Adult Programs
Afternoon Hatha Yoga / Online Program
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesTuesday afternoons 1-2 pm Instructor: Maria Polhemus Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. 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. Program fee: $5.00, per class. You can make a non-refundable payment using our library’s PayPal account, by check or money order. Please make checks / money orders payable to Pawling Library, and mail to Pawling Library, 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY 12564. Make sure enclosed with your payment is your name, and indicate that payment is for Hatha Yoga classes. Thank you.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club / Online Program
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesTuesday, October 3 4-5 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. The Book club will be discussing China Dolls by Lisa See. This afternoon book club is all about connecting with others just like you who have a passion for reading. Connect with friends and make new friends. We look forward to seeing you for an hour of friendly conversations. Book selections are agreed upon by our members. Please join us.
The Pawling Writers Group
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesTuesdays 6:15-7:45 pm To register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you. This writing group, led by author and teacher Walter Woodhouse and author Steve Haggerty, is open to anyone ages 18 and up who has an interest in writing. We welcome books of fiction, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. The program will run as the classic writing workshop, where participants have the opportunity to read their work and offer helpful comments to one another. Please join us for this weekly program. About our presenters: Walter Woodhouse: Before retiring in 2012, Mr. Woodhouse was Assistant Superintendent for Instruction for Nyack Public Schools, where he began as the English Department Chair. He also served as Assistant Headmaster at the Rockland Country Day School, where he began as a teacher. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon in Eugene, as well as an M.A. in Education from Pace University. He and his wife, Martha, raised four children in Nyack, New York before moving to Pawling, and now...
Horsetalker
Pawling Library Annex 15 Broad Street, Pawling, NYPresented by Stephanie Rogers Wednesday, October 4 7-8 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Stephanie Rogers, founder of Horsetalker, LLC, from her personal experience with horses discovered something remarkable. Horses can heal the emotional wounds of humans. In fact, they are in active service in the treatment of PTSD, depression, in prison populations, and more. Because of who they are and how they see the world – horses can make us better people, if we let them. During this interactive presentation Stephanie Rogers will be discussing Horsetalker, LLC, her company which is dedicated to improving communication between humans and horses. She will be sharing her experience, enlightening us on how these beautiful animals can improve our lives. Please join us. About our presenter: Stephanie Rogers is a native New Yorker and a lifelong horse lover. She has been a mezzo-soprano; an actor; a dancer; a...
Coloring Group: Adult Art Workshop
Great Hollow Nature Preserve 225 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT, United StatesThursdays 1-2 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. Coloring is more than being creative, it’s a very relaxing activity that has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. Each week we’ll be coloring a new mandala design, while also enjoying a good round of conversation. You don’t have to have a degree in art to participate…just some paper and color pencils. Please join us. Relax and connect with like-minded people, and add a burst of color to your day! All supplies will be provided.
The Diabetes Prevention Support Group / Online Program
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesThursday, October 5 2:00-3:00 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. This program is open to all who are concerned about preventing prediabetes. Each month, at these supportive meetings, we’ll be encouraging one another to maintain a nutritious, balanced diet, get plenty of exercise, and keep a positive attitude…especially when we stray from our intended goals. Some of the members of this group have completed a year-long National Diabetes Prevention Program through a partnership with Putnam Independent Living Services and the Pawling Library. Please join us.
The Blue Olive: Autumn Recipes
Pawling Library Annex 15 Broad Street, Pawling, NYThursday, October 5 6:30-8:00 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. The Pawling Library will host The Blue Olive for another special event exploring the many ways to use extra virgin olive oil and aged vinegar. Co-founder John Canevari will lead an interactive tasting seminar to guide the class through several unique palette-pleasing recipes. Guests will have the opportunity to taste each recipe and take notes on the preparation and cooking process used to create each dish. The Blue Olive is excited to share brand new products and fantastic recipes from their test kitchen with new cooks and experienced chefs alike.
The Pawling Writers Group
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesTuesdays 6:15-7:45 pm To register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you. This writing group, led by author and teacher Walter Woodhouse and author Steve Haggerty, is open to anyone ages 18 and up who has an interest in writing. We welcome books of fiction, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. The program will run as the classic writing workshop, where participants have the opportunity to read their work and offer helpful comments to one another. Please join us for this weekly program. About our presenters: Walter Woodhouse: Before retiring in 2012, Mr. Woodhouse was Assistant Superintendent for Instruction for Nyack Public Schools, where he began as the English Department Chair. He also served as Assistant Headmaster at the Rockland Country Day School, where he began as a teacher. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon in Eugene, as well as an M.A. in Education from Pace University. He and his wife, Martha, raised four children in Nyack, New York before moving to Pawling, and now...
Ayurveda’s Approach to Common Disorders: ADHD / Online Program
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesPresented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician Tuesday, October 10 7-8 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. The Ayurvedic approach to ADHD is based on a philosophy of the body being out of balance in some way. By observing the symptoms of ADHD, Ayurveda identifies that the Vata dosha – which is linked with the nervous system and brain – is out of balance. To reverse this imbalance, the qualities of the other doshas – Pitta and Kapha – are needed. This is accomplished in several ways. Come and discover: • The critical role diet and digestion play in managing ADHD • Environmental toxins that contribute to symptoms • Importance of a detox regimen • Supplements that can augment nutrition • Techniques to reduce stress and overstimulation About our presenter: Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and chief medical practitioner...
Evening Book Conversations
Pawling Library 11 Broad St, Pawling, NY, United StatesWednesday, October 11 6:30-7:30 pm Registration is required. You can register on the Pawling Library’s online calendar or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. You can also register by calling our library at 845-855-3444. Thank you. The book club will be discussing The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton. Share your passion for reading. Enjoy friendly discussions about your favorite books. This evening is for you. Book selections are made by our members.