Author: Donald Partelow

Afternoon Hatha Yoga / Online Program

Tuesday afternoons 1-2 pm Click the link below to register for Afternoon Hatha Yoga or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/afternoon-hatha-yoga-online-program-14/2023-01-17/ Instructor: Maria Polhemus Hatha Yoga is one of the most popular relaxing forms of exercise. Spend an hour with us and enjoy a new found path to tranquility. Each session ends with a guided meditation.  

From Memory to Family Memoir / Online Program

Tuesday, January 17 6:00-7:30 pm Click the link below to register for From Memory to Family Memoir or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/from-memory-to-family-memoir-online-program-8/2023-01-17/ Each of us has a wealth of memories. The goal of this once a month program is writing your life stories. At every gathering each person has 10 minutes to share a story with our group members in a very supportive environment. No one’s work and writing skills are ever critiqued. Your unique style of writing is the right way to write. Please join us every month. Relive your memories that will one day become your memoir. Surprise your family who’ve wanted you to do this. The biggest surprise you’ll find is recalling the stories of your life. We look forward to seeing you.

Inspiring Non-Fiction Works by Women (Book Club) Online Program

Wednesday, January 18 6:30-7:30 pm Click the link below to register for Inspiring Non-Fiction Works by Women or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/inspiring-non-fiction-works-by-women-book-club-online-program/2023-01-18/   The book club will be discussing I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai.   Are you interested in reading and discussing non-fiction books, mainly autobiographical, by women? Then this is your Book Club! This is an opportunity to read about real life accounts of extraordinary women and most of it first hand through memoirs and autobiographies. We’ll begin each discussion by offering up some tidbits and questions to get us started and then it’s an open forum. Our hope is that together we will get to know, not only important women in history, but women who are brave, creative, passionate, and original thinkers. It does not matter how expert you are with the works or the authors. If you love the idea of reading and discussing non-fiction books by women who have powerful and inspiring stories to share this might be the perfect place to begin. Maybe you’ll...

Camino al Éxito Spreading Holiday Cheer

Families can stop by the Pawling Library’s Yellow House Annex on Thursday, December 29, from 7-8 pm to pick up their holiday food gift baskets. Camino al Éxito is collecting the following food items for their Holiday Donation Drive , from December 1st to the 28th: * Pasta * Rice * Nuts * Cooking Oils ( Olive and Canola ) * Canned Vegetables * Canned Beans   Help make the holidays a bit brighter for those in need by supporting Camino al Éxito.   Click on the link below to make a donation. Your contributions help Camino al Éxito to purchase needed food items. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KRMNPVNG44S2Y   Camino Al Éxito’s Project for All Camino al Éxito is a Hispanic led organization which strives to provide services to the Latino community for its successful integration and development. Camino al Éxito’s core mission is to provide English as a Second Language adult education, GED programs, mentoring for teens, after school tutoring, college readiness guidance, citizenship application assistance, empowerment seminars and community engagement workshops including parent education and early...

Body System Disorders: The Integumentary System – Investigating the Root Cause of Disorder / Online Program

Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician Thursday, December 22 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for The Integumentary System or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/body-system-disorders-the-integumentary-system-investigating-the-root-cause-of-disorder-online-program/2022-12-22/   The integumentary system is an organ system that protects the body from damage, loss of water, or abrasion from outside. This body system includes human skin, hair, and nails.   Disorders include: * Acne – Acne is a disorder of the hair and oil glands presenting itself as red bumps on the face, chest, and/or back. * Warts – Warts are bumps caused by a viral infection most commonly on the hands and feet. Vitiligo – With this condition, there is a loss of skin color that appears in blotches. * Eczema – This is a condition that presents as red, itchy, flaky skin. * Vitiligo – With this condition, there is a loss of skin color that appears in blotches. * Psoriasis – This inflammatory skin condition presents as red, itchy plaques that occur most commonly on the...

