February 2019
Crafternoon: Introduction to Needlepoint
Learn the basics of needlepoint and make your own pendant on 18 count canvas using cotton threads -- pendant is approximately 1.25” x 1.5” when finished. The purpose of this piece is to introduce newcomers to needlepoint and to encourage their further interest in needlework.The stitches and techniques include: basketweave, Smyrna cross, reverse Scotch, bargello and slanted gobelin stitches. Students will learn a construction method for completing and personalizing their own pendant. All materials supplied. JOIN THE WAITLIST KATE FESTO…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Awakening Inspiration: Journaling
Relax and unwind, while listening to sounds of inspiring music and vibrations. Allow your heart to lead the way. This special class will take you through meditations while listening to songs connected to the heart center. After immersing ourselves in the music - you will then be guided through the process of journaling your emotions, experiences, wishes or anything else that comes to you through this sacred time. This space and time is created for you to have fun, relax,…
Find out more »Storytelling Workshop
Storytelling is a powerful tool that can transform our perceptions and experiences, not only of those around us, but of ourselves. New Canaan Library wishes to inspire deep conversations and encourage purposeful action through storytelling. We want to create a place where people of different nationalities, generations, and professional backgrounds can connect and get inspired by authentic stories of triumphs and trials. We invite you to join our Storytelling Workshop to learn how to shake off modesty and discover how…
Find out more »Med Ed presents All About Atopy
Join Dr. CAROLINE GULATI, MD, Critical Care Medicine & Pulmonary Medicine, as she discusses Atopy; the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Atopy is typically associated with heightened immune responses to common allergens, especially inhaled allergens and food allergens. PLEASE REGISTER Stamford Health and New Canaan Library invite you to attend a six-week series of lectures that mimic the structure of the medical school experience. Each night will focus on one…
Find out more »Plantscaping with Indoor Gardens and Flowers
Wondering where to put your favorite potted plant for optimal growth? Will keeping an aloe plant in your bedroom help you sleep better? Come and learn how to add plants to your home to increase the flow of positive energy, or plant life force. Jennifer will cover indoor herbs and their uses, how to take care of your indoor plants, how to incorporate them into your interiors, their meaning and ideas to add flowers to your home. PLEASE REGISTER JENNIFER…
Find out more »Hot Book Discussion with Library Trustee, Kate Burt
Everyone is reading and talking about Educated - - the coming of age memoir by Tara Westover. Join Library Trustee, KATE BURT to discuss Educated over coffee in the Curtis Gallery. PLEASE REGISTER Haven't read Educated yet? Request your copy today and join the conversation! Everyone is reading and talking about Educated - - the coming of age memoir by Tara Westover, raised by survivalist parents in the isolated mountains of Idaho, working the junk yard with her father and stewing herbs with her…
Find out more »Music @ NCL: Guitarist John Lehmann-Haupt
John Lehmann-Haupt will perform a mix of classical works and his own arrangements of popular and traditional songs, including selections by Bach, Mendelssohn, Albeniz, Jobim, Gershwin, and Stevie Wonder. PLEASE REGISTER JOHN LEHMANN-HAUPT has played guitar since he was five years old. With a distinctive solo repertoire in which he interweaves classical selections with his own arrangements of popular and traditional songs, John has released two acclaimed CDs. His 12-year engagement at Windows on the World (atop the former World…
Find out more »CANCELLED: French Language Meetup
Join us for a free-flowing French language exchange to practice your already acquired French language and conversation skills with instructor Colette Cote. The class meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Due to the conversational nature of this language exchange, the program is conducted in French and participants are expected to already have a strong grasp of the language and possess a certain level of comfort conversing.
Find out more »March 2019
Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Layered Sand Cactus & Succulent Planter
Envision the arid environment of Spare Parts’ Southwest setting by creating a desert paradise to enjoy at home with this layered sand planter workshop. Participants will use colored sand in glass vases to create vibrant layers that encompass the cactus and succulent plants. All materials provided. Appropriate for ages 13+. PLEASE REGISTER
Find out more »Authentic Mexican Cooking
The perfect salsa can be the final touch to a delicious Mexican meal! Join us for an authentic Mexican cooking class with local restaurant, New Canaan Pizza and Taqueria. In this hands-on class, participants will make the restaurant's special “family recipe” Michoacan salsa--which is the key ingredient to their amazing Tostadas. Participants will also sample various Mexican dishes, and everyone will go home with this special sauce to share and the recipe to make more! Limited registration and ages 15+. …
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Mindful Listening & Speaking
Interested in learning how to listen so that you hear all of what someone wants to share with you? Want to learn how to speak so that you are more fully understood? Come join Community Mindfulness Project for a Mindful Listening + Speaking workshop. This session will build off of the ML+S workshop offered in September and is also appropriate for people who didn’t attend that one. You’ll leave this hands-on session with information, tips and strategies for communicating more…
Find out more »Emerging Women
New Canaan Library presents “Emerging Women” by artist NANCY MOORE on view in the Curtis Gallery from March 7 to April 21. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, March 7, 6:00-8:00pm. A Q&A with the artists will begin at 6:30pm. All are welcome! Image: Moon Dance, Watercolor/Graphite/Ink/Colored Pencil/Wax Crayon, 33”h x 38”w.
Find out more »Movies @ NCL: Dream Big & The Search for Life
New Canaan Library’s One Book New Canaan town wide read of Joshua Davis’s Spare Parts is underscored and celebrated with numerous events and programs throughout the month of March. On Thursday, March 7 the Library will offer a special double feature of two films relating to the themes of technology and engineering, both which figure strongly in Spare Parts. Learn how engineering and astrobiology are exciting, innovative fields that are constantly changing and expanding as we obtain new knowledge and…
Find out more »Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Mexican Film Festival
Join us in celebrating the rich history of Mexican cinema with three screenings of films from The Golden Age through Nuevo Cine Mexicano. Mexico, perhaps more than any other Latin American country, boasts a long history of cinematic tradition and success. Its Golden Age lasted from the 1930s to the 1950s, and spawned indelible figures such as María Felíx, Dolores del Río and Pedro Infante. Learn why Mexico has twice won the Cannes Film Festival and annually hosts the prestigious…
Find out more »Movies @ NCL: Documented
In 2011, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in the New York Times Magazine. Documented chronicles his journey to America from the Philippines as a child; his public struggle as an immigration reform activist/provocateur; and his journey inward as he reconnects with his mother, whom he hasn't seen in 20 years. A broken immigration system leads to broken families and broken lives. PLEASE REGISTER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w7_xveJ0As
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »ArtScapades: The Art of Post Revolution Mexico
The Art of Post Revolution Mexico: From Los Tres Grandes to Frida ArtScapades returns to New Canaan Library with a special presentation focusing on Mexican Art. The Art of Post Revolution Mexico concentrates on artists who were working after the 1910 Mexican Revolution. It was a period when artists set aside the constraints of colonialism and dictatorship, and began to tell the story of the Mexican people. PLEASE REGISTER The life and works of the artists known as Los Tres…
Find out more »Spare Parts Book Discussion
Discuss Spare Parts, an amazing and inspiration story with fellow community members and Reader’s Advisor, Laura Cavers. PLEASE REGISTER In 2004 four undocumented Mexican American high school students from Pheonix, AZ went up against some of the best collegiate engineers in the country, including a team from MIT who had been granted $10,000 from ExxonMobil, to building an underwater robot for a prestigious technology competition. The Phoenix teenagers scraped together less than $1000 and built their robot of mostly…
Find out more »StretchLab @ The Library
Chris, a certified flexologist from StretchLab New Canaan, will be leading a fun and engaging group stretching class, that will allow you to increase your range of motion and flexibility. Utilizing a range of static, dynamic, and PNF stretches, Chris will help you to reach all your flexibility goals and live a more active, and pain-free life. Attendees are asked to bring an exercise mat and water. DROP-IN Chris have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry as…
Find out more »Glass House Presents: Paul Goldberger and Mark Lamster
Join writers PAUL GOLDBERGER and MARK LAMSTER for a conversation about Lamster's recent book The Man in the Glass House: Philip Johnson, Architect of the Modern Century, as well as the process of writing architectural biographies. PLEASE REGISTER The lecture will begin at 6:30 pm, preceded by a reception beginning at 6:00 pm. PAUL GOLDBERGER, a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, spent fifteen years as the architecture critic for The New Yorker and began his career at the New York Times, where he was awarded the Pulitzer…
Find out more »Great-Granny McWilliams’ Spring Tonic
