It is often easier for us to take in the wisdom we get from others than to acknowledge our own wisdom. Join us as we take the time to give ourselves credit for being wise.

OARS in the Water is a facilitated Zoom gathering on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month offered by Healing Story Alliance to create a listening space to share the experiences and stories that have emerged through turbulent times. This is not a therapeutic circle but we do hope it will be healing, supportive and inspiring. Admission is FREE!

Click Here to Join the OARS Zoom Meeting on March 22nd 7:00pm
About our Hosts for March 22nd

Joe Doolittle is a member of the HSA Advisory Committee. A retired healthcare executive, he is an accomplished storyteller and producer based in upstate New York. He tells personal stories and has a repertoire of historical tales about the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys. Joe is active in community affairs and is a volunteer chaplain at Albany Medical Center. The latter experience, coupled with his active role as a Deacon in his congregation have stimulated his interest in spirituality and healing. He is the product and patron of an extended family which will inform and encourage the conversation.

Penny Post has been involved in storytelling since 1985. For 25 years she told stories and presented workshops in the business world via Toastmasters throughout southern California, coaching clients in speaking and writing. In 2007 she returned to her native New England, where she joined the LANES (now NEST) board for three years, and in 2014 received an MFA in writing from Lesley University. She continues to coach and tutor students in ESL, where storytelling is a vital tool.

Admission is free, although donations are deeply appreciated and help support our programming. Your tax deductible donation can be made here