BY NITA LELYVELD NOV. 14, 2020 The election’s over. It’s time to unclench our fists and open our ears… Do you despair about the divisions laid bare in the recent election? Do you worry that our tendency to demonize those who don’t vote the way we do will keep us from moving forward as a country? I’ve been feeling that way […]
» Read moreBy Rhonda Morales Although most of us are practicing social distancing, we do occasionally need to venture out to run essential errands. Today, I made a drive-through deposit at the bank (used a Clorox wipe to clutch the canister and touch the button to send it whizzing through the tube) and then to Safeway for fresh produce and distilled water. […]
» Read moreBy Dr. Jason Persoff, CU School of Medicine Sunday, 3/8/2020 This is written by a Colorado ER doc; it is long, but informative and yes, you can share. Well, it’s been an interesting week. For those who don’t know me, I’m a hospital medicine physician and the Assistant Director of Emergency Preparedness for the University of Colorado Hospital. We are […]
» Read moreBy Alicia Szempruch, Scholarships Officer and Manager of The Big Table
Reprinted with permission of The Big Table, The Columbus Foundation
At the Table Colorado and The Columbus Foundation, The Big Table are part of the National On the Table Learning Network.
By Jean Westrick, Director of Strategic Initiatives, The Chicago Community Trust. The Chicago Community Trust designed On the Table in 2014 as a unique way to elevate civic conversation and encourage collaborative action among residents. Year after year, we’ve been inspired by the results – specifically, the willingness of participants to make a difference in their community. Originally posted February 18, 2019 by the Chicago Community Trust. Reprinted with permission.
» Read moreLindsey Earl is an At the Table Colorado facilitator and Host of the continuing What’s on Your Mind? conversations on Mental Wellness at Coffee at the Point, the third Monday of each month, 7:30-9 PM.
» Read moreWhile making connections, talking and listening to our neighbors over a meal is at the heart of On the Table, we know that over the past four years, so many participants have taken these conversations a step further. They’ve worked with each other to take action, and make change in their community. But how do you get there? Originally posted April 18, 2018 by the Chicago Community Trust. Reprinted with permission
» Read moreWould you like to host civic conversation in your library? At the Table Colorado is an organization that promotes and supports public engagement forums, flexible to any location or topic. The next statewide “table” will take place in April, and libraries make great conversation hosts and facilitators.
» Read moreThere were 12 participants and I felt the group was a great balance of people who already knew each other or were familiar with each other, people widening their circle, and a couple of people who didn’t know anyone at the beginning. It was nice that some of the participants were able to fill in gaps about the history of art in our community or about the efforts and goals of some of the current organizations.
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