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“These Precious Days”: Creative Collective Discussion Group (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 22
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Required Below
Have fun and make friends while cultivating your creativity in our weekly group discussions about art, creativity and so much more! Our facilitated conversations invite participants to consider imaginative and alternative viewpoints about the creative process in a congenial, relaxed Zoom setting. Empower your creativity and feed your brain by joining us in the Creative Collective Discussion Group!
This fall, our exploration into the power of creativity continues with the book These Precious Days by legendary author Ann Patchett. Copies of the book will be available to checkout at the Library's front desk and both the ebook and audiobook are available to downloaded from Hoopla.
Please read the book's introduction and chapter 1 for the first meeting.
The Creative Collective meets weekly on Tuesdays. Register once for all eight weekly meetings in this session, September 10 through October 29.
Click Here to attend Zoom Meeting (For registered participants only)
TOPSTONE Family Story Time Co-Sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Rec (ages birth-5)
Tuesday, October 22
10:30 am - 11:00 am
MTL Story Times @ Topstone Pond: Co-sponsored by the Redding Department of Parks & Recreation Let's enjoy the outdoors together! We'll gather at Topstone beach for an outdoor Family Story Time with books, songs, and flannel board stories. Please bring your own beach chairs/ beach blankets. REGISTRATION REQUIRED; include your phone number for a text update in case of inclement weather. Photos and or videos from this event may be used on the Library's social media sites.
Z.E.B.R.A. (Zealous Excellent Book Readers Association) for 7th and 8th Graders
Tuesday, October 22
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Avid readers in 7th and 8th grades are invited to attend our monthly book discussion group for older readers. There will be books for browsing and cookies and chips for snacking while we discuss books you’ve read lately. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Understanding Health Insurance Part II: Individual & Family Open Enrollment (In-Person)
Tuesday, October 22
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required Below This session will focus on the open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans. Participants will gain insights into choosing the best coverage options, understanding premium and cost-sharing details, and accessing marketplace or private insurance options for themselves and their families. This is a hybrid series of programs that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For the best experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the In-Person option and you will receive an email reminder. Would you prefer instead to attend the program virtually over Zoom? Click here to register for the virtual event. Understanding Health Insurance Dates & Topics:- Part I September 24 — Medicare Open Enrollment
- Part II October 22 — Individual/Family Open Enrollment
- Part III January 21 — Preparing and Advocating for Your Health Care Needs (Panel Discussion)
Anne McGuire is the founder and owner of Healthcare Pathfinder, LLC a Health and Long Term Care Advice Advocacy and Management firm. For 25 years, Anne has been helping individuals, families, and employees manage their health insurance and making sure they get the care and coverage they need and deserve. She is a Registered Nurse, a Certified Case Manager and has Life and Health insurance licenses (but does not sell insurance). Anne has a broad multi-disciplined background in the healthcare arena including EMS, Intensive Care, Home Care, Managed Care, and Appeals/Negotiation Advocacy. Currently, she
serves on the New England board of the Aging Life Care Association, is a member of the Case Management Society of America/ Anne resides in Darien, CT.
Understanding Health Insurance Part II: Individual & Family Open Enrollment (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 22
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required Below This session will focus on the open enrollment period for individual and family health insurance plans. Participants will gain insights into choosing the best coverage options, understanding premium and cost-sharing details, and accessing marketplace or private insurance options for themselves and their families. This is a hybrid series of programs that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For the best experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the Virtual option and you will receive an email with a Zoom link on the morning of the program. Include a cell for a text reminder. Would you prefer instead to attend the program in person at the Library? Click here to register for the live event at the Library. Understanding Health Insurance Dates & Topics:- Part I September 24 — Medicare Open Enrollment
- Part II October 22 — Individual/Family Open Enrollment
- Part III January 21 — Preparing and Advocating for Your Health Care Needs (Panel Discussion)
Anne McGuire is the founder and owner of Healthcare Pathfinder, LLC a Health and Long Term Care Advice Advocacy and Management firm. For 25 years, Anne has been helping individuals, families, and employees manage their health insurance and making sure they get the care and coverage they need and deserve. She is a Registered Nurse, a Certified Case Manager and has Life and Health insurance licenses (but does not sell insurance). Anne has a broad multi-disciplined background in the healthcare arena including EMS, Intensive Care, Home Care, Managed Care, and Appeals/Negotiation Advocacy. Currently, she
serves on the New England board of the Aging Life Care Association, is a member of the Case Management Society of America/ Anne resides in Darien, CT.