Tuesday, February 26, 2013

From women's issues to technology, Derby Neck offers variety of programs


DERBY - The Women’s Forum will meet 12:30-1:30 p.m. March 18 at Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This monthly discussion group focuses on literature, history, the news, and more in exploring women’s lives.
March will feature women’s history as found in recipes, household hints, and etiquette from various eras.
Participants are invited to bring a light lunch; the library will serve free coffee and tea.

Teen Movie Night
At  6 p.m. March 19 the Library will host Teen Movie Night. Bring your friends to enjoy a blu-ray/big screen showing of a comedy “Wreck-it-Ralph.”
Tweens are also invited. Pizza and other refreshments will be served for free.

Tech Talks
From 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 20 the library begins a series of presentations by the staff called Tech Talks.
Join us to be informed of the latest ideas coming from the technology we encounter in our everyday lives. Our first presentation is on e-mail - how to use it most effectively and problem areas to avoid, such as choosing a password. The basics of setting up an account for the first time will be included.

Writers' Round
At 6:30 p.m. March 21 the Writers’ Round will meet. This is a workshop sessions for writers of all genres—poetry, fiction, scriptwriting, etc.
Bring your original works to share, or just join in to get your creativity flowing.

Current Events Club
At 6:30 p.m. March 26 the library will offer Current Events Club, a group that meets monthly to discuss the news—including the arts, finance, politics, and more. It's an interesting way to hear what is happening, what it means, and to share your own ideas.

'Health Matters'
At 6:30 p.m. March 27 the library will present another talk in the series "Health Matters.”  Our speakers are provided by the Valley Parish Nurses and Griffin Hospital. These experts share their knowledge with you and take your questions.
This month’s talk is on how to evaluate the risk of falling and avoid it.

For information on any of the above programs call 203-734-1492.

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