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HealthyCARE Wellness Program at Lanam Club donates $3,500 to High Pointe House for Hospice and Cedardale Health + Fitness Palliative Care New Session starting February 24th Members of the Lanam Club, a premier business and social club in Andover, Active Life recently donated $3,500 to High Pointe House in Haverhill. The licensed, state- of-the-art hospice and palliative care residence of Merrimack Valley Hospice A wellness program unlike any other! HealthyCARE is not a quick diet fix or provides a comfortable, home-like alternative to hospitalization for patients with workout plan. It is a comprehensive wellness program designed to provide an life-limiting illnesses and their families. February 2020 education on how to manage your weight properly and prevent chronic dis- ease. You will learn the fundamental aspects of nutrition, exercise, weight loss, The Lanam Club, which partnered with the Clive and Suzanne Fazioli Charitable behavior change, and stress management. Additionally, you will be educated Foundation and Flowers by Steve, raised the funds through its Fall Harvest event on fitness principles and learn how to incorporate cardiovascular, strength featuring a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Richard Gianelly, dancing and a Contents and core/flexibility training into your daily routine. wine tasting.
This program includes a health risk assessment including blood work at the The Lanam Club raised the funds through its Fall Harvest event, which included Columns & Departments 10 Winter Skin Care beginning and the end of the program, a weekly group meeting to discuss a three-course dinner prepared by Chef Richard Gianelly, dancing and a wine topics such as nutrition, stress management, behavior modification, food tasting. labels, and dining out, and an hour of exercise with the group. Participants 11 February Calendar of Events also receive a 90-day Membership to Cedardale Health & Fitness that includes Geoff Piva, general manager of the Lanam Club, said he expects the Fall Harvest unlimited access to the fitness center, group exercise classes, indoor and out- to become an annual fundraiser. 4 Women’s City Club of Haverhill door pools and indoor track. Participant’s progress is tracked and overseen by a Registered Dietitian who leads weekly group discussions, meets individually “The members involved are supporters of High Pointe House and approached me to facilitate the event,” Piva said. “Lanam Club is always excited to give back to the pre and post the 12-week program, and advises and encourages participants community when possible.” View the Digital Edition at: along their 90-day journey. www.merrimackvalleyactivelife.com Hospice services are available to patients whose illness is no longer responding 6 Impeachment Fever Typical results based on 1200 participants include an average weight loss be- to curative treatment and palliative, or comfort care, has been chosen. Merrimack tween 5 - 20 lbs, average waist size reduction of 2 inches, average blood pres- Valley Hospice provides the clinical excellence, services and support necessary to sure reduction of 11 points and an average drop in cholesterol of 24 points. enhance the quality of life for patients so they can live their final days pain-free and with dignity. Cedardale’s next session of HealthyCARE begin Monday, February 24th at 6:30 ThE NEw REvERsE MoRTgagE pm. An informational session will be held on Monday, February 10th at 6:30 “We are extremely grateful for the support of the Lanam Club and its generous Merrimack Valley 50+ pm. Those interested in the HealthyCARE program are highly encouraged to Call Now and Start Planning Your Retirement! members,” said Lauren Brousseau, philanthropy manager of Home Health Foun- attend the Informational. 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Women’s City Club of Sciacca is considered a newbie, having “We have several women in the Club been a member for just three years who are still in the workforce. It gives Haverhill following her retirement from the us a chance just to keep in touch with newspaper industry. The club itself is the working community and what is 103 years old. happening and gives them a chance to see that life doesn’t end when you By Mike Sullivan Members range in age, profession, retire,” says Farfaras. “There is always a religious believes and political philoso- delicious array of refreshments and a phies, but none of that matters. What program, it’s fun, breaks up the month Members enjoyed a Yankee Sweet Swap and having their caricatures drawn by Sue does is that you come with an open and gives you something to look for- Festa at the Christmas party of the Women’s City Club of Haverhill. mind to enjoy one another’s company, ward to, especially for those who don’t share stories and laughs and leave have a lot of family still in the area ad with an appetite for the next meeting. don’t drive as often as they used to.” Women’s City Club of Haverhill has 100 “At every meeting, there are refresh- humor is delightful. His arrangements “This club is a place where lifelong Many of the club’s members are re- Farfaras has been president now for members and about 45 active mem- ments made by the