Desert Foothills Library
Information for all events: Contact Dereth DeHaan or David Court, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, ddehaan@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: All events below take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327
Cost: All events are free, except where noted.
Library closed December 24 @1pm AND December 25 for Christmas
Library closed December 31 @ 4pm for New Year’s
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December 1, Noon – 1 p.m. (1st Tuesdays)
Art Nosh Tuesdays Lunch: Hudson River School
Presented by Kathryn Heffernan, Phoenix Art Museum. Enjoy a nosh while being educated & entertained!
Registration Required: 480-488-2286.
Cost: Event is free. Order an optional boxed lunch provided by Grotto Café for $10, due when registering by Monday a.m. prior to event date. Choose from 4 menu items; ask at front desk or access menu at www.dfla.org.)
LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
Wednesday, December 2, 7 p.m.
Duet: Musicfest at the Desert Foothills Library
The Library hosts the 5th performance of Duet – Musicfest at the Desert Foothills Library with maestro Robert Moody and a variety of musicians. There will be Prosecco, coffee and dessert with the participants following the performance. The fee of $30 for this event benefits the Library and AZMusicfest, both non-profit organizations. Fee is due when RSVPing in advance: 480-488-2286.
December 3, 2 p.m. (1st Thursdays)|
Music @ the Movies: White Christmas
This Christmas classic starring Bing Crosby takes place in a Vermont lodge- where it is almost always, a “White Christmas.” 121 min. (G) Join us for a celebration of music in movies! Time will vary based on film length. Hosted by music enthusiasts Fran Rosenthal and Annis Scott. Check our website www.dfla.org/calendar for a complete listing. No registration.
Friday, December 4, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
North Valley Playwrights Collective
Got a play you’d like to produce? Thinking about writing one? Or is the status of your play somewhere in between? Join the North Valley Playwrights Collective! Hear your dialogue read aloud, get playwriting tips, learn where to find play submission opportunities, and together create production opportunities for our own plays. Register: 480-488-2286.
December 4, 1 – 3 p.m. (1st Fridays)
Writers Connection: Getting Past Your Social Media Fears So You Can Sell More Books!
Raleigh Pinskey, best-selling author, social media consultant, speaker, public relations expert, and founder of the Raleigh Group PR, will talk tricks and tips of the trade on how authors can increase their market, enhance their author brand, up their sales and broaden their audience by using Twitter, Hashtags, YouTube, Vimeo, Vine, Pinterest and Instagram For Business to SELL MORE BOOKS. Raleigh is the author of Avon/Harper Collins’ bestselling “101 Ways to Promote Yourself,” Citadel/Kensington’s “The Zen of Hype,” and “You Can Hype Anything.” She will offer her newest books, “101 Ways to Get on TV, Radio and the Internet in the Digital Age” and “101 Ways to Write Results Producing Media Releases in the Digital Age” for sale after the workshop ($20 each). Advance registration required: 480-488-2286.
LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
6th Annual Desert Foothills Library Craft and Bake Sale
Our annual library fundraiser! Do your holiday shopping, with delicious goodies and unique craft items. Have some treats and coffee, share the holiday spirit, and feel good knowing that all benefits the Library!
December 8, 10 a.m. – Noon (2nd Tuesdays)
Library Book Club
Holiday luncheon and special event. Everyone is welcome!
December 8, 1 – 3 p.m. (2nd Tuesdays)
Journaling: Managing Stress during the Yuletide Season
Learn brief , effective, and easy writing techniques to help you as you navigate this busy time of year. Bring a journal or notebook and pen. No writing experience required. Mary Lee Simpson is a certified journal facilitator and has taught therapeutic writing for nearly 20 years. Register: 480-488-2286.
Tuesday, December 8, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Stress Management with Guided Meditation: Free! Overwhelmed yet? We will talk about some holiday stressors and how to deal with them – followed by a 25 minute guided meditation, where we lie on the floor with closed eyes and relax in the space just before sleep. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to lie on, or you may sit on a chair for comfort. Instructor: Judith Zeiger. Registration Required: Contact Judith Zeiger 480-760-5645 or jazeiger@gmail.com
Wednesday, December 9, 2 – 3 p.m.
Crafty Holiday Card-making!
Every month (dates vary), we’ll make cards for every season, every reason! Join in the fun with Card Crafter Melissa Sunde, who will have all the supplies cut and ready, and will help guide you in making 3 holiday greeting cards. You’ll learn new stamping techniques and how to use all kinds of new supplies. Don’t worry if you feel you are not creative – it’s a class for everyone! Bring double-sided adhesive tape, or purchase at the class for $3. Registration Required by Monday, December 7, to allow time for preparing class supplies: 480-488-2286. Cost: $15.00
December 10, 10 a.m. – Noon (2nd Thursdays)
Literary Salon: Not your typical “Book Club”…
An open discussion of books, film and theater. A theme is chosen each month and informal discussions are led by a facilitator. No requirement to read or see any particular book, film or play. Everyone is invited to attend and share ideas and reflections on the selected topic. December’s theme: Holiday Classics. What is your favorite holiday story? Movie? Play? What makes it special or memorable? What are your family traditions? Questions? Contact Susan Bulfinch at 480-209-1295. No registration.
