The library will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving
Monday Chair Yoga at the Library
Join us as certified fitness instructor Ed Eisler leads us through a Chair Yoga program, beginner thru advanced. This program repeats every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Please note time change.
Thursday Tai Chi at the Library
November 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Join us as certified fitness instructor Ed Eisler leads us through a tai chi (Wu Style) program, beginner thru advanced, including joint looseners, breathing exercises, Qigong and form training. This program is good for weight loss, fall prevention, increased bone density and increased overall muscle tone and stamina. Please note time and date change.
Affordable Health Care Navigators and What They Can Do For You
November 2 - 5:30 p.m.
Navigator Susan Park is here to explain how Obamacare Navigators can assist you in obtaining health insurance. Please note time change.
Caring for Bromeliads
November 3 - 2:00 p.m.
Jay Thurrott of the Florida East Coast Bromeliad Society will discuss the care of Bromeliads and take questions from the audience.
Thursday Tai Chi at the Library
November 9 - 3:30 p.m.
Join us as certified fitness instructor Ed Eisler leads us through a tai chi (Wu Style) program, beginner thru advanced, including joint looseners, breathing exercises, Qigong and form training. This program is good for weight loss, fall prevention, increased bone density and increased overall muscle tone and stamina. Please note time and date change.
Stressless Holiday Cooking—Enjoy Entertaining Without Succumbing to a Stroke
November 10 - 2:00 p.m.
Chef Warren Caterson will help you learn how to enjoy the holidays without spending all your time in the kitchen. Great ideas for appetizers and main course.
Thursday Tai Chi at the Library
November 16 - 3:30 p.m.
Join us as certified fitness instructor Ed Eisler leads us through a tai chi (Wu Style) program, beginner thru advanced, including joint looseners, breathing exercises, Qigong and form training. This program is good for weight loss, fall prevention, increased bone density and increased overall muscle tone and stamina. Please note time and date change.
Major Crimes Investigation presented by Sergeant Pagliari
November 17 - 2:00 p.m.
Sergeant A.J. Pagliari, supervisor of the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Major Case Unit will speak about the experiences he has had while investigating cases for the VCSO Crimes Scene Unit and the Cold Case Squad. Sergeant Pagliari has investigated or supervised over 100 incidents pertaining to Major Cases, some of which have resulted in perpetrators being sentenced to life in prison for the crimes they committed.
Musical Duo Mountain Brew
November 18 - 2:00 p.m.
Join us as Andy and Sara Burr, husband and wife duo 'Mountain Brew' delight us with a mixture of pop standards, Americana and Irish tunes.
Master Gardeners: Garden Turf
November 21 - 2:00 p.m.
This month, Volusia County’s master gardeners will discuss garden turf. They will also share gardening tips and answer questions during the plant clinic. Residents can bring their plants for a free check-up. Master gardeners are volunteers who answer gardening questions at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, present horticultural classes to community groups, and staff information booths at fairs and garden shows. For more information about the county’s Master Gardener Program, call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778.
Organist and Vocalist Jonathan Brady presents Holiday Music and More
November 26 - 2:00 p.m.
Please join us as for an afternoon of smooth music as Jonathan Brady performs a wide variety of seasonal favorites to help us to usher in the holiday season. He’ll also include jazz standards of the 1920’s through the 50’s and classic and soft rock tunes of the 50’s through the 80’s. Jonathan’s vocal style was inspired by Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, and Mel Torme.
Billy Mitchell, Father of the United States Air Force
November 28 - 2:00 p.m.
Every aviation and military history buff knows of Billy Mitchell. He is remembered as the father of the United States strategic bomber service, and for his famous court martial case. But did you know that Mitchell helped organize and promote the first round the world flight expedition three years before Lindbergh flew? Author Spencer Lane recounts this four plane, 175 day flight, depicting the drama and obstacles overcome in this monumental effort. In addition to the actual events of the flight itself, Lane details Mitchell’s organizational efforts which made it all possible. He also provides an account of Mitchell’s life before and after this event and analyses his troubles with his superiors.