members and were raffled off at the end of the meet- friendships are nourished and new tired, and this is the perfect invitation two years and wanted to inject her bers. The purpose is for fellowship, served to the members,” explains ing to club members.” friendships are created,” says Kathy to get out. time and personal touch into the club. Sciacca, second vice president of the friendship and socializing. The club Sciacca, who also serves as one of the meets 10 times over the course of a club’s communications officers. “There Christmastime brought a swapping of Women’s City Club of Haverhill. “After you’ve retired it’s hard to sit “I decided to volunteer for the position year with these meeting taking place is also a speaker or entertainment confections during the annual Yankee home after you’ve been active for so when it was offered to me because the first Tuesday of the month, begin- provided. The club year began with Bill Sweet Swap, where cookies, candies A service organization this club is not; long,” says Sciacca. The club brings I had the time, had some new ideas ning in September. Meetings are two Graham, a florist from Salem, Mass., and cakes were exchanged, and con- a social club, yes. strangers together and yields new I wanted to help initiate and I had hours of talking, snacking and learning who created beautiful bouquets while sumed, by members. friends. friends that urged me to do it,” she something new, or being entertained. sharing stories about his travels and According to Sciacca, a former editor explains. “I had been vice president, work in the fashion industry. His light at the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, the Phyllis Farfaras has been a member of so it seemed like the thing to do. I the Women’s City Club of Haverhill, the have enjoyed every minute, especially only social club for women in the city, since it has given me a chance to really for 5 years. She was introduced to it by connect with some of the ladies that a good friend. I probably would not have. Working with them on projects is very different FRANK BERTOLINO “A dear friend, Carma Selvaggio had than sitting next to them just chatting.” joined the club approximately 49 years ago,” explains Farfaras. “Over the years, Bina Beauregard and Judy Jewett take a moment to chat over coffee. Farfaras’ commitment to the club goes Carma mentioned the Women’s Club beyond devoting time to it. Farfaras but I was busy doing other things and lives in Boston and makes the com- joining a club was not on my agenda. mute each month for the meeting, Then about six years ago, Carma men- or more depending on what projects tioned it again. they may be working on. But she isn’t REALTY GROUP, INC. the only one coming from outside the “By then I had been retired for over 40 city. While most members are from “It’s not about us - It’s all about you” years and had moved out of Haverhill Haverhill, Plaistow, N.H. or Methuen, but still had family and friends in the others come from Amesbury, Newton, area. A mutual friend, Judy Dionne, Seabrook and Exeter, N.H. Some of the had recently retired and we decided club’s members who are not retired ‘why not’ attend one meeting and see even take the day off from work on 978-255-4735 how we like it. We had a wonderful meeting days just to attend. “Call us - You’ll be glad you did” time connecting with other women, some of whom we knew, others we Membership is $30 annually and the Our “Home Hero Service Program” o ers Veterans, Active Military, Police, Fire, Teachers and First Responders 25% didn’t, and as they say, ‘the rest is his- clubs meets in the basement of the of our Commissionwww.TheNorthShoreRealtyGroup.com to the Service Member at Closing as a “Thank You” for your Service. tor y.’” Advent Christian Church, 160 Carleton St., Haverhill. 978-255-4735 For Farfaras, the club offers something “It’s not about us - It’s all about you” more than just an ordinary day on the Jazz in The Air provided toe-tapping jazz favorites which was enjoyed by club day a meeting is held. members. 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Therefore, if a In 1970, then House Minority Leader be liable and subject to Indictment, it by firing Secretary of War Edwin them with your knowledge. President, or any elected or appointed Gerald Ford defined the criterion as Trial, Judgment and Punishment, ac- Stanton. Congress was not amused. official is Impeached, it means that he saw it: “An impeachable offense is cording to Law. This means that the Johnson was impeached but not con- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_in_ they have been formerly accused of a whatever a majority of the House of punishment for conviction is removal victed in the Senate. the_United_States crime. Representatives considers it to be at a from office and they can never serve schedule Your personal tour given moment in history.” again. 