September Adult Events at the Somers Library

Senior Benefits Information Center. Every Wednesday, 1/2 - 12/18, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm  (No meeting on 11/27). Senior Benefits Information Centers (SBICs) help older adults 60 and over and those caring for the elderly achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage. Information is provided about different types of government programs. Meet with trained counselors in a private setting to get information about:

You will be able to meet with trained counselors in a private setting. No appointment is necessary. If you can't visit the library in person, you can leave a message on the SBIC helpline at 914-231-3260 or email us at SBIC@wlsmail.org with your name, number, a time to call between 9am-5pm and whether your interest is in Medicare services or other benefits. A counselor will return your call within two business days. 

 

Art Exhibit: Constanza Mallol Paintings. September 1 - 30, during library hours.Those who experience Constanza Mallol's colorful, descriptive still-lifes and figures are struck by their revealing use of light and form. Born in Chile, but fled with her family to Mexico, Mallol's individualistic sense of color and form was influenced by the vibrant history, art and exuberance of this ancient, ever-changing nation. In 1993, Constanza moved to New York to study at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design. Career highlights include shows at SOHO 20, Warde-Nasse Gallery, Wisteria Gallery, La Mama La Galleria and Art Students League in New York City. Her work is on permanent display at the Museo de Arte Moderno in Chile, at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at SUNY Stony Brook, and in private collections in the U.S. and abroad. Constanza leads a growing group of students at her Hudson River studio, where she creates new works and inspires young artists.

 

How to Increase Your ENERGY, VITALITY and YOUTH (While Decreasing Your Need for Medication & Surgery). Saturday, September 7th , 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.  At this educational workshop presented by Dr. Edward Markowitz of the Advanced Wellness and Injury Center in Danbury, CT, you will learn: How to improve the way you feel, look and work; How to limit your need for drugs and surgery; How to reduce your pain naturally; How to reduce the harmful effects of stress; Why our health care costs are rising while we are still so sick. Dr. Markowitz is one of the Clinical Directors of the Advanced Wellness and Injury Center in Danbury, CT. He frequently consults many corporations on ergonomics as well as the prevention and treatment of work-related injuries.

 

W.I.N.K. (WHAT I NEED KNOWN)- Important Information about Me:  Join us on Tuesday, September 10 from 6:30 to 8 PM - What if you are suddenly incapacitated, hospitalized, or worse?  What vital information about you do family and friends need to know? The Friends of the Somers Library, in collaboration with the library staff and Tracy Christen Reimann, Esq., have created a program featuring a document that each person should complete in case of emergency, called "WINK (What I Need Known) - Important Information About Me". At the presentation, you will receive a copy of this document and will be instructed on its general use.  A "WINK- Important Information about Me" document is a significant gift for your loved ones as well as a significant self-care document. Categories include: Personal Information, Financial Information, Health Information, Information about my Home, and Final Wishes. Each person completes and keeps their own document, to be left easily accessible to others, and includes the details they want to share - from basics like the garage door code, to information about the care of your pet, to how you pay bills, or where your important legal papers are stored.  You get the idea. Registration is required to ensure your blank document copy is available. Please contact the library at 232-5717 to register. 

 

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If there is a book in you, a memoir, a fictional recounting of a time in your life or an historical tome, there is no greater time to preserve your written words in a class with other students who are exploring an idea, a work in  progress, or a chapter in their life. Bring your ideas, pen and paper or laptop so that within a few short weeks you will have developed the strategies to become a lifelong writer. People of all skill levels are welcome. Space is limited to 12, so register early! 

 

Linda is an author and former journalist for The New York Times, where she reported on evolving health and human interest. Before her debut as a novelist with the critically  acclaimed I Know You by Heart, she served as manager of corporate communications at Novartis. Currently, she writes books with doctors who want to inform the public about developing advances in their fields of medicine. She recently completed a book with Sabrina Shue, MD, a well respected pain management specialist, entitled When It Hurts: The Secrets and Mysteries of Pain Management Revealed. It will be published in early 2020. Her latest novel of suspense and murder, The Iceman Checks Out, received praiseworthy reviews from several newspapers and magazines.

