Wednesdays
1-2 pm

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

NOTE: This in-person program will take place each Wednesday from 1-2 pm at Pawling Recreation.

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 Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation.

Presented by Master Gardener Mary Nisley

Wednesday, January 26
7-8 pm

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

Is wildlife driving you crazy in your garden? Learn strategies for protecting your garden from deer, woodchucks, rabbits and more, using fencing, repellents and plant selection. This presentation has emphasis on vegetable gardening.

Thursday afternoons, from 1-2 pm

Instructor: Maria Polhemus

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

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: $4.00, per class.

Note: We ask that you pay in advance for a full month of yoga classes.

For January

One Thursday yoga class a week - $16

You can make a non-refundable payment each month 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 so very much.

Tuesday, February 1
6:30-7:30 pm

Instructor: Maria Polhemus

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

This yoga program focuses upon gentle stretches, breath work, and mindfulness. Following the exercises, the class ends with a peaceful 15 minute savasana.

Please join us.

Relax and restore your inner peace.

Namaste.

Program Fee: $4.00.

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 Gentle Hatha Yoga.

Thank you so very much.

Photo by Kazuend

Wednesdays
1-2 pm

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

NOTE: This in-person program will take place each Wednesday from 1-2 pm at Pawling Recreation.

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 Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation.

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm

Registration is required. Register below or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

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.

Thursday afternoons, from 1-2 pm

Instructor: Maria Polhemus

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

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: $4.00, per class.

Note: We ask that you pay in advance for a full month of yoga classes.

For February

One Thursday yoga class a week - $16

You can make a non-refundable payment each month 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 so very much.

Monday, February 7
2-4 pm

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

The Monday Matinee will take place at Pawling Recreation.

Movie: Spencer
Stars: Kristen Stewart
Drama
Rated: R
Runtime: 1h 57m

During her Christmas holidays with the royal family at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, Diana Spencer, struggling with mental health problems, decides to end her decade-long marriage to Prince Charles. –from IMDb

NOTE: This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience.

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

Monday, February 7
7-8 pm

Registration is required. You can register below or by contacting Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

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 16-minute TED TALKS video, entitled How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life, with author Lori Gottlieb.

Following the viewing, we’ll open up a group discussion led by Tom Governale.

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 aspire to create a stronger Pawling, where ALL community members feel safe, welcome and represented.

This program is being provided through a partnership with the Pawling Library and Pawling Yoga & Wellness. https://pawlingyogawellness.org

About our presenter:

My name is Tom Governale, and I have a Ph.D. in Making Mistakes and Overcoming Adversity.

You might know me as Tom, Tommy, or Gov. I have lived in Pawling most of my life and consider it one of the most beautiful places on earth. A friend to many, a mentor to few, a father to two. An advisor to corporate clients by day, a creative type by night. Health nut and self-development geek all day, every day. On the ready to give an ear, a shoulder to cry on, or a nudge in the right direction. Lover of all that's good, all that's true, all that's beautiful.

I love to write and perform music in my free time, practice yoga, do CrossFit, hike and run local trails, and catch lots of live music. When I'm not planning my next big outdoor adventure or cracking the code on how to make a plant-based meal that doesn't end up in the garbage, I'm chilling with a great book, writing a new tune, or spending time with the people I love.

I have difficulty highlighting my achievements, whether in life, business, or music. A more accurate account of my accomplishments comes from the adversity I encountered and how it forced me to evolve.

My selected list of achievements:

• I learned how to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
• I learned how to drop my expectations, break from my mental maps, and let go of what I thought should be happening at any given moment.
• I learned how to let go of everything I knew to make room for what I didn't know.
• I learned how to trust in the process, that it has my back, and it won't let me down.
• I learned how to make lots of mistakes early and often, to fail fast, and when I fall, fall forward.
• I learned how to embrace my fear of failure and use it to perfect my craft.

Today I pursue what I believe to be the highest good I can conceive for my life. It strikes me as a noble and worthwhile way to spend my time. I'm always learning, always making mistakes, in the face of adversity. I hope to look back one day and be able to say I justified the privilege of my existence.

Should we cross paths, I welcome a real conversation, maybe one that changes our lives for the better. Thank you for taking the time to read about my life.

NOTE: TED TALK is the owner of How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life

Speaker: author Lori Gottlieb

This video was published in September 2019 by TED TALKS

To watch this video and or to discover more about TED TALKS, please visit https://www.ted.com

Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik

Tuesday, February 8
7-8 pm

Registration is required. Register below or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

The nervous system includes: the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (nerves that branch off from the spinal cord and extend to all parts of the body). Ayurveda recognizes the connection of the nervous system to each of the other body systems and emphasizes the optimization of this connection for complete functionality of all systems.
The nervous system transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, including internal organs. In this way, the nervous system’s activity controls the ability to move, breathe, see, think, and more. When something goes wrong with a part of your nervous system, you can have trouble moving, speaking, swallowing, breathing, or learning. You can also have problems with your memory, senses, or mood. There are more than 600 neurologic diseases. Major types include: Multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) as well as:

• Diseases caused by faulty genes, such as Huntington's disease and muscular dystrophy
• Problems with the way the nervous system develops, such as spinal bifida
• Degenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease
• Diseases of the blood vessels that supply the brain, such as stroke
• Injuries to the spinal cord and brain
• Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
• Cancer, such as brain tumors
• Infections, such as meningitis

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.

After completing the 6 ½ years of schooling for his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Kurukshetra University, India, in 1983, Dr. Kaushik worked as an Ayurvedic Medical Officer for two years.

Upon moving to the United States in 1985, Dr. Kaushik received his Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Alabama in 1988. He then worked as an Epidemiologist and Director of HIV/AIDS Sero-surveillance Program with the Alabama Department of Public Health in Birmingham while maintaining an Ayurvedic practice.

In 1999 he moved to Connecticut and received his Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) from the University of Bridgeport, CT in 2003. He taught Ayurvedic Medicine and Public Health at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, University of Bridgeport, as well as serving as the Director of Admissions there. He has been a faculty member with the University of Bridgeport, Division of Health Sciences since 2001. Dr. Kaushik co-founded the Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies in Fairfield, CT in 2006.

Dr. Kaushik lectures on Ayurvedic Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, as well as at various national and international symposiums and events. He also offers courses, workshops, lectures, and training in Ayurvedic medicine locally. Dr. Kaushik is an approved continuing education provider for Yoga teachers through the YACEP (Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Providers) and has achieved the highest Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher certificate having completed 500 hours of training (E-RYT 500). He includes therapeutic Yoga in his practice.

Each year, Dr. Kaushik and his family travel to India to set up camps offering free medical care for underserved populations. He’d like to expand this service to other countries as well.

Dr. Kaushik brings his unique background as an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic practitioner with experience in public health and health education to this locality. He welcomes you into his wellness community.

Top photograph by Nariman Mosharrafa