December 11, 12, 13 (2nd weekend each month)
Chapter2Books Special Sale!
Biggest used bookstore in the North Valley! More than 50,000 books, as well as DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, starting at just 50 cents! Located inside Desert Foothills Library at 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., open 7 days a week, or check us out on Amazon. Donations are welcome, and help support the library! www.Chapter2BooksAZ.com. 480-488-2777.
Saturday, December 12, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Hidden in the Hills Showcase Reception
Celebrate Desert Foothills Gallery’s latest show. Enjoy refreshments while you browse the new exhibit. All are welcome! RSVP: 480-488-2286.
December 14, 1 – 2 p.m. (2nd Mondays)
Medical Qi Gong Series, with LauRha Frankfort
Instructor LauRha Frankfort shares how to boost your energy and find relief from many medical conditions. She will demonstrate some simple, beneficial movements and techniques. For all ages and conditions (can be adapted for seated exercise) Both lecture & participation. Limited seating. Register: 480-488-2286. Cost: $5 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
December 15, 1 – 3 p.m. (3rd Tuesdays)
Let’s Play Scrabble! (for Adults) Join us for some fun! We have several Scrabble boards and a Scrabble dictionary…or (if you have a deluxe board) you may want to bring your own. Feel free to bring refreshments; coffee is also available for purchase. Register: 480-488-2286.
Tuesday & Thursday, December 15 & 17, 1 – 4 p.m. (2-part class)
Mahjong Refresher Course
For people who take the first learner series, or who are familiar and comfortable with “the card”. (If you don’t know what that means, you are not ready lol!) The refresher really focuses on the hands played and strategies. Limited space. Register: 480-488-2286.
Cost: $35
LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
Tuesday, December 15, 1-3pm
Coffee and Crime Panel Discussion: Free! |
Celebrate the season and pick up the gift of a book – for a friend or for yourself! Enjoy coffee and a selection of gourmet treats, while authors Anne A. Wilson, Frederick Ramsay, and Eileen Brady, share their unique backgrounds and their craft – and award-winning author Donis Casey returns with her new Alafair Tucker Mystery. Anne Wilson has received rave reviews for her debut novel Hover: “Wilson’s experience as an active-duty U.S. Navy helicopter pilot brings a nuanced perspective to her thrilling debut.” Frederick Ramsay is a former Episcopal priest, whose latest Ike Schwartz mystery is “thoroughly entertaining” (Publisher Weekly). Eileen Brady is a veterinarian whose mysteries are capturing 5 stars on Amazon and Goodreads. Presented in partnership with The Poisoned Pen. Register: 480-488-2286.
Wednesday, December 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Don’t Make Your Family Fill in the Blanks
Nicole Pavlik of Nicole Pavlik Law Firm, PLC will host a free Wills & Estate Planning Workshop, providing a small group setting to learn the essentials of developing a will or estate plan. A solid plan is essential to make sure your family is not left filling in the blanks. Learn ways to save for the future, establish and fund a special needs trust, and protect benefits. A key presentation from a practicing Wills & Estates lawyer is included. You will have the opportunity to actively learn, plan, and ask questions in a supportive and engaging environment. Register: 480-488-2286.
December 18, Noon – 1 p.m. (3rd Fridays)
Art Nosh Fridays Lunch: ZUNI Art and Culture
Presented by Catherine Meschter, Heard Museum Guild. Enjoy a nosh while being educated & entertained! Registration Required: 480-488-2286.
Cost: Event is free. Order an optional boxed lunch provided by Local Jonny’s for $10, due when registering by Thursday a.m. prior to event date. Choose from 4 menu items; ask at front desk or access menu at www.dfla.org.)
LIBRARY FEATURE EVENT
December 18, 3 – 5 p.m. (3rd Fridays)
Cinematic Reflections on WWII: Little Known Stories of the War
Mission of the Shark
World War II is one of the best known and widely depicted conflicts in history. This film series will explore little known stories from that war — stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability that they have to be seen to be believed. At the heart of each one are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event. A post-film discussion, facilitated by Gary Zaro, faculty WWII expert from Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC), will follow. This month: Mission of the Shark (1942) (92 min.): Story of the USS Indianapolis, sunk by a Japanese submarine, when nearly 600 crewmen were victims of shark attacks. Recommended Reading: Fatal Voyage: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis by Dan Kurzman and In Harm’s Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors by Doug Stanton. Presented in partnership with PVCC. Register: 480-488-2286.
Monday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Thursday, December 17, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Team Job Search Introductory Workshop
Applying for jobs but not getting any responses? One of the Team Job Search introductory workshops above will introduce you to unique, cutting-edge methods that will reinvent the way you look for work! The workshop and individual follow up meetings are FREE. Those who complete the program report a 98% job-finding success rate in 3 months vs. the 10-month national average. For more information, or to register for an introductory class on any one of the dates above, email new@teamjobsearch.com. Sponsored by the Foothills Food Bank and Desert Foothills Library.
