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Friends of the West Windsor Library BOOK SALE! Thursday, September 19, through Sunday, September 22
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Active Aging: Fitness with Bob* Tuesdays, September 3 & 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Want to exercise? Come and enjoy a stretching, low-impact, balance-oriented program designed by Certified Fitness instructor Bob Kirby. Bob's program incorporates music, yoga and FUN while focusing on posture, mobility, flexibility, strength and meditation. Please bring a water bottle and let's get MOVING! As with any exercise program, check with your healthcare provider to make sure you are able to participate.
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Understanding Medicare Options Saturday, September 7, 10 – 11 am Need assistance with Medicare? Join us as a representative from SHIP, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, offers a presentation on Medicare. Followed by a Q & A discussion.
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Heartfulness Meditation Thursday, September 12, 12 – 1 pm Join certified Heartfulfulness Trainer Shashi Ganjoo for a practical session of Heartfulness meditation with yogic transmission. Experience simple yet effective guided relaxation meditation techniques to reduce stress, calm your mind, and improve the quality of your life.
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Yoga for Beginners Saturday, September 28, 10 – 11:30 am The Isha Foundation will present an introduction to yoga and its benefits, guided practices with instructions, and a question & answer session.
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Science Fiction Book Club Tuesday, September 24, 7 – 9 pm Proxima by Stephen Baxter Mankind’s future in this galaxy could be all but infinite. There are hundreds of billions of red dwarf stars, lasting trillions of years—and their planets can be habitable for humans. Such is the world of Proxima Centauri. And its promise could mean the never-ending existence of humanity. But first it must be colonized, and no one wants to be a settler. There is no glamor that accompanies it, nor is there the ease of becoming a citizen of an already-tamed world. There is only hardship...loneliness...emptiness, even as war brews in the solar system. But that’s where Yuri comes in. Because sometimes exploration isn’t voluntary. It must be coerced. Friday Morning Bookies Friday, September 20, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose--and change--their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters. Adult Crafts* Wednesday, September 11, 10 – 11 am Up-cycle old books into a portfolio or tablet/Kindle cover. All craft materials will be provided. For ages 18 and up. Registration is required, space is limited. If a registered participant fails to show up, that space will be filled with walk-ins -- so feel free to stop by just before 10 am to see if there is room. Knit & Crochet Circle Fridays, September 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2 – 3:30 pm Winter is coming! Break out the wool! Bring yarn, and hook or needles, to start or continue your project. All adults are welcome, whatever your skill level! No need to register, just stop in.
Resume Review Thursday, September 5, 7 – 8 pm and Tuesday, September 10, 10 – 11 am Librarian Meg Baker will review your printed resume for grammar, layout, and overall presentation, 20 minutes. Appointment is required. |
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Tech Help Thursday, September 19, 7 – 8 pm and Tuesday, September 24, 10 – 11 am Make a 20-minute appointment with reference librarian Meg Baker to get one-on-one help with your gadget. Please note: library staff do not repair devices. Appointment is required. Morning English Conversation GroupTuesdays, September 10, 17, & 24, 10 am – 12 pm Have fun practicing your English through informal conversation with other ESL learners and librarian Elka Frankel. No need to register—just come! Must have basic knowledge of English. Evening English Conversation GroupMondays, September 9, 16, 23, & 30, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Join reference librarian Richard Peterson to improve language-speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, and general fluency. Must have basic knowledge of English. |
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Foreign Film*Tuesday, September 10, 2:30 – 4:30 pm Adrift Portuguese, 2009, not rated, 97 min. While spending summer vacation with her family on the idyllic southeast coast of Brazil, fourteen-year-old Filipa discovers that her father, a famous author, is betraying her mother by dallying with a beautiful young American woman. Wrestling with the truth, Filipa will soon discover that her father's infidelity is only the first of many dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect family. Wednesday Movie Festival* Wednesdays, 2:00 pm 9/4: The Mule (2018): Rated R; 116 minutes 9/11: West Side Story, 1961, Not Rated, 153 min. 9/18: (no film this week - Book Sale!) 9/25: Blazing Saddles, 1974, Rated R, 93 min.
Thursday Movie Matinee* Thursday, September 12, 2 pm – 4:30 pm First Man 2018, rated PG-13, 141 min. The riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong's perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost, on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself; of one of the most dangerous missions in history. |
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* Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library The Friends of the West Windsor Library are a group of enthusiastic library supporters who believe in the importance of libraries. To raise money to sponsor these programs -- and much more -- they organize donated materials and run our book sales. Would you like to be a very important part of our library community? Join the Friends!
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the West Windsor Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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