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Adult
Programs & Events: May and June 2008
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Artist
Diana Bradley
Belvedere and Beyond
Exhibit April 14-May 15, 2008
in the Founders Room
Diana
Bradley says, "I paint because it is fun, something
I can't imagine not doing every day. Like playing tennis
or the piano, I just have to keep at it. Besides there
is so much beauty in our world, interesting people,
places, and things. When you sketch, you really look
and that makes it special."
A native San Franciscan, Diana Bradley has resided in
Marin County, California, for 35+ years. Her art shows
around the United States, and travels around the world
have provided special memories and endless ideas for
new paintings and limited edition lithographs.
Diana majored in art and architecture at the University
of California, Berkeley.
Her architectural training gets frequent use, and her
love of gardens and flowers is indulged in her many
compositions which often feature architectural and floral
elements with distant landscapes.
Diana has received several prestigious awards and is
a signature member of the National Watercolor Society.
Her watercolors are in many private and corporate collections.
Diana Bradley's Web Site: http://www.dianabradley.com
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Docent
Rita Dunlay- Legion of Honor Museum
Degas,
the Reluctant Impressionist
Thursday,
May 8, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
Rita
Dunlay, museum docent, returns by popular demand. Edgar
Degas was an active participant in seven of the eight
impressionist group exhibitions, but he didn't consider
himself an impressionist. His lifelong interest in line
and the figure set him on a fundamentally different
path. This talk looks at his innovative use of both
and the many different subjects and techniques that
he explored during his career.
Fine
Arts Museums of San Francisco Web Site: http://www.famsf.org
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Nutritionist
Jae Berman
Healthy
Skin From Within:The Role that Diet Plays in Promoting
Good Skin
Tuesday,
May 13, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
Making
the right decisions when it comes to the foods you eat
is an excellent way to improve the look and feel of
your skin. What you choose to put inside your body impacts
your skin's elasticity, texture and tone. Registered
Dietitian and personal trainer Jae Berman will discuss
the foods essential for maintaining young, healthy looking
skin. Jae has a Masters from Columbia University in
Applied Physiology and Nutrition. She is also a dietitian
and completed her dietetic internship at the UCSF Medical
Center. She is the Center Director at The Gym in Tiburon,
a Bay Club affiliate.
In addition, one of the Bay Area's most sought-after
medical skin repair practitioners, Dr. Robert Swanson,
MD, FACS, will speak about long-term corrective options
for improving the appearance of sun damaged and aging
skin. Dr. Swanson, a former vascular surgeon with years
of experience in improving the cardiovascular health
of his patients, also will discuss what the most common
form of vascular disease has in common with premature
skin aging. Learn how the right diet - and which foods
-- can help prevent both problems. Dr. Swanson is medical
director at NewSkin Clinic, at Bay Club Marin and also
at The Gym in Tiburon.
The Gym's Web Site: http://www.thegymtiburon.com
New Skin Clinic's Web Site: http://www.newskinclinic.com
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Wednesday
Workshop
Blogging for Beginners
Wednesday, May 14, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
A
blog is "a frequent, chronological publication
of personal thoughts and Web links." Librarian
Heather Lamb leads this hands-on introduction to creating
a blog on popular hosting sites. Heather will help attendees
create their very own blog on blogger.com. Attendees
should have prior experience using a computer and Microsoft
Word. Space is limited! Please call the Reference
Desk at 789-2661 to sign-up for this hands-on workshop.
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Lucinda
Franks
My
Father's Secret War
Thursday,
May 15, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
"In
a memoir that, according to Joyce Carol Oates, "moves
with the dramatic and moral urgency of a Graham Greene
novel," a daughter uncovers her father's surprising
history as a spy during World War II. Author Lucinda
Franks, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for
national reporting, applies all her journalist skill
to an investigation of her father's identity and her
family's past in My Father's Secret War: A Memoir."
She will discuss her research and the book.