Body System Disorders: The Reproductive System- Following a Lifestyle for Reproductive Health / Online Program

Presented by Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik Tuesday, December 13 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for Body System Disorders: The Reproductive System- Following a Lifestyle for Reproductive Health or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-19/2022-12-13/   The reproductive system is a combination of bodily organs and tissues used in the process of producing offspring.   Diseases and disorders include: • Cervical Cancer – Cervical cancer results in a malignant tumor of the cervix. • Prostate Cancer – This type of cancer occurs in a man’s prostate, a small sized gland that produces seminal fluid. • Vaginal Yeast Infection – This is an infection caused by a yeast fungus in the vagina. • Endometriosis – Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that normally lines the uterus ends up outside the uterus. • Gonorrhea – Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that may cause infertility if left untreated. • Erectile Dysfunction – This occurs when a man can’t keep or get an erection during sexual intercourse.  ...

Holiday Book Sale

Friday, December 2 5:00-8:30 pm Saturday, December 3 10:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday, December 4 11:00 am-2:00 pm   The Pawling Library’s annual Holiday Book Sale will take place in the Community Room of the Annex and will offer a special selection of gently used books and media that have been donated to the library. The selection includes beautiful cookbooks, fine arts, history, crafts, mysteries, and children’s books. Great browsing!   Proceeds from the Holiday Book Sale will be used to support programming for both adults and children.

Preparándonos para la universidad / Preparing for College

Martes 29 de Noviembre 7 -8 de la noche Oprime el link para registrar Preparandonos para la universidad o contactar el cordinador de programs para adults, Donald en adult@pawlinglibrary.org https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/preparandonos-para-la-universidad/2022-11-29/     En este taller padres y estudiantes latinos recibirán información importantísima con recursos del distrito escolar de Pawling para hacer la transición a  la universidad.   La biblioteca de Pawling está orgullosa de asociarse con Camino Al Éxito’s Project for All.     Preparing for College Tuesday, November 29 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for Preparing for College or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/preparandonos-para-la-universidad/2022-11-29/   In this workshop Latino parents and students will receive vital information along with resources from the Pawling Central School District to foster a smooth transition into college.   The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Camino Al Éxito’s Project for All.   Photograph by Armin Rimoldi  

Body System Disorders: The Integumentary System – Investigating the Root Cause of Disorder / Online Program

Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician   NOTE: this program has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 22, from 7-8 pm.   Click the links below to register for The Integumentary System or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-18/2022-11-08/   The integumentary system is an organ system that protects the body from damage, loss of water, or abrasion from outside. This body system includes human skin, hair, and nails.   Disorders include:   * Acne – Acne is a disorder of the hair and oil glands presenting itself as red bumps on the face, chest, and/or back. * Warts – Warts are bumps caused by a viral infection most commonly on the hands and feet. Vitiligo – With this condition, there is a loss of skin color that appears in blotches. * Eczema – This is a condition that presents as red, itchy, flaky skin. * Vitiligo – With this condition, there is a loss of skin color that appears in blotches. * Psoriasis – This inflammatory skin condition...

Reindeer Ornaments: Craft Workshop at Pawling Recreation

Thursday, November 17 10:00 am- 12:00 pm Click the link below to register for Reindeer Ornaments: Craft Workshop or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reindeer-ornaments-craft-workshop-at-pawling-recreation/2022-11-17/   PLEASE NOTE: This is a craft workshop for adults   Pawling Recreation and the Pawling Library are partnering for our community’s annual Christmas tree decorating contest. Please join us at Pawling Recreation on Thursday, November 17, from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm, to make Reindeer ornaments. And on Saturday, November 26 at 10 am, we’ll be meeting at the gazebo in our village to decorate our tree. Following the decorating will be a tree judging contest. Our tree will be one of 30 Christmas trees lighting up our village green. Help us to celebrate the holiday season! Thank you.     The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation.   2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com