Each year during the month of April, the city teams up with various businesses and individuals to bring a variety of health and wellness tips and programs to the public. The library is just one of the partners. Each Thursday at 2 p.m. meet with other seniors in the community, for coffee and conversation led by Cindy Hundley, in our weekly “Age Well, Live Smart” series. Each Friday at 10 a.m. volunteer Lavada Smith leads an active movement class called Qi Gong. Second Tuesday Sound Meditation, taking place on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. encourages meditation with the sounds of the didgeridoo, Tibetan and crystal bowls, poetry and sacred silence. This monthly program is facilitated by Steve Daniel and Susan Damon. On Wednesday, April 12 at noon, we’re hosting a special aromatherapy program featuring the Chemaroma Team of Dr. William E. Kurtin and Lyn Belisle Kurtin. Participants will learn about the chemistry of essential oils, their history and origins, and their applications for body, mind, and spirit. This program takes place on Zoom, so please register with Caren at [email protected]. Coming Friday, April 14 at 6 p.m., unwind after a long week with Yoga in the Community Room. This monthly event is facilitated by Janeen Castillo. On Wednesday, April 26 at noon, we’re hosting an event showcasing Dr. Jan Patterson and Phyllis Clark Nichols’ new book, “Breath for the Soul.” The two authors will share tips on how to Learn to use breath, movement, nutrition, and spirit to enhance your health and wellness.
Get Fit, teens!
On April 3, at 4 p.m., teens can join in on our Move Monday program during which we’ll head outside and use items found in nature to create pieces of art. Meet us in the HUB first, and then we’ll head outside.
