Community Calendar

Tuesdays; August 5 and 19, September 2 and 16, starts at 5 p.m, ends by 7 p.m., held online

Breast cancer survivorship focuses on a person’s well-being after they complete treatment. This four-part series will address a variety of topics for survivors, including intimacy, long-term and late-term side effects, early menopause and self-care. The target audience for this series is for women with breast cancer, or who have completed treatment for breast cancer, who are under age 49.

Experts: Susan Tiffany, BSN, RN, OCN, Survivorship Navigator and Maureen Garvey, BSN, RNC, Patient Navigator, Breast Cancer Program, Upstate Cancer Center

Join FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. for our October 24th FOCUS Forum. This hybrid forum will feature a presentation from Joe Heath, Onondaga Nation General Counsel and Adjunct Professor at Cornell Law School, as he delves into the ongoing legal efforts to reclaim ancestral lands. This presentation will explore the historical context of the Onondaga Nation's Land Rights Act, the legal challenges faced in U.S. courts, and the role of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in advancing the Nation's case.

SUNY Oswego's Living Writers Series is back again this year! Join the English and Creative Writing Department to hear from author Shannon Luders-Manuel on Monday, October 27, from 3 - 4:20 p.m. This is a virtual event.

Shannon Luders-Manuel’s critically acclaimed memoir, "The One Who Loves You: A Memoir of Growing Up Biracial in a Black and White World," explores identity, race, and belonging with honesty and nuance. Her essays and cultural criticism have appeared in publications including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Review of Books, and JSTOR Daily. In addition to her writing, Luders-Manuel works as an editor and sensitivity reader.

"The One Who Loves You" is a coming-of-age memoir about the search for home for a young girl who doesn't fit into the binary of Black or white or the permanency of a steady family unit. The book explores both the unique experience of growing up mixed race and the universality of looking for a place to belong. The quest for an elusive idea of home propels young Luders-Manuel throughout the narrative--in the spaces of religion, friendships, and relationships--ultimately causing us to ask ourselves if finding home is the lighthouse beacon we need for safety and happiness, or if it's something shining inside us.

Tuesdays; August 5 and 19, September 2 and 16, starts at 5 p.m, ends by 7 p.m., held online

Breast cancer survivorship focuses on a person’s well-being after they complete treatment. This four-part series will address a variety of topics for survivors, including intimacy, long-term and late-term side effects, early menopause and self-care. The target audience for this series is for women with breast cancer, or who have completed treatment for breast cancer, who are under age 49.

Experts: Susan Tiffany, BSN, RN, OCN, Survivorship Navigator and Maureen Garvey, BSN, RNC, Patient Navigator, Breast Cancer Program, Upstate Cancer Center

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Looking for your next great read? Mark your calendars for our 2025 Author Expo on Saturday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cayuga Museum Carriage House Theater, 203 Genesee Street, Auburn, NY.

This year’s theme: Mystery Loves Company.
Get a behind-the-scenes look into the world of romance and mystery writing with two panel discussions featuring authors from all over New York! Panels will be followed by an audience Q&A. Authors will be signing and selling copies of their books, and refreshments will be provided.

Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 the day of the event and will be available online (PayPal) and at Seymour Library starting September 22.

Proceeds from this year’s event will go directly to support Seymour Library’s programs and services.

SUNY Oswego's Living Writers Series is back again this year! Join the English and Creative Writing Department to hear from author Shana Youngdahl on Monday, November 3, from 3 - 4:20 p.m.

Shana Youngdahl’s novel "A Catalog of Burnt Objects" received a starred review from Kirkus. Her debut novel, "As Many Nows as I Can Get," was selected as a New York Public Library Top Ten Best Book of the Year, a Seventeen Best Book of the Year, and a Kirkus Best Book of the Year. She is the author of two books of poetry and the chapbook Winter/Windows. She is currently an Associate Professor in the MFA Writing Program at Lindenwood University.

Learn about common hand and wrist conditions and the surgical treatment options. Dr. Mohammad will discuss several surgical procedures, including hand and wrist microsurgery, and will include what is expected during recovery and rehab, as well as long-term expectations. Also discussed will be preventative measures to reduce pain or malfunction of the hands and wrist, along with future research and advancements in treatments/prevention.

Expert: Saeed Mohammad, MD, Surgeon, Upstate Orthopedics, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Upstate Medical University

Thursday, November 6 @ 6 PM, Online

SUNY Oswego's Living Writers Series is back again this year! Join the English and Creative Writing Department to hear from author Albert Abonado on Monday, November 10, from 3 - 4:20 p.m.

Albert Abonado’s poetry collection "Field Guide for Accidents" is a National Poetry Series selection. He has received fellowships for poetry from the New York Foundation for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. His work has appeared in Boston Review, Colorado Review, The Laurel Review, The Margins, Triquarterly, Zone 3, and others. He is the Managing Editor for Bare Hill Review and teaches creative writing at SUNY Oswego.

A team from the Upstate Cancer Center will provide practical information on a variety of topics to help those undergoing cancer treatment and recovery best manage and enjoy the holiday season. This session will feature a cooking demonstration of simple, nourishing holiday side dishes and a discussion on coping with cancer during the holidays, including guidance on handling emotional stress and strategies to help patients and caregivers find peace, balance and meaning during the holiday season. The intended audience is individuals in treatment or recovery from cancer and/or their loved ones.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required by calling Upstate Connect at 315-464-8668.

Experts:

Katie Krawczyk, MA, CDN, CNSC, Food & Nutritional Services,
Dorianne Eaves, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor, PM&R, Director, Psychosocial Oncology Program,
Kaushal Nanavati, MD, ABOIM, FAAFP, ABIHM, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of Integrative Therapy, Director of Survivorship, Assistant Dean of Wellness, Upstate Medical University

Location: Nappi Wellness Institute Test Kitchen (NWI 2151/2153), 725 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210

There are many ways pharmacists assist and support patients during prostate cancer treatments. Learn about their role in developing ideal treatment plans and managing side effects, as well as how various medications work to treat cancer. Dr. Burgdorf will also provide resources to help with medication-related financial concerns. This session is provided in support of Upstate’s Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Expert: Andrew Burgdorf, PharmD, Associate Director of Hematology Oncology Pharmacy Services, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, Upstate Medical University

Wednesday, November 12, at 5 PM, Online