We have masks, newsletters, Senior Center in a bag kits, and more. No contact pickup is still available. Please see our newsletter for more details: https://woodburyseniorct.org/calendar 

(203) 263-2828 or email us at seniorcenter2@woodburyct.org

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FREE Cloth Masks for Seniors are available for the asking at Woodbury Senior Center. Stop by or call to pick up a free sealed pack of

Virtual Volunteering Opportunities 

Helping others while staying safe ourselves can make difficult times a little bit easier. The Senior Center can connect you to resources for virtual volunteering from the comfort of your own home. Check out the November Senior Center newsletter for more details or contact the Senior Center. To add your email to the Senior Center newsletter distribution list, please contact us at seniorcenter2@woodburyct.org

The senior bus is available Monday – Friday for local shopping and appointments. We are also now booking weekly trips to Southbury on Wednesdays. Masks are required and the bus is limited to three riders at a time. Please call the Senior Center for more information or

to request your ride. 203-263-2828

Learn to bake sourdough bread! Call 203-263-2828 by November 12 to sign up. You’ll receive a free sourdough starter and recipe and join the Zoom class on 11/23 at 11 am to bake together (or watch the demo and bake your loaf later) Laughs and fun guaranteed, and you’ll have a loaf perfect for soup, or as a gift for the Thanksgiving table.

These programs are available to Woodbury Senior Center members for free, and feature LIVE sessions with topic experts in

fascinating locations!

Call or email us to register for these live, interactive programs and get your Zoom link! All SNL programs begin at 2 pm from the comfort of your home; the link is "LIVE" at 1:45 pm so we can start right on time.

Don’t delay, as seats for these popular and well done classes fill quickly.

Senior Learning Network (SLN) Classes ALL VIRTUAL - NOVEMBER!

Spanish Missions in Texas 

Why did the Spanish attempt to build Missions in Texas? What effect did this have on the Native Americans living in Texas? Were these Missions a success or a failure? Explore these questions alongside a museum educator with maps, timelines, and historical information.

This workshop engages participants in a close examination into the at least 500-year history that led to why ancient Egypt's mummies hold such a special fascination in our own culture. Unpublished images of actual ancient Egyptian mummies, including royal mummies such as Ramses II as well as human remains recovered as part of Dr. Phillips' own excavations in Egypt, are used to illustrate how and why the Egyptians mummified their dead (including their pets!). Please note: This program includes photography of human remains.

Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver 

Join us as we explore the climate change that has occurred at Red Rock Canyon over the millions of years including the beginning of the drying period approximately 12,000 years ago. We will discuss the various animal fossils found and how mother nature goes through a system of change and adaptation. Learn about general flora and fauna and how the Native Americans used various plants for medicinal purposes. DIscover the Three Hundred Year Flood the park experienced in 1997, including a story told by one of our past volunteers that was camping at the park with his grandson during the flood.

Sherita is back, and ready to paint again! No experience necessary! We're designing a painting that celebrates the beauty of Fall. This opportunity is open to anyone looking to decompress and unleash the inner artist. No art experience is required. Just bring your creative self, paint (orange, yellow, red, blue, black and white), paintbrushes, and 11x14 canvas or 8.5x11 white paper.

Paint brushes & art palette (or a paper plate)

Cup of water, paper towel, acrylic or tempera paint colors.

                                                                         You bring the coffee and we bring the books! Virtually join Library Director Sue Piel and Teen Librarian Marla Martin on the last Wednesday of the month at 9:30 am as they take a look at what’s new and exciting in the stacks of the Woodbury Library. You’re sure to find something new to read in this enjoyable chat that you can watch over a cup of coffee (or tea!!). Find Zoom link at www.woodburylibraryct.org – go to Events

NOVEMBER EVENTS AND PROGRAMS - MANY VIRTUAL!

For more information visit the library’s website www.woodburylibraryct.org or call 203-263-3502.

