September 2011

Cocoa Beach
Community Calendar 

Cocoa Beach
Library Calendar
(321) 868-1104

Main Library: Sonia Larson – Palm Frond Art
Community Room: Sandy Brooker – Graphite Drawings
Display Case: Rolling Readers – Susan Thomas

 

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City Hall will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th.

The Library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th.

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Staying Calm through the Storms of Life: A Workshop on Stress Reduction through Challenging Times, taught by Solana Tara,  Thursday, September 8th at 10:30 AM. How does one live in these challenging times and not be caught up in the mind and its worries, fears, hurts and problems? Ancient philosophies show is there is a potential  of all human beings to connect with a peace that resides within them. This connection is like a boat anchored in a harbor that keeps it from being blown away in a storm. This class will give you an experiential knowing of that peace and a way to connect with it when you choose. It will also be an introduction to a four week class to practice deep relaxation techniques of self empowerment. Participants will have a chance to lie down on the floor or sit for relaxation practices. Bring a mat or a towel if you wish to lie on the floor. Bring a sweater in case the room is cool. Solana Tara has an M.A. in Philosophy and Religion, has taught and studied in the field of yoga, self-actualization and philosophy for over 30 years. Her website is www.momentofawakening.com

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Art Journaling with Joan Throm,  Saturday, September 10 and 24 at 11:00 AM, in the Jane von Thron Room. Art journaling is a technique tapping into your inner child to express emotions. The technique consists of a non-dominant hand scribble, followed by using the dominant hand to color in areas, utilize simple designs and/or words to express one’s inner self. A fun process, and easy way to record response to day to day challenges and joy as well. This technique enables restoration of inner tranquility. The instructor is a doctoral student in pastoral counseling and a spiritual director. Cost is $5.00 to cover supplies. Please register at the sign up table for either session.

Belly Dance Innovation Demonstration presented by Algaia (Susan Spears) Saturday, September 10th at 2:00 PM. Belly Dance DVD’s provide sound, structured, low impact and safe way to use and learn belly dance, as both an artform and a fun fitness program, which is very effective with the least amount of effort, and without strain. In addition to demonstrating one of the DVD’s by Raina, Algaia will perform belly dancing set to popular music. (Modern day Egyptian band George Abdo & the Flames of Araby, followed by select songs of the Beatles. ) This is a demonstration of what the classes, which will be held on Fridays, beginning October 7th at 1:00 PM will entail. Refreshments will be served

 
 

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Are you Sensitive to Energy? How to Work with and Understand Energy, with Susan Solivan, Tuesday, September 13th at 6:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Susan will touch on some of the following subjects and even include some quantum physics as relevant to energy work. There will be interactions and demonstrations. Topics: brain waves, left and right hemispheres of the brain, sensitizing hands to feel energy, energy fields, morphic fields, Zero points, what does our environment have to do with this new phenomenon of being sensitive to so many sights, sounds and experiences? Exponential overwhelm.

 
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Around the World with the Cooney Family, Wednesday, September 14th at 6:00 PM. Mike and Catrell Cooney will share their experience and insights regarding travel in a power point presentation. Their combined travel has taken them to more than 50 countries. In 2008 Mike and Catrell were living in Orlando and decided to sell virtually everything they owned to take their three teenage sons on an around the world trek. The Cooney family visited six continents, 22 countries and travelled more than 61,000 miles. The information Mike and Cartell present will be informative and helpful for all age groups.

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Travels in Eastern Europe with Marianne Kulac, Thursday, September 15th at 2:00 PM. Marianne Kulac, world traveler, will share her travel philosophy and strategies as she describes her most recent trip to Eastern Europe. Her talk will include information on to travel on a budget as well as her best air travel tips.  If you have ever wondered what it is like to stay in a hostel or how to pack a single backpack for a 3 month trip, you will enjoy her interesting and fun presentation.

Learn to Manage Stress in Challenging Times with Solana Tara, Thursday, September 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 10:30 – 12:00 PM. Cost is $20.00 for the 4 week session. This class is an experiential class of learning deep relaxation techniques that have been scientifically proven to assist the body in maintaining better health. These methods are accompanied with ancient wisdom philosophies that show once the mind and body are deeply relaxed, one is more able to connect with a deep peace that is ever present within. Bring a towel or a mat and some warmer layers of clothing.

