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December Luncheon


Our December ESU luncheon was a celebration of the holidays. We shared wassail and enjoyed delicious Beef Wellington before member Alice Borning introduced the Fayetteville-Manlius High School  singing group, "Swing Sixteen."  Accompanied by a small jazz combo, these talented students performed
 swing standards in arrangements that showcased their harmony skills. A highlight was their rendition of the seasonal favorite "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."  Shawn Hebert, the group's director, was a member of Swing when he was an F-M student. The performance ended with a standing ovation from the appreciative audience. 

 

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November Meeting

ESU member Dottie Booher and Rescue Mission speaker Carolyn Hendrickson

ESU's November luncheon meeting featured Carolyn Hendrickson, the Senior Philanthropy Officer for the Rescue Mssion Alliance.  Ms. Hendrickson spoke about the history, mission, and programs of the Rescue Mission, a local organization serving local citizens in need.  It provides meals (over 700 people a day are served);  housing (both temporary and permanent shelter); and educational programs.  Its Thrifty Shopper stores provided 100,000 articles of clothing to families in need last year, while also generating  60% of the Rescue Mission's annual budget from sales to the public and serving as the #1 recycler in Onondaga County.

 

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Opening Luncehon Programs

 

ESU member Barbara Weller and Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp.

ESU Syracuse has begun its 2019-2020 year with two interesting luncheon programs.  

     The September program featured Robert Hupp, Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage, in a talk entitled "Behind the Curtain," a look at this year's Syracuse Stage season.  He also provided some insight into the collaborative relationship between Syracuse Stage and the Syracuse University Drama Department.

     The October luncheon featured Daryl Files, a Community Engagement Specialist from the Interfaith Works Center of New Americans in Syracuse, who spoke of the Refugee Resettlement Program in Syracuse.  Syracuse is the second largest resettlement city in NY State and provides crucial services for refugees fleeing from war and from political and religious persecution. Over 2000 refugees have settled in the Syracuse area.  Also featured was Justine, a refugee who spoke of her journey from the Congo to Syracuse.  

Daryl Files, Justine, and ESU member Shirley Cruikshank.

     
 

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