beverly Public Library. Co-sponsored by Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and Beverly Public Library.

Disability and Accessibility Danvers Living Room Conversations
2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:00
Our Living Room Conversations use small, facilitated dialogues to invite diverse residents to learn about and discuss challenging topics. Our dialogues encourage participants to speak so that others can listen and listen in order to connect more deeply with others. These conversations help cultivate trust and build a dialogic culture, recognizing that mutual understanding, not agreement, is the foundation of any healthy community.
We will begin each session with a 10-15 minute presentation on a topic related to accessibility and disability. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore how we are impacted by experiences of, and challenges around, disability in our own communities.
Come out for one or come for all! ASL interpretation provided.
Wednesday September 25: “How do we define disability?”
Wednesday October 23: “What is accessibility?”
Wednesday November 20 “Communication and Disability”
These free events are open to all and are held at the Peabody Institute of Danvers Public Library. Co-sponsored by the Town of Danvers, with funding provided my Mass Humanities.

Living Room Conversations: How do we deal with our political differences?
2024-10-17 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for the 2nd in our free series that is focusing on how we can name and acknowledge our differences while at the same time work together to build a better community and a stronger democracy.
We will begin with an interview of 2 Beverly residents, Thom Adorney (registered Independent, educator, community volunteer) and Michael Chiusano (a semi-retired advertising photographer who now shoots portraits and personal work), who hold different political views to help us understand how they came to hold the political views they do and their hopes for bridging political divides and differences. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to share our own stories and experiences in order to deepen connections and collaborations in our own communities.
Our theme for this month is: “Our Core Political Values”
Thursday October 17, 6:30-8pm, Beverly Public Library. Co-sponsored by Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and Beverly Public Library.

Danvers Living Room Conversations: "Accessibility & Disability"
2024-10-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:00
Our Living Room Conversations use small, facilitated dialogues to invite diverse residents to learn about and discuss challenging topics. Our dialogues encourage participants to speak so that others can listen and listen in order to connect more deeply with others. These conversations help cultivate trust and build a dialogic culture, recognizing that mutual understanding, not agreement, is the foundation of any healthy community.
We will begin each session with a 10-15 minute presentation on a topic related to accessibility and disability. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore how we are impacted by experiences of, and challenges around, disability in our own communities.
Come with your questions! Come with your experiences! Our theme for Wednesday October 23: “What is accessibility?”
ASL interpretation provided.
These free events are open to all and are held at the Peabody Institute of Danvers Public Library. Co-sponsored by the Town of Danvers, with funding provided my Mass Humanities.

Living Room Conversations
2024-11-07 18:30 - 20:00
Gather for a post-election dialogue that continues our theme, “How do we deal with our political differences?” Join us for the 3rd in our free series that is focusing on how we can name and acknowledge our differences while at the same time work together to build a better community and a stronger democracy.
Our theme for this month is: “Our Hopes and Dreams for the Future”
Thursday November 7, 6:30-8pm, Beverly Public Library. Co-sponsored by Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and Beverly Public Library.
Free and open to all!

Community Peace & Art Circle
2024-12-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States

Community Peace and Art Circle
2025-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Temple B’nai Abraham Beverly, MA, 200 East Lothrop Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and Temple B’nai Abraham invite you to an art and dialogue reflection circle with local artist and educator, Luba Shapiro Grenader. This free event will begin with a short meditation, followed by a time to create our own images of peace, and a discussion to share our hopes and ideas. You do not need to be an artist–just someone willing to enjoy putting color, shapes and lines on paper!! Come experience the healing power of art and connecting with others. Monday Feb 17th, 7-8:30pm, Temple B’nai Abraham, Beverly, MA. Open to all ages. Funding through Mass Humanities and Creative County Initiative (ECCF). Please register here Questions? Email: info@heathmere.org

Neighborhood Conversations: "Accessibility & Disability"
2025-03-31 08:00 - 17:00
We are very excited to be holding a 3 part “Neighborhood Conversations” series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people.
At each event we will hear from speakers whose lived experiences will invite us to consider, on both a personal and city level, how we can create a more caring community for everyone. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore questions that will help us connect more deeply with others in our community.
Wed April 2: Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility and Disability, pt 1.” What is the Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf? Come learn from Dr. Karen Hopkins, Executive Director/CEO, Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf about how we can celebrate and support their mission. ASL interpretation provided
Wed April 9: Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility and Disability, pt 2.” Dr. Jennifer Hall is an Artist Philosopher living and working with mobility differences and chronic pain. Jen will invite us to reflect on: “What does it mean for differently-abled persons to feel like they are cared for and fully belong to our community?” Please note: this event is offered via Zoom only.
Wed April 23: Neighborhood Conversations: “Accessibility and Disability, pt 3.” Areeba Khan, MS, ATP; Director of Assistive Technology, Northeast Arc. Come learn how we can better support individuals in our community to become more independent members of society.
Co-sponsored by the Beverly Public Library, Beverly Human Rights Committee, and the City of Beverly.
Funded in part by Mass Humanities.
Email Lauren@heathmere.org for more information

