Family Life
Upcoming Programming in September at the Talbot County Free Library
One Maryland One Book
One Maryland One Book is the Maryland Humanities Council’s immensely popular program in which people all across the state read the same book at the same time. This year’s selection, Outcasts United, tells the true story of a coach and a group of likeable but disparate refugee children that overcame incredible challenges to play the game they loved: soccer. In addition to being a great American story (people overlooking their differences to pursue a common goal), Outcasts United is a joy to read. Stop by the library, check out a copy, read it, and then join your fellow Marylanders in a statewide discussion.
Children’s Programs
Easton
Family Crafts
Saturday, September 11, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Meet the Creatures from Pickering Creek
Thursday, September 23, 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Live reptiles in the lobby!
Memoir Writing Workshop
Date for the event is Sept. 17th
William Hill Manor
located at
501 Dutchman Lane,
Easton, MD 21601
Time: 8:30am Check In and Breakfast /9:00am Guest Speaker Joan Katz
Topic: Telling Your Story
Participants will be introduced to:
- Process and usefulness of writing memoirs for themselves
- Many resources including genealogy websites available to use in writing their story
- Communicating and connecting with family members and friends
- Sharing the challenges and rewards of memoir writing
- Different ways to organize their memoirs
- The opportunity to reflect on their life choices, both personal and professional.
Seating is limited - RSVP by Sept 13 or more info inquiries to Sandra Early
sandra.early@verizon.net, (410) 643-6288 (o) or (410) 739-4716 (c)
Directions:
Follow Rt 50 into Easton until you get to Dutchman’s Lane on the Southern edge of Easton. Go approximately one-half mile and you will see Manor House of William Hill Manor on your right. Turn right onto the main driveway.
Further directions - Google maps or (410) 822-8888
Teen Mediators Participate In National Grant Competition
Teen mediators from Mid Shore Community Mediation Center are featured in a video effort to win a $50,000 grant from PepsiCo for Community Mediation Maryland. The grant would support free conflict resolution training for youth, along with development of outreach initiatives to increase awareness of mediation among teens.
The website video was produced in support of a Pepsi Refresh Project Grant contest. The ten projects receiving the most online votes in the organization’s competition level will each receive $50,000. The competition ends on June 30, with grant winners to be announced the next day.
Mid Shore Community Mediation Center serves Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties and receives training and organizational support from Community Mediation Maryland. Mid Shore Mediation’s Executive Director, Peter Taillie, described its teen mediation program as a vital part of the organization’s mission.
Seascapes at Sunset - Outside Art Workshop for kids and families
June 21, 5:30-sunset , Claiborne, $40 per/s
Come and see the best sunset views of the Chesapeake through the eyes of an artist! This fun outside art workshop will teach participants from all ages and artistic levels how to "see like an artist," compose a painting, work with colors and use professional painting techniques to create an original sunset seascape painting. This class is multi-level and can be taken by children, and families. Group discounts available. Call 410 212-9320 to RSVP and for exact location.
*Call to schedule, other dates available!
Sign Up for the Avalon Performing Art Programs
Curtain Call - This one week theatre program gives children, entering grades 3 through 8, a fun introduction to acting and stagecraft, through acting exercises, theatre games, scene writing, and finally, mounting a performance for an audience of family and friends at the end of the week. This program is flexibly designed to accommodate beginners and experienced young actors as well.
Lights! Camera! Action! - An introduction to Television Production in the newly refurbished MCTV Studio in the basement of the Avalon Theatre. Participants will have hands on experience in all aspects of TV production - writing, directing, camera and sound operation, acting and editing. This program will be open to children entering grades 7 through 11. Each participant will receive a DVD of the shows they produce during the program.
INNOVATIVE NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK FEATURES MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE
Postcards from Mr. Pish Adventure Begins in Cambridge
Cambridge Books has just released Postcards from Mr. Pish, a new children’s book by K. S. Brooks. It is currently available on Amazon.com and will become available through bookstores and other online venues soon.
