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Making the Best Use of Your Money and Your AssetsMonday, June 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Three local financial specialists will present a program entitled “Making the Best Use of Your Money and Your Assets.” Bernadine Shea, M.Ed. and owner of The Money Organizer, will discuss the meaning and importance of credit and credit scores. Shea, a Certified Personal Finance Educator, holds a paralegal litigation certificate, and regularly attends conferences and educational programs to stay current in her field. She is a member of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE) and works with various organizations helping clients to understand how to better manage their personal finances. Lorraine Sanborn will speak on irrevocable funeral trusts, and ways to pay for funerals. Sanborn is founder of Sanborn consultants, and is a life insurance expert and independent agent. She is founder and president of freshconnections, inc, a non-profit business networking organization for women with chapters in southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. Ron Pueschel is a Reverse Mortgage Professional with Security 1 Lending, one of the nation's largest reverse mortgage lenders. Pueschel, a 30-year senior executive, will present a fact-based review of the benefits of today's government insured reverse mortgages including some of the program's newest options. Pueschel is a board member and advisor for a number of non-profit organizations in Connecticut. There will be a question and answer period and coffee and dessert will be provided. To register, please call the Mystic & Noank Library at (860) 536-7721 or email mnldevelopment@juno.com. The program is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome. ---------------------------- Chelsea Groton Bank Sponsoring Free Shred-It EventSaturday, May 11, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chelsea Groton Bank is sponsoring a free shredding event at the Mystic & Noank Library. A Shred-It truck will be in the library parking lot and will accept any papers for safe and convenient disposal. Staples may remain on papers. The Library is located at 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT; the parking lot is on Elm Street. The Library cannot accept papers for shredding before the date of the event, and participants must dispose of plastic bags and boxes. This event is free and open to the community. For more information, call the Library at (860) 536-7721 or email mnldevelopment@juno.com.  ---------------------------- Four Seasons, Four ViewsArt in the Ames Room - April 2013 The four artists are members of the Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society and exhibit throughout Connecticut and New England. Four Seasons, Four Views are works done in pastels, watercolors and oils, and many feature local scenes. Find some samples of their work on the Mystic & Noank Library Pinterest board. http://pinterest.com/mysticnoanklibr/april-2013-art-in-the-ames-room/
---------------------------- New Spring Garden Series Starts!  Kathleen O’Beirne, author and avid gardener, will kick off a Gardening Series at the Mystic & Noank Library on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. O’Beirne’s presentation, “How to Double Your Pleasure from Your Garden,” will take selections from her book, Gardening: A Window on Our Soul, and will focus a hands-on activity around designing the ideal garden tool, both practical and whimsical.  On Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m., Ian Cooke will speak on “Starting a Neighborhood Garden.” Cooke is a professional horticulturalist from England now living in Mystic. He planned and organizes the Community Garden on Mason’s Island. Cooke will discuss the success, and pitfalls, of creating a neighborhood community garden.  On Tuesday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m., Chad Jones will speak about “Local Species from Connecticut College’s Charles Graves Herbarium Collection.” Jones, the George and Carol Milne Assistant Professor of Life Science, Department of Botany and Environmental Studies Program at Connecticut College, will introduce us to the college’s herbarium collection: What it is and how it is used for education. A selection of prints of the Herbarium collection will be on exhibit in the Ames Room. ---------------------------- National Library Week April 14 - 20, 2013We've got lots going on this week! ---------------------------- AARP Spring Safe Driver ClassTuesday, April 23, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Mystic & Noank Library is hosting an AARP Safe Driver program. The course fee is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members and is payable by check or cash at the first class. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion the class, which may reduce automobile insurance premiums. There will be no actual driving during the classes. Please call 860-536-7721 to register. Space is limited, so registration is required. Feel free to bring a snack. For more information on the class, visit www.aarp.org. ---------------------------- CHFA PresentationMonday, April 8, 2013, 6:30 p.m. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) will be giving an informational program at the Mystic & Noank Library on CHFA mortgage programs for first-time homebuyers. They will also speak on their Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program for homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage and their Reverse Annuity Mortgage Program for seniors. For more than four decades, CHFA has been a leader in creating affordable housing opportunities for families and individuals in Connecticut. CHFA is committed to assisting Connecticut individuals and families achieve and sustain their dream of homeownership for a lifetime. CHFA offers a variety of competitive mortgage programs, designed especially for the first-time homebuyer. CHFA is a non-profit organization created by the State of Connecticut in 1969. Its purpose is to help alleviate the shortage of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families and individuals in Connecticut, and when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of the State through employer-assisted housing efforts. