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August 19, 2024, Adrian, Michigan – An expert on women’s issues, Lisa Maatz reviews the status of women’s rights in today’s world. Women’s Rights: Where Are We Today? begins at noon Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Weber Retreat and Conference Center. For those unable to make it in person, the talk is also offered via livestream.

Lisa is described as an “exceptional communicator, savvy strategist, tested leader, trusted mentor, dynamic speaker and equity champion” and the former National AAUW VP of Government Relations and Advocacy. Lisa spearheaded the campaign that led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and other crucial women’s rights and civil rights legislation during her 15 years with the organization. After working for Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) Lisa represented women’s equity groups on Capitol Hill for almost 25 years. 

After moving back to Northeast Ohio, Lisa became the senior advisor at Ohio citizen Action, a non-profit that mobilizes people to protect public health, improve environmental quality, benefit consumers and strengthen democracy. She is now an independent consultant working nationwide, specializing in gender issues, grassroots advocacy, and nonprofit management. She works primarily with membership organizations and continues her public speaking on a variety of invited topics. Lisa is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Ohio University, and had adjunct appointments with the Women and Politics Institute at American University and the house State University John Glenn School of Public Affairs.

The program is offered to the public free of charge by the Adrian Dominican Sisters Office of Racial Equity and Cultural Inclusion.

August 16, 2024, Adrian, Michigan – As varieties of colors dress the trees in autumn, beginning and experienced writers are invited to explore stories and poems through their creative writing. The next Creative Writing Workshop, All-in Colors, is from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024.

The hybrid workshop – offered both in-person and via livestream – provides time for writing and reading your work out loud to receive feedback from other writers on its impact and strengths. The workshop is facilitated by Sister Tarianne DeYonker, OP, a certified Amherst Writers and Artists Facilitator.

The cost is $35 and registration is required. Visit www.webercenter.org and click on “programs,” call 517-266-4000, or email [email protected]. Limited scholarships are available.

Weber Center is on the campus of the Adrian Dominican Sisters Motherhouse, Adrian, Michigan. Traveling east on Siena Heights Drive, pass the Adrian Rea Literacy Center and turn left just before the solar panel-covered carport. Follow the signs to Weber Center. For information, call Weber Center at 517-266-4000.