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Join and/or crochet project and make some and he is arrested and accused of the mur- who want to socialize with this meditative film buff Frank Mandosa as he presents progress while we chat! der.At the bail hearing Kate learns a family art! Date: Tuesday Feb 4, 2020 his wildly popular program “The Academy Date: Saturday Feb 1, 2020 secret—her father killed a man in self-de- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Contact: Awards: The Good, The Bad and The Outra- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Contact: fense when her mother was pregnant with Circulation Department 978-373-1586 x geous!” A lifelong lover of cinema, high Circulation Department 978-373-1586 x Kate. Acquitted then, this time he’s sent to 603 [email protected] school teacher Frank Mandosa teaches film 603 [email protected] prison to await trial. Raised with the fierce Location: Milhendler Room courses and lectures on many movie top- Cold weather can take a real toll on your dehydrated, the body pulls water from any skin. Foods like cucumber, zucchini, lettuce Using a humidifier can help restore a level Location: Milhendler Room loyalties of South Boston in her blood, Kate Haverhill Public Library ics. Newburyport Public Library skin. Dry skin can lead to discomfort and, if source it can, including your skin. A good and watermelon also naturally have a high of humidity that’s better for your skin. Aim Haverhill Public Library vows to clear his name. Soon Kate accepts neglected, can affect your skin’s elasticity rule of thumb is at least 8 cups of water a concentration of water. for humidity levels in the range of 35-50%; a job that violates all of her family legacy. Travel 101 YOGA AND MINDFULNESS CLASS and trigger outbreaks of irritated skin. day. depending on your climate, you may need UTILIZING LIBRARY RESOURCES TO JUMP She goes to work for Colin Greely at Greely Join travel agent Kristy Lacroix for an eve- February 4, 2020 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Help keep your skin feeling healthy and Use body lotion. 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Quality moisturizers perfect Valentines. Participants do not Monday, February 3 Merrimack River Eagle Festival gloves and a scarf in your vehicle so you’re are highly concentrated and designed to need to have any crafting or art experience BOOK BITES: COOKBOOK GROUP prepared for unexpected time outdoors, be effective without a thick layer. If you to participate. Supplies will be provided. February 3, 2020 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Celebrate the seasonal return of Bald Eagles to the Merrimack Valley with whether from an accident or impromptu use too much, it’s more likely to sit on the Registration is required and begins Janu- If you love cooking and enjoy talking about the annual Merrimack River Eagle Festival! In the deep winter, when ev- ary 21st. Sign up at the reference desk or food then this book group is for you! Book stop at a local park for some fresh air and surface of your skin, occlude the surface erything else is frozen and asleep, the Newburyport area along the river is exercise. and potentially trigger breakouts. by calling 978-465-4428 x242. Class size Bites meets monthly on the first Monday of limited to 12 participants. the month. Participants are asked to cook alive with the spectacular sight of wintering Bald Eagles flying, fishing, and Change out of wet clothes. Always Do look for products that match your skin Newburyport Public Library and bring a dish to share from that month’s sunning themselves. People of all ages will love learning about the mag- remove wet clothes as soon as possible. type. While there are common allergens title and their own serveware. This month’s nificence of nature by observing Bald Eagles and the habitats they need to Not only do cold, wet clothes affect your that are present in many lotions, an option Local Author Event: Joanne Carota cookbook is: “Dinner for Everyone” by Mark survive. body’s ability to regulate internal tempera- like Remedy Dermatology Series Moistur- Please join us in welcoming local author Bittman. Copies are available through the ture, they can create friction that leads to izing Body Lotion is free of parabens, fra- Joanne Carota as she talks about her new library catalog. Come for free family events all day at Joppa Flats Education Center and uncomfortable and painful skin irritation. grances and aloe that can irritate sensitive novel THE DOCKS. Set in South Boston, Registration is required and space will be Parker River National Wildlife Refuge headquarters. Visit guided eagle If getting wet is unavoidable, consider skin or allergies. THE DOCKS is a murder mystery that will limited. At time of registration please list hot spots at your own speed or preregister online for a guided tour that keep you guessing. the recipe you are planning to bring from layering your clothing so you can shed wet departs from Newburyport’s Chamber of Commerce. Raptor demonstra- outer layers quickly before they can soak Courtesy of Family Features A little about the book: that month’s cookbook. The last day to through. Kate Finn grew up on the South Boston sign-up with your chosen dish will be Janu- tions at Newburyport City Hall are first come, first served. For a complete docks idolizing her commercial fisher- ary 27th, 2020. This group cannot accom- schedule of Merrimack River Eagle Festival events, call 978-462-9998 or go Use a humidifier. The indoor climate man father, Seamus Finn and his friends. modate drop-ins. Please register to www.massaudubon.org/eaglefestival. becomes considerably drier in the winter Now she’s a marine biologist working for Newburyport Public Library months when the furnace runs regularly. the FDA who still spends as much time as Date: Sat, Feb 15, 8:30am - 4:00pm Location: Newburyport & Amesbury. Page 12 Merrimack Valley 50+ Active Life Merrimack Valley 50+ Active Life Page 13
to yoga and all of its asanas, or postures. will incorporate color, texture and design Windrush Farm Announces New Board President She has experience teaching individuals of using beginner skills to personalize a lovely lin, recording her 1972 gospel album of the Date: Saturday Feb 8, 2020 as a non-gardener who loves gardens. Legendary performer Judy Garland arrives all ages, experience levels, and abilities. keepsake. All materials provided. Limited same name. The recording was made at the Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Contact: Adaptations of these essays can be found in London in the winter of 1968 to perform Windrush Farm, a leading therapeutic riding center, is pleased to announce that the Jess received her 200-hour yoga teacher to 8 people. New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Brendan Kieran 978-373-1586, x608 monthly in the Massachusetts Horticultural a series of sold-out concerts. board of directors has elected LucyVaill as the new board president. certification from Bali Yoga School in Bali, Date: Wednesday Feb 5, 2020 Los Angeles. Directed by Sydney Pollack, [email protected] Society’s Leaflet magazine. He ran Mass Stars: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley, Indonesia. She studied under two teach- Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Contact: it was not released on schedule due to dif- Location: Auditorium Hort’s activities at the Boston Flower & Rufus Sewell, and more... Janet Nittmann, chief executive officer, commented “LucyVaill has been an engaged ers from Rishikesh, India - the birthplace Reference 978-623-8430 [email protected] ficulties syncing the audio tracks with the Haverhill Public Library Garden Show for three years, including the No registration needed. board member and volunteer for years and we are fortunate to have her as our new of yoga - and an American who was also Memorial Hall Library, Andover visual print. It was relegated to the vault building of a major landscape exhibit that Date: Sunday Feb 9, 2020 president as Windrush continues to expand its programs and services.” trained under the Himalayan Yoga Associa- at Warner Bros. until 2007, when producer Meditation Class is the subject of ‘Flower Show Confidential’. Time: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Contact: Lucy, a lifelong equestrian, lives with her husband Tim Vaill in Andover and has tion. Their combined knowledge and the Mah Jongg Alan Elliott purchased the raw footage. A meditation class with Wyatt Ward. The Copies of his books will be available for Suzanne Trottier three adult children. “I am honored and excited to have been given this oppor- tranquil setting of the Southeast Pacific Are you looking for a friendly game of Mah After Franklin’s death in 2018, her family class will begin and end with discussion. purchase. [email protected] tunity” said Lucy Vail. “Windrush has a very talented team and I look forward to allowed her to truly immerse herself in Jongg? Or are you looking to learn how to made an arrangement to release the film, Wyatt will provide an introduction to medi- A collaboration of Memorial Hall Library Location: Auditorium working with them in the years ahead.” Lucy succeeds Boxford resident Bob Gore, experiencing this authentic, Eastern ap- play this fun game? which premiered in NYC in 2018. The run- tation for beginners in the group. and Village Garden Club. Haverhill Public Library who served as president of the board of directors for seven years, and will continue proach to the practice. Please join us! Players of all levels of ning time is 89 minutes. Rated G. Limited to 10 participants. Date: Saturday Feb 8, 2020 to serve on the board. This is a drop in class. No registration re- expertise (including never-played-before) Date: Friday Feb 7, 2020 Date: Saturday Feb 8, 2020 Time:9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Friends’ Concert Series: quired. Newburyport Public Library are welcome. Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Contact: Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Contact: Contact: Pianist Liana Paniyeva About Windrush Farm No need to sign up - just drop in. Reference 978-623-8430 [email protected] Brendan Kieran 978-373-1586, x608 Reference 978-623-8430 Award-winning pianist, Liana Paniyeva, Windrush Farm is a leading center for therapeutic riding and horse-related activi- Wednesday, February 5 Date: Wednesday Feb 5, 2020 Location: Memorial Hall [email protected] [email protected] will perform a program of selections for ties. Clients include children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional chal- MOVIE MATINEE: “HARRIET” (PG-13) Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact: Memorial Hall Library, Andover Location: Auditorium Location: Memorial Hall piano. Liana Paniyeva has performed at lenges. Founded in 1964, the award-winning farm is a