October 2008

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

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Clay Handbuilding Workshop with Suzanne Frank, Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Cost is $70.00. Clay materials and tools provided, plus firing. Each student will be given clay and tools and will learn to make art objects using clay as a medium. Please register at the sign up table.

It’s All About the Water with Horticultural Agent Sally Scalera. Thursday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM in the Jane von Thron Room. Cost is $5.00. To register, please call the extension office at 633-1702. Learn what you can do in your landscape to conserve water and how you can help protect the Indian River Lagoon by using rain barrels. There are many things that can be done in landscapes that will reduce your water needs and help your plants grow healthier all at the same time.

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On Saturday, October 4th from 7pm to 9pm at the Cocoa Beach Public Library, the Cocoa Beach Surf Museum hosts Movie Night with a showing of Dr. Diana's latest surf movie, Longboard Sessions, 2008.  Longboard Sessions 2008 is a surf video featuring local Cocoa Beach and Brevard County Surfers. The film is approximately one hour in length and includes many local longboarders riding from knee high waves to Hurricane Bertha four foot plus waves. The footage was shot at five different Brevard County surf spots from May 2008 through late August 2008. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski, aka "Dr. Diana" shot all the video footage as well as produced the film.   Sessions soundtrack is by the Aquanuts, a Cocoa Beach band consisting of the following members; Bob Grabowski on bass, Mark Grabowski on drums, Bill McMillen and Chuck Wofford on guitars. The Aquanuts, will play live surf music during the viewing of the film. Popcorn and beverages will be available for free.  For more information, go to  http://www.cocoabeachsurfmuseum.org The Paddleboard Committee of The Cocoa Beach Surf Museum will hold the second annual Causeway to Causeway (C2C) Challenge on Saturday, October 18th, at Lee Werner Park, located at 401 Riveredge Blvd in Cocoa.  This will again be a 22 mile non-trophy event, but we will track participants finish times. All paddlecraft are welcome to attend.  Sign-up will start at 7AM and we will start promptly at 8 AM. The entry fee is $15. This will include t-shirts and lunch.  For more information, go to  http://www.cocoabeachsurfmuseum.org

Surf Video – Longboard Sessions 2008, Saturday, October 4th at 7:00 PM.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon kicks off a new season with award winning folk song writer Sharon Osuna, Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 PM. Enjoy folk singing and acoustic guitar. Lots of country-folk-blues standards, and original songs featuring novel and humorous lyrics and fun Florida themes. Bring your sense of humor! Sharon took honors in the Best New Florida Song Contest held during last year’s Will McLean Festival.

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iRest –Guided Deep Relaxation and Visualization Class with Emily Hain, Mondays, 6:30-7:30, Introductory evening on October 6th, classes will be on October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 & 24.  iRest has been used by the U.S. military as an adjunctive therapy for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Emily has received advanced teacher training in this technique. Cost is $15.00 for the series of $3.00 drop-in.

Sally Hart, author of Who’s Talking, will host Meditation Time on Tuesdays, October 7,14, 21, 28 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Cost is $5.00 per session plus cost of materials. The former Lawrence Welk star will show you how you can use your family history to change your life for the better. Learn to:

• Use guided meditations;
• Design your own blessing beads to help you ‘focus’;
• Create a 2008 personal ‘Treasure Map’ booklet;
• Release all old perceptions and habits that are holding you back from what you desire to be.

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Watercolor Classes with award winning watercolor artist Helen Wheatley, Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – noon, October 7th – December 2nd (No class on Veteran’s Day, November 11th). Suitable for Beginning and Intermediate students. Cost is $80.00 for the 8 week session. Register at the Sign Up table and pick up a materials list. Enrolment is limited. Helen’s Faces at the Oasis won best of show at the Central Brevard Art Association annual show in March 2007.

