Wand: Beyond The Cold War
Psychiatrist Lawrence M. Probes will speak on Life-Affirming Toys for Bringing Out the Best in Children at the Sun., Nov. 12 meeting of WAND (Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament). At the meeting Dr. Probes will explain the psychological effects of violent toys on children, such as increasing anxiety, anger and violence in children's behavior. Dr. Probes is Medical Director of the Kent Oaks Psychiatric Unit in Grand Rapids, Asst. Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan State University, and Delegate to the Ninth Congress of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War held this October in Hiroshima, Japan. His talk and slide presentation is part of the Campaign Against Violent Toys in which WAND is active. The meeting is at 7:30 pm at St. Aidan's Northside Church, 1679 Broadway, Ann Arbor, across from the Baits Drive entrance to U-M's North Campus.
On Thur., Nov. 2, long-time Belgian peace activist and feminist Denise Peeters, will speak on "Beyond the Cold War: the European Perspective" at 7:30 pm at Rackham Amphitheater. She will also lead discussion on strategy for building down the CokJ War and replacing it with a system of common security at the Guild House Noon Forum, 802 Monroe at 12 noon on Fri., Nov. 3. Peeter"s visit is part of "Eurotour '89," a group of legislatcrs, peace activists and researchers coming to the U.S. to meet with grassroots activists and plan strategy together. She is active in Pax Christi and the National Counal of Belgian Women and has represented these groups at many international conferences. Her talks are sponsored by Campus WAND, 769-6570 or 662-2475.
PURPOSE: WAND's goals are to educate ourselves and the public about the dangers of the continuing nuclear arms build-up, to influence our congressional representatives by informed lobbying, to support peace and justice candidatos, and to empower people, especially women, personally and politically.
MEETINGS & MEMBERSHIP: Meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:30 pm at St. Aidan's/Northside Church, 1679 Broadway, Ann Arbor. Call our information line at 761-1718, for a message announcing important lobbying information, meeting times and upcoming events. For information about Campus WAND, the student chapter at the U-M, call Lissa Guenzel, 769-6570, or Sarah Cooley, 662-2475. For trained speakers who will address groups, classes, and public forums, contact Tobi Hanna-Davies at 662-7869.
Washtenaw County WAND (Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament), P.O. Box 1815, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-1815, 761-1718.