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This Month at Hagen Ranch Road

Adult Programs | Children's Programs | Computer Training

Phone Number: 561-894-7500

Hagen Ranch Road

HAGEN RANCH ROAD ADULT PROGRAMS

Thurs., Nov. 6, 13, & 20, 1:00 p.m.
English Exchange

Practice English conversation skills with Literacy?AmeriCorps member Paula Alexander. Basic English speaking skills required. (2 hr.) Call 649-5495 to preregister. Study Room.
Thurs., Nov. 20, 1:00 p.m.
Writers’ Workshop

This monthly workshop is led by local writer Bob Davis. Limit of 12. (2 hr.) Preregister. Conference Room.
Thursday, November 20, 2:00 p.m.
Save the Date: Friends' Annual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Watson
Topic: President Harry Truman

Mon., Nov. 24, 2:00 p.m.
The Art of Photography

Stuart Freedman of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre will teach us about photography. (90 min.) Meeting Room.

Mon., Dec. 1, 10:00 a.m.
The Doctor “Nose Best”

Please join ear, nose, and throat specialist Dr. Jacob Steiger from Delray Medical as he discusses his specialty. (60 min.)

Mon, Dec. 1, 2:00 p.m.
Paul Newman Movie Mondays

12/01: “The Sting.” (129 min.) PG
12/08: “Cool Hand Luke.” (132 min.) