September
Character Re-enactment – Abigail Adams
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2:30 pm
Janet Worthington provides an interpretation of important women throughout history in a Chautauqua-style performance. She stays in character for a question-answer period, and then answers questions as herself, offering her own scholarly reflections on their historical contributions. This performance will be of, Abigail Adams- 1st Lady and Wife of President John Adams. Janet has a Ph.D. in English Education from Florida State University and has been dramatizing characters from history and literature for over 25 years.
Craft & Chat: Stencil Creations
Tuesday, September 17th, 5:30-7:00pm
Get creative with your library friends as we learn new skills and techniques. In this session of Craft & Chat we will explore different stenciling techniques. Practicing with both textiles & flat surfaces like wood or paper, you will be able to create a set of tea towels as well as a small wooden sign or paper card. Refresh your home decor with your personal touches, or gift something truly special you made yourself. The possibilities and inspiration are never-ending with this craft!
Registration required, call (208) 472-2942 to register.
Rumi Night
Thursday, September 26th, 5:30pm
Are you someone who is unfamiliar with the poetry of Rumi? Or perhaps you are a longtime admirer of his work? Everyone is welcome to an evening on the courtyard of inspiration from this 13th-century Persian poet, philosopher, and Sufi mystic. Please join us for poetry, conversation, and Persian desserts with tea. And yes, anyone is welcome to bring a Rumi Poem to share in English or Persian.
Fit and Fall Proof: Senior Fitness Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays / 11:00am & 12:15pm. *No Class 9/10, 9/12
Increase strength, mobility, balance, flexibility, confidence and social well-being. Sponsored by the Central District Health Department and the Garden City Public Library. Registration required.
Qigong
Wednesdays at 11:00am. *No Class 9/13
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice similar to Tai Chi in which you engage your mind, body, and spirit in a gentle way. Pick up and return waivers at the front desk.
Sound Bath Immersive Music Meditations
Wednesdays – 1:00pm / Saturday 9/7 – 12:00pm
Soundwell Boise is two to five skillful ambient musicians, who weave together a multi-texture tapestry of calming tones played on crystal and metal singing bowls, steel tongue drums, bronze gongs, ambient keyboard, wood flutes, melodic chimes, and more. The intent is to help you relax, release stress and tension, and access a state of enhanced wellness. You are fully immersed in a sea of serene sound, often experiencing multiple waves of ever-deepening inner peace!
The Women’s & Children’s Alliance
Wednesdays – 1:00pm / Saturdays 9/7, 9/28 – 12:00pm
The Women’s & Children’s Alliance provides safety, healing and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault. The WCA operates secure shelters and provides professional counseling, legal advocacy, crisis services and case management to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. For more information, visit www.wcaboise.org.
Bingo
Last Wednesdays, September 25th – 3:00pm
Join in the Bingo fun, just for seniors. Meet new people and play for prizes!
Book Club
Thursday, September 12th – 2:00pm
Sept: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride
Garden City Community Legal Clinic
Monthly on the 3rd Thursday, September 19th, 4:00-6:00pm
General legal advice for the community from Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program. Registration is required. Register at the IVLP website, scan the QR code, or phone (208)472-2942..
