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Live More, Weigh Less: Health Counselor Jennifer Collins will provide the information you need to live a more energized and healthy life. Discover the food and lifestyle choices that work for you and enable you to set your future health goals. 7 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., Jan. 7
Meditation Circle: Stress and a fast-paced life see many of us seeking alternative ways of escape. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Light stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and focused. 12:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected]. Future sessions: Jan. 14, 21, 28.
Drum Circle: Ange Chianese of Mercer County’s Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Entertainers will facilitate a beginner’s drum circle. Bring your own drum or use one of library’s. Shakers, gongs, bells and other percussion also welcome. 4:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Sat., Jan. 8
Preschool and Activities Fair: 10 a.m. to noon, hosted by the MOMS Club of Lawrenceville-East at the Lawrence High School Commons, 2525 Princeton Pike. One-stop shopping for information about area preschools and activities for young children. For more info, visit http://momsclubeast.webs.com/preschoolfair.htm.
Artists Network: Lawrenceville Main Street Artists Network will celebrate the winter with a show from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Artists Network Gallery, 2863 Main St. (Route 206, corner of Gordon Avenue). Artists will feature work with the theme, "Light and Shadow." Gallery neighbor, Purple Cow Ice Cream, will offer a tasting of its winter specialties – Gourmet Soups. Unionville Vineyards of Ringoes will offer a wine tasting. Koop Jazz Group, a lively ensemble of Lawrence High School students, will perform. For more info, visit www.lmsartistsnetwork.com or call 609-512-1359.
Sun., Jan. 9
Gallery reception: Photographer Ginny Roth will exhibit color images of the giant pandas she photographed while visiting the Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Station in China’s Sichuan Province. Reception 2 p.m. East Gallery of Lawrence library. Free.
Tues., Jan. 11
Non Fiction Book Club: "Conversations with God" by Neale Donald Walsch, Book 1: An Uncommon Dialogue. The author asks questions and God replies. 2:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Wed., Jan. 12
Vision Screening: Conducted by Kathy Korwin R.N., PHN, from the Lawrence Township Health Department. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free to Lawrence residents. To register for appointment: 609-844-7048. Lawrence Senior Center, 30 Darrah Lane East.
Thurs., Jan. 13
Free Legal Consultations. The Mercer County Bar Association Lawyers Care program is offering free 15-minute consultations with an attorney. Attorneys will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to answer questions regarding family law, wills and estates, bankruptcy and other areas of the law. 5:30 p.m. Free, Lawrence library. For more info, call 609-585-6200 or visit www.mercerbar.com.
Poetry Circle: Welsh poet Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) wrote prolifically from a very young age, His work took many forms. Pick up a packet of selected poems from the Lawrence Reference Desk. 7 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Seating is limited. To reserve space, call Ann Kerr at 609-989-6922 or email [email protected].
Fri., Jan. 14
Nursery school open house: Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church Nursery School will welcome families of all denominations to its Open House from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Applications for the 2011-2012 school year will be accepted for children ages 2-1/2 to 5 years old. The school is located on 1039 Lawrence Road. For more info, call Judy Gilbert at 609-882-8305.
Meditation Circle: Stress and a fast-paced life see many of us seeking alternative ways of escape. Slow down and join Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and reduce stress using meditation. Light stretching at the beginning of the meditation hour will relax your muscles and allow you to be more comfortable and focused. 12:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected]. Future sessions: Jan. 21, 28.
Drum Practice: Drummers Ann Kerr and Ile-Lo-Wo will facilitate a drum practice. Bring your own drum or use one of the library’s. Shakers, gongs, bells and other percussion also welcome. 4:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments served. Registration is suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Sat., Jan. 15
Boomers & Seniors Saturday Morning Wii Bowling League. Wii, an interactive video game, is a fun and easy way to get some light exercise and socialize with friends. 10 a.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Mon., Jan. 17
Garden Gate Garden Club: The Garden Gate Garden Club of Lawrenceville invites residents to hear Ronald Balint present "Pre-Spring Activities for Lawns, Gardens, and Planting Beds." Mr. Balint is the Associate Director of Buildings and Grounds at Middlesex County College and holds a bachelor of science degree in Ornamental Horticulture/Landscape Design from the Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. Admission is free. Parking and the entrance is on the left side of the church building. Refreshments will be served. For more info, call Leeann Shupe at 609-882-2882.
Tues., Jan. 18
Memoir Writing Workshop for Seniors: A memoir is a personal story and anyone can write one. This introductory course, facilitated by Maria Okros, is designed for seniors to reflect on a significant life experience and put it on paper. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected]. Future session: Tues., Jan. 25.
Get into Step: Get into Step combines the benefits of aerobic exercise with the rhythm and fun of dancing. Get moving with certified fitness trainer Maria Okros. The class begins with an aerobic warm up and is followed by a simple, easy-to-follow routine that will keep you moving for a great workout. 5 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected]. Future session: Tues., Jan. 25.
Evening Book Club: "Walden Two" by B.F. Skinner. B.F. Skinner’s fictional outline of a modern Utopia has been a center of controversy since it was first published in 1948. The book serves as a possible example of how our knowledge of human behavior can be used to create a productive social environment while preserving the chances of future generations to do the same. 7 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Wed., Jan. 19
Knitting Circle: Knitters who already know the basics are invited to drop in on the first and third Wednesday evening of each month to socialize with other knitters and work on a project of their choice. Instructor Ann Garwig will be available to assist individuals. Other needle crafters are welcome to join the circle, too. 7 p.m. Free, Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., Jan. 21
Posture Perfect: "Stand up straight, pull your shoulders back, don’t slouch!" Your mother was right, good posture is important for good health and for feeling good. Reference Librarian Ann Kerr and certified fitness trainer Maria Okros will share some simple exercises to improve your posture and increase your flexibility. 3:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr at [email protected]. Future session: Jan. 28.
Sat., Jan. 22
Ikebana Demonstration: Ayako Fukuhara, a certified Ikebana instructor who has been trained in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, will be demonstrating this Japanese art of flower arrangement. Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing where nature and humanity are brought together and is the creative expression within certain rules of construction. Its materials are living branches, leaves, grasses, and blossoms. 1 p.m. Free. Lawrence library.
Mon., Jan. 24
Morning Book Club. "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she’s never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb? 10 a.m. Free, Lawrence library, Refreshments will be served. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email Ann Kerr, [email protected].
Off the Page: Try out your acting chops (or indulge your secret passion) to play one of the great characters from dramatic literature or contemporary comedy – without the threat of performing in front of a live audience. Off the Page will "cast" and read a play aloud, seated around a table, as actors and production teams typically do at the first rehearsal of a play. Martin Kushner, theater director, Yale Drama School MFA, and professor of theater at Middlesex County College, will facilitate this series. 6:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Tues., Jan. 25
Memoir Writing Workshop for Seniors: A memoir is a personal story and anyone can write one. This introductory course, facilitated by Maria Okros, is designed for seniors to reflect on a significant life experience and put it on paper. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Get into Step: Get into Step combines the benefits of aerobic exercise with the rhythm and fun of dancing. Get moving with certified fitness trainer Maria Okros. The class begins with an aerobic warm up and is followed by a simple, easy-to-follow routine that will keep you moving for a great workout. 5 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Wed., Jan. 26
The Aging Eye: Many eye problems that occur with age are treatable if found early. Learn about the causes and effects of these common adult eye problems: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.A representative from Matossian Eye Associates will explain these diseases as well as the newest technologies for treatment. 2 p.m. Free. Lawrence library. Registration suggested, 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Sat., Jan. 29
Friends of the Library Book Sale: The Friends of the Lawrence Library sponsored book sale begins. Proceeds benefit many of the children’s and adult program offerings at the library. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information on donating items to the sale, call 609-989-6920.
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