non-profit organization with February 5, 2020 | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Sarah 978-686-4080 x20 Haverhill Public Library Memorial Hall Library, Andover international festivals in Norway, Hungary, a long history of providing the highest quality programs. Windrush is located on the Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednes- [email protected] Saturday, February 8 Canada, Italy, South Africa and Israel, in North Andover/Boxford line. For more information go to windrushfarm.org. day afternoons. This week we will be Location: The Great Hall Cine Español: Valentín Gardening Will Kill You: Mystery Sunday, February 9 addition to four performances at Carnegie screening “Harriet” (PG-13) starring Cynthia Nevins Library, Methuen PG-13/86 mins./2002 Author Neal Sanders On Screen at the Library: Judy Hall. Her solo recital in 2016 at the Myra Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., and Joe Alwyn at Buenos Aires, 1969. Valentín es un niño Mystery writer and gardener, Neal Sand- On Screen at the Library presents Judy, Hess Concert Series in Chicago was broad- 2:30pm. Run time 2 hours 5 minutes. Thursday, February 6 de ocho años que vive con su abuela. Su ers, will share his wry observations about director Rupert Goold, PG-13, 1h58 min. cast live on WFMT Radio. Ms. Paniyeva Don’t Miss the Winter 2020 issue of our new magazine “The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s Introduction to the KonMari Meth- madre desapareció cuando él tenía tres gardening and life (and death!). Among his escape from slavery and transformation od of Organizing & Decluttering años, y su padre es un bala perdida incapaz hard-earned revelations, Neal will explain into one of America’s greatest heroes, Kerry Adams was an early adopter of the de asumir responsabilidad alguna. Valentín how ‘rock walls grow to consume all avail- North Shore Woof, Hoof & More! whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity KonMari Method of Organizing invented es un niño solitario que busca constante- able building material’, why you should Available wherever Merrimack Valley 50+ Active Life freed hundreds of slaves and changed the by best selling author, producer, and Japa- mente el amor y el afecto. Su vida trans- never hesitate to pay a delivery charge for course of history.” nese tidying expert, Marie Kondo, whose curre tranquilamente y sólo tiene dos trees, why Slinkys won’t stop squirrels from and Merrimack Valley Parent are found! Come and enjoy the theater-like screen book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying obsesiones: ser astronauta y que su padre raiding your bird feeder, and why giving a and sound system with fellow film buffs. Up, The Japanese Art of Decluttering and lo lleve junto a su madre. Pero su padre no flower show ticket to a gardener can injure quiere remover el pasado y, además, no your back. CHILDREN & Winter 2020 This free event will be held in the Program Organizing, has sold over 10 million copies. North Shore Room and all are welcome! As the first Certified KonMari Consultant deja de decepcionarle presentándole no- Neal is the author of 13 mysteries, most of Newburyport Public Library in Massachusetts, Kerry has spent the past vias horribles, hasta que un día le presenta which use garden club settings or horticul- four years immersed in the “Spark Joy” pro- a Leticia, de la que Valentín se queda inme- tural plots. He writes ‘The Principal Under- YOUTH Writers’ Group cess and lifestyle. She will share her story, diatamente prendado. (FILMAFFINITY) gardener’ blog, which addresses gardening The Amesbury Library Writers’ Group is an introduce the audience to the KonMari Woof, Hoof & More! open group of writers who are currently Method, explain the benefits and process, MENTAL working on writing projects. The purpose show how it works, and how you can of the group is to meet to read and critique declutter and organize your life and experi- Docs for Socks the writings of each group member. Each ence the life changing magic yourself. A Anna Jaques Hospital partners with local podiatrists to collect socks HEALTH member is to be actively and regularly folding demonstration and a question and for the homeless engaged in submitting their own work answer period will follow. in progress for review, regularly reading Kerry Adams attended the very first Newburyport Podiatrists Dr. Angela Barnes and Dr. James J. DiResta COMMUNITY the submissions of other members of the Consultant Training Seminar held by once again partnered with Anna Jaques Hospital in the “Docs for Socks” group, and regularly meeting in person Marie Kondo in NYC in August of 2016. program and collected 400 pairs of new socks for people impacted by to discuss their writings and the writings She successfully KonMari’d her own home homelessness in our community. The socks were delivered to Ellie Davis FORUM of the other group members. Writers in all and became the first Certified KonMari genres are welcome to attend. Consultant in Massachusetts and #12 in the at the YWCA Greater Newburyport who will distribute the socks to the The group will meet the first Wednesday world. She is the founder of Boston based greatest area of need throughout the community. Fanciful of every