Books Blog : Savvy Senior Series

Protecting Your Personal Information on the Web

wag.mado@evpl — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:16:00 GMT

Do you know what kind of personal information about you can be found on the internet? Almost everyone who uses the internet has questioned at one time or another, the safety of their personal information on the web. Most people wonder if they are doing everything they can to protect that information.

If you are interested in finding out more about this important topic, please join us for the next Savvy Senior Series program on Wednesday, July 11 at 6:00 PM in Central Library’s Browning Room B. Dr. Kenneth Shemroske from the University of Southern Indiana will present, "Protecting Your Personal Information on the Web. He will offer information and tips, as well as answers to your questions.

As always, this program is free and open to the public.

For information on future Savvy Senior Series programs, please click here.

Crime Prevention with Officer Kevin Corbin

wag.mado@evpl — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:09:00 GMT

Do you wonder if you are doing everything possible to avoid becoming a victim of a crime? Officer Kevin Corbin from the Evansville Police Department is going to give strategies and tips to ensure you and your loved ones are as safe as possible in your surroundings.

Please join us for this important and informative program on Thursday, July 5 at 6:00 PM in Central Library's Browning Events Room B.

As always, this program is free and open to the public.

For information on future Savvy Senior Series programs, please click here.

Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky

wag.mado@evpl — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:23:00 GMT

Come join us for the next Savvy Senior Series program on Thursday, June 21st at Hickory Lake Apartments to learn about the pack horse librarians of Kentucky during the Great Depression. The program will be presented by EVPL's Jan Steinmark. You'll see the children's book, Down Cut Shin Creek: the Pack Horse Librarians of Kentucky by Kathi Appelt that started our speaker's interest in this historical event, as well as some incredible black-and-white photographs.

As always, this program is free and open to the public. It is scheduled for 2:00 PM.

For a list of all Savvy Senior programs, please click here.

Make a Dried Flower Creation

wag.mado@evpl — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:13:00 GMT

Have you ever wanted to make a keepsake from your dried flowers? Local artist, Debbie Jacobs will show us how at the next Savvy Senior Series program. Come join us to learn tachniques and make a dried flower creation of your own.

This program will be in Central Library's Browning Events Room on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 PM.

As always, this program is free and open to the public. All materials will be provided.

Please register here.

Make A Beautiful Organza Brooch

wag.mado@evpl — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:51:00 GMT

At this week's Savvy Senior Series program, we are learning to make a brooch out of organza. Please join us and design your very own beautiful brooch to wear this summer.

Carriage House Apartments at 5300 Carriage Drive is hosting this program at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 17th.

Come, be creative and join the fun!

As always, the program is free and open to the public. For a list of future Savvy Senior programs, click here.

Birds, Birds, and More Birds!

wag.mado@evpl — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:39:00 GMT

The Savvy Senior Series program this week presents local wildlife photographer Bill Vieth. He will be showing us his wonderful photographs of birds and discussing his adventures in places throughout the world. Places include Tanzania, Kenya, Brazil, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands, as well as the United States.

This program will be held on Wednesday, April 4 at 6:00 PM in Browning Room B at Central Library.

Please tell your friends and join us for an enjoyable spring evening at the library.

For information on upcoming Savvy Senior Series events, please click here.

As always, this program is free and open to the public.

Hospice Makes Every Day Count

wag.mado@evpl — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:56:00 GMT

Do you know how hospice care is different from other medical care? Or, have you ever wondered what services hospice provides and who is eligible? The next Savvy Senior Series program will answer this question and many more.

On Thursday, March 29 at 2:00 PM a representative from VNA Hospice will present "Hospice Makes Every Day Count". This program will provide answers to your questions and will demonstrate how hospice can enrich the lives of those they care for, as well as the lives of their family members.

Please join us for this informative program. This program is free and open to the public.

For information on upcoming Savvy Senior Series programs, please click here.

Container Gardening

wag.mado@evpl — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:06:00 GMT

The next Savvy Senior Series program should get you in the mood for spring. Purdue Extension educator, Larry Caplan will be presenting “Container Gardening” at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 22.

This program will be held off-site at Liberty Terrace Apartments. Please click here for a location map.