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Saying Yes to Change with Ron Fox, Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Areas to be covered are: Moving beyond fear; developing faith in yourself; finding your vision; embracing change; letting go of the past – realizing we are not bound by anything we have done in the past; listening to our intuition. Ron Fox serves as the minister of the Center for Spiritual Living in Rockledge.

 

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Quilting with Cindy Heinig, Wednesdays, September 21, 28, and October 5th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Make a Spicy Spiral Table Runner just in time for the holidays. Supplies to bring: 8 fat quarters ranging from light to dark in two color waves, ¾ yard cotton for backing and ¾ yard of batting, rotary cutter, mat and ruler, sewing machine in good working order, thread, basic sewing supplies, and a 9 degree wedge ruler. Cost $15.00. Register at the sign up table.

When it Rains…It Drains with Elizabeth Melvin, Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00 PM. Elizabeth Melvin from Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office will offer all you need to know about stormwater and water quality. Learn how you can become a steward of the Indian River Lagoon.

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Golf Injuries, with Sylvie Morin, D.O.M., Friday, September 23rd at 1:00 PM in the Jane von Thron Room. Part of the Health for Life series featuring natural solutions.

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  Five Summer Stories – A Classic Surf Film, Saturday, September 24th at 7:00 PM. Heralded as “the finest surf movie ever made”, 5 Summer stories is a cultural icon, a time capsule from a vanished era when the world was at critical crossroads and its reflection is clear in the emerging art/sport of surfing. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and the Nixon years, Five Summer Stories was the culmination of the joint surf-film careers of Jim Freeman and Greg MacGillivray. The film portrays a young outlaw sport at a strategic point in its creative evolution. For the surfing aficionado, this film is an incredible barrage of audio visual stimulus. Sponsored by the Cocoa Beach Surf Museum. Refreshments will be served.
 

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Ongoing Programs  

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 – Tuesdays at 10:00 AM in the Captain’s Room. Call Mary Burruss at 783-6997 for more information.
 
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 Jean Whitfield for details at 784-1105.
 
 Book Discussion Groups meet on the 2nd Tuesday at 1:00 PM and the 2nd Wednesday at 10:00AM in the Captain’s Room. (The Wednesday Group will discuss By Nightfall, by Michael Cunningham, which was read independently over the summer.)

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.

Walk- ins with Commissioner Chuck Nelson the 4th Friday of the month from 10:00 AM – noon in the Captain’s Room.
    FALL FITNESS CLASSES:
Basic Pilates with  Judy Brinkley, Mondays at 10:00 AM, September 12th through November 21st . Cost is $5.00. Pilates is a series of stretching and strengthening exercises, which integrate the whole body and mind. Judy is a former University dance teacher and has studies Pilates since she was 7 years old. She brings a wealth of knowledge and depth to this method of conditioning. She teaches a full mat class. Bring a mat and a water bottle. Participants should be in good health.
Easy Hatha Yoga with Emily Hain, Tuesdays at 2:00 PM, September 13th through November 22nd . Cost is $5.00 per session. This is a safe, fun, relaxing and non-competitive class. Hatha yoga relaxes both the body and the mind. As we stretch and strengthen yoga teaches how to find steadiness and ease in movement and in stillness. Bring a towel or a mat and wear comfortable clothing.
 
Yoga for Core Strength with Kim Bolinger, Tuesdays, September 13-December 13th , 5:30-6:30PM, Cost is $5.00 per session. Designed for those with some experience with yoga or other strength bearing exercises. Build core strength, flexibility and balance while learning mental focus and inner calm. Bring a yoga mat or a towel.
 
Gentle Evening Yoga with Kim Bolinger, Tuesdays, September 13 – December 13th, 6:45-7:45 PM. Cost is $5.00/session. A gentle class designed to help release tension and teach principles to reduce overall stress and promote relaxation with gentle stretches, breathing techniques and meditation. Bring a yoga mat or a towel.

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