Fresh City Life My Branch

Selecting an assisted living community or nursing home for yourself or a loved one can be a difficult and intimidating process. Unfortunately, the decision about where to place a loved one is often made at a time of crisis without any preparation or or research. In this program you will learn to determine if a care environment is appropriate for you or a loved one, the difference between a personal care boarding home, an assisted living residence, and a nursing home, resources that are available to you to make a more informed decision, and trends in long term care in our community.

Read John Le Carre's The Tailor of Panama and then join us for movie night! We'll be having popcorn and a great discussion following the film.

We invite you to join us for a needlework craft circle special event! Is your yarn stash overflowing? Bring down any scraps or balls of yarn you no longer want and swap them for something new and inspiring. Don't have anything to share? You're welcome to come and craft with us anyway. Quick lessons, tips, and troubleshooting will be available for any beginners interested in learning something new. Please bring your own supplies.

Having trouble learning how to use your new eReader? Have questions about email? Come in any Monday morning and bring your gadgets! A librarian will be ready to answer all your technology questions.

Award winning author/photographer/publisher Kitty Migaki will explain why her book Alphabet Denver--A GPS Alphabet Hunt Book--is not your grandfather's alphabet book. Kitty's "eye candy" photographs of the ABCs captured in architecture at the most frequently visited places around downtown Denver will stump even the most well-traveled Denver native. Each letter is partnered with an original poem, for tongue pleasing reading.

You too can easily brew delightful herbal teas from herbs you grow or purchase. Includes recipes and tastings of single and multiple herb teas. Take home an herbal tea sample. Presented by local herbal expert Marilyn Filipek.

Read the novel One Day by David Nicholls in time to join us for a movie & discussion. Dissect, compare, and contrast!

Topic: Social Media. Come with questions!

Laura Daily, co-owner of MileHighontheCheap.com, will be sharing tips on thriving in this recession. During this FREE event, the Mile High Cheapskate will talk about ways to save on groceries, eating out, shopping, attractions, travel, local cultural and sporting events, and more! She'll also explain the ins and outs of the deal-of-the-day sites, how to find free and low cost classes, and safely navigate e-clubs and other web sites. In short, you'll hear how to get the most bang for your hard-earned buck. Plus, in true MHOTC style, there will be a gift card giveaway...maybe even two!

Kristina A. Naldjian will help you explore these ancient transformative energy exercises.