Growing Asian Greens with Lesley Parness

Date: 
Sat, 05/11/2024 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4.
Age Group: 
Adult

Asia is comprised of 48 nations, and this class focuses on the many and varied greens of China, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia. There are mustards and mizunas, tatsois and bok choys, and even an edible chrysanthemum! Learn how to grow the hardy and nutritious greens of these nations and what to use them for in your kitchen. Explore traditional growing methods and best practices for today’s kitchen garden. Everyone will plant their own flat of specially chosen seeds and receive recipes for easy, tasty dishes featuring their home-grown bounty.

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Space is limited. Call the Help Desk to register at (845)986-1047, ext. 4.

Nutrition Made Simple

Date: 
Tue, 01/30/2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

Let’s face it, the way we have built our society works against our health. Suburban sprawl, work schedules, commitments, easy to access unhealthy food, how do we counteract it?  Fitness Coach Benedict Hudson will show you how gradual change and improving your understanding of food intake and activity levels will lead you towards living healthy.

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Film & Discussion: "Beauty on the Wing"

Date: 
Sun, 04/28/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly is a 56-minute narrated film that unfolds along the shores of Cape Ann and in the heart of Mexico’s forested volcanic mountains. Every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle is experienced in vibrant close-up, from mating to egg to caterpillar to adult, and set against the backdrop of sea and forest, sun and wind.  By the millions the intrepid Monarchs journey thousands of miles.

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Tick Identification

Date: 
Thu, 05/02/2024 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, so let’s get ready for tick season!  Ticks can carry multiple diseases that pose serious health issues.  Participants will learn about the different types of ticks in our area, the diseases they carry, where they are likely to be found, and precautions to take to avoid direct contact with them.  Everyone will learn how to dress for the woods and how to do a “tick check.”  The whole family is welcome at this interactive program.

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Chair Yoga with Judy Sangara

Date: 
Fri, 04/19/2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

Judy Sangara returns for five weeks of gentle chair yoga sutable for all levels and ages. 

Programmer/Name Contact: 
Please register for individual classes.
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[ Registration Required ]
Registration Note:
Please call the Help Desk to register for individual classes at (845)986-1047, ext. 4.

Chair Yoga with Judy Sangara

Date: 
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Contact: 
Call the Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

Judy Sangara returns for five weeks of gentle chair yoga sutable for all levels and ages. 

Programmer/Name Contact: 
Please register for individual classes.
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[ Registration Required ]
Registration Note:
Please call the Help Desk to register for individual classes at (845)986-1047, ext. 4.

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