IN-PERSON EVENT: Fall Pot-Luck Luncheon (Carrollton, TX)
The Women’s Guild of St. Sarkis Church of Carrollton, TX, will hold a Fall Potluck Luncheon and its annual general meeting and elections on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 11:30 a.m. in the church’s Kechejian Hall (1805 Random Rd., Carrollton). Open to members and non-members alike. To view a flyer, click here.
EXHIBIT: Connecting Threads / Survivor Objects (Medford, MA)
Tufts University Art Galleries is currently showing an exhibit titled “Connecting Threads / Survivor Objects,” which runs through December 5 at the Aidekman Arts Center (40 Talbots Ave., Medford, MA). The exhibit features antique Armenian liturgical textiles from historic Armenia and some far-flung diaspora settlements. Click here for information, and to watch a brief promotional video. View flyers by clicking here and here.
ONLINE Variety Series: Armenian Cultural Hour
The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will continue its popular online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s program is an English-language documentary, The Land of the Armenian Kings: Van, Diarbeqir, Dickranakert. Click the link to watch the livestream on the parish Facebook page (accessible even if you don’t have a personal Facebook account). Click the following link to view a flyer.
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENTS: Retreats for ACYOA Seniors
The National Fall Retreat Series for ACYOA Seniors (ages 18 and up) still has open registration for its in-person regional retreats on Saturday, Nov. 6, and its virtual retreat on Sunday, Nov. 7. Participants will join in prayer and a variety of engaging, reflective discussions. Each retreat was facilitated by ACYOA Central Council members from the respective regions.
New England Region: Saturday, November 6
Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge, MA (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Click here for information.
Midwest Region: Saturday, November 6
St. James of Nisibis Church, Evanston, IL (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Click here for information.
Virtual Retreat: Sunday, November 7
Zoom video platform (7-8:30 p.m. EST). Click here for information.
Click here to register for any of the above retreats. Registration is free. Lunch will be provided at the in-person retreats, and every participant in the National Fall Retreats will receive an ACYOA sweater.