Author: Donald Partelow

A FREE workshop from Social Security Presented by Ravi Gopaul Public Affairs Specialist Monday, September 20 4-5 pm Click the link below to register for Social Security 101 or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/social-security-101-everything-you-wanted-to-know-online-program-3/2021-09-20/ At this workshop you’ll learn: When are you eligible to receive retirement benefits? How does early retirement affect your benefits? Do you qualify for disability, survivors, and spouse benefits? How do you get the most from your benefit? What is the future of Social Security? When should you file for Medicare? Learn how to use my Social Security online account and other online services. You should go to http://www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to create a my Social Security account and print out your Social Security Statement before attending the workshop About our presenter: Ravi Gopaul, a Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration, is responsible for outreach activity in Greater New York. He coordinates local outreach events, and provides training for community organizations. He joined Social Security in 2012 helping individuals establish entitlement to benefits under all Social Security...

Monday, September 13 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for COME TOGETHER PAWLING or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/come-together-pawling-viewing-of-ted-talk-video-on-how-trees-talk-to-each-other-and-discussion-online-program/2021-09-13/ Each month, in a respectful and open environment, we’ll explore a new topic led by a different community leader. For September, the subject we’ll be discussing is how trees communicate. At the start of the program, we’ll be watching an 18-minute TED TALKS video, entitled How Trees Talk to Each Other, with forest ecologist Suzanne Simard. Following the viewing, we’ll open up a group discussion led by Jay Erickson. Our wellness as individuals and as a community depends on continued sharing, support and conversation in times of celebration as well as in times of conflict. Come Together and join us in fostering deeper conversations, listening to disparate experiences and points of view in the realm of challenging context such as racism, sexism, bipartisanship, whiteness and social justice. We understand that these conversations could be difficult to have, and believe that by coming together to find the willingness to listen and...

Tuesday, July 20 10:00 am-12:00 pm Click on a link below to register for Job Search 101 or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. At this free monthly workshop, you’ll receive individual attention to aid you in your job search. You will learn how to create or update a winning resume and cover letter, practice your interviewing skills, complete job applications, and more. If you’re not getting results in your job search, or don’t know how to begin, then this is the place to start. NOTE: Each 1/2-hour time slot is available for one participant. If a space becomes filled, you’ll be placed on a waiting list, and alerted to other openings.   Available Time Slots:    10:00 am-10:30 am https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/job-search-101-online-program-7/2021-07-20/   10:30 am-11:00 am https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/job-search-101-online-program-8/2021-07-20/   11:00 am-11:30 am https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/job-search-101-online-program-9/2021-07-20/   11:30 am-12:00 pm https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/job-search-101-online-program-10/2021-07-20/     This program is being brought to us by Dutchess One Stop.

Friday, July 16 6:30-7:30 pm Click the link below to register for Art-Room or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/art-room-a-gathering-of-artists-online-3/2021-07-16/ Enjoy lively discussions with your fellow artists about projects and techniques. We look forward to seeing you soon. Allow your artistic passion to follow its creative bliss!

with Tracy Stewart Monday, September 13 10:00 am-12:00 pm Click on a link below to register for Job Search 101 or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. At this free monthly workshop, you’ll receive individual attention to aid you in your job search. You will learn how to create or update a winning resume and cover letter, practice your interviewing skills, complete job applications, and more. If you’re not getting results in your job search, or don’t know how to begin, then this is the place to start. NOTE: Each 1/2-hour time slot is available for one participant. If a space becomes filled, you’ll be placed on a waiting list, and alerted to other openings.   Available Time Slots:    10:00 am-10:30 am https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/job-search-101-online-program-15/2021-09-13/   10:30 am-11:00 am https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/job-search-101-online-program-16/2021-09-13/   11:00 am-11:30 am https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/job-search-101-online-program-17/2021-09-13/   11:30 am-12:00 pm https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/job-search-101-online-program-18/2021-09-13/   This program is being brought to us by Dutchess One Stop.