Concoct a "Great-Granny McWilliams' Spring Tonic," featuring the wild edibles of spring, and sample a variety of tonic recipes. Now that spring is almost here, it's time to clear your body and mind of winter residues and blocks, and prepare for the warmer days ahead. New England colonists looked forward to foraging for wild greens that appeared under melting snow during the first days of spring. Fresh greens were not only healthy, but also a welcome treat after a winter…
Find out more »Spare Parts Book Discussion
Discuss Spare Parts, an amazing and inspiration story with fellow community members and Reader’s Advisor, Laura Cavers. PLEASE REGISTER In 2004 four undocumented Mexican American high school students from Pheonix, AZ went up against some of the best collegiate engineers in the country, including a team from MIT who had been granted $10,000 from ExxonMobil, to building an underwater robot for a prestigious technology competition. The Phoenix teenagers scraped together less than $1000 and built their robot of mostly…
Find out more »Short Story Meetup: “The Four Sisters”
Join us for a special One Book New Canaan Short Story Meetup: “The Four Sisters” from How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents by Julia Alvarez. Explore themes present in Spare Parts by Joshua Davis and expand your reading horizons with this great read! PLEASE REGISTER In this short, we get to know the four daughters and five girls (mother included) as they toast, reminisce, and delve into memories of the past. Alvarez treats the subjects of immigration, exile, Hispanic culture and the…
Find out more »Marine ROVs with Manifold Robotics
What is a marine rov? How do they work? What can they do? The students in Spare Parts had to learn quickly the answer to these questions. Now it’s your turn! Join Dr. Porfiri and Dr. Laut, creators of the MR1 -- a robotic marine vehicle capable of collecting water-quality and other data autonomously -- at Manifold Robotics, to learn about the process of bringing a marine remotely operated vehicle from concept to working model. PLEASE REGISTER Maurizio Porfiri is…
Find out more »French Language Meetup
Join us for a free-flowing French language exchange to practice your already acquired French language and conversation skills with instructor Colette Cote. The class meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Due to the conversational nature of this language exchange, the program is conducted in French and participants are expected to already have a strong grasp of the language and possess a certain level of comfort conversing.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Crafternoon: Steampunk and Techcycled Jewelry
The robotics team from Spare Parts built their winning robot through a combination of new and reused parts. We’re taking that same approach and applying it to jewelry design! Your challenge: using parts removed from old electronics and new jewelry hardware such as pendant trays and charms, create a stunning necklace, bracelet or earring set. Follow our steampunk inspired examples or branch out with your own design. For adults and teens ages 11+. All materials provided. DROP IN
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Authors @ NCL: Joshua Davis presents Spare Parts
Meet the author of this inspiring and touching story! No one had ever suggested to Oscar, Cristian, Luis, or Lorenzo that they might amount to much—but two inspiring science teachers had convinced these impoverished, undocumented kids from the desert who had never even seen the ocean that they should try to build an underwater robot and enter a prestigious robotics competition. And build a robot they did. With limited resources and ingenuity in high supply, these four Phoenix teenagers built…
Find out more »The Writer’s Group with Shanna Melton
The Writer’s Group is a space for people who love words to gather and create new work. The mission is to use prompts and other creative tools to motivate the creative process. The purpose is to create a space to share and get reactions from other writers who can advise us on how to enhance our work. This is not an open mic or showcase event. This is a place to develop our writing. DROP IN SHANNA T. MELTON is…
Find out more »Combat Robotics
Join Vladimir Mariano, Founder of the Fairfield County Makers’ Guild and Makerspace supervisor at Norwalk Community College, as he introduces you to the world of combat robotics. Learn how the Guild created a robot as a group to compete in duels, and watch video clips to see the robot’s strong suits and vulnerabilities in battle. In keeping with the theme of Spare Parts, Vladimir will have “spare parts” on hand to show attendees what went into creating this mighty robot.…
Find out more »Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Movies @ NCL: Dream Big & Spare Parts
In Dream Big, learn about the innovative fields of engineering and astrobiology followed by Spare Parts about four undocumented Mexican teenagers competing against top teams like MIT and won! PLEASE REGISTER
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »StretchLab @ The Library
Chris, a certified flexologist from StretchLab New Canaan, will be leading a fun and engaging group stretching class, that will allow you to increase your range of motion and flexibility. Utilizing a range of static, dynamic, and PNF stretches, Chris will help you to reach all your flexibility goals and live a more active, and pain-free life. Attendees are asked to bring an exercise mat and water. DROP-IN Chris have over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry as…
Find out more »Introduction to Arduinos for Adults
The robotics team in Spare Parts built Stinky the Robot with a tinkering mindset and an understanding of electronics and programming. Using the Arduino microcontroller, we will learn to read a schematic to properly wire electronic components and then code the Arduino to control LEDs and respond to sensor readings. Intended for curious adults. No coding experience is required. PLEASE REGISTER Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for anyone making interactive projects.…
