April 2008

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

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Make a Scrapbook Organizer with Dana Wilkens, Wednesday, April 2nd at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Take an everyday file folder and turn it into a creative folding organizer. Please bring your choice of glue and a paper slicer, if you have one. Cost is $5.00. Please register at the sign up table.

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The Cocoa Beach Surf Museum presents The Physics of Noseriding with Jim McLaren, on Saturday, April 5th at 2:00 PM. Local author gives a lighthearted but informative presentation to the local surfing community to assist them in understanding how physics plays a vital part in permitting them to hang 5 or hang 10.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month with Jazz vocalist Sybil Gage, on Sunday, April 6th at 2:00 PM.

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The Hospice of St. Francis will conduct a free series on Caregivers in the Last Years on Mondays and Thursdays, April 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, and 24 at 2:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. This 6 part series is aimed at current or future family caregivers (or care receivers), and is full of good information for just about everybody. To register call Barbara Borman RN at 260-4578 or email her at caregiving@hospiceofstfrancis.com.

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401K Basics, an educational workshop with Accredited Account Management Specialist Philip MacDonald, Tuesday, April 8th at 7:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room.

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Make Fresh Water Pearl Earrings with Bev McNally, Wednesday, April 9th at 2:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Cost is $8.00 for wire, $10.00 for sterling silver and $12.00 for gold filled wire.  Please register at the Sign Up Table.

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Importance of Mangroves to the Indian River Lagoon with Shoreline Restoration Coordinator Christopher Lindo, Wednesday, April 16th at 1:00 PM.  Bring a sack lunch and learn the importance of mangroves to the Indian River Lagoon. This program is presented by the Marine Resources Council of East Florida.

Introduction to 5 Little Wisdom Books with John Lang, A.P. , Wednesday, April 16th at 7:00 PM. John will discuss the foundation of Zen by introducing the following 5 books: Tao Teching, Chuang Tzu, The Platform Scripture (Ch’an or Zen’), The Bhagavad-Gita and Meditations - Marcus Aurelius. John Lang was a law clerk for the Texas Supreme Court, Ombudsman for the Smithsonian, and is a 30 year practioner of T’ai Chi, and an acupuncture physician.

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Healthy Planet of Brevard presents Sustainable Retirement with Ed Brown on Saturday, April 19th at 2:00 PM. Ed Brown is the owner of Progressive Home Solutions, a Gainesville, Florida, based enterprise where he helps senior citizens age-in-place and reduce energy use at home and in their personal lives. He helps his clients transform potentially dangerous and uncomfortable living spaces into independent living environments that are safe, comfortable and energy efficient. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of living sustainably is the food that we daily choose to eat. Come find out why a plant-based diet is crucial to a sustainable lifesyle and retirement.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon brings back Good Time ‘N for an afternoon of bluegrass, folk tunes and contemporary music on Sunday, April 20th at 2:00 PM.

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Learn how to grow Herbs and Edible Flowers from horticultural extension agent Sally Scalera on Tuesday, April 22nd at 10:00 AM. Cost is $5.00. To register, call the University of Florida Extension Office at 633-1702.

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PEOPLE IN PRINT PRESENTS NORRIS BURKES
AT COCOA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Norris Burkes, Hospital Chaplain, Syndicated Columnist, Author and Air Force Guard Chaplain, will speak about his experiences and sign and sell copies of his book, No Small Miracles, on Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM at Cocoa Beach Public Library.Norris’ Spirituality column, which appears in Florida Today’s Life Section on Saturdays, takes a spiritual, often comical – if not irreverent – look at everyday life. He first started writing the popular column for Florida Today in 2001, and now has a syndicated column on a weekly basis with Gannett News Service reaching almost a million readers. This program is free of charge.

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Ongoing:

AARP Tax Assistance, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, through April 15th from 9:00 AM to 1:00PM in the Florence Kunneman study rooms. Trained volunteers will be on hand to help you with your tax preparation.

Hatha Yoga for Seniors with Emily Hain, a Certified Yoga Instructor, on Tuesdays, 1:00-1:45 PM, through May 20th. No experience or special equipment is necessary; chairs will be used for support. Cost is $2.00 per class. Learn how yoga can help keep you more healthy and active. This 45 minute class is designed to warm up the body, improve your balance and maintain strength and flexibility in a relaxing and non-competitive style.

Easy Hatha Yoga with Emily Hain, Tuesdays at 2:00 PM, through May 20th, Cost is $5.00 per session. This is a safe, fun, relaxing and non-competitive class. Bring a towel or a mat and wear comfortable clothing.

Senior Fit Aerobics with personal trainer Polly Helm, Tuesdays, through May 20th, 4:00-5:00 PM. An easy does it aerobics with a warm up and cool down 20 minutes long, featuring a chair based workout intended to tone the upper and lower body. Please bring a set of light weights, water and a towel. Cost is $5.00.

T’ai Chi Chu’an with John Lang A.P., Wednesdays at 9:00 AM, through May 21st. Cost is $5.00.  T’ai Chi is a unique system of moving meditation with exercise emphasizing legs and posture, and meditation of mind and breath. Wear comfortable clothing and flat soled shoes.

Open Meeting with Commissioner Chuck Nelson, 4th Friday of every month 9:00-11:00 AM in the Captain’s Room. Come and speak to the Commissioner and share your views and concerns at these open meetings.

Playreaders Group meets every third Tuesday at 2:00 PM in the Captain’s Room. Everyone who attends has a script and is encouraged to participate. Newcomers are always welcome. Contact Lois Palmer for details at 783-8645.

Book Discussion Groups meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM in the Captain’s Room.  On April 9th , the morning group will discuss Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, and the evening group will review Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations – One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson.

A Watercolor Group will meet on Thursdays from 1:00-4:00 in the West Room. This is a social, non-instructive painting group which is open to anyone with an interest in watercolors. All levels of skill are welcome. Bring your materials and paint with fellow artists. For further information, contact Angela Richards at 784-0528.