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SUMMARY:Timeless Newtown One Town One Read - Join Today!
DESCRIPTION:The Timeless Newtown One Town One Read community-wide initiative – featuring the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It by Tracey Gendron\, PhD – is underway! Books are free and available at the C.H. Booth Library. \nWhen you pick up a copy of the book\, please be sure to sign up to receive information and updates on upcoming events via the QR code or paper form provided at the Library. \nYou can also sign up for future updates here\, if you’ve not already done so. \nTimeless Newtown Book Discussions will be held in the C.H. Booth Library Meeting Room at 6:30 pm on the following dates: \n  \nPrevious Discussions:\nThursday\, July 17 – Aging\, it’s complicated. Discussion of Forward\, Introduction\, and Chapter 1 of Ageism Unmasked. Facilitator: John Boccuzzi\, Sr.\, retired educator\, administrator\, and consultant. \nTuesday\, July 22 – Changing landscape of technology and medicine and how it impacts medicine. Discussion of Chapter 2 of Ageism Unmasked. \nFacilitator: John Boccuzzi\, Jr.\, President of ISG (Information System Group) Research and cofounder of BD Provisions. \nThursday\, July 31 – Ageism in the working world. Discussion of Chapter 3 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Mike Cairo\, Managing Director of Safety and Security for Greystar Real Estate Industries.  \nThursday\, August 14 – Retirement as a life stage and successful aging. Discussion of Chapter 4 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Facilitator: Dr. Michael Stern\, a practicing psychologist.  \nThursday\, August 21 – The impact of the anti-aging culture. Discussion of Chapter 5 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Dr. Brianna Garrison\, Researcher and Professor of Gerontological Social Work\, Southern CT State University. \nMonday\, August 25 – Older adults in the information age. Discussion of Chapter 6 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Anne Rothstein\, Anne Rothstein\, retired educator and author of a book on successful grant writing. \nWednesday\, September 3 – The pandemic. Discussion of Chapter 7 of Ageism Unmasked.\nFacilitator: Alexa Griffith\, LCSW\, Care Navigator\, Newtown Human Services. \nMonday\, September 15 – Elderhood. Discussion of Chapter 8 of Ageism Unmasked.Facilitator: Natalie Griffith\, LCSW\, Director of Newtown Human Services.  \nPick up a copy of the book and sign up today! \nAll community members are encouraged to read the book and participate in meaningful conversations around age\, intergenerational connection\, and well-being. The program will culminate in a special author event with Dr. Gendron on Thursday\, September 18\, at Edmond Town Hall.
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/timeless-newtown-one-town-one-read-join-today/
LOCATION:C. H. Booth Library\, 25 Main Street\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:C. H. Booth Library,Community,Timeless Newtown
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SUMMARY:Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness
DESCRIPTION:3 month series\, meeting twice monthly from August through October.  \nAgeless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program based on the science of neuroplasticity. This program is performed in a chair that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play\, set to fun music addressing all 21 physical skills and 5 functions of the brain needed for lifelong optimal function. Ageless Grace® is intergenerational\, for all ages and abilities. Develop a healthy habit practicing 10 minutes daily. It’s never too late to begin. It’s never too early to start! \nThe program will be held at the Newtown Senior Center at 2:15 pm on the following dates. Please register to reserve your spot using the links below: \nREGISTER:\nFriday\, September 12\nThursday\, September 25\nTuesday\, October 7
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/ageless-grace-brain-health-fitness/
LOCATION:C. H. Booth Library\, 25 Main Street\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:C. H. Booth Library,Educational
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SUMMARY:Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness
DESCRIPTION:3 month series\, meeting twice monthly from August through October.  \nAgeless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program based on the science of neuroplasticity. This program is performed in a chair that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play\, set to fun music addressing all 21 physical skills and 5 functions of the brain needed for lifelong optimal function. Ageless Grace® is intergenerational\, for all ages and abilities. Develop a healthy habit practicing 10 minutes daily. It’s never too late to begin. It’s never too early to start! \nThe program will be held at the Newtown Senior Center at 2:15 pm on the following dates. Please register to reserve your spot using the links below: \nREGISTER:\nThursday\, September 25\nTuesday\, October 7\nFriday\, October 24
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/ageless-grace-brain-health-fitness-2/
LOCATION:C. H. Booth Library\, 25 Main Street\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470\, United States
CATEGORIES:C. H. Booth Library,Community,Educational
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SUMMARY:C.H. Booth Library Gold Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Please join us! \nFor this fundraiser\, your checkbook stays home and YOU get the money. The price of gold is at a record high. Sell your broken necklaces\, single earrings\, unwanted jewelry\, coins\, and more. Bob “The Gold Man” buys your gold and other valuables on the spot and hands you a check! The C.H. Booth Library benefits with every transaction. \nQuestions? Email bob@libertygoldct.org \nTuesday\, September 30\, from 12 – 7 pm\nWednesday\, October 1\, from 10 am – 4 pm  \nNewtown Community Center\n8 Primrose Street\nNewtown
URL:https://friendsofnewtownseniors.org/event/c-h-booth-library-gold-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Newtown Community Center\, 8 Simpson Street\, Newtown\, CT\, 06470
CATEGORIES:C. H. Booth Library,Community,Fundraiser
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