month. This group is open to The Spark Joy Lifestyle, an organizing, de- anyone who would like to participate and cluttering, and lifestyle business based on Why socks? The answer is simple: homeless men and women who live 5 Must- an individual must attend two consecu- the KonMari Method. Kerry has had a long in shelters and on the streets spend much of their time outside and are Feline tive meetings of the group to have their and successful international career in fabric often exposed to rain, snow, ice and cold temperatures; leaving many Haves work critiqued. This group will be run and sales, apparel and home textiles product to wear soaking wet socks and shoes for days or weeks at a time. As you facilitated by volunteeers. design, production, and marketing, both as can imagine, these circumstances can result in serious infections and for Winter Facts Date: Wednesday Feb 5, 2020 a corporate executive and an entrepreneur. Time: 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Contact: She currently lives on the South Shore. ailments, such as immersion foot or frostbite. The best way to prevent Aimie Westphal 978-388-8148 x614 Date: Thursday Feb 6, 2020 these types of conditions is to keep feet clean, dry, and warm. Glaucoma and Saving [email protected] Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Contact: W E D F E B 1 2 T H Woof & Hoof your Pet’s Eyesight Location: APL Teen Lounge Reference 978-623-8430 [email protected] Collection boxes were hosted at Anna Jaques Hospital and the New- 7 - 8 : 3 0 P M Amesbury Public Library Location: Memorial Hall buryport Podiatry practice of Dr. DiResta and Dr. Barnes at 37 ½ Forrester Community Memorial Hall Library, Andover Street Professional Building in Newburyport. Hospital employees and C I T Y H A L L Calendar Create a Mixed Media patients of Drs. DiResta and Barnes rallied around this program in an Free Canvas Collage Friday, February 7 incredible way. A U D I T O R I U M Create a mixed media collage using a va- Friday Film: Amazing Grace riety of common simple craft supplies and Amazing Grace is a documentary featuring www.northshorewoofhoofandmore.com techniques. 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is the winner of the American Protégé Monday, February 10 Tuesday, February 11 driver Ken Miles battle corporate interfer- Circulation Department 978-373-1586 x Fran Magro 978-686-4080 Guitarist Eric Baldwin has been perform- Come make little origami books for decora- International Competition of Romantic Hiking the White Mountains On Screen at the Library: ence, the laws of physics and their own 603 [email protected] [email protected] ing in the Greater Boston area for the past tion, gifts, or to write in yourself! Music, the Grand Prize at the Metropolitan From Adams to Washington and every- Blindspotting personal demons to build a revolutionary Location: Milhendler Room Nevins Library, Methuen twenty-five years. He is well versed in Make sure that you sign up right away! International Piano Competition, and the thing in between! R, 1hr 35min, 2018 race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at Haverhill Public Library many jazz styles and knows hundreds of Seating is limited to 13. winner of the AFAF Golden Era of Romantic Join us as Patricia Ellis Herr, author of Up: While on probation, a man begins to re- the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. MOVIE MATINEE: “A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE songs from the 20’s 30’s 40’s and 50’s. Eric And please, if you sign up and then cannot Music International Competition. She was A Mother and Daughter’s Peakbagging evaluate his relationship with his volatile This film has been nominated in these Tuesday, February 18 NEIGHBORHOOD” (PG) also freelances with some of Boston’s best make it, call us so that we can go to the also awarded the Cargill Foundation Prize Adventure, talks about winter hiking in the best friend. categories: Knit and Crochet Group February 19, 2020 | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm bands such the New Black Eagle Jazz Band next person on the waiting list! in the 2014 Scottish International Piano White Mountains. Directed by Carlos López Estrada. Starring Best Picture Come and talk about your favorite books, Join us for our Movie Matinees on Wednes- and the Blue Horizon Jazz Band. Date: Thursday Feb 27, 2020 Competition in Glasgow, and won a prize Copies of her book will be available for sale Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal, Janina Gavan- Film Editing yarns and patterns. Bring your knitting day afternoons. This week we will be Date: Saturday Feb 22, 2020 Time: 7:00 PM Contact: at the Iowa International Piano Competi- and signing. kar, and more. Sound Editing and/or crochet project and make some screening “A Beautiful Day in the Neighbor- Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Contact: Kirsten 978-686-4080 x12 tion in 2015. She graduated from the Patricia (Trish) Ellis Herr has been hiking Date: Tuesday Feb 11, 2020 Sound Mixing progress while we chat! hood” (PG) starring Tom Hanks, Matthew Reference 978-623-8430 [email protected] [email protected] Donetsk Music Academy in Ukraine, and the White Mountains of NH with her two Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM