Category: Community

Presented by Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik Tuesday, October 18 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for Body System Disorders: The Excretory System or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/body-system-disorders-the-excretory-system-proper-elimination-for-peak-organ-performance-online-program/2022-10-18/   The excretory system is made up of numerous organs that work in unison to ensure that waste is effectively removed from your body. The primary organs are the kidneys, skin, and lungs; the accessory organs are the liver, gall bladder, organs of the urinary system, and large intestine. The skin is the largest organ of the body and it eliminates body waste through sweat. The lungs expel carbon dioxide from the blood, so respiration is a function of the excretory system. The kidneys, bladder, and urethra are part of the urinary system and in combination they rid the blood of excess nitrogen, urea, salts and water in the form of urine. The liver performs two functions for the excretory system. First, it breaks down toxins and transforms them, such as turning ammonia into urea, which are...

with Community Engagement Manager Joan Carl Tuesday, September 20 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/10-warning-signs-of-alzheimers-disease-2/2022-09-20/   Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. The one-hour program covers: * Typical age-related changes. * Common warning signs of Alzheimer’s. * How to approach someone about memory concerns. * Early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process. * Alzheimer’s Association resources. This program is being provided by the Alzheimer’s Association. For further information please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.

Tuesday, August 23 4-5 pm Click the link below to register for Tuesday Afternoon Book Club or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/tuesday-afternoon-book-club-online-program-19/2022-08-23/ The book club will be discussing The Tea Planter’s Wife by Dinah Jefferies. 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.

Tuesday, March 15 3:00-4:30 pm Click the link below to register for Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/legal-financial-planning-for-alzheimers-disease-online-program/2022-03-15/ If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, the time for legal and financial planning is now. Join us to learn about important legal and financial issues you may face and how to put plans into place. Join us for this free virtual program in partnership the Red Hook Public Library featuring guest speaker Rachel Flanagan Frost, Esq. For further information please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.

Monday, March 7 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for COME TOGETHER PAWLING: How to build (and rebuild) trust or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/come-together-pawling-online-program-2/2022-03-07/   Each month, in a respectful and open environment, we’ll explore a new topic led by a different community leader. At the start of the program, we’ll be watching a 15-minute TED TALKS video, entitled How to build (and rebuild) trust , with Culture Builder Frances Frei. Following the viewing, we’ll open up a group discussion led by Gabrielle Semel. Our wellness as individuals and as a community depends on continued sharing, support and conversation in times of celebration as well as in times of conflict. Come Together and join us in fostering deeper conversations, listening to disparate experiences and points of view in the realm of challenging context such as racism, sexism, bipartisanship, whiteness and social justice. We understand that these conversations could be difficult to have, and believe that by coming together to find the willingness to listen and learn, we can...