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MAY 2018 Volume 6 Issue 3 SouthsideNewsLineA Florida NewsLine Publication page 8 page 2 page 7 Alhambra’s page 10 Take 5 Get to Know... “Five Guys Named Moe” Puzzles Nandha Thesingh Meet Jacksonville Public Library’s new director By Kaylee Burke [email protected] Jacksonville Public Library is pleased to welcome new Library Director Tim Rogers to the JPL family. Rogers has more than 15 years of experience leading libraries around the country. Sherri Stratton has painted gifts for her family. Monday sessions before painting, since they can Photos courtesy Elaine Omann commute together and Maureen Kirschhofer stands in front of the pieces she provide assistance with completed in class as the instructor. She will start a medical needs when new painting for the summer class. necessary. It is part of the friendship and relation- ship building. Photo courtesy Jacksonville Public Library Summer learning for New Library Director Tim Rogers Mara Snyder, who adults painted Majestic the blue When the director position became bird, has added a sum- available at JPL — a result of the creativity Mara Snyder titled her bluebird “Majestic.” Painting the mer course, “Women in former director retiring — Rogers By Elaine Omann background was a new learning for her. Islam” to her learning. jumped at the opportunity to head [email protected] The instructor has written the city’s award-winning library. He a book on the topic and is a powerful was also drawn to the area by the di- Spring courses and workshops for adult During the student exhibit conversa- speaker. Snyder has travelled extensively versity, beaches, culture and delicious learners at the University of North Flor- tions continued about the session, the and wanted to learn more about other food, which he said made accepting ida’s Osher Lifelongstretches Learning Institute work completed, and the learning — cultures and parts of the world. She uses the position, uprooting from Okla- (OLLI) ended last week. Adults who and then turned to talk about summer many of her travel photos for references homa, and moving to Jacksonville a were in these courses are now learning and plans. Most of in her paintings. “no brainer.” making plans and signing the students planned The one male in the group is not at- Rogers’ immediate goals for the up for summer sched- to take Kirschhofer’s tending this summer session, but plans library include focusing on read- ules. course again for an- to use his time to travel to Alaska and ing and learning readiness for kids, other eight weeks One such group collect images for painting. He writes lifelong learning for all ages, and the and had specific of adults in poetry and plans to publish more of his development of a stronger sense of ideas of what Maureen writing. community. they wanted to Kirschhofer’s try: possibly Other painters in the group are plan- He said, “Ultimately, I think we want painting class a portrait, or ning to develop a new skill or try new to see our programs and services used held a student abstract, or approaches. Some have given their by more folks, more frequently to en- art exhibit to another image paintings to nieces and nephews and share their com- from photos want to continue completing work. pleted artwork, taken during past Gail Stafford found the weekly class New director cont. on pg. 7 which marked travels. motivated her to finish a painting in the end of this time for the next session. spring session. The Lifelong learning group provided refresh- becomes part of what New people have been added to the ments for their guests of many adult learners build roster, which brings a different dynamic friends, family, and staff Sandy Myers learned new techniques in into their time. Often to the group. Learning from others Permit No.4 Permit US Postage Paid US Callahan, FL 32011 Callahan, members. During the relationships are Presorted Standard Maureen Kirschhofer’s class. is fun and develops a deeper artistic class, students and the developed and friend- understanding. instructor had critiqued ships continue as in the work during each weekly session the case of two friends, Sherri Stratton Summer is good time to add a new pas- and offered suggestions that helped in and Sandy Myers, who have been at- time and OLLI has a summer catalogue guiding the paintings to the end results tending painting classes together. They available with new options. Visit www. also added an Origami course to their unf.edu/ce/olli for more information. Locally owned company with over 30 years experience with Air Conditioning and Heating Air Conditioning Creeks & Heating, Inc. 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There will be a free Tools to Quit of string Temple”) will hold its seventh annual class at Mayo Clinic Primary Care on and full Jacksonville Jewish Food Festival on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 12 orchestras Sunday, May 7 at The Temple (8727 p.m. The class will provide free patches, as well as San Jose Blvd.) from 11:30 a.m. —2:30 lozenges, gum, a quit plan, workbook, chamber p.m. Brisket, bagels, stuffed grape water bottle and stress ball. Call North music. The leaves, hummus, falafel, kugel and east Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 season runs assorted desserts will be available for to register and learn about more classes September sampling by all attendees. The event will near you. through May also include the seventh annual Jewish and scholarship baking contest, Bubbe’s Bake Off — programs are available. “bubbe” is Yiddish for “grandmother.” Photo by MetroCreative Visit www.firstcoastyo.com Individual tickets to the Jewish food fes- Youth orchestra schedules or call (904) 515-5092 for more tival cost $25, and family passes for up information or to apply. to two adults and their children 16 and auditions under are $75. Children younger than The First Coast Youth Orchestras, led three are free with a paid individual ad- by artistic director Scott Gregg, an- Newcomers club seeks mission. Visit thetemplejacksonville.org nounce that auditions for the 2018 members UNF hosts 26th annual for more information and to purchase – 2019 season will be held in May. The Women in the Greater Jacksonville tickets online. musical organization is entering its area who have moved to the area, are Small Business Week long time residents, have had a lifestyle awards change, want to make new friends, or In recognition of the small business want to participate in a wide variety community’s contribution to the econ- Get your ad in front of of fun activities are invited to check omy and society, the President of the out the Southside Newcomers Club. United States designates one week each Groups and activities include Bridge, year as National Small Business Week. *34,000+ readers. Bunco, Canasta, day trips, dining out, The U.S. Small Business Administra- book groups, beading, movies, Mah tion, in conjunction with the Florida Jongg, lunching at various locations, Small Business Development Center and more. 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