Lucinda Franks' Web Site: http://www.lucindafranks.com
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Del
Mar Student Art Show
Reception
Tuesday, May 20 6-8pm in the Founders Room
Exhibit May 19-June 7
Belvedere
Tiburon Library Teen Services is happy to host the 5th
Annual Del Mar Art Show. For two weeks, our Founder's
Room Gallery will be filled with the work of Aaron Snyder's
8th grade Portfolio Art Class. It is essentially a full
year advanced art class for 8th grade only. Come and
see the exciting work of these young artists.
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Afternoon
Tea at the Library
Wednesday, May 21, 3-4:00pm in the Founders Room
Come to our ever popular monthly afternoon tea. Join
Program Committee volunteers and the library staff for
homemade sandwiches and sweets served from a silver
tea service.
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Wednesday
Workshop
Introduction PowerPoint
Wednesday,May 21, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
Trainer Patty Hoyt will lead this hands-on introduction
to the popular Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software.
Patty will help attendees create and embellish their
own practice presentations. Attendees should have
prior experience using a computer. Space is limited!
Please call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 to sign-up
for this hands-on workshop.
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Photographer:
Gail Ellingson
A Peace of Earth
Thursday, May 22, 7:30pm
in the Founders Room
"Local resident Gail Ellingson will present a range
of colorful photos ~ most of which were taken here in
marvelous Marin, with a special tribute to the town
of Tiburon. She has a varied collection of artistic
and award winning photographs, featuring an array of
scenic landscapes; mystical moments; fabulous flowers;
architectural designs and natural wonders. The 45 minute
slideshow is creatively choreographed to all original
music, also composed and performed by Gail Ellingson.
Get ready for a lovely journey through time and space,
where you will be immersed in wonder as you enjoy the
beauty full images, form and color ~ while soothing
sounds surround you. A visual and audible feast to delight
all your senses and which is also appropriate for all
ages. You will leave feeling full and inspired. Following
the presentation, the artist will be available for questions
and to share some secrets of photography."
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James
Hampton
Stand by to Ram
Tuesday, May 27, 7:30pm in the Founders
Room
"STAND BY TO RAM" is a video
that tells the story of WWII experiences in the U.S.
Navy experienced by local resident, James H. Hampton.
He was made the ship's photographer and 60 years later,
he decided it's time to tell some stories. Stand By
to Ram is the result. There are many stories of battles
but also anecdotes from the lighter side of military
life.
James
Hampton's Web Site: http://www.hampdoc.com
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Wednesday
Workshop
Creating a Free Email Account
with Google's Gmail
Wednesday, May 28, 2-3:30pm in the Founders Room
Abbot Chambers recommends Google's Gmail as the best
free email service for speed, ease of use, search features,
and unobtrusive advertising. The class will begin with
everyone creating their own free Gmail account and continue
on to reading and writing email and tips and tricks
for making the most of your Gmail account. Attendees
should have prior experience using email and the Internet.
Space
is limited! Please call the Reference Desk at 789-2661
to sign-up for this hands-on workshop.
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Stephen
Pudelka
Trivia Night
Wednesday, May 28, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
Stephen leads this lively and stimulating evening of
team trivia. Bring your own team or come alone and join
the fun.
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Donna
Quinn Robbins
On the Road of Life, Drive
Yourself
Thursday, May 29, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
Corte Madera resident, Donna Quinn Robbins, has written
a book to help older men and women pack up decades
of living in a large house so they can move to smaller
quarters. The book, "ON THE ROAD OF LIFE, DRIVE
YOURSELF" has the answers to your questions and
problems.
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Film
Series @ the Library
TITLE TBA
Friday, May 30, 7:00pm
in the Founders Room.
Tickets on sale at 6:15pm
Reserve seats in advance by emailing FilmSeries@comcast.net
If
you do not have email, please call the Reference Desk
415-789-2661 and we will email your reservation.