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Library at (860) 536-7721 or email mnldevelopment@juno.com. Visit the CHFA website at www.chfa.org. ---------------------------- OSCA Talk: Heart Health and AgingWednesday, March 27, 2013 - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Mystic & Noank Library and Our Shoreline Community Association (OSCA) present a talk on Heart Health and Aging. Dr. Jai Chakabarti, a local physician, will discuss what it means to have a healthy heart, what are some common cardiac problems, and what are the special challenges for heart health as we age. Dr. Chakabarti is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Nuclear Cardiology and practices in Norwich, Connecticut. ---------------------------- 2013 Spring Volunteer Clean Up Day ScheduledSaturday, April 6, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon ---------------------------- AARP Income Tax HelpEvery other Tuesday, starting February 12. ---------------------------- Mystic Photography Group ExhibitDuring the month of February, 2013 The Mystic Photography Group will be exhibiting recent works during the month of February 2013 in the Mystic & Noank Library’s Ames Room. An Opening Reception will be held on Wednesday, February 6 from 4 – 6pm. The Mystic Photography Group is made up of a diverse set of photographers who want to improve their knowledge and skill levels while at the same time increasing their enjoyment of the art and science of photography. The group is open to all without regard to the type of equipment used or current skill level. The only requirement is active participation and a willingness to share his or her knowledge. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm in Mystic. Those interested in joining may contact Tom Norris at mysticphotographygroup@gmail.com or may attend the group's exhibit reception at the Library. More pictures by the group may be seen at www.mysticphotographygroup.shutterfly.com . ---------------------------- Indoor Volunteer Work Day!Saturday, January 26, 2013, 9am - 12pm An Indoor Volunteer Work Day will be devoted to cleaning and maintenance tasks inside the library. The House and Grounds Committee will organize the work so that everyone stays busy for the full three hours and leaves the library with a sense of accomplishment. If you can only work for an hour or two, so indicate, and the Committee will plan work accordingly. Refreshments will be provided. Please sign-up at the Circulation Desk or call (860) 536-7721, and let us know if there is anything you would particularly like to do. If you have any questions, contact House and Grounds Committee Co-Chair, John Porter, at 860.536.2312 or johnmystic41@gmail.com. ---------------------------- It's such a pity...we don't talk anymoreA discussion with Alica L. Pena, LCSW. ---------------------------- OSCA Talk: The Affordable Care ActInsights, Promises and Challenges ---------------------------- Helping Our Community 2012
---------------------------- Author Lisa Saunders at the LibraryOn Tuesday, December 11, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Mystic author Lisa Saunders will give a brief presentation at the Mystic & Noank Library based on her new book, Mystic Seafarer’s Trail. This memoir is a humorous and historical look at the haunts and homes of Mystic's noted seafarers--living and dead. Lisa Saunders is an award-winning writer living in Mystic, Connecticut, with her husband and beagle/basset hound. A graduate of Cornell University, she is the author of several books and works as a part-time history interpreter at Mystic Seaport. She is a member of the Mystic River Historical Society and Daughters of the American Revolution (Anna Warner Bailey Chapter), and is the parent representative for the Congenital CMV Foundation. The evening includes a slide presentation, light refreshments, and book signing. A portion of book sales will benefit the Library. For more information, call 860-535-7721 or email mnldevelopment@juno.com.   ---------------------------- Discussion: Children and the Loss of their PetThe Mystic & Noank Library is presenting a talk by Alicia L. Pena, LCSW, on Monday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m. entitled Children and the Loss of their Pet Companion. The loss of a pet is often a child’s first experience with death. Children ask questions. Brief answers that are to the point are good enough to satisfy the child’s questions and curiosity; the goal is to leave the door open for further dialogue. Children’s understanding of death depends on their developmental stage. This presentation will give parents and caregivers a “How To” guide in navigating children’s questions about loss and death. Alicia Pena is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years experience working with children and families of diverse composition. Her Person-Centered therapeutic approach focuses on the individual’s history. Ms. Pena holds advance certifications in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction from University of Massachusetts Medical School and End of Life and Palliative Care from Smith College. She has completed 30 hours of post-graduate work on End of Life and Palliative Care from Harvard University Medical School. Ms. Pena did a Clinical Internship at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT and is currently a volunteer for Hospice Southeastern Connecticut. She has made numerous presentations on issues of children, women and the LGBT community. She is a psychotherapist in private practice in Waterford, CT ---------------------------- Flights of Fancy Fundraiser!
