ADIRONDACK MEDITATION
HARMONIZING SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY
Join us to learn the basics of mindfulness meditation; a practice dedicated to bringing understanding of the mind and heart. Meditation provides many benefits. Among them are: scientifically proven benefits of reducing stress, improving immune function, increasing positive emotions and attentive abilities, and deepening the qualities of practitioners to see into their deepest nature. In so doing, practitioners become freer from suffering and able to feel gratitude for what each day brings. Instructor: Rosann Scalise, M.Ed.
WEDNESDAYS 9:45 to 11:00 Registration recommended.
TAI CHI
Tai Chi, a form of exercise developed in ancient China, has been demonstrated to have a powerful effect on health. Known for its slow, fluid movements, the central premise in Tai Chi is to integrate the mind and body. It has been shown to promote balance, flexibility, muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness , as well as increased levels of psychological well-being and reduction of anxiety and stress.
Tai Chi is accessible to most everyone, even those who may wheelchair bound. One of its appealing attributes is that you never get down on the floor. The movements are all performed standing, or seated for those who may have mobile impairment.
Instructor: Rosann Scalise, M.Ed., is a certified Tai Chi Instructor through the Tai Chi for Health Institute, a world-wide Tai Chi organization developed by family physician and renowned Tai Chi expert, Dr. Paul Lam.
The Classes will be held offsite, at the “Community Room,” adjacent to the Bassett Health Care Clinic, at 36 Slawson Street, Dolgeville. Time and Dates are as follows:
11:15 am- 12:00 pm., October 23rd, October 30th, November 6th, November 13th, November 20th, and November 27th. The program is free of charge, Thanks to the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.
Parking is free. Registration will be during the first class.
Pre-School Play Group
Weekly- Friday from 11:15-12:15 pm.
Pre-School Play Group takes place on Fridays from 11:15-12:15. This program is designed for children from birth to 4 years of age. The Pre-School Play Group is observed by Joanne Zilkowski, Family School Navigator, from the Dolgeville Central School District and facilitated by Susanne and Michael Stone.
Each week the children learn about a different theme.
It is free and open to the public, and no prior registration is required.
NOTE: This program runs in coordination with the Dolgeville School schedule.
GED ADULT EDUCATION (FORMERLY HSC/TASK)
Weekly-Thursday from 1:00 -4:00 pm. (Or by appointment)
We are pleased to offer Adult Education classes in conjunction with Herkimer County BOCES. The instructor is here on Thursdays only, from 1:00-4:00 pm, or by appointment. Please call (315) 868-3373 to make appointments, as well as for general information.
BOOK CLUB / READING GROUP
Meets every first Thursday of the month in the Reading Room at 1:00 pm (unless otherwise scheduled.)
February 5th: “Homecoming” by Kate Morton
March 6th: “The Narrows,” by Michael Connelly
April 3rd: (To be determined at a later date.)
PROJECT LINUS
Provide Love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gift of new handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” Donate blankets, your time and/ or other needed materials.