Postcards from Mr. Pish is a unique children’s book about an adorable Jack Russell Terrier, Mr. Pish, as he travels cross-country. The book features full-color photographs, documenting Mr. Pish’s grand adventure in postcards written to entertain and teach children about the United States and Canada. Mr. Pish’s trip begins on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, which is highlighted in photographs as well as text.
“As we drove across the country, we discovered so many amazing things; it was like being a kid again, ” K. S. Brooks said. “The Eastern Shore is home to so many truly extraordinary places I wanted to share.”
Teachers across the country are hailing Postcards from Mr. Pish as a valuable educational tool. Elementary School Teacher Lynn Drayzen comments “Kids...and adults...will learn important details about each state as they join Mr. Pish on his cross country travels.”
Paper Plates-- the Difference between “Old age and Elderly”
by Carolyn Kennedy
What is the definition of “old age”? What about “elderly”? Like many other subjects, you can do a search on the Internet and find all kinds of theories and answers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most developed countries have accepted the chronological age of 65 years as a definition of ‘elderly’ or older person.
Various entities use other ages to define older. For example, I live in an “over 55 community”. Most of these communities have explicit descriptive names such as “Legacy”, “Del Web”, etc. Others use more generic titles such as “age restricted”, “active adult”, 55+ or lifestyle communities. As far as I can tell, the benefit of living in these communities is no kids, no bicycles lying on the pavement, no playgrounds, less noise. There is also more opportunity for lunches out and bus trips.
Moreover, there are other benefits to getting older such as the “senior discount” at movies, coffee shoppes, McDonalds and elsewhere. I believe these offers target the older person not the elderly. Of course, although I am getting older, I’m not yet elderly!!
It is a proven thought that the older people get, the longer they think it takes for a person to reach “old age”. Heaven forbid that old age should begin at 55. According to a study done recently most women say old age begins at age 70, while men, on average, say that old age begins at 66.
Free Outdoor Movie in Easton
Do you remember the excitement of going to the movies at the drive-in? There's magic in the notion of seeing a movie outside, under the stars…and it’s happening in Easton this summer!
In its fourth season, Cinema by Starlight has lined up eight great flicks that will be shown outdoors on an inflatable Moonflicks screen. The fun is happening on Friday nights in July & August, on the grassy knoll between the County building and Brewers Lane on N. Harrison St. (across from the parking lot used for Easton Farmers Market). Come early and bring a picnic dinner. Movies begin at sunset and are FREE and open to the public!
You bring the lawn chair or blanket to spread out on the grassy hill, and we'll bring back those memories. Children are invited and welcome with adult supervision. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Avalon Theatre, at no charge. www.theavalonfoundation.com; 410-822-7299. No alcohol allowed. Plenty of free parking available in the area.
Generous community-minded businesses and the Talbot County Arts Council help to sponsor these movies. Please be sure to visit and thank them. Cinema by Starlight is the work of the Avalon Foundation.
Cinema by Starlight 2010 Line-up:
07/02/10, Jurassic Park, Sponsored by Easton Market Square
07/09/10, Pink Panther (1963)
07/16/10, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Sponsored by Candlelight Cove
07/30/10, Shrek
Summer Performing Arts Programs for Grades K - 12
Avalon Theatre ~ Summer 2010
Curtain Call ~ Acting camp for children entering grades 3 – 8 , $275 per week.
CC Session 1: June 21 – 25. Final performance June 25 at 7 P.M.
CC Session 2: June 28 – July 2. Final Performance July 2 at 7 P.M.
SummerFame ~ Teens: Acting, singing, and dancing; students entering grades 7 – 12, $380 for 2 weeks.
SF Teens: July 26 – August 6. Final Performance August 6 at 7 P.M.
SummerFame ~ Pre-teens: Acting, singing, and dancing; for students entering grades 4 – 7, $275
SF Pre-teens: July 12 – 16, Final Performance July 16 at 7 P.M.
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