Find out more »Short Story Meetup: “Evidence”
Join us for a special One Book New Canaan Short Story Meetup: “Evidence” from I, Robot by Issac Asimov. Explore themes present in Spare Parts by Joshua Davis and expand your reading horizons with this great read! PLEASE REGISTER In this short, Asimov, a foundational science fiction writer, grants us access to a world in the near future when robots are integrated but fiercely regulated. A politician believes his opponent has created a humanoid robot to undertake the election and begins…
Find out more »Calpulli Mexican Dance and Live Music
Join us for a festive evening celebrating Mexican and Mexican-American culture with this spectacular live dance and music performance by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Experience the rich dance and music traditions of Mexico’s diverse cultural history interpreted through this unique artistic vision. The company will put on performances from various Mexican states. In Noches en Veracruz, we see the tradition of fandango nights singing and dancing around the “tarima” (a raised wooden platform) originated in the southern town of Tlacotalpan.…
Find out more »French Language Meetup
Join us for a free-flowing French language exchange to practice your already acquired French language and conversation skills with instructor Colette Cote. The class meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Due to the conversational nature of this language exchange, the program is conducted in French and participants are expected to already have a strong grasp of the language and possess a certain level of comfort conversing.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »April 2019
Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »French Language Meetup
Join us for a free-flowing French language exchange to practice your already acquired French language and conversation skills with instructor Colette Cote. The class meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Due to the conversational nature of this language exchange, the program is conducted in French and participants are expected to already have a strong grasp of the language and possess a certain level of comfort conversing.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »The Writer’s Group with Shanna Melton
The Writer’s Group is a space for people who love words to gather and create new work. The mission is to use prompts and other creative tools to motivate the creative process. The purpose is to create a space to share and get reactions from other writers who can advise us on how to enhance our work. This is not an open mic or showcase event. This is a place to develop our writing. DROP IN SHANNA T. MELTON is…
Find out more »Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »French Language Meetup
Join us for a free-flowing French language exchange to practice your already acquired French language and conversation skills with instructor Colette Cote. The class meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Due to the conversational nature of this language exchange, the program is conducted in French and participants are expected to already have a strong grasp of the language and possess a certain level of comfort conversing.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »May 2019
Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
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A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
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Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
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Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »The Writer’s Group with Shanna Melton
The Writer’s Group is a space for people who love words to gather and create new work. The mission is to use prompts and other creative tools to motivate the creative process. The purpose is to create a space to share and get reactions from other writers who can advise us on how to enhance our work. This is not an open mic or showcase event. This is a place to develop our writing. DROP IN SHANNA T. MELTON is…
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Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »June 2019
Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Japanese Language Meetup
Join our Japanese Language Meetup on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This class is intended to help students develop their conversational Japanese skills. Anyone who is motivated to learn Japanese language and culture is welcome!
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
Find out more »Chinese Language Meetup
Join our Chinese Language Meetup every second and fourth Monday of the month with instructor Lucy Gao. This class is intended to help students develop basic and conversational Chinese skills.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Join us for a calming session of gentle yoga with instructor Amanda Faulkner. Stretch, inhale, and exhale your way to a whole new you. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga mat and foam blocks to this free class. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Find out more »Qigong/Tai Chi
A gentle Body-Mind-Spirit cultivation which consists of series of slow, meditative and dance like movements which help to increase stamina and vitality; reduce stress; enhance the immune system; better balance; and improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, and digestive functions. Lucy L. Gao was born in Tianjin, China. She is a certified Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor who graduated from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Lucy is also a certified Yoga Instructor. Besides teaching Qigong/ Tai Chi and Yoga classes, Lucy…
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