Adult Classes 2016 - Waterford Public Library

July 27
The Rocks
by Peter Nichols
Adult Classes
August 31
The Nightingale
2016
by Kristin Hannah
September 28
Genealogy 102*
Introduction to Guitar
Get Assertive!
Achieving Success
with Difficult People
Everything I Never
Told You
by Celeste Ng
The Book Club meets at 5:30 p.m.
in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.
Copies of the featured titles are available each
month at the circulation desk.*
Loose Ends Sewing &
Stitching Club
Meets each Tuesday from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the
Community Room.
The Needlecrafts Group
Meets each Wednesday from
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the
History Room.
New members are always welcome.
No fees or registration required.
Classics
Book Club
Wednesday, August 17
5:30 p.m.
Mrs. Bridge
by Evan S. Connell
*Please pre-register for adult programs.*
101 North River Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-3988
July  August
September
All classes are free unless otherwise noted.
If a fee is required, pre-payment will guarantee
that materials and your seat will be reserved.
*Please pre-register for all adult
classes unless otherwise specified.*
Classes may be cancelled if the
minimum number of participants
is not met one week prior.
You can always check the
calendar on our website,
www.waterford.lib.wi.us
for more information.
The Library will be closed the
following days:
Saturday, July 2
Saturday, September 3
Monday, July 4
Monday, September 5
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Introduction to Natural Health and Healing
How to Get Started
in Game Development
These are just a few of the many classes available
to you for free through Gale Courses.
Want to learn a new skill or fine-tune an existing
interest? Looking for professional development
resources? Browse the catalog to find a
compelling topic or two from over 300 different
classes. Gale Courses are led by instructors and
are highly interactive. They’re offered entirely
online, allowing you to learn at your
convenience. Courses run for six weeks with new
sessions beginning every month.
Lakeshores Library cardholders in good standing
can sign up for a class at any time.
Simply visit Waterford Library’s website at
http://www.waterford.lib.wi.us/
and click the Gale Courses icon.
Brought to you by:
Fredrick Lewnau endowment
Racine Coounty Workforce Development
Walworth County Job Center
Tuesday, August 23
Tuesday, September 27
6:00 p.m.
This class continues your exploration
of your family ancestry. Seasoned
genealogist Judy Gambrel has 20
years’ experience in the research of
her own family history. In these
classes, Judy demonstrates how to
go about land research and discuss using resources
at the Church of Latter Day Saints, the National
Archives, the Daughters and Sons of the American
Revolution, Roots web, and other research
options. Students should have some experience with
genealogy research. If you don’t have any experience
in genealogical research, please try to attend the
overview class on Monday, July 25. Judy shares her
valuable insight and experience to help you in your
quest. Registration required.
2016 Balloonfest Amateur Photo Contest
August 8-31
The Waterford Library is hosting the gallery of
photo contest entries in August. New this year is
a People’s Choice Award, so stop by and vote for
your favorite photo before August 23. Winners
will be announced on August 24. Complete rules
for the photo contest can be found at http://
waterfordwi.org/waterford_balloon_fest.html.
Sponsored by: Waterford Public Library,
Waterford Medical Clinic, Waterford Area
Chamber of Commerce, KK Photography, and
Baymont Inn & Suites.
July
Paddling Primer*
Monday, July 11, 6:00 p.m.
Join experienced paddler Gary Johncox
for an outdoor discussion on canoes
and kayaks, safety, technique, and
paddling etiquette followed by an optional paddle to
Case Eagle Park. If you have your own boat, bring it!
Glimpses into Waterford’s Past: Maps*
Tuesday, July 12, 6:00 p.m.
Take a trip into Waterford’s history.
Liz Gamble presents the story of our
community’s growth using maps as a
guide to the past.
Zen between the Lines*
Tuesday, July 19, 6:30 p.m.
Curious about adult coloring? Join us for an
adults-only coloring session. We supply the
coloring sheets and materials so you can
simply color away your cares. Light snacks also
provided.
