Each year during the month of April, the city teams up with various businesses and individuals to bring a variety of health and wellness tips and programs to the public. The library is just one of the partners. Each Thursday at 2 p.m. meet with other seniors in the community, for coffee and conversation led by Cindy Hundley, in our weekly “Age Well, Live Smart” series. Each Friday at 10 a.m. volunteer Lavada Smith leads an active movement class called Qi Gong. Second Tuesday Sound Meditation, taking place on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. encourages meditation with the sounds of the didgeridoo, Tibetan and crystal bowls, poetry and sacred silence. This monthly program is facilitated by Steve Daniel and Susan Damon. On Wednesday, April 12 at noon, we’re hosting a special aromatherapy program featuring the Chemaroma Team of Dr. William E. Kurtin and Lyn Belisle Kurtin. Participants will learn about the chemistry of essential oils, their history and origins, and their applications for body, mind, and spirit. This program takes place on Zoom, so please register with Caren at [email protected]. Coming Friday, April 14 at 6 p.m., unwind after a long week with Yoga in the Community Room. This monthly event is facilitated by Janeen Castillo. On Wednesday, April 26 at noon, we’re hosting an event showcasing Dr. Jan Patterson and Phyllis Clark Nichols’ new book, “Breath for the Soul.” The two authors will share tips on how to Learn to use breath, movement, nutrition, and spirit to enhance your health and wellness.
Get Fit, teens!
On April 3, at 4 p.m., teens can join in on our Move Monday program during which we’ll head outside and use items found in nature to create pieces of art. Meet us in the HUB first, and then we’ll head outside.
Our other Move Monday on April 24, at 4 p.m. features a yoga program just for teens. The class is led by Janeen Castillo.
Tax Assistance a Success!
The fine folks at AARP have been helping federal taxpayers file their returns for more than a month now, and we’re heading down the home stretch. The knowledgeable volunteers have assisted nearly 800 taxpayers! The appointments for this free service are basically all full. We’ve offered free tax service at the library for nearly 20 years, and we’re so grateful to all the AARP volunteers for donating their valuable time and expertise helping thousands of people.
Conversation Café
Janis Fuchs, who used to lead our “Soul Salon” group, has started a new discussion group called “Conversation Café.” The meeting will take place on Wednesday March 29, at noon during which time they will view and discuss a TED Talk called “Why Joy is a State of Mind.” Coffee will be served, and bring a sack lunch or snacks if you like.
Author Signing
On Saturday April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., during our monthly Second Saturday Author Signing, you will have the opportunity to meet authors Anne and Brian Herman. They have cowritten a very cute book, “Doodletales: Buck’s New Family.” You can purchase copies, and the authors will be happy to sign them.
Magical History Tour On Thursday April 13 at 10 a.m., we’ll be going on two docent-led tours: The Yturri-Edmunds Historical Site and the Hot Wells of Bexar County. We’ll meet at the Yturri-Edmunds House. The house is believed to be originally owned by Mission Concepcion and was built around the 1850s. The one-story adobe house is one of only three similar houses that still exist in San Antonio. For more information contact Robin Stauber at stauber@boernelibrary. org, or Bryden Moon at [email protected].
Staying Informed
You can contact us at 830249-3053; visit us at www. boernelibrary.org, download the MyLibro app, and you can also track us down on our two Facebook accounts and on Instagram.
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