This Is What We Do Now:
Vol 24
Friday, July 17th at 7pm
Brooklyn & Online
It's time to gather.
A space to connect with community, build collaborations, and share resources around good food, with good people.
The Conversation
An Informal Panel Discussion on Healthcare
This month, we welcome friends from the TIWWDN community to lead a discussion around navigating the healthcare system in 2026. Come ready with questions – from how to talk with your doctors, how and when to advocate for you or your loved ones, to what to expect when going in for care. As a lot of us are aging but also caring for parents or family – the hope is that we can tap into the wealth of knowledge in our community to give everyone a better sense of how to more through the ever evolving healthcare system. Bring your knowledge and lived experience – and your concerns – to the table!
The Dinner
In line with our conversation around health and longevity – this dinner’s menu comes from Diane Kochilas’ The Ikaria Way named for the Greek island of longevity, a “Blue Zone,” where people often live past 100 years of age.
Smoked Eggplant with Tahini & Walnuts
Rainbow Chard Tzatziki
Jammy Kalamata Olives
Oven Baked Corn & Zucchini Patties
Roasted Beet & Tangerine Salad
Escarole & Tofu Salad
Summer Chickpea Stew
Saffron Leek Quinoa Pilaf
Sparkling Mint & Citrus Green Tea
What To Bring
questions and insights
What is something you would like to better understand about current healthcare?
What is something you’ve experienced regarding healthcare that can help the community?
a sweet dish or libations
A vegan & gluten-free dessert or something to drink (boozey or not) are welcome!
what not to bring
This is a virus-conscious event so we ask you to please stay home if you're experiencing respiratory symptoms or test before joining.
The Loft
Located in Bushwick, just 2 blocks from the Morgan Ave L Train.
• A small black cat named Jiji lives here.
• The Loft has 2 HEPA filters running at all times
• The windows will be open for ventilation.
• The building unfortunately does not have an elevator, and the Loft is on the 4th floor.
• Roof access one floor up from our Loft.
• Not feeling well the night of? Please take a Covid test or join us on Zoom or we'll see you for the next salon! Please reach out if we can help subsidize the cost of testing.
