HELENA TWP. PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2012

Tuesdays, 10-11 am  April 3-May 8  Stretch for Balance  Billie Sherriff, American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia-Certified Bodywork Therapist.  . MAKKO-HO full body stretches and a gentle head, neck and shoulder routine.  Enjoy more flexibility and feel grounded & balanced.  Bring a mat if you have one. Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to sign up.

Friday, April 6, 1 pm:  File of Life/Hospice Care presented by Tina Lamont.   We will discuss the Five Wishes document and File of Life folders for  emergency responders.  Also included will be discussion on Hospice care:  what it is, how to access it and how to determine when it is time for help.  Free.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 to sign up.

Monday, April 9, 1 pm:  Crocheting with Marge Baldwin  1 p.m.
No matter what your skill level, you will be comfortable in this class.  Bring hook and thread or yarn; materials also available to purchase.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to sign up.

Thursday, April 12, 1 pm: Basic Computer Skills (How do you turn this thing on?) with
Gina DeWildt   Class limit:  10  Bring your laptop if you have one.  No fee but you must pre-register for this class; call 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.

Tuesday, April 17, 6 pm: Digital Photography  (third Tuesday of each month)  Lisa Lirones, instructor.
$5 materials fee per class—bring with you.  Become Lisa’s Friend on Facebook and find out immediately of any schedule changes.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to sign up.

Thursday, April 19, 1 pm:  Basic Computers Part 2:  (Now What Do We Do?) with Gina DeWildt  Class limit: 10   Bring your own laptop if you own one.  No need to have attended previous class.  No fee but you must pre-register for this class; call 231/331-4318.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.

Tuesday, April 24, 10 am: Quilts and Needlework Here and There with Roberta Amstadt
Presentation of traditional and art quilts from around the world featuring the latest examples of quilting and needlework trends.  Everyone is welcome; free of charge.  Presented by Torch Area Artisans Guild and Helena Twp. Library.  Refreshments will be served.  8751 Helena Road, Alden; 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Wednesday, April 25, 10 am:  Great Start socialization playgroup now includes Helena Township Library as one of its monthly scheduled meeting places.  They utilize the gym space and the children’s section of the library for their get-togethers, which encourage skill development in preschoolers.  Great for home-school families.  Free of charge.  8751 Helena Road, Alden; 231/331-4318.

Thursday, April 26, 1 pm:  Basic Computer Skills Part 3 with Gina DeWildt
Class limit: 10  Bring your own laptop if you own one.  No need to have attended previous class.  No fee but you must pre-register for this class; call 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.


Monday, April 23, 1 pm:  Scarf-Tying with Mary Ann Stimpson
Join Mary Ann for a creative demonstration.  Bring scarves of different shapes so you can practice the techniques.   Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to sign up.

Sunday, April 29, 3 pm:  Art of Creating Bronze Figures with Scott Nelles
Power point presentation by local area bronze artisan highlighting how it’s done.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to sign up.

Monday, May 7,  7 pm:  Building a Community:From Isolation to Interdependence discussion and book signing with Richard O”Dell  “It has become increasingly urgent, given the increasing fragility of planetary life, that we...build an interdependent community that strives to sustain life and increase happiness.” – author’s quote.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 to sign up.

Thursday, May 10, 7 pm:  Which eReader is right?  Brian Boettcher will discuss various devices including the kindle, iPad and Nook  (which he will bring to the presentation),  models of each device, its pros and cons.   Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 to sign up.

Tuesday, May 15, 6 pm: Digital Photography  (third Tuesday of each month)  Lisa Lirones, instructor.
$5 materials fee per class—bring with you.  Become Lisa’s Friend on Facebook and find out immediately of any schedule changes.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            231/331-4318      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to sign up.

Thursday, May 23, 10 am:  Great Start socialization playgroup now includes Helena Township Library as one of its monthly scheduled meeting places.  They utilize the gym space and the children’s section of the library for their get-togethers, which encourage skill development in preschoolers.  Great for home-school families.  Free of charge.  8751 Helena Road, Alden; 231/331-4318.

Thursday, May 31, 7 pm:  How do I use my eReader?  Brian Boettcher returns to  present  this class on the how-tos and features of various devices.  When you call 231/331-4318 to sign up, tell us which device and model you have.  8751 Helena Road, Alden; 231/331-4318.

Basketry Classes; Wed. at 3 pm; presented by Dorothy Walter.  Join any time.   Materials fee, but class is free.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 to sign up.

Mah Jong:  Tuesdays, 1 to 4 pm No limit on participants. All levels.  Come and learn or come and play.  Helena Twp. Library, 8751 Helena Road, Alden.  Call 231/331-4318 to sign up.