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Fine Wine or Sour Grapes? Let’s Talk About Aging (In-person)
Thursday, April 25
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Registration Required Below Co-sponsored by Redding's Commission on Aging "Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been," David Bowie Aging happens... so let’s talk about it! Join a new, informal discussion group as we talk, listen, learn — and figure out how to turn sour grapes into fine wine. The conversation will be facilitated by Redding residents Jean Rexford and Kathleen Brandt. The group will meet at the Library the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Potential topics will include maintaining relevancy, resiliency, dealing with ageism, acceptance and compassion. Spring Meeting Dates: March 28, April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23, June 13 and June 27. Our Facilitators Jean Rexford — Jean started the Connecticut Center for Patient Safety in 2005 to promote patient safety, improve the quality of health care and protect patient rights. Jean is a former member of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board and Redding's Commission on Aging. Kathleen Brandt — Kathleen is vice chairman of the Redding's Commission on Aging. After nearly two decades working as a registered nurse, she became an attorney in 1996, specializing in patient advocacy litigation.
Cooking with the Thirsty Radish — Spring Sweets (Virtual)
Thursday, April 25
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required Below
Join us virtually as we welcome back Vanessa Young from The Thirsty Radish for a three-part cooking series that celebrates the coziness of winter and welcomes the freshness of spring!
For her third and final session, Vanessa will help us welcome spring with some delicious treats that showcase the season!
Dates & Topics Wednesday, January 10 at 7 pm — Snow Day Favorites Tuesday, March 5 at 7 pm — Breakfast Buns and Brunch Coming Up: Thursday, April 25 at 7 pm — Spring Sweets (Register Below) Whether infused with floral flavor or packed with refreshing brightness, spring treats take on a different flavor that matches the season. Learn how to make simple and delicious recipes from lightly sweet snacks to desserts. These beautiful treats are also perfect for celebrations like Mother’s Day. Registration is required for this Zoom program. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link the day of the program. Include your cell phone number to receive a text reminder. About our presenter:
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How to Find the Right College For You (Teens and Adults) Zoom program
Thursday, April 25
7:30 pm
Please register below to receive a Zoom link the day of the program. With over 2,000 four-year colleges in the United States for students to consider, how can you identify the school where your teen will thrive the most? Where do you start looking? During this interactive workshop, Priyanka Shingala
Priyanka has been working in the test prep and college counseling industry for 11 years and started her own business Let’s Talk College, LLC in 2018. Her goal is to help you organize your college applications process in the most painless, low-stress way possible.
Program contact: Sarah Zimmermann (sarah@marktwainlibrary.org), Teen and Reference Librarian