Part 2 of  Let’s Get in Order with Robert’s Rules with Parliamentarian Pete Cabaniss on October 7th at 7:00 PM. Pete Cabaniss will conduct part 2 of a seminar which will include a brief overview of parliamentary procedure from one who is schooled in the rules, procedures and governing documents of democratic assemblies. This program will be of interest to condominium owners and service groups in general.

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The library will be closed on Monday, October 13th for a Staff Development Day.

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Arthritis: Winning Techniques that Help Improve Performance and Eliminate Risk of Injury with Dr. Marco DiBonaventura, Wednesday, October 15th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Please register at the sign-up table.

 People in Print presents Ray Osborne, local historian and journalist, who will discuss his new book Cape Canaveral which is part of the Images of America series, show historic photographs and discuss the Native Americans who inhabited the area. Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00 PM. Copies of his book will be available for $19.99.

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13th Annual Sea-Bean Symposium and Beachcombers’ Festival, Friday, October 17th (9:00 AM-5:00 PM) and Saturday, October 18th (9:00 AM-9:00 PM). Noted scientists, authors and enthusiasts of sea-beans and other drifting materials will be present for this 2-day event. Displays, slides, beach walks, contests and discussions will make this an interesting weekend. Keynote speaker will be Richard LaMonte, vice president of the North American Sea Glass Association, and author of the award-winning book Pure Sea Glass.

• Bring your sea-beans and unidentified treasures to the experts.
• See the famous Bean-O-Matic and help identify your sea-beans.
• Win prizes at the Bean-A-Thon or in the Odd Bean Contest.

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People in Print presents professional medium and lecturer John Rogers, who will sign and sell copies of his new book Soul Traveler, speak about mediumship and give brief individual readings, Tuesday, October 21st  at 6:30 PM.

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Scrapbooking with Dana Wilkens, Wednesday, October 22nd at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. . Create a mini scrapbook. All materials included in this “spooktacular” book. Please bring your own glue. Cost is $5.00. Register at the Sign Up table.

Common Eye Health Concerns for People over Age 50 : Eye Health Screening and Presentation, with Jerry Orluff from The Eye Institute, Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM. Topics will include cataracts, new technology lens implants, glaucoma, macular degeneration, eyelid rejuvenation and restoration, plus a question and answer session on all topics related to eyecare.. Part of the library’s Focus on Health Series.

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Learn to Prepare a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner with Susie Fricker, Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 PM.  Watch and taste as Susie presents some great ideas for an alternative Thanksgiving dinner.

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West Indies Wonderland and Carnival with Nancy Abbott, Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 PM. Nancy, a very active member of Friends of Cocoa Beach Library, will share her recent journey to the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago in a PowerPoint presentation.

People in Print presents Mario Mozzilla, winner of the First Annual BookWise National Author’s Contest, who will sign and sell copies of his book Respect the Dead, on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30 PM. Mozzilla has created a minefield of mayhem, deception and corruption in a gripping story of suspense and murder.

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Ongoing:

 Pilates with Cory Huggins, Mondays at 9:00 AM, through December 1st.  Cost is $5.00 per session. Pilates is a series of stretching and strengthening exercises, which integrate the whole body and mind, which can result in the benefits of strengthened and toned muscles, as well as improved posture, flexibility and balance. Cory has taught Pilates for 3 years and group fitness for 5. Bring a mat and a water bottle. Participants should be in good health.

 Hatha Yoga for Seniors with Emily Hain, a Certified Yoga Instructor, on Tuesdays, 1:00-1:45 PM, through December 9th . 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 December 9th.

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.

T’ai Chi Chu’an with John Lang A.P., Wednesdays at 9:00 AM, through November 26th. 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.

 Senior Fit Aerobics with personal trainer Polly Helm, Thursdays, through December 11th, 4:30-5:30 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.

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 October 8th, the morning group will discuss Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. The evening group will review Losing Frank by Nancy Horan.

The Watercolor Group will  meet on Thursdays, from 1:00-4:00 PM in the Captain’s Room. This social, non-instructive painting group 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.