Lunch n Learn on Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Vascular Health

Lunch n Learn on Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Vascular Health at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ 07853 on Monday, September 27. 2010 starting at noon. Bobby Rupani, MD, Vascular Surgeon at the Hackettstown Regional Medical Center will present a talk on Peripheral Artery Disease and Vascular Health. Complimentary luncheon is served. One must register by calling the library at 908-876-3596 or going to http://www.wtpl.org/ and register under Adult Programs. This program is sponsored by the Senior Resource Center, 50 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930.

What is peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? Your arteries carry blood rich in oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. When the arteries in your legs become blocked, your legs do not receive enough blood or oxygen, and you may have a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD), sometimes called leg artery disease. About 10 million people in the United States have peripheral vascular disease, which translates to about 5% of people older than 50 years. The number of people with the condition is expected to grow as the population ages.

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Fall Reflections Flower Show

The Garden Club of Long Valley is proud to present the Standard Flower Show:
“Fall Reflections” on Oct 1st - Oct 3rd”

The Garden Club of Long Valley is displaying a Standard Flower Show for the public from Oct 1st - 3rd at the Washington Township Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ. Viewing hours are: Friday 1:30-4:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm and Sunday, 1-3 pm. The public is welcome and admission is free. Donations are welcomed.

This flower show will consist of 3 divisions consisting of Autumn inspired themes including Halloween and Thanksgiving. The show features horticulture, floral designs and special exhibits which will include exhibits from the Sprouts of Long Valley Jr. Garden Club, an Educational Exhibit about the Library’s Rain Garden and a coleus plant challenge class from our sponsored Garden Therapy group from Paragon Village.

The horticulture will feature classes of ornamental grasses, dahlias, gourds, pumpkins and perennial autumn flowers as well as flowering and berried trees and shrubs. The Sprouts of Long Valley will be exhibiting their horticulture, floral designs and birdhouses.
The Garden Club of Long Valley is a member of The National Garden Club, Inc. and District IV of The Garden Club of New Jersey.

Please visit http://thegardencluboflongvalley.shutterfly.com/ for additional information.

Visit Fascinating Flanders, Belgium at the Washington Twp. Public Library

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Visit Fascinating Flanders, Belgium on November 10, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ 07853

Journey through the most famous area of Belgium its northern section know as Flanders with Audrey Boise, tour escort and agent. Heading away from Brussels, brief visits will be made in the small towns of Mechelen and Lier before arriving in Antwerp, the kingdom’s largest port, second largest city and the home of Peter Paul Rubens. From there we will travel to Ghent, an old city which today serves as the hub of an important industrial area but retains some of its earlier historic sites from the Middle Ages. A brief detour will be made to the coast before reaching the climax and highlight of the trip: fantastic Bruges, where the almost unreal atmosphere of medieval times surrounds one!

Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to http://www.wtpl.org/ and sign up for this program under the Library Calendar!

DON'T MISS! Frank and Judy: A Musical Romance

The Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ welcomes the dynamic duo of cabaret singer, Francine Evans and her jazz musician husband, Joel Zelnick, on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 2:00 PM for a free concert tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland.
Sinatra and Garland need no introduction. But performers, Francine Evans and Joel ...Zelnick have a little known, but compelling back story that reignited their careers. After 20 years of successfully singing as a coloratura soprano, Francine Evans totally lost her voice due to faulty prescription medication.
But she has a very special husband in Joel Zelnick, who has been a bandleader and pianist for thousands of events, and has played for 5 Presidents. Gradually, Joel began to nurture Francine’s vocal talents, and eventually they were performing together to great reviews.
On Sunday, September 26, Francine, accompanied by Joel, will take on the persona of Frank Sinatra bringing back his sound, his era and the winning atmosphere of his music. And then, Francine who found that she had a lot in common with Judy Garland, especially the pain that came from faulty medical treatment, will bring out the essence of Judy Garland as she croons “Over the Rainbow,” “The Man That Got Away,” “Get Happy” and “The Trolley Song.”
To sign up for this program, call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to http://www.wtpl.org/ and sign up under adult activities!

Building Relationships at the Washington Twp. Public Library

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On Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ, Neil Cooper, Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner will lead audience members in building high-energy relationships.
Relationships are wonderful gifts in our lives. Or are they? For you, are they blessings or a curse? Whatever your perspective, there is no doubt that our lives are filled and will always be filled with relationships. And our success in life and at work is dependent upon how well we lead our relationships and how skilled we are in having relationships work for us rather than against us.
Neil Cooper, Certified Professional Coach, Energy Leadership Master Practitioner, will help audience members learn about creating themselves and their ideal relationships by doing an exercise to see who they are in relationships and imagine new perspectives for developing high-energy relationship and problem management. Audience members will start applying these perspectives at the workshop and immediately in their professional and personal life.
To register for this program call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to http://www.wtpl.org/ and sign up under Adult Activities!

Backpack Safety and Injury Prevention: Secrets to a Childs Healthy Back

On Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ., Dr. Michael Hyjek, chiropractor, will present a workshop on “Backpack Safety and Injury Prevention: Secrets to a Childs Healthy Back”. A recent Simmons College research study found that the majority of the fifth-grade students surveyed carry backpack loads weighing more than 15% of their body weight. Many children injure themselves due to misuse of backpacks. Come learn the secrets to maintaining a healthy back and the proper way to carry a backpack. Dr. Mike will conduct backpack weigh-ins. Show a backpack awareness video. Discuss issues of proper backpack use. Send home information on how to prevent backpack injury as well as how much weight your child is carrying. Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to http://www.wtpl.org/ and go to Adult Activities to sign up for this program.

September 2010 Photography Display at the Washington Twp. Public Library, Long Valley, NJ

September 2010 Photography Display at the Washington Twp. Public Library, Long Valley, NJ

The September 2010 display at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ, will display photography by Debra Smith, who has lived in Long Valley for the past 28 years. Her hobbies include photography and painting, reading, visiting museums and art galleries, music and cooking. Her favorite pastime is playing with her two cars, Bonnie and Clyde. Debra is a published author, with a book and many articles to her credit. Debra works as an educator and spiritual leader in the Jewish community. She is married to Dr. Neil Smith and is the mother of Dr. Elana Smith and Dana Smith.

Hearing Loss - Lunch n Learn

Lunch n Learn on Monday, August 23, 2010 starting at noon at the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd., Long Valley, NJ. Elizabeth Coron, Hearing Specialist from Total Hearing Care of Hackettstown will discuss hearing loss. Many other problems can block the ear canal and lead to hearing loss. Such blocking causes a decrease in volume but does not generally produce distortion. These problems include: infections with swelling that shuts the ear canal. Problems that can affect the middle ear and lead to hearing loss include: Ear infections, Fluid in the ear, Otosclerosis, Birth defects, and tumors. Come and learn more about all aspects of hearing loss and the strategies to improve or prevent issues. Complimentary luncheon is served. Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center, 50 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ. You must register by call the library at 908-876-3596 or sign up online at http://www.wtpl.org/ under Adult Activities.