September 2009

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

Display Case: Tom Corey – Bird Carvings

Community Room:  Misti Blu Day – photography

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A Food Drive will be taking place at all Brevard County Libraries through September 30th.  Please drop off non-perishable items in the box in the library. Items needed: proteins, soups and stews, rice and pasta, cereal and oatmeal, canned veggies, canned or dried beans and peas, canned fruits, fruit juice, prepared box mixes, shelf-stable milk.

Voter Registration/Supervisor of Elections will be in the library Tuesday, September 1st from 10:00 AM until noon to accommodate new registrations, name changes, address changes, replacement cards, vote by mail, and update signature for vote by mail option.

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Jeanne Weaver will host an Artist Reception on Sunday, September 13th from 1:30-3:30 PM in the Community Room. Her oils are currently on display in the main library.

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Health Nutrition and Weight Loss with Charlie Mora, Tuesday, September 15th at 2:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Beginning of a series of classes on the 2nd  Tuesday of the month. In simple terms, Charlie tells you – no matter what your age, economic status, gender or education level- what foods you should eat to stay young, fit and trim; how to make the connection that what we eat and do determines what we are and what we can be. The course will cover hydration/dehydration; how the body burns fat; the American diet; insulin control; food ratios; nutrition factors; supplements; exercise, duration vs. intensity. Charlie is a health and fitness consultant, health educator, personal trainer and licensed massage therapist. He has worked with the Olympic Athletic Committee in 1996, worked with orthopedic surgeons, and is owner/director of Excel Sports International.

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The 7 Laws of Raising Financially Independent Kids with financial advisor, wealth manager and author Kasey Claytor, Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30 PM. Kasey will show parents and grandparents the most effective methods to teach, inspire and coach their children to develop sound principles about money management and investment from an early age, giving them the tools they need to develop and maintain successful financial strategies in adulthood. Copies of her book will be on sale for $9.50, as well as copies of The 7 Big Mistakes Investors Make & the 7 Habits of Successful Investors. Part of the People in Print series.

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Fibromyalgia with Sylvie Morin, D.O.M., Friday, September 18th at 1:00 PM. A holistic approach to chronic fatigue and pain, part of the Health Solutions for Life series. Jane vonThron room.

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Freedom 7 Community Center
Tuesday SEPTEMBER 22 Fall Prevention Awareness Day
10a to 11a Coffee Social
11a Light Lunch Served
Noon Dr. Strater, DC
educates us on tips & exercises to help prevent falling
1:30pm Cocoa Beach Fire Department
Training: Fall Simulation

DaVinci and the 40 Answers with Space Shuttle Chief Engineer, Mark Fox, Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00-8:00 PM in the Community Room, part of the People in Print series. The book is based on the principles of TRIZ, The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, which is based upon 40 universal answers that apply to all problems and opportunities in business and in your personal life. You will learn how to “think outside the box” at the snap of your fingers. In short, you’ll be handed the keys to innovation. Mark will present some of the highlights of his book using intriguing stories, pictures and video. He makes it easy for everyone to understand that it doesn’t have to be "rocket science”. Take away copies available for $19.95, payable through his web address. No standing in line. Mark was the youngest person with the title of Chief Engineer on the Space Shuttle Program.

Psychic Protection, Emotional Healing and Angelic Empowerment with Morgana Starr and Susan Solivan, Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM – Jane von Thron Room. Susan Solivan LMT, and an Intuitive Empath, will provide information on how one can protect oneself from empathic threats and find a higher level of emotional healing. Rev. Morgana Starr, Psychic Medium and Angelic Visionary will then close with techniques of how one can connect with their own guardian angel. Seating limited to 30. Please register at sign up table.

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Music on a Sunday Afternoon kicks off a new season with award winning folk song writer Sharon Osuna, Sunday, September 27th at 2:00 PM. Folk style singing and acoustic guitar. Lots of country blues standards. 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 the 2007 Will McLean Festival.

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Ikebana with Betty Allison, Thursdays, September 10th through October 15th from 1:00-3:00 PM.  Cost for the 6 week course is $40.00, which includes fresh flowers. Needle point holders will be available for $7.00, as will plastic oriental containers for $4.00. Ikebana is the art of arranging flowers and branches in a three dimensional design emphasizing beauty and simplicity. It evolved in Japan over seven centuries. Betty is a certified teacher of the Sogetsu School. Call Betty to register at 777-6933. Enrolment is limited.

NEW – Master Gardening Clinic – Fridays 9:00 AM – noon in the Captain’s Room. (On the 4th Friday of the month, they will meet in the Jane von Thron Room.) Contact Marion Anderson for details -784-1874.