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WEEKLY HEALTH & FITNESS CLASSES
Every Friday (No class December 25)
Qigong/Tai Chi Easy
REGULAR Class 8:45 – 9:45 a.m.; THERAPEUTIC CHAIR TAI CHI Class 10 – 10:30 a.m.
A discipline that can be practiced and benefits gained at any age – you are never too old! A blending of Qigong and Tai Chi, with deep breathing and repeated gentle motions and stretches to improve health, balance, agility and flexibility. Therapeutic Chair Tai Chi class is for anyone who wants to take it extra slow and easy, and use a chair if needed. Wear loose clothing and bare feet. Registration Required: Contact instructor Bina Bou: 480-284-1300 or bina.b75@gmail.com
Cost: Prepay instructor $25 cash for 4 classes; or $8 drop-in.
Every Thursday Noon – 1 p.m. (No class December 24)
Every Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 2 p.m. (No classes December 27)
Gentle Yoga
This slow-paced class focuses on breathing, gentle yoga poses, and stretching to increase flexibility and balance. Please bring a yoga mat. Registration Required: Contact instructor Sylvia Labrado: 480-776-4743 or agelessyogaaz@gmail.com
Cost: $8 cash, pay to instructor at each class.
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COMPUTER/TABLET CLASSES
All classes below are presented by Tech4Life. Registration required: 480-488-2286.
December 3, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (1st Thursdays)
Introductory Computer Security Class
Do you hate a million passwords? Is your data safe? Do you travel a lot? Worry about credit card fraud? Has someone called you about your computer? Show up and we’ll explain all of this and more! Lecture; no computers.
December 10, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (2nd Thursdays)
iPad Class
Do you Facetime or Skype with your family? Watch TV/movies on your iPad? This will Introduce you to actually using your iPad! All the buttons, screens, and settings you never knew you had! Must bring your own iPad.
December 17, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (3rd Thursdays)
Windows 10 Overview
Microsoft has a new Operating System! Come and let us show you what’s new and how to use it! Even if you don’t have 10 yet, come and see the new features and understand the upgrade process. Lecture; no computers provided, but you may bring your laptop with Windows 10 pre-installed.
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MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS
December 7, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (1st Mondays)
Caring for the Caregiver
Taking care of yourself is essential in being able to take care of your loved one. Join us for this opportunity to fellowship with other caregivers and discuss the challenges, the joys, share helpful ideas and resources. Led by Hospice of the West facilitators. No registration.
December 14 and 28, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (2nd AND 4th Mondays)
“The Healing Pathway”, After the Loss of a Spouse or Partner
Join us on this Journey that will guide you to find a “NEW NORMAL” and assist you in finding a path that will support you with practical tools as you are processing through your personal grief journey. Led by Hospice of the West facilitators. No registration.
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Every Monday, 3 – 5 p.m.
Monday Movies at the Library
New Releases, with a Foreign Film once each month! Check our website www.dfla.org for titles.
Every Wednesday, 10:30 – Noon (No class December 25)
Intermediate Conversational Spanish.
Informal chat session using various books, flashcards, etc. Some weeks may feature a half-hour episode of the Destinos DVD series, followed by discussion in Spanish. No instructor. No registration.
December 2015 Youth Events
Information for all events: Contact Colleen Crowley, Desert Foothills Library, 480-488-2286, ccrowley@dfla.org, dcourt@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary.org
Where: Almost all events take place at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85327
BIRTH – AGE 6 EVENTS
Tuesdays, 9:45am
Story Kids – Preschool Storytime
December 1 & 8
Children ages 2½ to 6,or those who have not yet entered kindergarten, are encouraged to join us for a 30-minute storytime featuring books, music, flannel stories and puppets. Each week there will be an activity of some kind that follows the stories. Some weeks it may be a movement or music activity, and other weeks will include an art activity. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.
Thursdays, 9:45am
Little Ones – Family Lapsit
December 3, 10, & 17
Little ones ages 8 to 35 months are invited to join us for a fun 20-minute romp with music, books, rhymes, fingerplays, and felt stories. Sometimes we use a parachute or scarves to learn gross motor skills. We reinforce concepts such as colors, shapes & counting to help your child build a strong foundation of literacy skills. Siblings are welcome. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, December 15, 10-11:45
Mrs. Claus Holiday Party
Preschoolers ages 2-6 will be charmed by Mrs. Claus stories and holiday magic. Afterwards, kids can try a variety of crafts & fun games. Cookies & beverages provided. Call to register for this free event.
Saturday, December 12, 1pm
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Appearing in downtown Carefree at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, Mrs. Claus will entertain your little children ages 2½ – 8 during the Carefree Christmas Festival. No registration required. Visit http://www.carefreechristmasfestival.com to learn more about the festival.
KIDS
Saturday, December 5, 10:30-12:30
Holiday Crafts
Children ages 4 – 11 are invited to try a variety of crafts. Crafts will be located on tables throughout the storytime room. Children age 6 & up may come to this program unaccompanied by an adult. Adults may walk around and bid on raffle items, or browse the crafts that will be available for purchase.
END OF DECEMBER 2015 EVENTS
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