June Adult Programs at the Washington Twp. Public Library

JUNE 2012 ADULT EVENTS AT THE WASHINGTON TWP. PUBLIC LIBRARY

Come observe the Transit of Venus
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 5:45 p.m.
Football fields in front of the Senior Center

The Library offers a last chance for anyone on Earth to observe a transit of Venus. A transit of Venus will not be visible again for more than a century. Special eye protection is needed to safely view this event. Mr. John Andrews, and other members of the New Jersey Astronomical Association, will have their telescopes set equipped with safe sun filters, for our use in observing this once-in-a-lifetime event. Mr. Andrews will also discuss the history and significance of the transit of Venus.  In case of clouds, Mr. Andrews will have a 30 minute power point on the Venus transit phenomenon.. Stop by the football fields in front of the Senior Center at (or after) 5:45  p.m. on June 5th for an opportunity to see Venus as it transits the Sun and learn more about it

Retirement Planning

Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 7 p.m.

John Felice of David Lerner Associates will discuss retirement planning. Retirement planning should be one of your top priorities, regardless of your age. Whether you're just starting out in the workplace or are thinking about retirement, you should know the investment options available to you. Refreshments provided.

Eating In Harmony with Nature

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 7 p.m.

 Ayurveda is the oldest healthcare system in the world. Marian Carroll, Holistic Health Coach, will teach you what your Ayurvedic body type is and how to eat and live in harmony with your own and Nature's seasons.

Lunch n Learn
Alzheimer's Disease- A Growing Concern
Monday, June 25, 2012 at noon

Steve Typburski, Home Instead Senior will talk about Alzheimer. It's one of the most devastating illnesses of our time to impact seniors and their loved ones. Alzheimer's disease can rob older adults of their pasts and futures. But help and hope are available for seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease as well as their family caregivers. Sponsored by the Senior Resource Center, 50 Rt. 24, Chester, NJ 07930. Light Luncheon.

 Camping with Ramsey Outdoors on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 7 p.m.

A Ramsey Outdoors rep will present a program on camping. What's the best equipment? How do you choose a sleeping bag? Where are the best places to go camping in the area?

 From Thoughts to Print: Getting Published in the 21st Century

Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 1 p.m.

Local authors share tips and information on getting published in today’s market (organized by the New Jersey Authors Network: http://www.njauthorsnetwork.com).

So you’ve got a great idea for a book or story, but how do you turn it into a finished product? When that’s done, what’s next? Do you take the traditional publishing route or go it alone? Join New Jersey Authors, Jon Gibbs (moderator); Peggy Ehrhart; Saverio Monachino and E. F. Watkins, for a fun, informative discussion on different approaches to writing, getting published, and the various options available to writers in today’s market.

 Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org to sign up for the above programs!