As always, the library will provide pop- Date: Tuesday Feb 18, 2020 Rhys, and Chris Cooper at 2:30 pm. Location: Memorial Hall Location: Garden Room went on to earn her Professional Studies daughters, Alexandra and Sage, since the Contact: corn and water for your movie-watching Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Contact: Run time 1 hour 48 minutes. Memorial Hall Library, Andover Nevins Library, Methuen Certificate from the Manhattan School summer of 2008. Trish, Alex, and Sage Brendan Kieran 978-373-1586, x608 pleasure. Circulation Department 978-373-1586 x “Based on the true story of a real-life friend- of Music in 2011. She finished her Artist have been hiking the Four Thousand Foot- [email protected] Date: Tuesday Feb 11, 2020 603 [email protected] ship between Fred Rogers and journalist Sunday, February 23 Saturday, February 29 Diploma at The Hartt School of the Univer- ers nearly every week year-round, and the Location: Auditorium Time: 6:15 PM Contact: Location: Tom Junod.” HISTORY LECTURE SERIES: FIRE & ICE: THE POSE Presents: The 4th Annual Black sity of Hartford. Most recently, she played daughters are closing in on accomplishing Haverhill Public Library Sarah 978-686-4080 x20 Milhendler Room Come and enjoy the theater-like screen LAST VOYAGE OF THE SHIP MONTANA History Month Celebration concerts in Scotland, South Africa, and the Grid (all 48 4Ks during each month of [email protected] Haverhill Public Library and sound system with fellow film buffs. February 23, 2020 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Please join us for the Fourth Annual Black around the U.S., including Mechanics Hall the year). Alexandra and Sage are featured Classic Matinee Location: The Great Hall This free event will be held in the Program In early 1872, Newburyport’s ship Montana History Month Celebration. This celebra- in Worcester, the Chicago Cultural Center, in Trish’ book UP: A Mother and Daughter’s Tuesday mornings in february join us for Nevins Library, Methuen Classic Matinee Room and all are welcome! found herself in the midst of the Indian tion looks to the past and present accom- Epiphany Church in Washington DC, the Peakbagging Adventure, published in classic love stories. Today we watch From Tuesday mornings in february join us for Newburyport Public Library Ocean with a fire in her cargo hold. That plishments of Blacks in American history, as Chicago Public Library, the Grand Country 2012 by Random House imprint Broadway Here to Eternity (1953) starring Burt Lan- Wednesday, February 12 classic love stories. Today we watch Gilda cargo consisted of over a thousand tons of POSE aims to bring all people together to Concert Series in Colorado, the Jamestown Books. Date: Monday Feb 10, 2020 caster and Deborah Kerr. RETIRED READERS BOOK GROUP (1946) starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Thursday, February 20 ice loaded in Boston and destined for Hong rejoice in celebration. On February 29th we Piano Association, and many more. Time: 7:00 PM Contact: Date: Tuesday Feb 11, 2020 February 12, 2020 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Ford. Date: Michelangelo and the Kong. Join the Montana and her crew as invite you to come witness an afternoon of Date: Sunday Feb 9, 2020 Kirsten 978-686-4080x13 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact: The Retired Readers Book Group invites Tuesday Feb 18, 2020 Sistine Chapel they race against time and the elements to food, music and culture, featuring spoken Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Contact: [email protected] Sarah 978-373-1586 you to join our monthly book discussion Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact: The Sistine Chapel is one of the most beau- survive. word, poetry, dance, literature and narra- Reference 978-623-8430 [email protected] Location: Garden Room [email protected] at the Newburyport Senior Community Sarah 978-373-1586 tiful and most famous works of art in the Speaker Clarisse A. Poirier holds a Ph.D. tives that showcase the black experience. Location Memorial Hall Nevins Library, Methuen Location: Auditorium Center, located at 331 High Street in New- [email protected] world. Dive into Michelangelo’s inspiration from Boston University and is a Professor Hosted in collaboration with POSE. Memorial Hall Library, Andover Haverhill Public Library buryport. This group meets on the second Location: Auditorium and process (did he really lie down as he Emeritus of History at Merrimack College. Date: Saturday Feb 29, 2020 Wednesday each month. This month’s title Haverhill Public Library painted the ceiling?) and consider how the As an industrial and labor historian, she has Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Contact: 2020 ACADEMY AWARDS: “ONCE UPON A is: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by masterwork has been altered by time and published articles on the collapse of the Brendan Kieran 978-373-1586, x608 TIME... IN HOLLYWOOD” (R) Rachel Joyce. Wednesday, February 19 restoration. Registration is requested. Pemberton Mill in Lawrence in 1860, and [email protected] February 11, 2020 | 6:00 pm – 8:40 pm “Harold Fry is convinced that he must We Need to Talk: Crossing the Politi- This