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Stony Brook Medicine Presents: A Matter of Balance
2023-04-03 13:00:00 2023-04-03 15:00:00 America/New_York Stony Brook Medicine Presents: A Matter of Balance This 8-week workshop presented by experts at Stony Brook Hospital centers around discussion and strategy to improve the quality of life in older adults. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Children's Program Room

Monday, April 03
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-03 13:00:00 2023-04-03 15:00:00 America/New_York Stony Brook Medicine Presents: A Matter of Balance This 8-week workshop presented by experts at Stony Brook Hospital centers around discussion and strategy to improve the quality of life in older adults. Bayport-Blue Point Library - Children's Program Room

Bayport-Blue Point Library

Children's Program Room

This 8-week workshop presented by experts at Stony Brook Hospital centers around discussion and strategy to improve the quality of life in older adults.

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. This program helps manage falls and the fear of falling using practical strategies such as, viewing falls as controllable, setting goals for increasing activity, making changes to reduce fall risks at home, exercising to increase strength and balance.  This 8-week workshop presented by experts at Stony Brook Hospital centers around discussion and strategy to improve the quality of life in older adults and is not intended an exercise class. Registration Required

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture |

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Bayport-Blue Point Library
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Mon, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Senior Flex - $14
Tue, Apr 16, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
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Chinese Brushwork Painting  - $7
Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Join artist Kathleen Deyo as she guides you in making marks with Chinese brushes and ink.
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Shake, Shimmy, and Dance Storytime - Children 3 - 5 Years Old with a Caregiver
Tue, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by to enjoy some stories, songs and activities during this fun music and movement themed storytime! Be ready to dance, sing, and move!
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Finger Knitting Workshop - Children in Grades 3 - 5 only
Tue, Apr 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Finger knitting is great for encouraging hand eye coordination, building fine motor skills, and for right-left brain development.
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Puzzle Exchange
Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Why buy new puzzles when you can trade with others? Rather than throw them away or sell them at a garage sale, trade them with other puzzle enthusiasts.
Morning Yoga - $10
Wed, Apr 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
All yoga levels are welcome to attend this class that focuses on building strength, focusing on breath and intentional movement through a series of poses.
Stroller Moves - $20
Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Motherhood Moves, for this full-body workout that combines power moves, full-body movements and stations using stroller and resistance tubes.
Rock and Read - Children 12 Months - 4 Years Old with a Caregiver
Wed, Apr 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room
Join us for an interactive story time where the kids tap along, clap or dance to different books to engage even the most reluctant reader/ listener/ sitter.
Yoga Levels I & II - $10
Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
All yoga levels are welcome to attend this class that focuses on building strength, focusing on breath and intentional movement through a series of poses.
Sensory-Friendly Movie Screening - Registration is suggested
Wed, Apr 17, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Children's Program Room
We invite children of all abilities, and their families, to join us for a sensory-friendly movie screening at the library!
Cricut 101
Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join other curious Cricut crafters in this absolute beginner's introduction class to the amazing world of vinyl, paper, wood, and fabric cutting.
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Meditation
Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Diane for a relaxing meditation session.
Thursday Senior Flex - $12
Thu, Apr 18, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
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Sewing Club
Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join Ms. Kelly and the sewing club to make some cute springtime projects.
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Spring Weather STEM - Children in Grades K - 5
Thu, Apr 18, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
April showers bring May flowers; but they also bring rainbows! Come perform a couple of science experiments to learn more about elements of springtime weather such as rain clouds and rainbows.
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Watercolor Painting with Mary - Free to Fly $12
Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Learn watercolor painting techniques while creating a seasonal scene step-by-step.
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Cricut Dish Towels - $5
Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Create a design to be infused onto a dish towel using Cricut Design Space.
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Free Play - No registration required
Fri, Apr 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
Children and their caregivers will have fun making new friends and sharing in imaginative free play with the many toys provided by the library. No registration required.
Sprouts & Friends I - Children Birth - 5 years with Caregiver
Fri, Apr 19, 9:30am - 10:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children birth through 5 years of age. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together. Series.
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Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your friends and practice Mah Jongg in the library meeting room. 
Sprouts & Friends II - Children Birth - 5 years with Caregiver
Fri, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Sprouts & Friends is a music and movement program for families with children birth through 5 years of age. Our mission is to create joy while we play, learn and grow together. Series.
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Gaming Fridays
Fri, Apr 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Come hangout at the library after hours for a night of games, pizza, and friends.
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Strength Training - $10
Sat, Apr 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join training coach Jessica as she teaches a full-body strength, stability, and conditioning class.
Beginning Yoga - $10
Sat, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Learn the proper alignment for basic poses in this slower-paced class designed specifically for beginners.
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Do It Yourself Activity - Flower Fun
