Here is what's happening at Felicity House in March

March Calendar of Events

Visit our Website

Event Descriptions

Open Hours: Fridays, March 2, 9 & 16, 1pm­5pm & March 23, 3pm­5pm; Tuesday, March 20, 6­8pmOpen Hours are opportunities to use the lounge, quiet lounge, art studio, and other public spaces in Felicity House to socialize orwork on personal projects. A guest artist will be available during all open hours to help with any art projects you would like to workon. During Open Hours participants are asked to adhere to the different room usages described in the handbook. SIG: Book Lovers, Friday, March 2, 2­3pm

Come join a discussion on the graphic novel Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay. No need to read the book in advance oreven at all to enjoy a conversation and summary of the novel. The book takes place in the year 4022; the ancient country of theUnited States of America has been buried under debris after a catastrophe in 1985. The adventure begins when Howard Carson, anamateur archeologist at best, stumbles across an abandoned shaft with a “DO NOT DISTURB” sign and begins to make incrediblediscoveries about the past. Open Door: Japanese Folk Dance, Tuesday, March 6, 6pm performance followed by a receptionFelicity House invites you and your guests to enjoy a traditional Japanese dance performance featuring The Japanese Folk DanceInstitute of New York. Performed for generations, the dances originated from the daily rituals of people in local Japanesecommunities and are celebrated in many festivals and popular events. This event is open to the public. The performance will beheld a block away from Felicity House at 160 Fifth Ave, 2 nd floor. RSVP is required for anyone attending. All Felicity Housecommunity members are encouraged to bring guests. Circle Meetings:Circles are closed, social meetings organized by staff contacts. Their purpose is to cultivate richer interactions for participants ofFelicity House. In this setting, participants have the opportunity to meet other women and socialize over a shared activity. Pleasesee your staff contact if you have a question about these meetings. • Circle 1 , Tuesday, March 27, 3:30pm ­ 5:00pm• Circle 2 , Thursday, March 8, 4:30pm ­ 6:00pm• Circle 3 , Tuesday, March 27, 6:00pm ­ 7:30pm• Circle 4 , Thursday, March 22, 5:30pm ­ 7:00pm• Circle 5 , Friday, March 16, 5:00pm ­ 6:30pm SIG: LEGO, Friday, March 9, 2pm­4pmInviting all LEGO enthusiasts to this monthly special interest group. We will discuss our love of LEGOs and build together. Individualbricks and advanced LEGO sets are available for any level of building or spectating. Workshop: Ancient Roman Food, Tuesday, March 13, 6pm­8pmCurious about the type of delicacies a Roman Emperor would eat? Love Ancient Roman culture? In this workshop, we’ll focus onAncient Roman cuisine. We’ll discuss the principal ingredients and dishes eaten by Emperors, soldiers, and shepherds along withmethods of preparation and serving. No prior knowledge of cooking or history (Roman or otherwise) required! Board Game Night: Thursday, March 15, 6­8pmDo you like Clue, Ticket to Ride, Apple to Apples or other board games? Join us for a game night. Bring your favorite board game orchoose one of ours. Attendees will be asked to participate in group board games and engage in conversation. Fitness: Boxing, Friday, March 16, 4pm­5pm Learn the technical and fundamental techniques of boxing through practicing combinations while working on fun exercises! Noexperience necessary. Workout clothes, sneakers, and clean socks are mandatory. SIG: Anime, Tuesday, March 6, 4pm­6pmParticipants will watch episodes 4, 5 and 6, of Recovery of an MMO Junkie . In this anime series, Moriko Morioka is a 30­year­oldsuccessful career woman who decides to quit her taxing corporate job and find a more fulfilling life. She joins an online MMORPGand creates a male character named Hayashi as her avatar. In the game Hayashi meets another character Lilly and the twobecome close friends. Meanwhile, in the real world, Moriko has a chance encounter with Yuta Sakurai, who may have ties with heronline life. For future group meetings, participants are encouraged to recommend animes and participate in the anime survey. Movie Night: Amelie, Friday, March 23, 5pmAmélie is a French romantic comedy that tells the story of Amélie Poulain, a painfully shy waitress working in a Paris café.Struggling with her own isolation, Amélie dedicates herself to helping others find happiness in the most delightfully unexpectedways . The movie will be shown in French with subtitles. Pizza and Popcorn will be provided. Town Hall, Thursday, March 29, 6pm­7pmTown Hall is a leadership meeting that is crucial to Felicity House. All Felicity House participants are invited to join, listen, bring upideas, and share feedback on current programs and events. Comments can be shared during the meeting verbally or by writingthem down in our suggestion box. We want to hear what you have to say! Your feedback is important to us as it helps structurefuture programs, events, and services.

MARCH 6: OPEN DOOR

Felicity House invites you and your guests to

enjoy a traditional Japanese dance performance

featuring The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of

New York.

Tuesday, March 66pm performance

Brief reception to follow160 Fifth Ave, 2 nd floorNew York, NY 10010

RSVP required, please email:

info@felicity­house.org

Felicity House will be closed on

Friday, March 30, 2018

in observance of Good Friday.

STAY CONNECTED