Author: Donald Partelow

Monday, November 16 6:30-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for Medicare 101 or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-3/2020-11-16/ At this  informative  presentation you’ll learn about Medicare plans Part A, B, and D. You’ll also find out about “the donut hole” & Medigap and much more.   Open Enrollment  for Medicare takes place from October 15-December 7. Be prepared and apply for Medicare during this time to ensure your benefits will be  available to you. Our presenter, Gerri Ann Brenner, has worked in the insurance industry since 1985. Her 34-year career covers several areas including Medicare.

with Cristina Reyes-Schleifer Sound Practitioner Wednesday, November 18 7:00-8:30 pm Click the link below to register for Sound Experience for your Body, Mind and Soul or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/sound-experience-for-your-body-mind-and-soul-online-presentation/2020-11-18/ Immerse yourself in the soothing waves of sound Reduce muscle tension and stress Enter a deep meditative state Enhance your awareness Feel lighter and energized The sound of Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, bells and gongs will open up a new dimension in your life. Note: Wearing headphones or earbuds is recommended for this presentation.

Tuesday, November 17 6:30-7:30 pm Click the link below to register for Meditation with Maria or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/meditation-with-maria-online/2020-11-17/ This guided meditation, brought to us by the calming voice and words of Maria Polhemus, is intended to promote relaxation. Please join us for this soothing program to help you to release unwanted tension.

Presented by Jane Slotnick Kirtan Leader Certified Meditation Teacher  American Meditation Society Thursday, November 19 7-8 pm Click the link below to register for Kirtan: An Evening of Musical Meditation or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-5/2020-11-19/ Kirtan is the repetitive chanting of the same sounds. It has a hypnotic effect on the mind, thus releasing it from stress and transferring it into a state of higher consciousness and concentration. This makes us more aware of everything around us, leading to development of powerful intuitive abilities over time. We bring ourselves to higher frequencies and bring ourselves out of negativity. Come sing till your heart dances with joy! Let the musical vibrations lead you to a place of peace. Chanting in Sanskrit has a hypnotic effect on the mind.  It is relaxing and uplifting at the same time.  Let’s share the healing, joyful power of chant. Energize yourself at this musical meditation and find the divinity already within you. Please join us for a beautiful, blissful evening of music. Note: no experience is necessary.  About our...

English for Speakers of Other Languages with Karina Cerna Friday, November 13 & Friday, November 20 Time slots: 5:00-6:00 pm / 6:00-7:00 pm / 7:00-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for FREE English (ESOL) Online Tutoring or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/free-english-esol-online-tutoring-3/2020-11-13/ Once you are registered Karina will email you a Zoom link. You can use Zoom on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. One space is available for each class. Please indicated what day and time you’d like to make an appointment. Thank you! “This publication (product) was supported by (or “in part by”) funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Services grant program.”

Friday, November 13 7:00-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for The Holmes Health Initiative or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/the-holmes-health-initiative/2020-11-13/ These are troubling times. Many people are experiencing bouts of depression due to isolation, along with worry and fear of contracting Covid-19. The Pawling Library is holding an online Q & A panel discussion addressing these concerns, to and from the Holmes community and to anyone in need of support. Three very gifted and caring people from Holmes will be offering their professional advice in response to the pandemic, addressing both physical and emotional well-being. Please join us for this supportive interactive gathering. Help yourself Help one another Help your community Start here Guest panelists: Dr. Nancy Iankowitz, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, Director of Holistic and Integrative Healing LLC, is a certified family nurse practitioner by trade, mother by choice, and writer by nature. Her books facilitate healing through storytelling, so adults and children of all ages may learn how to cope with anxiety and improve communication in their relationships. Her...

Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, ND, BAMS, MPH, MPA, E-RYT 500 Tuesday, November 10 7:00-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for Ayurveda and Diabetes: A Whole Body Approach or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-4/2020-11-10/ Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, lower limb amputation, and blindness. The current medical understanding is that diabetes is a group of related diseases in which the body is unable to regulate the amount of sugar, specifically glucose, in the blood.  The Ayurvedic approach is to discover the “root cause” of this multi-faceted condition specific to an individual’s unique constitution, assist the body in regulating its blood sugar levels, and ensure that the entire body remains in balance so that no complications arise. Come and discover: Risk factors associated with different types of diabetes The Ayurvedic approach to understanding the different types of diabetes Methods of regulating blood sugar – the fiber connection Dietary and lifestyle changes for the different types...

Welcome to our virtual art exhibition.  We would like to thank the eight talented artists for participating in this online event. They are Irene Caboni, Donna Castelluccio, Carol-Lee Kantor, Lonna Kelly, Jeanne Plekon, Jeanette Rodriguez, Kaete Brittin Shaw, and Liliana Washburn. Their creativity is a gift to all who experience their artwork. Originally this program was to be presented live at Pawling Recreation and had to be restructured into virtual format due to the outbreak of Covid-19. We hope that once this is all behind us, we will meet in person for such events that celebrate the rich diverse artistic abilities found in and beyond our community.  To view the show, please click on the link below and enjoy! https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Q6NBa7lBs-ojPsa8N1OurY06sjY1D5VudwokQ2IcrSfwmw8d5zYmIZJpexBVze5j.V0x5luyrUajIY1Oa?startTime=1603377287000 And remember, the ArtEast Open Studio Tour continues on October 24 & 25. Support our local artists and artists all around the world. https://www.arteastdutchess.com Artwork by Irene Caboni Title: I Matter

Wednesday, October 21 7:00-8:00 pm Click the link below to register for The United Nations: What It Means To Us and To The World or contact Donald, our Adult Program Coordinator, at adult@pawlinglibrary.org. https://www.pawlingfreelibrary.org/event/reserved-for-online-program-2/2020-10-21/ The UN celebrates its 75th anniversary this October, 2020. What exactly is this organization, created in the aftermath of WWII, that now has 193 nation state members? Is it a world government? Does the UN Declaration of Human Rights contradict the US Declaration of Independence? What are its successes, failures and opportunities? Will it, can it be reformed for the 21st century? Dr Baxer guides an exploration of the nuts and bolts of this institution, inviting questions and comments. About our presenter: Dr Joseph J Baxer is President of the United Nations Association of Connecticut and previous US representative to the United Nations for the London based NGO, Strategies for Peace. He is engaged in sustaining cultural diversity and mediating cross-cultural conflicts. His focus involves creating the atmosphere/conditions in which reconciliation can occur. He has led seminars and lectured locally and internationally...