Come join us and discover how to garden even if you don’t have your own yard.

As always, this program is free and open to the public. If you have questions, please call 428-8246. No reservations are required.

For information on upcoming Savvy Senior Series programs, please click here.

Astronomy Revisited

wag.mado@evpl — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:49:00 GMT

Are you over 50? Have you ever wondered how many new astronomical discoveries have been made since you were in school? This Thursday, March 15 the Savvy Senior Series will present "What We Know Now: Significant Astronomical Discoveries Made Since You Were in School."

This program will be held at Central Library in the Browning Events Room at 2:00 PM and will be presented by Mitch Luman from the Evansville Museum.

Come join us for an informative afternoon. No reservations are required. As always, this program is free and open to the public.

For more information on upcoming Savvy Senior Series programs, please click here.

Beginning Tai Chi

wag.mado@evpl — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered what practicing Tai Chi is all about or if it’s something you’d like to try? The next Savvy Senior Series program will give you an opportunity to learn about Tai Chi and try some if you’d like.

Karen Yoe, from Evansville Yoga Center will present “Beginning Tai Chi” on Thursday March 1 at 2:00 PM in Central Library’s Browning Events Room B.

Please join us in your most comfortable clothes and learn something new.

No reservations are required.

As always, this program is free and open to the public. For additional information, please call 428-8246.

For a list of upcoming Savvy Senior Series programs, click here.

Microwave Cooking for 1 or 2 People

wag.mado@evpl — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:37:00 GMT

The Savvy Senior Series program this week will be off-site at Carriage House Apartments on Carriage Drive.

Mary Rezek will give demonstrations of some yummy dishes you can cook in the microwave. She will also provide tips and tricks for successful microwave cooking.

As always, this program is free and open to the public. If you have additional questions, please call 428-8246.

For a list of all future Savvy Senior Series programs, please click here.

Oh My Aching Feet!

wag.mado@evpl — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:14:00 GMT

Do your feet hurt no matter which pair of shoes you decide to wear? Have you noticed any pain, numbness, tingling, or aching in your feet? If so, you may want to join us for the next Savvy Senior Series program.

Dr. Charlotte Reisinger and Dr. Dusky Farmer are presenting, “Oh My Aching Feet: Age Related Foot Problems” at River Pointe Health Campus on Thursday, February 9 at 2:00 PM. This program is free and open to the public.

Come join us and for an informative discussion.

If you have additional questions related to this program, please call 428-8246.

For a list of upcoming Savvy Senior Series programs, click here.

Your Transition to Medicare: Get Your Questions Answered

wag.mado@evpl — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:05:00 GMT

Are you over 50 years of age? Do you have questions about Medicare that you would like answered? Or, would you just like to know what to expect when you reach the age for Medicare?

On Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 PM, Kristin Hood, the SHIP local coordinator from SWIRCA will be at Central Library to offer information and answer questions regarding Medicare. The program, which is part of EVPL’s Savvy Senior Series, will be held in Browning Events Room B. It is free and open to the public.

Please don’t miss this important opportunity.

Living With Cancer

wag.mado@evpl — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:11:00 GMT

The Savvy Senior Series is presenting "I Can Cope: Living Each Day With Cancer" this Thursday, October 20 at 2:00 PM. This program will be at West River Health Campus at 714 S. Eickhoff Road. The speaker will be Anne Wenderoth from the American Cancer Society.

If you, a family member or a friend are dealing with cancer, please join us and learn important coping strategies and tips.

As always, the Savvy Senior Series is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Digital Camera Help for Those 55+

wag.mado@evpl — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:42:00 GMT

Are you a senior who would like to learn more about using your digital camera? If so, the library is offering a free program this Thursday, March 10 at 2:00 PM. The program will be held at Hickory Lake Apartments and is open to the public.

Local author, Mark Soper will offer information, tips, and instruction on making your digital photos turn out great.

Please bring your camera and join us for an informative afternoon.

This program is part of a new series called "Savvy Seniors Series". Please see our website for more programs in the coming months, or stop by the library and pick up a schedule of events. For additional information please call Madonna at 428-8246.