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Seminars :: Summer/Fall 2009
MAKE VOLUNTEERING WORK FOR YOU
Make Volunteering Work For You: AWP members will describe how volunteering has developed their skills, expanded networks and lead to meaningful paid sideline/parallel work. Guest speakers from ReServe will also speak about paid internship opportunities in nonprofit settings for experienced professionals over 55. No pre-registration or reservation is required.
Wednesday August 19, 5:30 - 7 PM
Actors' Equity, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council Room
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WHERE ARE THE JOBS AND WHOíS GETTING THEM?
A Labor Market Analyst in New York City for the State Department of Labor Research and Statistics Division will report on the latest employment trends. He will be joined by a temp employment recruiter, who will describe the qualifications and behaviors of successful job seekers. No pre-registration or reservation is required.
Wednesday September 16, 5:30 -7 PM
Actors' Equity, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council Room
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HOUSING SEMINAR
A review of long term options to obtaining affordable rental housing: 80/20, tenants' rights information, and more. This one time seminar is presented often throughout the year. Reservations not necessary. You can just show up!
Monday, September 21, 5:30 - 7 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 10th floor
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THE WORLD OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Hear from AWP members doing rewarding work as teaching artists and enhancing the learning experiences of New York area students through a variety of performing and visual arts techniques and activities. No pre-registration or reservation is required.
Wednesday October 21, 5:30 -7 PM
Actors' Equity, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council Room
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THINKING ABOUT INCORPORATING?
Many performers and other entertainment and performing arts professionals in theater, film, television, music, opera, and dance form corporations for liability and/or preservation of income (tax). Designed for high-income industry professionals, this seminar will cover basic information needed to make educated decisions about incorporation in New York State. No pre-registration or reservation is required.
Wednesday October 28, 5 ñ 7 PM
Actors' Equity, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council Room
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Short Term Groups :: Summer/Fall 2009
STRATEGIES FOR FIGHTING DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
An eight week confidential group focused on teaching basic tools to help you manage your mood. Unlike traditional talk therapies, this structured group will feature weekly guided exercises and homework assignments with the goal of helping you take control of how you feel. An interview is required to ensure a positive group experience.
Thursdays, September 10 - October 29, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 144
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MANAGING CASH FLOW FOR ARTISTS - FALL 2009
This five-week workshop covers strategies for organizing expenses, balancing multiple sources of income, and planning for dry spells. We also discuss tips for aligning your professional and financial goals. You are welcome to attend the first session with no obligation (Orientation, September 15th) to learn more about this and other Financial Wellness Program services. Orientation is a required session for all members who plan to take the full workshop. Managing Cash Flow for Artists is offered three times a year. Please contact Amanda Clayman to sign up or find out more!
Tuesdays, September 15 - November 3, 5 - 7 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 184
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MONEY AND THE PERFORMING ARTIST - FALL 2009
Using MAP - The Money Awareness Program (SM), this six-week group explores how family, cultural, and entertainment industry attitudes contribute to how we think about and use money. This group is facilitated by Annette Lieberman, LCSW, author of The Money Mirror. Money and the Performing Artist is offered three times a year. To ensure a positive experience a pre-group telephone interview is required. Please contact Amanda Clayman for more information.
Mondays October 19 - November 23, 5 - 7 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 184
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For more information, please visit www.actorsfund.org
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For a full list of current services and information about all Actors Fund programs for performing arts and entertainment professionals ñ in Social Services and Emergency Assistance, Health Services and Health Insurance, Employment & Training, Young Performers, Housing and more ñ visit www.actorsfund.org
Regularly Scheduled Seminars
(for more information on any of these seminars, click here)
ACTORS WORK PROGRAM ORIENTATION
Every Monday, 12 ñ 2:30 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
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Network NOW
Every Monday, 2:30 ñ 4:30 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
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JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW SKILLS CLINIC
Every Wednesday, 12 ñ 2:30 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org
RESUME Writing workshop
3rd & 4th Thursday of every Month,
12 ñ 2 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org
CAREER EXPLORATION 101
3rd & 4th Friday of every Month,
12 -2 PM
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org
GETTING AND KEEPING HEALTH INSURANCE
Every Thursday, 12:30 ñ 1:30 PM
AA Meeting - the green room
Every Wednesday, 5:30 ñ 6:30 PM
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 114
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Debtors anonymous meeting
Every Thursday, 6:15 ñ 7:45 PM
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 113
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The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence (formerly The Aurora)
is now accepting applications, please click here to download application.
The Schermerhorn House Applications are currently not available. Requests to be on the wait list for an application can be made by mail. Send all requests with a return address to:
The Actors Fund/The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence
Schermerhorn House Application
475 West 57th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10019
The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic provides free health care to uninsured and underinsured documented entertainment industry professionals between the ages of 18 to 64. For more information, click here.
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