Scavengers go on adventures no matter where they are, they notice the ground beneath their feet and prowl the world looking for treasures near and far. They see beauty in simple items, when sometimes others do not. Scavengers are always prepared to collect! Does this sound like you? Register and pick up your copy of "The Pocket Scavenger" by Keri Smith and virtually meet and share your findings with other like-minded collectors! The book is full of great ideas of things to look for and document. During the virtual meetings, plan on sharing up to 5 items listed in the book, where and when you found them and the story behind your treasures! You can always join and see what others have found, too. It will be fun to share our discoveries! Grade 6 & up, space is limited!  Find Zoom link at www.woodburylibraryct.org – go to Events

In 2020 we mark the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the United States. The fight for women's right to vote was long and took many twists and turns. Join the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame to learn about the Connecticut women who fought on a local, state, and national level and on whose shoulders we stand. Be inspired by their stories to use your vote to give a voice to women. Register at www.woodburylibraryct.org for Zoom link.

TEEN PROGRAM: DIY Wall Hanging Virtual Class

                                                                          

Teens! Join Courtney Ewing for a virtual DIY class on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 AM and make a a boho wall hanging for you room. All you'll need is to make this project are scissors and a 12 inch stick (you can find one outside - clean off the bark and you're ready to go). Once you register, pick up a bag full of yarn, beads and other items you might like to add to your wall hanging. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Find Zoom link at www.woodburylibraryct.org – go to Events

                                                                         

From homemade pizza (yes, you make the dough!) to Ricotta Mac & Cheese and Southwest Quesadillas with homemade guacamole, this is a delicious way to learn to cook! Open to chefs in grades 6 & up. Ingredients list can be found on www.woodburylibraryct.org under “events”. Please register for each week separately. A zoom link will be emailed prior to the program. Sponsored by The Friends of the Woodbury Library.

Local Author Karen Miller Book Talk Virtual Event

Woodbury resident Karen Miller recently published her first book, "Purple Velvet Slippers" and will be sharing her excerpts at a virtual event on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 pm. Her debut historical fiction novel uses the color purple to weave a connecting path through a story that joins past and present. The novel explores individuality, uniqueness, and the mystery of our pasts, presents, and futures.  Karen Miller is a wife and mother of four children, a preschool teacher and Zumba instructor. She has an affinity for the color purple and "all things French" and is currently working on a sequel to "Purple Velvet Sippers". Join us for what is sure to be a delightful evening! Find Zoom link at www.woodburylibraryct.org – go to Events           

Sandy Carlson is a teacher and writer in northwestern Connecticut. All of her life she has marveled at the power of language to connect people to each other, to deepen relationships, and to open thinking. Sandy sees words as sacred, precious jewels; words are to be respected, treasured, and used with extreme care.  As a writer, she writes every day.  Please join us as Sandy talks about her life as a writer and poet, and shares poems from her new books "Always True" and "Slow Passage Home". Find Zoom link at www.woodburylibraryct.org – go to Events            

Do you want to know more about coyotes and how to peacefully coexist with them? In the virtual “Eastern Coyotes in Connecticut” presentation by Master Wildlife Conservationist Paul Colburn, you'll learn about the history of coyotes in Connecticut. You'll also get an overview of coyote habitat, diet, behavior, and reproduction as well as practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our coyote population. Zoom link at www.woodburylibraryct.org – go to Events           

Our world today is more connected than ever before. This connectivity has increased convenience, but it has been at the expense of safety and privacy. Join Reference and Technology Librarian Ron Fairchild for a virtual presentation on what these vulnerabilities are, how they can affect you, and steps you can take to reduce your risk of being compromised in this hacker’s world on Thursday, November 19^th at 7:00 pm.  Find Zoom link at www.woodburylibraryct.org – go to Events

                                                                         The Glebe House is one of Woodbury’s many treasures. Join Glebe House Director LoriAnn Witte as she gives a talk about the Glebe House, one of the earliest historic house museums in the nation and shares some if it's "secrets from the attic" in this virtual event on Tuesday, November 24 at 7:00 pm. Its architecture, outstanding regional furniture collection and Gertrude Jekyll Garden combine to create one of the most authentic house museums in the region. It will be a fascinating night. Find Zoom link at www.woodburylibraryct.org – go to Events.