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Summer On-going Events

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Monday at 11:00 AM in the Jane von Thron Room. For further information, contact Pat Gralla at 868-7098.

Writers Workshops - Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Captain's Room. Call Mary Burruss at 783-6997 for more information.

Health, Nutrition and Weight Loss with Charlie Mora meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room.

Health for Life with Sylvie Morin, Doctor of Oriental Medicine meets the 3rd Friday in the Jane von Thron room. Topics cover natural solutions for a variety of medical conditions. August: "Breathing Problems"

Walk-Ins with Commissioner Chuck Nelson are held 10:00 AM – noon on the 4th Friday, of the month in the Captain's Room.

The Library will be closed Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.

August 2010 Art and Artists:

Main Library: Fran Long – pastels & acrylics

Community Room: "Papa" Chuck Crawford - airbrush art

Display Case: Viola Pace Knudsen – pine needle baskets

Current Events

Health, Nutrition and Weight Loss with Charlie Mora, Tuesday, September 14th at 2:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. In simple terms, Charlie tells you what foods you should eat to stay young, fit and trim; how to make the connection that what we eat and do determines what we are and what we can be. The course will cover hydration/dehydration; how the body burns fat; the American diet; insulin control; food ratios; nutrition factors; supplements; exercise, duration vs. intensity. Bring a notebook. This class meets every 2nd Tuesday if the month.

Stress: The Causes and Cures, with Dr. Marco di Bonaventura, Ph.D, O.M.D., Wednesday, September 15th at 1:00 PM. This is an informative, practical workshop to give you things you can do at home to improve your health. This lecture allows participants to discover how stress affects the body and the simple things they can to at home or work to reduce the negative effects of stress. Presented by the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a National Non-Profit Organization Sponsoring Programs to Prevent Injury, Disease and Improve Health. Register at Sign-Up Table.

Fraud and Personal Safety for Seniors with Officer Christen McClure, CBPD, Thursday, September 16th at 1:00 PM. This presentation describes the different types of frauds and how they work. It also identifies ways to prevent becoming a victim of a con artist.

Natural Solutions for Arthritis with Sylvie Morin, D.O.M., Friday, September 17th at 1:00 PM, in the Jane von Thron Room. Alternative approaches to handling and preventing arthritic pain. Part of the Health for Life Series.

Ikebana with Betty Allison, Fridays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 & 29 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Cost for the 6 week course is $40.00, which includes fresh flowers. Needle point holders will be available for $7.00, as will plastic oriental containers for $4.00. Ikebana is the art of arranging flowers and branches in a three dimensional design emphasizing beauty and simplicity. It evolved in Japan over seven centuries. Betty is a certified teacher of the Sogetsu School. Call Betty to register at 777-6933. Enrolment is limited.

Drug Warning! With Dr. Joe Starter, DC, Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. How many drugs do you take per day? Prescription or over-the-counter strength? Do you know the dangers and side effects of each? How about the dangers of combining them together? Find out what the drug companies don’t want you to know! Learn alternative methods to improving your health naturally. Don’t let the time bomb go off inside you!

Bestselling author Stuart Woods will be on hand for a book talk and signing of his latest Ed Eagle novel Santa Fe Edge, Saturday, September 25th at 2:00 PM. The novel, which will be published by Putnam on September 21st, will sell for $25.95. Books A Million will donate a portion of the profits to the library for books purchased at the book signing. The storyline: Ed Eagle, the six-feet-six, take-no-prisoners Santa Fe attorney has recovered from his encounters with Mexican organized crime and-more treacherously-his ex-wife, Barbara. Now a mysterious new client has come his way, one who may shed light into some dark corners of Ed's past...and put him in danger once more.

Music on a Sunday Afternoon kicks off a new season with award winning folk song writer Sharon Osuna, Sunday, September 26th at 2:00 PM. Folk style singing and acoustic guitar. Lots of country blues standards. Original songs featuring novel and humorous lyrics and fun Florida themes. Bring your sense of humor! Sharon took honors in the Best New Florida Song Contest held during the 2007 Will McLean Festival.

Free Fibromyalgia Seminar, with Dr. Paul Grimm D.C., Tuesday, September 28th in the Jane von Thron Room. If you suffer from muscle pain, feel irritable, and can't shake that feeling of fatigue, you may be one of those thousands of undiagnosed people suffering from Fibromyalgia. This seminar is targeted at Fibromyalgia sufferers and people who suspect they may have the disease. The informative, in-depth, and up to date workshop is presented by Dr. Grimm, The information he will present can be used immediately after the seminar.

Free Health Screenings with Dr. Marco di Bonaventura, O.M.D., Wednesday, September 29th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Includes Blood Pressure, Stress Evaluation and pH Testing. Register at Sign-Up Table.

The Medium Within, with professional Medium and author John Rogers, Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 PM. John will discuss and answer questions about mediumship and give brief individual readings as time allows. His books, "The Medium Within" and "Soul Traveler" will be available for purchase.

Stormwater 101 with Elizabeth Melville, Thursday, September 30th at 1:00 PM. "Let only rain down the storm drain!" Elizabeth Melvin of the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office will outline actions residents can take to minimize stormwater pollution. She will provide an overview of how stormwater pollution affects water quality, what the water quality standards are required by the Clean Water Act for the Indian River Lagoon and what local governments are doing to improve water quality in the lagoon and the St. Johns River.

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