Neighborhood Conversations: "Accessibility & Disability," pt 1
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Please join us in our newly re-branded “Neighborhood Conversations” series (formerly, Living Room Conversations) on “Accessibility & Disability,” at the Beverly Public Library.
The aim of this 3-part facilitated, dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a community that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people.
Come join us as we hear from speakers whose lived experiences will invite us to consider, on both a personal and city level, how we can create a more caring community for everyone. On Wednesday April 2, we will learn from Dr. Karen Hopkins, Executive Director/CEO, Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf about how we can celebrate and support their mission. Free & open to all!! Registration recommended
ASL interpretation provided
Co-sponsored by Heathmere, Beverly Public Library & Beverly Human Rights Committee
Funding provided by Mass Humanities

Neighborhood Conversations: "Accessibility & Disability," pt 2
2025-04-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join us via Zoom this Wednesday, April 9, for the second in our “Neighborhood Conversations” series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people.
At each event we will hear from speakers whose lived experiences will invite us to consider, on both a personal and city level, how we can create a more caring community for everyone. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore questions that will help us connect more deeply with others in our community
For this second dialogue, we will hear from J.D. Martz, Chair of Danvers’ Accessibility Commission, on his work advocating for accessibility.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK:
https://beverlypubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-graham-59/
Co-sponsored by the Beverly Public Library, Beverly Human Rights Committee, and the City of Beverly.
Funded in part by Mass Humanities.
Email Lauren@heathmere.org for more information

Neighborhood Conversations: "Accessibility & Disability," Pt. 3
2025-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
We are excited to hold the third in our 3-part Neighborhood Conversations series on “Accessibility and Disability.” The aim of this facilitated dialogue series is to reflect on what it means to be a city that fully embraces and recognizes the agency of differently-abled people.
At each event we will learn from speakers whose lived experiences will invite us to consider, on both a personal and city level, how we can create a more caring community for everyone. We will then gather in small, facilitated dialogue groups to explore questions that will help us connect more deeply with others in our community
For our third dialogue event, we are excited to hear from Areeba Khan, MS, ATP, Director of Assistive Technology, Northeast Arc, who will help us understand how we can better support individuals in our community to become more independent members of society.
Co-sponsored by the Beverly Public Library, Beverly Human Rights Committee, and the City of Beverly.
Funded in part by Mass Humanities.
Email Lauren@heathmere.org for more information

Race Amity North Shore Festival
2025-06-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Beverly City Hall, 191 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
“The work of race amity is not just about creating peace between different groups—it’s about forging authentic relationships that transform both individuals and society.” –William H. “Smitty” Smith, National Race Amity Founder
Come celebrate with us on Race Amity Day, Sunday June 8, 12:30-1:30, Beverly City Hall Lawn. Hear from speakers who will share what Race Amity means to them and how they have worked for racial justice and healing in their communities. Enjoy musical offerings and have fun creating a community art project together! This is free, family-friendly event open to all! Bring a picnic and come meet some new friends!!
Rain location: First Baptist Church, 221 Cabot Street. Location update, in case of inclement weather, will be posted on our Facebook page.
Co-sponsored by the Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement, City of Beverly, & Beverly Human Rights Committee.
For more information, email info@heathmere.org

Beverly Farmer's Market: Community Art & Peace Table
2025-07-21 16:00 - 20:00
Ways of Peace: Conversations & Creativity
Join The Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement and local artist and educator, Luba Shapiro Grenader, to explore what peace means to you through words and images.
Come create, converse and connect at our table! Creatives of all ages are welcome! Learn some tips on how to have better conversations across difference that leave you feeling connected and hopeful.
Monday, July 21, 4-7pm at the Beverly Farmer’s Market, Veterans Memorial Park.
Questions: Lauren@Heathmere.org
Funded in part by Creative County Initiative.
