Spence Reunion 2023 Schedule

Thursday, April 13

Friday, April 14

Saturday, April 15

• Novel Ecologies for Dinner and Health with Brandon Kraft, Director of the Ecology Program
  Brizendine Center for Ecology, 412 East 90th Street, 6th Floor
  In this class, participants will learn about the plants that surround them everyday in NYC. They will learn that native and non-native plants commingle in parks, vacant lots, and sidewalk planters. Through commingling, they create novel ecosystems that set the stage for microevolution (i.e. evolution that takes place over short time periods). After learning about some of the plants that exist in these novel ecosystems, participants will use these plants to flavor foods and create herbal remedies.

• The World We Inherit, the World We Create, the World We Imagine with English Teacher Camar Robinson
  Townhouse Room 232, 22 East 91st Street, 2nd Floor
  At the root of our study of literature, we will use the following question as a guide for our learning: "How does fiction provoke readers to examine the tension among perspective, position, and power?" In other words, we will investigate how the point of view, priorities, and purpose implied within an author's work support us in being responsible and responsive to the world around us. We will consider how authors of the word inspire us to be authors and readers of our world.

• PE Class with your Children and Eileen Barrett (ages 5 and up)
  412 East 90th Street
  Alumnae and their children (ages 5 and older) are welcome to join Ms. Barrett for classic childhood games such as "Tag" and "Capture the Flag."
  • Parents much accompany their children for the duration of the class.
  • Athletic clothing and shoes required. Please bring your own water bottle.
    
    
• Squash Clinic with Director of Squash, Ben Oliner
  412 East 90th Street
  Alumnae are welcome to play with each other or with their children at Spence's state-of-the-art courts at 412 East 90th Street.
  • Athletic clothing and non-marking shoes are required. Loaner equipment is available for no additional fee.
  • Bring your own water bottles and towels. Changing rooms and showers are available on site.
  • All participants must sign a waiver which will be provided on site.
  • Note: This class is not included in the Reunion registration fee. The fee for this class is $25 per participant.