Adults

Author Talk with Douglas Brunt: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I*

Where
Online Virtual Event

Registration: Register

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.

Advance Directive Planning: Financial Power of Attorney Presentation & Workshop

Where
Community Room

Join us on Tuesday, May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room for an educational program about Financial Power of Attorney.

From 4:00 until 5:00 pm, there will be a presentation by Attorney Kate Schilling, a Legal Services Manager in the Elder Law & Advocacy Center of the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session.

Yarn Dyeing*

Where
The Workshop

Registration: Closed

Dye your own yarn using acid dye. If you like knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts and want to personalize your projects try hand dyeing yarn. All supplies will be provided. 

Spring Card Making*

Where
Classroom

Registration: Register

Join us for a Card Making program with Shirley Merker! 

We'll be making fun greeting cards. All materials will be provided. No card making experience is necessary.

Seats are limited, so please register to reserve your spot.

Cards by Shirley Merker, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. All images copyright Stampin’ Up!

Drywall Installation & Repair

Where
Community Room

How did your last drywall project go? If it was a bit of a struggle or didn’t turn out as well as you hoped, you should join us for this class!

Techniques and strategies make a big difference. Sometimes it’s having the right tools, and sometimes it’s knowing what products work best in each situation. Let’s cover the basics and all become better drywallers, because chances are, if you own a home, you will have to do drywall work at some point.

Native Beading Workshop*

Where
Classroom

Join us on May 8 OR May 22 for a workshop on Native Beading with local beader Phoenix Ybarra. Learn about traditional Native American beading and the history behind it, and make your own beaded wristlet keychain!

All materials will be provided. You do not need any beading experience to participate!

Registration is required as seats are limited, so please register as soon as you can to reserve your spot! Please only register for one of the sessions, either May 8 OR May 22.

Art Rathburn Book Launch: To a Better Place

Where
Community Room

Join us for the launch of local author Art Rathburn's ninth book, To a Better Place. Art will introduce his new historical novel and talk the ten years that he spent researching and writing it.

Light refreshments will be served. There is no registration required for this program. Please contact us if you need any accommodations to be able to fully participate.


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Healthcare Decision Day: Healthcare Power of Attorney

Where
Community Room

Join us for Healthcare Decision Day to learn about Healthcare Power of Attorney. 

From 4:00 until 5:00 pm, there will be a presentation by Ellen, a Dementia Care Specialist with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Dane County, about Healthcare Power of Attorney. 

Then from 5:00 until 6:00 pm, you'll have a chance to receive one-on-one assistance with completing documents for Healthcare Power of Attorney.

This event is hosted by the DeForest-Windsor Dementia Friendly Community Team.

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