The Easton Public Library has announced a varied lineup of programs for adults this fall.
On Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7pm, Dr. Emily Winter, PhD, NCSP, of Sasco River Center, will present Feeling Connected in a Disconnected World: A Talk for Caregivers on Helping Teens Manage Anxiety, Build Resilience, and Avoid Burnout.
This informative presentation will focus on helping parents and caregivers support teens through anxiety, depression, and burnout. The following topics will be covered: what anxiety and depression are, and how they affect teens; key symptoms to watch for; the impact of mental health struggles on teenagers’ daily lives; and practical strategies and tools for caregivers to help teens build resilience and manage stress.
A new season of the Library’s Classic Film Series kicks off with The Palm Beach Story (1942) on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30pm (note earlier start time). The film is directed by Preston Sturges and stars Joel McCrea and Claudette Colbert. Joel McCrea’s son, Peter McCrea, will be on hand to discuss the film and his famous father. In addition, Jay Rozgonyi, co-author of the new book O Brother, What Might Have Been: Three Lost Screenplays, will discuss his book. He will be accompanied (via Zoom) by his collaborator Tom Sturges, Preston’s son. This film series is moderated by Easton resident and film historian Jon Sonneborn. Registration is not required.
Braver Angels will present Depolarizing Within, which teaches participants to look at their own attitudes towards the political “other,” and develop strategies for engaging in politics without demonizing and for constructively intervening in conversations with like-minded peers when those conversations stereotype or demonize the other side. This timely and important workshop will be held from 1 – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, and is limited to 50 participants.
Did you know that how you sit may be the cause of your hip and knee pain, changing your eye line will improve posture and eliminate neck pain and headaches, and swinging your arms when walking will eliminate hip and lower back pain? According to Sung Pak of Bodymechanics: Tuning Body & Mind, modifying how we move is essential for eliminating pain and regaining the ability to move pain-free.
On Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2 pm, Sung will present Turn Pain Upside Down, a conversation on brain-based functional neuromechanics to achieve long-lasting pain-free results. He will include a demonstration and practice for a guided transformation to improving accuracy, balance and coordination to achieve long lasting pain-free mobility. This interactive program is limited to 20 participants.
Finally, on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 pm, Three-time Grammy® winner and Steinway Artist Gustavo Casenave, a resident of Easton for the past four years, will present a captivating solo piano concert. Celebrated worldwide for his distinctive blend of jazz, classical, and tango influences, Casenave’s performances are known for their virtuosity, emotional depth, and improvisational brilliance. This special hometown concert is free and open to all music lovers.
To register for any of these programs, visit the Library’s Events Calendar at https://eastonlibrary.org.