Backyard Chickens: Intro to Urban Poultry*
Wednesday, July 20, 6:00 p.m.
Ron Kean, state poultry specialist with UW
Extension, presents basic husbandry and
the benefits of keeping hens. Bring your
questions. Live chickens will be on hand!
Overview of Genealogical Research*
Monday, July 25, 6:00 p.m.
Seasoned genealogist Judy Gambrel
provides an overview of how to build a
family tree. Judy is a research expert with
20 years’ experience.
August
Leave It, Move It, Roll It, Take It: Know
Your Employer Retirement Plan Options*
Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 p.m.
When you're faced with a lump-sum
distribution resulting from a layoff, job
change or retirement, it's important to know you have
options about where to put your money. Ron Knaflic
from Edward Jones presents.
Glimpses into Waterford’s Past:
Scavenger Hunt*
Tuesday, August 9, 6:00 p.m.
Do you know the where, who, when, and
why of various locations in Waterford? Liz
Gamble guides us in matching photos with
locations and helps us learn about the history of each
place.
American Mah Jongg*
Thursdays, August 18—September 22
10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Mah Jongg is an exciting game of skill and luck! Try your
hand when Elaine Adam leads our 6-week session for
beginners. Players of all levels are welcome. When you
register, you are signed up for all 6 weeks. Attendees will
need to purchase an American Mah Jongg card (cost $9).
More details when you register.
Absolutely Waterford’s Pooch Parade
Saturday, August 20, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
A great day to "Strut Your Mutt" for fun and
prizes during the Dog Days of August! Please
stop in the library and pamper your pooch by
selecting a new bed or pull toy crafted by the talented
ladies of the Loose Ends Sewing Club. All proceeds of
sales that day will help fund more library classes.
*Please pre-register for adult programs.*
August continued
Medicare ABCs*
Monday, August 22, 6:00 p.m.
Add one Part A and one Part B. Throw in a
pinch of Part C and a splash of Part D.
Simmer for 90 minutes and enjoy a
presentation about the Basics of Medicare. This event is
only for educational purposes. No plan specific benefits
or details will be shared.
Zen between the Lines*
Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 p.m.
Curious about adult coloring? Join us for an
adults-only coloring session. We will
supply the coloring sheets and materials so
you can simply color away your cares. Light snacks also
provided.
September
College: Getting There from Here*
Tuesday, September 6, 6:00 p.m.
Whether your children or grandchildren are
learning to crawl or learning to drive, you
can help make a college education a reality. Ron Knaflic
from Edward Jones will discuss establishing a college
savings goal, strategies to help achieve the goal, and the
features and benefits of 529 savings plans.
Glimpses into Waterford’s Past: Schools*
Tuesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Liz Gamble takes us on a virtual tour of the
village, town, and country school rooms that
defined the early Waterford landscape.
*Please pre-register for adult programs.*
September continued
Refreshing a Lamp Shade*
Wednesday, September 14,
6:00 p.m.
Local crafter Barbara Melzer
shares her techniques for
making old things new again. Participants will
follow along as Barbara repurposes a lamp shade
using fabric scraps, notions, and other interesting
finds she has on hand.
Cooking with Class:
Modern Mexican Cuisine*
Wednesday, September 21,
5:30 p.m.
Staci Joers takes us on a culinary trip
through Mexico, teaching a little food history and
demonstrating how to prepare select dishes along
the way. You’ll sample Cheese & Onion Enchiladas
with Ancho Chili Sauce, Chiles Rellanos, Homemade
Refried Beans, and Churros.
Cost of class is $18. Advance registration required.
On the Home Front: Letters*
Monday, September 26, 6:30 p.m.
Of special interest to Wisconsin
history buffs, this program is based
on the Civil War correspondence of
Judy Cook’s Wisconsin great-great-grandparents.
Her dramatic living history presentation features
songs of the Civil War and projected images of life
on the farm and at home in contrast to the war
raging on the front lines. This program is sponsored
in part by the Wisconsin Humanities Council and is
free to the public.