SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS EMAIL BASICS Thursdays, September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, 2:30 pm Open to adults. Registration requested for any session. call the Reference center to register. Learn how to compose & send emails, attach pictures & more. PILATES* Saturdays, September 3, 17, October 1, 15, November 5, 19, December 17, 9:30 am Open to adults & teens. Registration requested for each session. Presented by certified instructor Kristina carr. Pilates is a balanced blend of strength & flexibility training. WALK-IN JOB SKILLS HELP Tuesdays, September 6, October 4, December 6, 2-4 pm Open to adults. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reference center staff assists you with job searches, updating a resume or completing online employment applications. FURRY BUDDIES Tuesdays, September 6, 20, October 4, 18, November 1, 15, December 6, 20, 6:30 pm Suggested for ages 6-14. Presented by donna downs & colleen Berenotto. Read a story to therapy dogs, cavan, Freedom & erin who love sharing stories with children. PLAY DATE AT THE LIBRARY Wednesdays, September 7-December 14, 10 am (Except 10/5 & 11/2) Suggested for ages 6-36 months. Registration requested for any session. enjoy stories, rhymes & songs with your little one. CHANGING STORY OF RETIREMENT Wednesday, September 7, 6-7:45 pm Open to adults. Registration requested. Marc catona, president of the Society for Financial awareness, helps illuminate the opportunities & pitfalls that await retirees. TODDLER YOGA* Thursdays, September 8-29, 10 am Thursdays, October 20-November 10, 10 am Suggested for ages 1-5. Registration requested. Please bring your own mat and/or towel. Bond with your child as certified children's yoga instructor Paige Vaccaro guides you through relaxing stretches & playful exercises. BASIC INTERNET Thursdays, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8, 2:30 pm Open to adults. Registration requested for any session. call the Reference center to register. Learn how to navigate through websites, do online searches & explore social media. YOGA FOR LIFE WITH JANET HAHN* Saturdays, September 10, 24, October 8, 22, November 12, December 10, 10 am Open to older teens & adults. Registration requested for each session. No food 3 hours before class. Wear loose, comfortable clothing & bring a mat or towel. CHECKMATE: THE CHESS EXPERIENCE Saturdays, September 10, 24, October 8, 22, November 12, December 10, 2-4:30 pm Open to all. Registration requested for any session. Play this classic game of skill with other aficionados. Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned combatant, you are welcome to the bimonthly sessions. STORIES ON A TUESDAY AFTERNOON Tuesdays, September 13-November 15, 1:30 pm (Except 11/8) Suggested for ages 3½-7. Registration requested. enjoy stories & a simple craft. TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES* Tuesday, September 13, 6-7:30 pm: Zootopia Tuesday, October 11, 6-7:30 pm: Hotel Transylvania 2 Tuesday, December 27, 6-7:30 pm: Happy Feet Open to all. Rated PG. “ONCE MY NAME WAS SARA” Tuesday, September 13, 6-8 pm Open to all. Registration requested. Noted author & Holocaust survivor, Betty Grebenschikoff, shares her experiences & discusses her memoir Once My Name Was Sara. Refreshments served. Part of acLS Reads. MICROSOFT WORD BASICS Thursdays, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, 2:30 pm Open to adults. Registration requested for any session. call the Reference center to register. Learn to create, edit & save a Word document. CHAIR YOGA WITH LINDA SCHWARTZ* Saturdays, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 12:15 pm Open to adults. Registration requested for any session. chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or using a chair for support & incorporates the breathing style & mind/body benefits of a traditional class. MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WITH LINDA SCHWARTZ* Saturdays, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 1:30 pm Open to all. Registration requested for each session. Presented by Linda Schwartz. Learn to move toward greater control & participation in everyday life by accessing your inner resources. PARTNERING WITH YOUR DOCTOR Monday, September 19, 2-3:30 pm Open to adults. Registration requested. Valerie Hopkins of the atlantic/cape May county alzheimer's association presents a workshop for people with memory problems & their care partners. Get information about the meaning & purpose of a healthcare partnership, and using care, medication & appointment logs. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS Tuesday, September 20, 9 am-4 pm Open to adult drivers. Registration & pre-payment required: $15 for aaRP members, $20 for non-members. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverage & dessert provided. Learn to be a road survivor & save on your car insurance. FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR TWEENS/TEENS Thursday, September 22, 3:30 pm Open to tweens & teens. Registration requested. call the Reference center to register. Presented by an instructor from BB&T Bank. Learn the basics of managing your money from balancing your checking account to saving for college. FALL TWEEN MEET* Thursdays, September 22, October 20, November 17, 5 pm Suggested for ages 10-12. Share your favorite books, make suggestions for future events & help make the library yours! TEEN BOOK JAM Tuesday, September 27, 6:30 pm Open to teens. Book to be announced. ATLANTIC COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM MAYS LANDING