Events

Nature's Gentle Tai Chi Gong with Brian Thompson

NEW START TIME

        - Available In-Person @ 9:15am-

Join Brain Thompson, Founder/ Wellness Innovator Speaker/ Healer of Bnew4life LLC as he demonstrates and lead participants in breathing, relaxation, self-calming and gentle movement techniques. These methods help address pandemic related stress, release pain and improve quality of life. Calming music will accompany the natural environment.

Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected system and are traditionally believed to have mental and physical health benefits.

Registration is Required for each Session

Registration will open on January 27th

BNEW4LIFE Basic Self-Defense 101: PART 2 

Awareness, Confidence, & Safety

-Available in person at 11:00am-

Join us for a basic self-defense 101 (PART 2) session with Brian Thompson. This essential hands on course is designed to build immediate confidence and provide practical tools for personal safety.

You will learn:

• Situational Awareness: Recognize and avoid threats before they happen.

• Simple, Effective Techniques: High-percentage escapes and strikes for body types.

• De-escalation: Use your voice and body language to diffuse danger.

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No experience needed. BNEW4LIFE empowers you to take control of your safety.

Registration is Required to attend this session. Space is limited.

Registration will open on January 27th

Ageless Strength & Mobility

-Available In-Person at the Library at 11:30am

Join us on designated days for an interactive, instructional fitness session with fan-favorite instructor Arlene Santiago! We've taken Chair Yoga and graduated into something even more exciting: Ageless Strength & Mobility!

This program is available in-person at the library. 

Registration is required! 

To Register for this program, please contact Katherine Goosby

Patrons who sign up are registered for classes for the entire month. 

*PLEASE NOTE: Participants must sign the waiver below prior to participating. Participants must be registered to attend.

Participants are encouraged to bring a hand towel and water with them to class.

WAIVER: https://app.waiversign.com/doc/5aa08440a7a14365b71fbd2c

Join local author, Dr. Leslie K. Best, for a historical presentation based on her book, Silhouettes of the Past: Growing Up in Chicago During the 50s and 60s:

This is not just a memoir of growing up in the 1950s and 1960s but a reflection on Chicago’s past, including historical data that led to the experiences rather directly or indirectly that impacted the author’s life growing up on the South Side of Chicago. It encompasses the 1893 Chicago World Columbian Exposition, the 1919 race riot in Bronzeville, and the attempts to maintain racial barriers between blacks and whites, such as restrictive covenants. Dr. Best shares her experiences as her family journeys from the Woodlawn, Hyde Park, and Chatham communities in search of a better life.

Registration is encouraged.

Connecting Through Treads

**Available In-Person at 11:30am**

Join us for a relaxing afternoon just for knitters, crocheters and more! Gather with knitters just like you to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.

Bring your own knitting & crochet materials, or use the basic supplies provided.

No experience needed. All skill levels welcome

(This is a self-guided event)

No Registration Required

Ageless Strength & Mobility

-Available In-Person at the Library at 11:30am

Join us on designated days for an interactive, instructional fitness session with fan-favorite instructor Arlene Santiago! We've taken Chair Yoga and graduated into something even more exciting: Ageless Strength & Mobility!

This program is available in-person at the library. 

Registration is required! 

To Register for this program, please contact Katherine Goosby

Patrons who sign up are registered for classes for the entire month. 

*PLEASE NOTE: Participants must sign the waiver below prior to participating. Participants must be registered to attend.

Participants are encouraged to bring a hand towel and water with them to class.

WAIVER: https://app.waiversign.com/doc/5aa08440a7a14365b71fbd2c

Adults of all ages are welcome to join us the first or second Saturday of every month in the Library Commons for tea, coffee, snacks, and an art project. This month we will make mini felt heart pillows! Just in time for Valentine's Day. This craft will require basic hand sewing and instruction will be provided. Create the perfect gift for someone you love or brighten up your home with a new decoration. 

Registration is required. 

Line Dancing Class with Cynthia Morse, C Soul Slyders

        - Available In-Person @ 1:00pm - 2:30pm - 

Cynthia Morse has been teaching Line Dancing for over 15 years, finding a Fun way to incorporate exercise into our daily routines. Classes are beneficial for good health, muscle tone and cardiovascular strength. Dancing also       reduces stress and can help decrease blood pressure.

Join us for a Fun and Invigorating afternoon of dancing!

Beginners Session 1:00pm -2:00pm

Intermediate Session 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Registration is Required.

Registration will open on January 31st

* Please note* The Intermediate session is from 2:00pm - 2:30pm. If you're not interested in this session, you are welcome to leave at your convenience.

Nature's Gentle Tai Chi Gong with Brian Thompson

NEW START TIME

        - Available In-Person @ 9:15am-

Join Brain Thompson, Founder/ Wellness Innovator Speaker/ Healer of Bnew4life LLC as he demonstrates and lead participants in breathing, relaxation, self-calming and gentle movement techniques. These methods help address pandemic related stress, release pain and improve quality of life. Calming music will accompany the natural environment.

Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected system and are traditionally believed to have mental and physical health benefits.

Registration is Required for each Session

Registration will open on February 3rd