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Thanks to everyone who showed up in so many ways for another magical Ghost Town at Sundown.
Please send photos and event feedback to wendell@cwmars.com.
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Ghost Town visitors enjoying DIY Shadow Show. Photo by Charlsie Gorski
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Cookbook Book Club
Sunday Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m.
It’s a book club & a potluck! Pick up a copy of this meeting’s book on the book group shelf, sign up and bring a recipe from the book to share. We will discuss the book ““The Mediterranean Dish” while we sample the food we made.
BYO to-go containers for leftovers. What cookbook should we feature next?
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Fiber and Mending- New Night!
Mondays Nov. 4 & 18, 6:30 p.m.
The Wendell Free Library fiber and mending meet-up is trying out a new night and hoping for new member! We bring hand-work projects (no machines please) and work in company. Beginning November 18 we will have needle felting supplies for use.
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Herrick Room Art: November/ December: “Finding a Path” Hooked and Felted Rugs by Phyllis Lawrence.
You can see Phyllis and her rug hooking group in a demonstration of the craft on Sunday December 8 from 1-3 p.m.
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Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Matinee Movies.
November theme: Westerns
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11/6: Destry Rides Again (1939)
George Marshall, director
Starring Jimmy Stewart, Marlene Dietrich
11/13 Meek’s Cutoff (2010)
Kelly Reichardt, director
Starring Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul Dano
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11/20: The Gunfighter (1950)
Henry King, director
Starring Gregory Peck,Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell
11/27 McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
Robert Altman, director
Starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie
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Free Tech Help
Tuesdays Nov. 5 & 19,
2-5 p.m. reserve a spot, or walk in.
Free Tech Support at the library through GCC Cyber Seniors Connecting Generations. Help offered: Basic Computer Skills, Using the Internet, Email Support, Setting up New Devices, Accessing Services (-affordable internet and device programs, library resources, health portals, entertainment, and so much more!) This service is made possible by a grant form the EOEA and Greenfield Community College. They have other locations and hours of service, visit https://engage.gcc.mass.edu/seniors/cyber-seniors/ for more information.
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Saturday November 9, 2 p.m.
Book Reading by Elaine Reardon, local poet.
A story of immigration and assimilation spanning three generations, this book is an exploration of heritage and healing found in everyday rituals. There is a teller of fortunes, a monk who travels with a donkey, and the tastes and smells at the kitchen table as the alchemy of cooking raises memories of those that were loved. Stories Told In a Lost Tongue is Harootunian Reardon’s third book of poetry, an exploration of heritage and healing.
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Team Puzzle Along, November 26, 1-3p.m.
Spend a cozy afternoon at the library working on a puzzle with a group. Try out the new puzzle “Nature in Autumn” or choose from our growing 500 piece puzzle selection. Sign up ahead or drop in to see what it’s all about.
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Monday November 25, 6:30 p.m.
The Return of Old Growth Forests,
Film Showing and Q&A with filmmaker
Today there is great interest in ancient, “old-growth” forests. New England, surprisingly, still has some small fragments of such old forests, although they represent less than 1% of its original, pre-settlement forest. A high percentage of central New England land is cloaked in second- growth forest that is recovering from the massive land clearing of former agricultural years. A significant amount of such second- growth, which is at most 150 or so years old, should be set aside to eventually become old-growth once again, allowing it to regain greater biodiversity, an improved gene pool, and therefore enhanced resilience and adaptability (not to mention natural beauty). In this one-hour film, we will learn how to recognize some of the visual characteristics of our remnant, northeastern old-growth forests, with scenes from several of our most beautiful examples.
In the film, Environmental scientist Margery Winters explains “morticulture”, the role that dead, hollow, and fallen trees play in forest ecology. Ed Faison, Senior Ecologist at Highstead, discusses Nature-managed vs actively-managed forests. And atmospheric physicist Anastassia Makarieva introduces us to the “Biotic Pump” theory, which describes how forests bring fresh water to themselves (and us!); it also accounts for the little-known but vastly significant role that old forests play in stabilizing the Earth’s climate, by moderating temperatures, storms, and droughts.
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December Dates:
Sunday December 8, Rug Hooking Demonstration, 1-3p.m.
Friends of the Wendell Free Library Holiday Craft Fair
Friday Dec. 13, 4-8 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 14, 9-4 p.m.
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Like Clockwork!
Every Friday: LEGO club. 4 to 5 p.m.
Every Sunday: Yoga. All levels, pay what you can. 10 a.m.
Every Tuesday: Art Group. 5 p.m.
Every Wednesday: playgroup with Sylvia. 10 a.m.
Every Wednesday: Matinee Movie. 4p.m.
Every Wednesday: Yoga. All levels, pay what you can. 6:20 p.m. *New Time
Every Second Friday: Homeschool Hangout. 10:30a.m.
Every Second Friday: Office Hours with State Rep. Saunders. 1-2p.m.
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The Gentle Healthy Bones and Balance Exercise Program
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am and Fridays 10:00-11:00 am
Presented by the Wendell Free Library via ZOOM. This is a long running library program that we are trying to be better about promoting.
For seniors who wish to improve or maintain strength, mobility, flexibility,
balance and bone health.
Sessions include: Warm up, Strengthening, Balance, Cool down and Range of Motion.
Sessions run approximately one hour
Equipment needed:
-A sturdy chair without armrests, such as a kitchen chair
-Drinking water
-Hand and leg weights are optional.
All are welcome
To join, please contact
Marianne Vinal
Email: mariannevinal@gmail.com
Telephone: 978-544-6122 call or text
or
The Wendell Free Library
Email: Wendell@cwmars.org
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