Category: Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Line Dancing at Pawling Recreation

Thursday, September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Wednesday, September 7, 14, 21 & 28 2:15-3:15 pm Instructor: Tina Orgera Click the links below to register for Line Dancing or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. Fridays: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/line-dancing-at-pawling-recreation-9/2022-09-02/ Wednesdays: https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/line-dancing-at-pawling-recreation-8/2022-09-07/   Do you enjoy line dancing or want to learn? It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to this or experienced. Spend an hour dancing while listening to a variety of tunes. Line dancing is not just entertainment, it’s also a good form of exercise. Please join us. Be good to yourself and have some fun. Joy is healthy, too!   The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation for this program.   2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564 845-855-1131 Email: recreation@pawling.org http://pawlingrec.com

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Sound Experience for your Body, Mind and Soul

with Cristina Reyes-Schleifer Sound Practitioner Wednesday, August 31 7-8 pm NOTE: This program will take place at Pawling Recreation. Click the link below to register for Sound Experience for your Body, Mind and Soul or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-program-6/2022-08-31/   Immerse yourself in the soothing waves of sound Reduce muscle tension and stress Enter a deep meditative state Enhance your awareness Feel lighter and energized The sound of Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, bells and gongs will open up a new dimension in your life.   About our presenter: Cristina Reyes-Schleifer is a certified sound practitioner, with accreditation and certification by the Sound and Music Institute. She has devoted countless hours to investigating the effects of tonal vibrations on the human body and has personally studied with Alexandre Tannous and John Beaulieu, two of the pioneer researchers in the field. Having practiced meditation for over two decades and conducted meditation and spiritual development groups for over ten years, Cristina has combined these modalities into her own creation of an...

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Emily Dickinson: The Flowers In Her Poetry / Online Program

Presented by Marian Grudko Wednesday, October 26 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for Emily Dickinson: The Flowers In Her Poetry or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/emily-dickinson-the-flowers-in-her-poetry-online-program/2022-10-26/   Emily Dickinson was a great gardener as well as a great poet. In this workshop, we will talk about how Emily used flowers in her poetry to express her passions and deepest thoughts, and share some floral poetry of our own.   About our presenter: Marian Grudko is the author of Lucinda Snowdrop and co-author of Claudine: A Fairy Tale for Exceptional Grownups, with T.A. Young. She is also a composer and storyteller. Her work can be seen on her YouTube channel and listened to at http://soundcloud.com

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Tuesday Afternoon Book Club / Online Program

Tuesday, October 25 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-21/2022-10-25/ The book club will be discussing The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian. 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.

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Student Loan Forgiveness & Consolidation of Loans / Online Program

Presented by Robert Zasso Director of Financial Aid Dutchess Community College Thursday, October 20 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for Student Loan Forgiveness & Consolidation of Loans or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-26/2022-10-20/ At the free program, you’ll learn everything you need to know about student loan forgiveness & consolidation of loans. This program is being provided by Dutchess Community College. https://www.sunydutchess.edu/   Photograph by Brooke Cagle

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Body System Disorders: The Excretory System – Proper Elimination for Peak Organ Performance / Online Program

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...

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Inspiring Works by Women Writers (Book Club) / Online Program

Wednesday, July 20 6:30-7:30 pm Click the link below to register for Inspiring Works by Women Writers or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/inspiring-works-by-women-writers-book-club-online-program-7/2022-07-20/   The book club will be discussing To Kill a Mockingbird & Go Set a Watchman!, by Harper Lee.   Are you interested in reading and discussing novels, plays, and poems by women? Then this is your Book Club! This is a fun opportunity to indulge in some great works by women writers. We will begin each discussion with a little background history and tidbits on each female writer. I’ll ask a few questions to get us started and then it’s an open forum. My hope is that together we gain a little more insight into these books (and perhaps the authors as well). Some of these books you may know well. Some may be books you always meant to read and never got around to! It does not matter how expert you are with the works or the authors. If you are passionate about discussing books and...

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Infamy to Victory: FDR as Commander in Chief in World War II / Online Program

Presented by Jeffrey Urbin Tuesday, July 19 6:30-7:30 pm Click the link below to register for Infamy to Victory or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/infamy-to-victory-fdr-as-commander-in-chief-in-world-war-ii-online-program/2022-07-19/   On December 7, 1941 the United States – ranked 17th in the world in military power at the time – was unexpectedly plunged into World War II. A grueling 1,365 days later we emerged as the world’s first Superpower. This presentation outlines how Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership addressed some of the major challenges to win victory in a global war, bringing us from a ‘day of infamy’ to ‘absolute victory. ’Interactive discussion topics include: Why is the role of Commander-in-Chief so important? What actions did FDR take to mobilize the country for war? How did being Assistant Secretary of the Navy during World War I help FDR as Commander in Chief? How did the wartime conferences of the Big Three shape the strategies and conduct of the war? How did Roosevelt’s famous communication skills help win the war?   About our presenter: Jeffrey Urbin is the...

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Evening Book Conversations / Online Program

Wednesday, July 13 6:30-7:30pm Click the link below to register for Evening Book Conversations or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/evening-book-conversations-online-program-10/2022-07-13/   The book club will be discussing The Other Bennet Sister: A Novel by Janice Hadlow   Share your passion for reading. Enjoy friendly discussions about your favorite books. This evening is for you. Book selections are made by our members.

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Body System Disorders: The Muscular System – Identifying and Correcting the Dosha Imbalance / Online Program

Thursday, July 21 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for The Muscular System or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/body-system-disorders-the-muscular-system-identifying-and-correcting-the-dosha-imbalance-online-program/2022-07-21/   The muscular system aids in movement, blood flow, and other bodily functions. In his ongoing Body System Disorders series, Dr. Kaushik, will explore muscle disorders that range from weakness, inflammation, muscle cramps, paralysis, and many other conditions and their treatments.   About our presenter: Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and chief medical practitioner of Dr. Kaushick’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic in Cross River, NY. With over 35 years’ experience as an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Kaushik’s medical training is extensive. He is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America and is the recipient of the Dhanwantri Award, his profession’s highest honor. Dr. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution.