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Aging Successfully With Low Vision

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The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls, 21 Danforth Street, is hosting an informative presentation entitled, “Aging Successfully with Low Vision, What You Can Do” by Cheryl Lawyer, speaker from  Northeastern Association for the Blind. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, October 1, from 10 to 11 am.

Learn about:

• early warning signs of vision loss;

• taking care of your eyes;

• low vision rehabilitation and  other services, and

• low vision adaptive aids.

Call Christa Caron at 518-686-4371 ext. 136 to register to attend this free event.

Upcoming Events At The Stephentown Memorial Library

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• Computer Basics Class – Thursday, October 2, at 6:30 pm. These days computer skills are no longer just optional – they are essential to almost every aspect of life, from finding a job and keeping up with the news, to staying in touch with friends and family. If there is something you have been thinking about learning or trying out, but you aren’t sure where to start, then this class is for you. Bring your questions and enjoy one on one attention. No matter your experience – all questions are welcome. This class is open to all ages and abilities and is free to attend. It is offered by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County and taught by Sarah McFadden.

• Weekly Story Time – Fridays at 10 am. Calling all pre-schoolers (and their care-givers)!   Join us each Friday for some story time fun. In this half hour session, we read aloud, sing songs, move about and explore the world around us through literature. Parents and children are encouraged to stay after story time so children have time for free play while grown-ups browse for books and socialize.

• New Lego Club – starting on Saturday, October 4, at 11 am.  Do you have a Lego enthusiast who could spend hours and hours every day engrossed with creative building? Do you have so many Legos in your house that you never know when you’ll suck one up with your vacuum cleaner? Do you sometimes get down on the floor with your clever builders and create something of your own? Well, this club is for you and your family! The New Lego Club meets on the first Saturday of the month for an hour of building fun. This month’s theme is Star Wars! There is no sign-up or charge.  Donations of Lego blocks are most welcome at the Library desk.

• Star Wars Read Day – Saturday, October 11, from 11 am to 1 pm.  The force is strong with young ones for Star Wars Read Day. There will be snacks, trivia and activity stations. Kids can make light sabers, fold an origami Yoda and more. Costumes are encouraged.  There will be some prizes and giveaways at the event.

For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750. Check our website,www.stephentownlibrary.org  for regular updates.

Cheney Library Story Kitchen

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In the Story Kitchen will be the theme of the fall pre-school story time at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls. Tuesdays at 10 am is story time for pre-schoolers and their caregivers in the new Children’s Room. There will be stories, songs and crafts, and we will prepare our own snack based on each of the stories. On September 30 – Teddy Bear Picnic, on October 7 – The Muffin Man, on October 14 – Apples Here, on October 21 – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, on October 28 – Candy Sushi, on November 4 – Sun Bread and on November 18 – Gingerbread Boy. There will be no story time on November 11, Veterans Day – the Library will be closed. If you have questions, please call 518-686-9401. Cheney Library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 – 8 pm; Tuesday 10 am – 5 pm; Friday 11 am – 4 pm and Saturday 8 am – 1 pm.

Grafton Library Presents Native American Rock Art

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Local Storyteller Gil Payette will be back at the Grafton Community Library on Friday, October 3, at 6:30 pm for the next in his program series on Native American culture and folkways.

Native American Rock Art provides a vital record of the different peoples who lived on the North American Continent going back almost 15,000 years. Using a dynamic, multimedia presentation, Payette will take his audience through this fascinating history and help us learn about those who came before us on this land. Visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 279-0580 for more details.

Financial Planning At The Berlin Library

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A member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Northeastern New York will be presenting a discussion on financial planning at 11 am, followed by free mini-financial planning consultations at the Berlin Library on Saturday, October 4. She will be available for private financial planning sessions from 11:30 am to 2 pm, limited to 20 minute sessions and by appointment. This event will be held in recognition of FPA Financial Planning week to help Americans discover the value of financial planning.

Community members can receive assistance with retirement planning, paying for college, budgeting, debt management, estate planning, income taxes, mortgage loans, insurance and other topics.

The FPA is dedicated to serving our community by offering objective financial planning services to individuals and families. FPA members adhere to the highest standards of professional competence, ethical conduct and clear, complete disclosure to those they serve. For more information, visit fpa-neny.org.

To schedule an appointment with a financial planner for this event, please call the Berlin Library at 518-658-2231.

Sing-Along Story Time at The Grafton Library

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Bring the kids for a “Sing-Along Story Time” at Grafton Community Library at 4 pm on Thursday, October 2. In this monthly program, local favorites Mary Pierson and Jennene Ferguson will combine fun and learning with songs, guitar playing and stories for preschool and early school age children.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Reading aloud and talking about pictures and words in age appropriate books can strengthen language skills, literacy development and parent-child relationships.” The Grafton Community Library is committed to supporting the healthy development of our youngest patrons with a great selection of picture books and easy readers and a range of programs including weekly story times and more.

Call 279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

Petersburgh Library News

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Knitting Group

The Petersburgh Public Library knitting group resumes meeting for the fall on Wednesday, October 1, at 4 pm. All knitters are welcome as well as anyone interested in learning how to knit. Yarn and needles are provided if you would just like to give it a try without making any monetary investment.

Story Hour

Preschoolers and their care-givers are invited to story hour on Tuesdays at 11 am. On September 30 we are continuing our transportation theme with airplanes, and on October 7 stories will feature trains. On October 14 we head into fall with apples.

Book Group 

You are invited to come to the book discussion group on Wednesday, October 8, at 7 pm to discuss the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Any young people who have read the book are encouraged to come for the discussion.

Copies of the book are available at the Library for you to take home and read.

Letter To The Editor – 60 Years Old Picnic

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To The Editor:

The Grafton Library’s “60 Years Old” picnic [on September 14] was a wonderful event. The weather was sunny; the food was terrific and abundant. The cake was delicious, and the company was friendly and entertaining. Those Graftonites who didn’t attend missed an awesome and auspicious celebration. I met some neighbors I had not known before. I hope you have another picnic.

Elsie Risedorf

Route 2, Grafton

Berlin Rabies Fall Clinic

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A Rabies Clinic will be held on Thursday, October 16, at the Town of Berlin Municipal Center, 17563 NY Route 22 in Cherry Plain (formerly Berlin Lumber). All rabies vaccines, dog-DHLPP vaccines and cat-FURCP vaccines cost $10 each; cash only! Cats will be treated from 6 to 7 pm, dogs from 7 to 8 pm. No appointment is necessary. Call Doug Goodermote at 658-3308 if you have questions.

More Poker

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Due to the popularity of our Texas Hold’em Tournaments, HAYC3 is expanding to a second monthly night for the event. Newcomers and experienced players are all welcome. Doors open at 6 pm; play begins at 6:30 pm. Buy-in starts at $35 with an option for a $10 add on plus a $5 high hand pot.

The HAYC3 Armory is at 80 Church Street on the corner of Elm Street in historic downtown Hoosick Falls. For more information, call 518-686-9050 or email contacthayc3@gmail.com.

Upcoming poker dates:  October 3 and 17, November 7 and 21, December 5 and 19.