Music on McFarland presents Harmonic Duets

Date: 
Sun, 07/23/2023 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Flutists Susan Graham and Mardee Reed-Ulmer will present a program of duets from the Baroque and Classical eras and 20th century.  Susan and Mardee will speak briefly about the pieces and composers and entertain questions.

 

Funded by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes

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Puzzle Competition

Date: 
Thu, 08/24/2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
Siobhan or Laura at 845-986-1047, ext. 6
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

Attention puzzle lovers! Get ready to put your skills to the test in the ultimate jigsaw puzzle competition! Gather your friends and form a team of four to compete against other groups in a thrilling one-hour challenge. You'll need to work together to assemble the pieces as quickly and accurately as possible. It's a race against the clock, so make sure to bring your A-game! Whether you're a puzzle enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, this competition is perfect for adults and high school teens alike. The fastest foursome wins a prize!

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Wildlife of Warwick

Date: 
Thu, 06/22/2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen
Tween
Children

Jay Westerveld will talk about some of our more unique "critters" and ecosystems that make Warwick special and offer tips on how and where residents can go out and see some of Warwick's more interesting and rare wild things!  He will be bringing along a turtle or two, as well as tadpoles/frogs.  But no snakes!

Suitable for ages 8 and older.

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Stitches

Date: 
Wed, 03/06/2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Contact: 
The Help Desk at 986-1047, ext. 4
Age Group: 
Adult

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, punch needling, applique, sewing and all of your fiber arts projects and join us for a non-instructional night of stitching but no b*@%$ing.  Group meets on the main level in the poetry corner.  No registration; drop-in anytime.



      
      
  
  

CANCELLED Scripting (Our) History: A Cursive Camp for Adults, Elves, and Inquirers

Date: 
Sat, 09/16/2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Age Group: 
Adult
Teen

How do we know what we know about history? Many times it all comes down to the documents. How do others know us, and our family history? For Constitution Day weekend, join us as we look at how handwritten words have communicated so much of what shapes our identity, and our daily lives-- then do some hands-on experience with writing tools of the past. Explore the sensory and thoughtful art of cursive. What does your signature say?



             
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"Frank Forester" and the Warwick Woodlands: A New Look

Date: 
Sun, 10/15/2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Contact: 
Help Desk @ 986-1047, ext. 4 or warref@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

Researcher Jerry Kuntz will look at the life and personality of famous hunting and field sports writer Henry William Herbert, whose pen name was "Frank Forester", and his portrayal of Warwick area wildlife, people, and locations.  Writing in the early 19th century, Herbert's prolific best sellers and artwork showed detailed understanding of and appreciation for the natural world from a hunter's viewpoint, while at the same time his personal life was an unfolding tragedy.

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We the People Warwick Info Session

Date: 
Tue, 07/11/2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Age Group: 
Adult

We the People Warwick's (WTPW) founder, Beverly Braxton will hold a public forum to share our all-volunteer grassroots organization‘s recipe for strengthening Warwick as a community of belonging. Come learn more about WTPW's approach, our dialogue series, our facilitator training, and our various initiatives to help bridge divides, build connections, and bind our community.

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Millennial Book Group

Date: 
Tue, 05/23/2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Contact: 
Teen Advisor Emily Wilson at emwilson@rcls.org
Age Group: 
Adult

Join us for our book group specifically for people in their 20s and 30s! New members always welcome.

May's Read: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li

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