(Reservations accepted until NOON
the day of the screening & will be held until 6:45pm)
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Wednesday
Workshop
Web 101
Wednesday, June 4, 7:30pm in the Founders Room
This class will cover the basics of Web creation using
the free Mozilla Firefox Composer Web-authoring software.
Trainer Patty Hoyt will show you how Web pages are stored
and accessed through the Internet, how to design basic
Web styles, select font sizes and styles, create backgrounds,
import images and other tricks. You will walk away from
this with a step-by-step instructional hand-out so you
can go home and get started making your very own Web
page. Prerequisites: Prior experience with MSWord
and Internet browsing. Space is limited! Please
call the Reference Desk at 789-2661 to sign-up for this
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Persis
Knobbe
Life Lessons with
a Husband with Alzheimer's Disease
Thursday, June 5, 7:30pm in the Founders
Room
Persis Knobbe began to write personal
essays and poetry only after her husband was diagnosed
with Alzheimer's Disease. Four of the essays were published
in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1006 and 2007. Her
prior writing experience had been confined to short
fiction. She provided the title story for "HERE
I AM", a collection of the Jewish Publication Society.
Her fiction has also appeared in "AMERICAN FICTION
VOLUME 3", "NICE JEWISH GIRLS", "AN
INN NEAR KYOTO", and "MARLBORO REVIEW". |
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First
Friday Drop-in Computer Lounge
*Senior Friendly*
Friday,
June 6,
10:30am-noon in the Founders Room
Feeling challenged because you don't know how to use
a computer? Conquer your frustrations and join us for
a non-threatening drop-in computer lab. We'll set up
our laptop computers in the Founders Room, and a librarian
will be there to help you get started and answer your
questions.
" Improve your mouse skills by playing simple mouse-practice
exercises.
" Learn to type with Mavis Beacon software.
" Exercise and challenge your brain with free online
brain games: play sudoku, solitaire, chess, work a crossword
puzzle, or learn a new game.
Call
the Reference Desk at 789-2661 for more information
about all our computer training.
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Artist
Deborah Bertola
Something
New
Reception Tuesday June 10, 6-8pm in the Founders
Room
Exhibit June 9 through July 11
Artist
Deborah Bertola says, "I began as a traditional
plein air painter and continue with my great love
of this genre. My strength and natural gift is in
my use of color and I find this talent most satisfying
and always evolving. I also have a lifelong love of
nature, and have become an astute observer. In the
last few years I have painted in New Mexico, Italy,
and France. My farm animal portraits represent another
important area of endeavor. Animals are chosen for
their individuality of expression. I photograph each
of them and then use the photos to paint in my studio.
I am deeply interested in the value of connection
between humans and animals and explore this theme
in these paintings. Finally, in recent months I have
been painting abstractions almost exclusively. The
change was surprisingly abrupt and seemed connected
to two accidents in which I was involved resulting
in significant, (though temporary) physical limitations.
This has been an interesting phase for me. The quality
of the painting experience has changed markedly; my
intellect is far less involved and I am in a space
that I have not previously experienced. I seem to
know things that I did not know I knew; the painting
comes without my interruption."
In mid-1990 Deborah left a corporate career in strategic
planning to work as a full time painter. Her teachers
over these years, mainly in private lessons, have
been Chester Arnold, Paul Bridenbaugh, Stanley Goldstein,
Randall Sexton and Barry McCuan. Her private and group
events include: a Retrospective at the Throckmorton
Theatre, the NIOCON Designer Show Chicago; Sausalito
Women's Clubs Salon, 2001 and 2005; MarinScapes (annually)
(Kentfield, CA); the Redding Museum of Art and History,
Falkirk Gallery, San Rafael, CA; The Design Show -
Las Vegas; the Bolinas Museum (mini-show) and SFMOMA
Artists Gallery. She exhibits in galleries in California,
New Mexico, Oregon, and Tennessee.
Deborah
Bertola's Web Site: http://www.dbertola.com
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