Adults

Low Vision Care

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DeForest Area Community & Senior Center

The inability to see well makes doing things difficult. Those with low vision may have trouble recognizing the faces of friends. Seeing the television and checking price tags becomes harder. Reading mail becomes an ordeal. Walking in the neighborhood is a challenge. What can people do about their low vision? What can they do to maintain their quality of life and make the most of their remaining vision? This topic is a specialty of Dr. Kallie Harrier of Essential Family Vision. Join us at this library outreach program as Dr.

Michael Perry: Humorous Talk & Book Reading - Sold Out

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This is part of a Friends of the Library Fundraiser. This event listing and registration is for the limited free spaces that are available for the 7:00 pm Humorous Talk & Book Reading. If you would like to purchase a ticket for the 6:00 pm VIP Reception and Priority Seating please visit the other event listing for more information. 

There are 2 ways to register:

Michael Perry: VIP Reception & Priority Seating - $25 per Ticket - Sold Out

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Where
Community Room

This is a Friends of the Library Fundraiser and it is $25 per ticket. A ticket will give you access to a VIP Hors d'oeuvres Reception with Michael Perry at 6:00 pm and priority seating for the Humorous Talk & Book Reading at 7:00 pm. There will be limited free spots available for the 7:00 pm Humorous Talk & Book Reading starting October 1.

There are 2 ways to register:

Go Big Read 2019 - The Poison Squad

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Community Room

By the end of nineteenth century, food was dangerous. Lethal, even.

"Milk" might contain formaldehyde, most often used to embalm corpses. Decaying meat was preserved with salicylic acid and borax. This was not by accident; food manufacturers embraced industrial chemistry, and were knowingly selling harmful products. Unchecked by government regulation, basic safety, or even labeling requirements, they put profit before the health of their customers.

Meet the Author: Madeline Uraneck

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Room C

When Madeline Uraneck said hello to the Tibetan woman cleaning her office cubicle, she never imagined the moment would change her life.

You’re invited to meet Madison author Madeline Uraneck as she joins us for a discussion of her book, How to Make a Life: A Tibetan Refugee Family and the Midwestern Woman They Adopted.

Want to read the book ahead of time? Copies of the book are on the Badger Book Club shelf.

If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.

Writing Poems of Peace - Registration Required

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Classroom - Lower Level

Registration: Register

In this workshop we'll hear some classic poems of peace. We'll also talk briefly about styles of poems and a few easy ways to think about your area and style of writing. Then we'll take some time to start writing our own poems of peace. You might go home with your first poem, and then try writing more!

Make a Junk Journal - Registration Required

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Community Room

What is a junk journal? It’s a craft project made with craft supplies, recycled paper, other found materials. Use it for an everyday journal, a memory book, or art journal.

Our crafty and creative friend Carol Hensen says she’s addicted to making them! All materials provided, but feel free to bring fabric and wrapping paper scraps, lace, old photos, ribbons, maps, stickers, sheet music, or whatever strikes your fancy! Please register online or at the library desk.

Move for Your Body, Move for Your Brain!

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Community Room

Join Capitol Physical Therapist, Dr. Tyler Harrington, PT, DPT in this session to learn about the benefits of exercise for your body and your brain alike.

You’ll see the rewards in later life by enjoying an independent, active lifestyle!

  • How exercise affects dementia
  • Explore how exercise affects overall key components to health
  • Proper demonstration of sample exercises you can try at home to get started

Supported by DeForest-Windsor Dementia Friendly Communities Group

Networking and the Hidden Job Market

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Community Room

Chris Ehle, Employment Specialist with the WorkSmart Network and Madison College, will show you how to succeed in your job hunt.

Dive deep into networking and explore some new networking tools that may work for you. Finding that next job might just be about being in the right place at the right time.

If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.

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