View Photos! The event has SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!! Join us for our first gala fundraiser at the Saltwater Farms Vineyard in Stonington, CT on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Inspired by the venue, a former airplane hanger and now a beautiful vineyard, a committee of library patrons and supporters are planning Flights of Fancy, an evening to remember! Enjoy live music with Peter Emanuel and Jane Martineau, a delicious buffet dinner catered by Coastal Gourmet, a silent and live auction, and good friends as you support an institution that is so important to the community. All proceeds benefit the future of the Library and its programs which impact the future generations of Groton and Stonington residents. Check back often to learn more details about this important fundraising event! Live and Silent Auction Items (to date): A summer week on Block Island for 10 in 2013! A Performing Arts packet with tickets to southeastern Connecticut performances!A round of golf for four, including carts and lunch, at the Stonington Country Club! A lobster dinner for 12 on Mason's Island! Up to a Month in a fully appointed 2 bedroom in Stuart, FL (January - August 2013)! A Garden Basket with lots of goodies! A private sushi party for 6 at Go Fish! Your choice of sweater hand-knitted with love by Angie Robinson! A long weekend at a home at the foot of Stratton Mountain, VT with golf for 4! A Paintball Party for 10 at Fields of Fire in Mystic! 2 tickets to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon plus one-night stay in NYC! A pottery sculpture handmade by former Library Director, Joanna Case! A case of wine from Around the World! A week in Cozumel in a 3 bedroom condo on the beach! A sleepover party for 10 under 10 at the Library! A round of golf for three at beautiful Bull's Bridge Golf Club in Kent, CT! A 15 cubic yard Dumpster to fill! A round of golf for four at Lake of Isles! Your own one hour Flight of Fancy in a private single-engine airplane! Area restaurant Gift Certificates! Lunch and book for 5 Meet the Author luncheons at Bank Square Books! Tickets to a Patriot's Game! Monday, December 10, 8:30 pm! A gift certificate and book from Mystic Cycle Centre! A year-long Family Membership to Mystic Aquarium! Box seats at a Red Sox Game, Summer 2013! Gift Certificates for Family Portrait Photographs from Black Dog Photography! A Day Sail aboard Mystic Seaport's Araminta, Summer 2013! A Classic Schwinn bicycle! A Family-Plus or Mariner Level Membership at Mystic Seaport! More to come!! The Fine Print: Tickets are $75 per person with $30 of each ticket being tax-deductible. Tickets may be purchased online (click the Buy Now button below), by mail (send check to Flights of Fancy, MNL, 40 Library Street, Mystic, CT 06355) or at the Library Circulation Desk. Sponsorships are available; email or call Sally Halsey, Director of Development, at mnldevelopment@juno.com or 860.572.8191 for more information. Dress: Cocktail attire.  THANKS TO OUR PILOT SPONSOR! Suzie and Bill Canning THANKS TO OUR NAVIGATOR SPONSORS! THANKS TO OUR FIRST CLASS SPONSORS! Todd Brady Laurel Butler and Chris Daniels Laura Elsenboss and John Trahan Ann Shipley and Kerry Wennerberg ---------------------------- AARP Safe Driving Class, Nov. 8, 2012The Library will host an AARP Safe Driver program on Thursday, November 8 from 9 a.m. –1 p.m. ---------------------------- Painters and Potters in the Ames Room Through October 2013Five painters and potters will exhibit their works in the Ames Room of the Mystic & Noank Library during the month of October. Potters Joanna Case and Rosemary Sposato, along with painters Judy Westcott, Karen Krogseng and Gerald (Gerry) Goldstein, will display pieces from their collections. There will be a Painters and Potters Reception at the Library on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 3 - 5 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit is open during regular Library hours. Call (860) 536-7211 or email mnldevelopment@juno.com for more details. ---------------------------- OSCA Living Well SeriesAn Overview of the Groton Senior Center The Mystic & Noank Library, in partnership with Our Shoreline Community Association (OSCA), presents another timely talk in the series, “Living Well: Simple Tips for Daily Life.” On Wednesday, October 24 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Mary Jo Riley will give an Overview of the Groton Senior Center. Mary Jo Riley heads the Groton Senior Center, a recreation center for residents and nonresidents over age 55. She will tell us about some of the many programs offered in health, fitness, dance, arts and crafts, ceramics, quilting, card games and all levels of computer classes. The Center also offers an extensive trip program including day trips, overnight trips, cross-country trips and trips abroad. ---------------------------- Lisa Adams, Illustrator, Art Exhibit   ---------------------------- AARP Safe Driving ClassThe Library will host an AARP Safe Driver program on Thursday, July 12 from 9 a.m. –1 p.m. ---------------------------- Haiti: Two Years LaterOn Monday, June 25, 2012, Tim Evers, Rev. Mark Santucci, Doug Barrett, Greg Roberts and Giacomo Roberts will speak about a trip to Haiti that they took in February 2012. What is it like in Haiti two years after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated vast regions of the country? Although huge obstacles remain, a spirit of optimism grips the Haitian residents. Come and hear what our Mystic community members have to say about their 5-day trip. ---------------------------- Kenya in TransitionMonday, December 5, 2011 6:30 p.m. ---------------------------- |
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