April 2009

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

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Tax Assistance from trained AARP volunteers will be available through April 15th, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the new study rooms. You must be here by noon to have same day service.

Millefiori and Czech Glass Beaded Bracelet on Sterling silver with Bev McNally, Wednesday, April 1, 1:00-4:00 PM. Includes earrings $15.00. Jane von Thron Room. Please register at sign up table.

Huna Philosophy and Living Aloha with Bob Toledo, Wednesday, April 1st at 7:00 PM. Bob will “talk story” and cover the 7 principles of Huna, a philosophy to bring about physical, emotional, mental, environmental, social and spiritual harmony found in the Hawaiian philosophy and culture.

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Osteoporosis Protection for Life, a DVD produced by Joel Fuhrman, M.D., followed by Q & A and demonstration of  10 bone building exercises, Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 PM. Sponsored by Healthy Planet of Brevard.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month with Jazz Vocalist Sybil Gage, Sunday, April 5th at 2:00 PM. Being born and growing up in New Orleans’ Garden District gave Sybil exposure and opportunity to work with musical legends such as Henry Butler, Willie Metcalf and James Booker, to name a few. She is a graduate of New York University and has performed with The Drifters and Terry King. Sybil was voted Best Brevard Performer in 2008. She will be accompanied by Leon Olgiun on keyboard.

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Junior Lifeguard Spring Break Camp- 9am-1pm Cocoa Beach Hilton. Legacy Sports and Life Skills

5 Little Wisdom Books Revisited with John Lang, A.P., Monday. April 6th at 7:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. John will discuss the Tao Te Ching, 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, is a 30 year practioner of T’ai Chi and an Acupuncture Physician.

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Open Mic, Wednesday, April 8th  from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. Perform music, either original or cover tunes, or recite original poetry or stories. Time is limited to 10 minutes per participant. Show up, sign up, and play!  The Open Mic series which takes place every 2nd Wednesday. Coffee courtesy of Juice 'n Java.

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April 10 - 15 Ron Jon 45th Annual Easter Surf Festival - Shepart Park and Cocoa Beach Pier, www.eastersurffest.com

Junior Lifeguard Spring Break Camp- 9am-1pm Cocoa Beach Hilton. Legacy Sports and Life Skills

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Scrapbooking with Style with Kandy Copeland, Tuesday, April 14th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. This session will use Stickles®, corner edges, Cricut® die-cuts, and your unique scrapbooking style to create a “Berry” special page. Materials for your page are $5.00.Class size is limited. Please reserve your space by calling Kandy at 210-310-5148.

Kenya- a Booktalk by Dr. Teddy Kamau, author Song of the Butterflies, Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 PM. Dr. Kamau will show slides depicting Kenya’s beauty and discuss his years of missionary service there. Copies of his book will also be available for purchase.

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Czech Bead, Seed & Bugle Beaded Dragonfly Pendant with Bev McNally, Wednesday, April 15th, 1:00-4:00 PM.  $8.00. Jane von Thron Room. Please register at sign up table.

Manatees and Dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon with Kathleen Bennett, Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30 PM. Learn about Manatees & Dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon with a Licensed Nature Guide. Kathleen will speak about manatees and dolphins, show a Powerpoint presentation of the dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon, discuss pollution of the waters, share some of her 9 years experience educating about and working with manatees and dolphins, and about her 4 years as a research assistant with the Indian River Lagoon Dolphin Research Project.

This informative program is suitable for all ages.

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Digestion: Natural Solutions to Acid Reflux, GERD, Hernias, IBS, Crohn’s & Ulcers with Sylvie Morin, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Friday, April 17th at 1:00 PM, Jane von Thron Room. Part of the Health for Life Series.

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Citizen’s Action Committee meets on Saturday, April 18th at 10:00 AM. Public is welcome.

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Music on a Sunday presents Nolan’s Irish Sessions Musicians on Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 PM. Join us for some great Irish music.

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Fun Time Sing-Along with Maureen Jones and her Digital Piano, Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:00 PM. Listen to and sing along with old time favorites. This is not a concert, but a “drop in casual” hour or more of music pleasure. Refreshments will be served

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FITNESS CLASSES:
 Pilates with Cory Huggins, Mondays at 9:00 AM, through May 18.  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 May 5.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 5.
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 May 20. 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 May 21, 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.

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 Tuesday at 1:00 PM and the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM and the in the Captain’s Room.  On Tue., April 14, the group will review The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer. On Wed., April 8th the group will discuss Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov.

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.

Writers Workshops – Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Captain’s Room. Call Mary Burruss at 783-6997 for more information.

Walk-Ins with Commissioner Chuck Nelson - 9:00-11:00 AM on the 4th Friday, of the month in the Captain’s Room.