program is part of a monthly series the local leaders of the Lawrence Strike of Location: Auditorium Join us as we celebrate the 2020 Acad- deliver a letter to an old love in order to cal Divide of interactive art appreciation talks. Each 1912. Newburyport Public Library Haverhill Public Library emy Awards! Select Monday and Tuesday save her, meeting various characters along Have you been concerned about polar- month, Jane Oneail from Culturally Curious evenings throughout February and March the way and reminiscing about the events ization in our country? You aren’t alone. will lead interactive art talks at the Ames- Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 pm, we will be showing some of of his past and people he has known, as he Conversation Cafés offer a safe place and bury Public Library that will mix art histori- Classic Matinee the Academy Awards nominees for Best tries to find peace and acceptance.” a structured environment in which to cal facts with audience discussion. There Tuesday mornings in february join us for Picture. Today we are screening the 2019 Books are available for request via the share your opinions and listen to the views will be a new topic each month, check the classic love stories. Today we watch Meet Please send any events you would like film O“ nce Upon a Time... in Hollywood” (R) library catalog. No registration is required. of others. All Conversation Café events calendar for more information. Me in St. Louis (1944) starring Judy Gar- considered for the Calendar of Events to starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Newburyport Public Library are free and open to the public. Every About the Presenter: Jane Oneail holds a land. Date: Tuesday Feb 25, 2020 [email protected] Margot Robbie. viewpoint is welcomed and will be heard. master’s in Art History from Boston Univer- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact: Run time 2 hours 41 minutes. Friday, February 14 Feel free to join us. We invite and welcome sity and a master’s in Education from the Sarah 978-373-1586 “A faded television actor and his stunt Happy Valentine’s Day! a diverse group of participants willing to Harvard University Graduate School of Edu- [email protected] double strive to achieve fame and success share their views. While we are interested cation. She is a NH native and has worked Location: Auditorium in the film industry during the final years Memory Café - Music Bingo in the process of discussing potentially at some of the state’s most esteemed Haverhill Public Library of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los We’ll have Music! We’ll have Bingo! polarizing topics, our underlying objec- cultural institutions, including the League Breakfast & Lunch Angeles.” Come and play some Music Bingo!!-- tive is to encourage intentional listening, of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she Thursday, February 27 This film was nominated for 10 Academy Our Memory Cafés are a welcoming place nurture compassion, and to capitalize on served as Executive Director, and the Cur- Miniature Book Making Awards in the 2020 season. for all individuals experiencing memory what we have in common rather than what rier Museum of Art, where she held the role Learn a new craft! Come and enjoy the theater-like screen changes and their care partners. divides us. of Senior Educator. and sound system with fellow film buffs. For more information please contact us at Date: Wednesday Feb 19, 2020 Date: Thursday Feb 20, 2020 Carleen's This free event will be held in the Program 978-686-4080. Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Contact: Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Contact: Room and all are welcome! Please note Date: Friday Feb 14, 2020 Brendan Kieran 978-373-1586, x608 Aimie Westphal 978-388-8148 x614 An essential guide to housing options and trends that that this film is rated R for extreme vio- Time: 1:00 PM Contact: [email protected] [email protected] is filled with practical information, tips, Thirty years serving lence, language, and sexual situations and Sarah 978-686-4080 Location: Auditorium Location: Reference Area the Merrimack valley could be disturbing to some viewers. [email protected] Haverhill Public Library Amesbury Public Library checklists, resources and strategies *Great food & friendly staff Newburyport Public Library Location: Garden Room for seniors - and those who Nevins Library, Methuen Adult Scrabble Saturday, February 22 *Open 7 days a week Oscar Movie Series: FORD V FERRARI Attention Wordsmiths! Join us for a fun Friends’ Concert Series: Eric Baldwin love them. OSCAR MOVIE SERIES (please note start Saturday, February 15 night of Scrabble. All competition levels & Friends Breakfast all day time of 6:15pm!) Coloring Club for Adults welcome and refreshments will be served. An afternoon of Swingin’ American We will be hosting our now-traditional Come join us for a relaxing session of color- Please contact Fran Magro at (978) 686- Songbook selections with Eric Baldwin Lunch Monday thru Friday Oscar movie series again! ing! This club is for adults ages 18 and up 4080, Ext.16 or email fmagro@nevinsli- and Friends, featuring Eric Baldwin on
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