Sat, Apr 20, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by the Children’s Program Room between 11:00am and 4:00pm for some fun DIY activities! No registration required.
Jeff and Grant Allegue
Sun, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Jeff Allegue performs with his son Grant in an eclectic overview of guitar and vocal music spanning his long and varied career in the music business. 
Tai Chi
Mon, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Linda Bohman will introduce you to the principles and movements of Tai Chi to help adults reduce joint pain and improve balance.
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Earth Day Storytime - Children 3 - 5 Years Old with a Caregiver
Mon, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room
Drop by for an extra special storytime on Earth Day, and enjoy some stories, finger plays, songs, and other age appropriate activities all about our beautiful home planet.
Earth Day Drop-In - No registration required
Mon, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room
Drop by to work on some Earth Day crafts and activities.
Can I Recycle This?
Mon, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Join us for a lecture from the Town of Brookhaven’s Recycling Educator Zach Sicardi where you will learn how to recycle right, where your recyclables go, and about upcoming Town programs.
Celebrate Earth Day
Mon, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Make terrariums for Earth Day to earn 1 hour of community service.
Power Point
Mon, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Patrons will learn to create a slide show with words and pictures on PowerPoint.
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Art Club
Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Do some art with Librarian Tom.
Masters of the Renaissance - The Architecture of Michelangelo & Christopher Wren
Mon, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Join esteemed architects Anthony Romeo and Dale Laurin as they give a richly illustrated talk on the great works of Michelangelo & Christopher Wren.
Spring Break Morning Mini-Camp - Yoga - Grades K-2
Tue, Apr 23, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
During these extended-length programs, your child will enjoy the library for 2 hours. An energetic movement activity will start the morning, followed by a snack and craft.
Senior Flex - $14
Tue, Apr 23, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
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Potato Chip Tasting
Tue, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Taste test chips from around the world with Ms. Kelly.
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Earth Day Jeopardy - Children in grades 4-6 only
Tue, Apr 23, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room
Test your knowledge of everything "Earth Day" and have an Earth Day themed snack.
Hello Spring: Make a 3D Mosaic Sunflower  - $15
Tue, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Long Island Mosaic Artist Gabriella Grama is back to get us into the spring spirit.
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Morning Yoga - $10
Wed, Apr 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
All yoga levels are welcome to attend this class that focuses on building strength, focusing on breath and intentional movement through a series of poses.
Spring Break Morning Mini-Camp - 60 Second Challenge - Grades 1-5
Wed, Apr 24, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
During these extended-length programs, your child will enjoy the library for 2 hours. An energetic movement activity will start the morning, followed by a snack and craft.
Movie Time: Hunger Games- The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Wed, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room B
Come watch Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Yoga Levels I & II - $10
Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
All yoga levels are welcome to attend this class that focuses on building strength, focusing on breath and intentional movement through a series of poses.
Learn Canva
Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Join librarian Kelly and learn to use the simple design program Canva.
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Spring Break Morning Mini-Camp - Yoga - Grades 3-5
Thu, Apr 25, 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room
During these extended-length programs, your child will enjoy the library for 2 hours. An energetic movement activity will start the morning, followed by a snack and craft.
Thursday Senior Flex - $12
Thu, Apr 25, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
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Lunch & a Movie - Children in grades 4-6 only
Thu, Apr 25, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room
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Library Book Club - Better Living Through Birding
Thu, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening. For April’s selection, we’re reading the Long Island Reads pick, Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper.
3D Print Club
Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Make your own 3D prints!
Library Book Club - Better Living Through Birding
Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join us for an informal and lively book discussion during the afternoon or evening. For April’s selection, we’re reading the Long Island Reads pick, Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper.
Open Mah Jongg
Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Grab your friends and practice Mah Jongg in the library meeting room. 
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Fri, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
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Sat, Apr 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
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Join training coach Jessica as she teaches a full-body strength, stability, and conditioning class.
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Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Learn the proper alignment for basic poses in this slower-paced class designed specifically for beginners.
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Dog parade Volunteers
Sun, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Apr 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join instructor Joy for light and slow chair-assisted yoga exercises.
This event is full
Tai Chi
Mon, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Linda Bohman will introduce you to the principles and movements of Tai Chi to help adults reduce joint pain and improve balance.
This event is full
Art Club
Mon, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Makerspace: The Fulcrum
Do some art with Librarian Tom.
Senior Flex - $14
Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 11:15am
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room
Join Jennifer for a full-body workout. Bring light weights and water to class.
This event is full
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Spaghetti Muffins with Chef Rob - $10
Tue, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New date Friday, April 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
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Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
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Raymond Davis, Jr. Community Room: Room A
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