Monday, January 28, 2013

Pet safety topic of talk at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Pet Safety will be the topic of a program offered by the Valley Parish Nurses and Griffin Hospital at Derby Neck Library at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6.

This is one in a series of topics on health and safety presented to children and their parents. Caring for your pet safely will be discussed.
This a free program; a different topic will be offered the first Wednesday of each month. 

The library also has the following events scheduled for February:

Bedtime music
Bedtime Music and Movement for young children will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6. 

Join Miss Kathi for songs and dance the night away.  Pajamas are appropriate wear for children who attend, and they are encouraged to bring a favorite stuffed animal. 

Medicare Madness
Medicare Madness, a free presentation focusing on the changes to the Medicare system coming with the national Affordable Care Act will  be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7.

The presenter is Jeannette Lewis from Bankers Life and Casualty and Colonial Penn.  Come hear how any modifications may affect you as we approach 2014,  and bring your questions.  

Teen Movie Night

The library will host Teen Movie Night from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 12 with a feature film to be announced—watch for details in the library. 

Free refreshments served; bring your friends for some fun. 

Women's Forum
On Feb. 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. the library offers the Women’s Forum—a new club dedicated to topics by, for, and about women.
This month we discuss love poetry that explores relationships.  The moderator will bring in the materials, but attendees are encouraged to select their own contributions as well.
Bring a light lunch if you wish; coffee and tea are served for free.

Blues performance
At 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 join us for an evening Blues Music Performance.
Our musical duo consists of Mark Naftalin on piano and Mike Michaels on harmonic, guitar, and vocals.
These two talented musicians have performed with such greats as Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Duane Allman, Bill Wyman, and others.
Come bring your friends for good quality, live music. This is a free program for an adult audience.

Writers' Round
At 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Writers’ Round meets. This is a workshop for writers of all genres—fiction, poetry, prose, drama, film scripts, etc. Come share your original works and hear what other writers are doing.

Current Events Club
The Current Events Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26. This group meets to discuss the news—including the arts, medicine, finance, politics and the like. An interesting evening always ensues.

Health Matters
Health Matters, a series of free talks by area experts on health topics, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27. This series is presented by the Valley Parish Nurses and Griffin Hospital.
This month’s topic will be breast wellness. Bring a friend and bring your questions for an informative evening.

For information on any of the above events call 203-734-1492. The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

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