Word Whips – Creative Writing Workshops with Fran Bourassa
Monthly on the third Thursday, 4:00-5:15 pm April 20, May 18, June 15 Calling all poets, writers, and would-be writers of all ages and experience levels! Bypass your inner “editor” to […]
Master Gardener Clinic
Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions and provide resources. Drop in, no registration. In person only.
Body Sounding: Workshop with Sally Allison Williams
Move to the core of the matter with vital mind-body reeducation. We begin with the feet, hips (psoas and pelvic floor) and protection for the knees, then go closer in with movement, sound, breath and vocal exercises. Based on Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, and Emilie Conrad’s Continuum techniques, these foundational exercises can strengthen your mobility, voice, and […]
Monday Morning Meditation
Mondays Using traditional Buddhist Dharma psychology to calm the mind and alleviate suffering, facilitator John Thompson will lead guided Dharma meditations for short and long term solutions, and discuss these modalities. No registration required, drop in to any session.
Knitting a Community
Library Mainil RoomDo you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Drop in to our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome. Host: Lynne Dyment Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca.
Japanese Conversation
OnlineJapanese Conversation Group Are you curious about the Japanese language and culture? Join our weekly Japanese Conversation Group on Zoom. We meet every Tuesday from 1pm–2pm. All levels welcomed. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 938 2661 0670 Passcode: 705017
Bouncing Babies
Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. Recommended for newborns to 18 months. Bouncing Babies is taking a break for the summer with the last program being June 14th. A special summer session for babies and toddlers will be held on July 12th at 10:30 am.
Writer’s Group
Writers' Group with Facilitator Caitlin Hicks Alternate Wednesdays, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21 Come join your fellow writers in reading your own and critiquing each others’ work. No writing instruction offered, just helpful feedback in a friendly and constructive environment. Everyone welcome to attend any session. Limited to 8 participants. Free but space is limited; […]
Group Reading: Living with Grief hosted by David Roche
Grief can be a challenging companion. This spring, a small but brave and mighty group met weekly with facilitator David Roche to write about engaging with their grief, to connect with each other, and to find their own voices. Come listen to heart-felt and moving stories by Joan Bech, Lynn Chapman, Katherine Denham, Kathleen Dufour, […]