Painting in Autumn With Judika. Mondays, 9/9, 16, 23 & 10/7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. It's fall, an inspirational season to create more ART. We can draw from nature's colors using acrylic paints, watercolors or watercolor oil pencils.  This class offers you the time and space to make new artwork to express yourself. Our local artist and instructor Judika Lieberman is well versed in all disciplines and will demonstrate the advantages of each medium. Be you novice or expert - you are all welcome! Bring your supplies for the first class: canvases, paper, brushes, water cup, palette, and your favorite medium. Then the fun will begin! 

Fall Gardening & Seed Saving Program:  Saturday, September 14 from 10:30 - 12:30 - Are you interested in fall gardening?  Want to learn how to save seeds and re-grow plants and harvest from this years garden? You can! Meet master gardener, Shanyn Siegel who will share her tips on seed saving! Use those leftover seeds to help grow a new garden in the spring!  Please register!

Decorating Your Home to Sell (or Dwell):  Monday, September 16, 6:30 - 8:00 pm - If you want to learn the tricks of the staging trade to sell your home or listings faster and for more money, or you just want to revitalize your home's appearance, join home staging expert Susan Atwell as she teaches you:

Whether you are a home seller, real estate professional, or just someone who enjoys interior decorating, this workshop is for you! 

Hosted by Judi McAnaw, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones in Somers, NY. Presented by Susan Atwell is a home staging expert and president of AtWell Staged Home and Genesis Macedo is the owner of Genesis Pro Painting & Restoration in Bedford Hills. Registration is required.

Fall Creative Writing Class. Tuesdays, September 17 - December 10, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at the Somers Library for a writing class for all levels where participants can be creative and share their efforts in class. Each week writers will have their creativity challenged in different ways. The class will be lead Jo Ann Francella, a columnist for The Somers Record, and Kathy Neggers, a published author.  Space is limited to 12.

 

Five Money Questions for Women:  Wednesday, September 18th from 6:30-8:00pm. Women and men have differing considerations when it comes to long-term financial goals. Does your financial strategy fit your lifestyle and needs? Join us and learn more about five critical money questions for women. There  will also be a short presentation on key tips for your important banking and short-term liquidity needs. Presented by Judi McAnaw, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments & Carol Masi, Vice President, Branch Manager, PCSB Bank. Registration is required.

 

Famous Women Artists Workshop:  Four consecutive Fridays - September 20, 27, and October 4 & 11 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. An Exploration of the art, personal life and artistic impact of five famous women artists:  Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Camille Claudel, Georgia O'Keeffe and Sally Manna. Course Instructor: Susan Courtney. Space is limited and registration is required. This Program is presented by the Mainstream Institute for Mature Adults at Westchester Community College.  Since this program is funded by the US Department of Health & Human Services, the Administration on Aging (AOA), the New York State Office for the Aging, Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services, it is geared towards older adults. As per grant requirements, preference is given to adults 60+ years old.  Please call Reference Librarian Tara Ferretti at 914-232-5717 to register. 

 

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease. Thursday, September 19, 1:30 - 3:00 pm. The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease makes planning more important than ever. This program, given by the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter, will offer information about legal and financial issues to consider how to put plans in place and how to access legal and financial resources near you. Topics covered will include: 

Emergency Preparedness Program. Thursday, September 19th  7:00 - 8:30 pm. This program is presented by the New York National Guard troops, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.  September is Emergency Preparedness Month! With severe weather events becoming more frequent and extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. The training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.  Registration is required.  

 

Recording on Broadway: An Afternoon with Thomas Z. Shephard.Saturday, September 21, 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The winner of 12 Grammy Awards, Shepard is America's preeminent producer of Broadway cast albums.He's a gifted composer, pianist, orchestrator and even forensic musicologist, but his legacy is etched in the grooves of hundreds of records.  Now Shepard is bringing his unique insider's view on the history of Broadway in this brand-new lecture program. In this exclusive offering, Shepard will tell the audience about the historic shows he's worked on and talk about the memorable personalities he's worked with, including stars such as Julie Andrews, Sarah Brightman, Yul Brynner, Betty Buckley, Barbara Cook, Joel Grey, Danny Kaye, Angela Lansbury, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Anthony Quinn, Debbie Reynolds, Barbra Streisand and more, as well as legendary Broadway creators such as Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein, Fred Ebb, Jerry Herman, Sheldon Harnick, John Kander, Richard Rodgers and, of course, Stephen Sondheim. 

With Shepard spinning tales and offering musical examples from his collection of immortal recordings, this will be catnip to anyone who loves Broadway-and the library audience loves few things better than it loves Broadway.