September 2010

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar (321) 868-1104

Main Library: Bill Dodsworth - photography
Community Room: Kelly Harrison – watercolor, acrylics, wall murals
Display Case: Pat Frazier – Art & Poetry

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City Hall will be closed on Labor Day, September 6

The Library will be closed on Labor Day

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Health, Nutrition and Weight Loss with Charlie Mora, Tuesday, September 14th at 2:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. In simple terms, Charlie tells you 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. Bring a notebook. This class meets every 2nd Tuesday if the month.

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Stress: The Causes and Cures, with Dr. Marco di Bonaventura, Ph.D, O.M.D., Wednesday, September 15th  at 1:00 PM. This is an informative, practical workshop to give you things you can do at home to improve your health. This lecture allows participants to discover how stress affects the body and the simple things they can to at home or work to reduce the negative effects of stress. Presented by the Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a National Non-Profit Organization Sponsoring Programs to Prevent Injury, Disease and Improve Health.  Register at Sign-Up Table.

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Fraud and Personal Safety for Seniors with Officer Christen McClure, CBPD, Thursday, September 16th at 1:00 PM. This presentation describes the different types of frauds and how they work. It also identifies ways to prevent becoming a victim of a con artist.

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Ikebana with Betty Allison, Fridays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 & 29  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.

Natural Solutions for Arthritis with Sylvie Morin, D.O.M., Friday, September 17th at 1:00 PM, in the Jane von Thron Room. Alternative approaches to
handling and preventing arthritic pain. Part of the Health for Life Series.

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Florida Coastal Clean-up - September 18, 2010 8am-noon Shepard Park, Lori Wilson Park, Ramp Road Park

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Ikebana with Betty Allison, Fridays, September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 & 29  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.

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Bestselling author Stuart Woods will be on hand for a book talk and signing of his latest Ed Eagle novel Santa Fe Edge, Saturday, September 25th at 2:00 PM. The novel, which will be published by Putnam on September 21st, will sell for $25.95. Books A Million will donate a portion of the profits to the library for books purchased at the book signing. The storyline: Ed Eagle, the six-feet-six, take-no-prisoners Santa Fe attorney has recovered from his encounters with Mexican organized crime and-more treacherously-his ex-wife, Barbara. Now a mysterious new client has come his way, one who may shed light into some dark corners of Ed's past...and put him in danger once more.

Music on a Sunday Afternoon kicks off a new season with award winning folk song writer Sharon Osuna, Sunday, September 26th 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.

Free Health Screenings with Dr. Marco di Bonaventura, O.M.D., Wednesday, September 29th at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Includes Blood Pressure, Stress Evaluation and pH Testing. Register at Sign-Up Table.

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Brief Individual Readings with Professional Medium and Author John Rogers, Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 PM. John will discuss and answer questions about mediumship and give brief individual readings as time allows. His books, The Medium Within and Soul Traveler will be available for purchase.

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ONGOING:
Overeaters Anonymous meets every Monday at 11:00 AM in the Jane von Thron Room. For further information, contact Pat Gralla at 868-7098.
 
Writers Workshops - Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Captain’s Room. Call Mary Burruss at 783-6997 for more information.
 
Health, Nutrition and Weight Loss with Charlie Mora meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room.
 
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.  Contact Lois Palmer for details at 783-8645.
 
 Book Discussion Groups meet on the 2nd Tuesday at 1:00 PM (The Help by Kathryn Stockett) and the 2nd Wednesday at 10:00 AM (Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller) in the Captain’s Room.
 
The Watercolor Group- 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. Bring your materials and paint will fellow artists. For further information, contact Marion Fodera 783-1852 or Charlotte Elrod 636-0417.
 
Master Gardening Clinic – Fridays 10:00 AM –1:00 PM 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.