Science Book Club Discusses "Entangled Life" Part 2

Date: 
Mon, 10/18/2021 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
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The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
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Adult

When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave.

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Science Book Club discusses "Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures"

Date: 
Mon, 09/20/2021 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
Age Group: 
Adult

When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave.

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Circle of Voices Poetry Group - The Poetry of Stanley Kunitz

Date: 
Wed, 11/17/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 3
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Adult

Stanley Kunitz was appointed Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress twice, first in 1974 and then again in 2000 when he was ninety-five years old, still actively publishing and promoting poetry to new generations of readers.

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Hand Sewing for Beginners with Cindy Hopper

Date: 
Wed, 10/06/2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
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Adult
Teen
Seamstress Cindy Hopper of Sewcology will teach basic hand sewing stitches for clothing construction and repair (not embroidery), and help you work on the project of your choice.  Historical materials such as linen thread, linen, cotton and wool will also be covered.  Participants will provide their own needles, thread, scissors, and pre-cut material (following your chosen pattern/project).  The first two sessions will be working up a "sampler piece" of basic stitches.  For this, you will n
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Breath and Sound Meditation - CANCELLED FOR THIS TUESDAY

Date: 
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 11:00am to 11:45am
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Adult

Relax and melt away stress with the power of Breath and Sound Meditation. In meditation the mind-body system experiences deep rest as it transitions from an active state to a more relaxed and restorative state.

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Registration Note:
The presenter is not feeling well and out of an abundance of caution, has cancelled this session.

Brant's Indian Raiders: The Opposition at the Battle of Minisink

Date: 
Wed, 11/03/2021 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 3 or warref@rcls.org
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Adult
Teen

A talk by Frank Salvati, who has spent decades researching the Native American involvement in the Revolutionary War.  He gives accurate details about Joseph Brant of the British Army's Indian Department and his men.  These were the raiders that met local militia of Orange and other Counties in the Battle of Minisink on July 22, 1779--- resulting in a devastating amount of casualties on the American side.  Warwick's Col. John Hathorn was the American commander.   

 

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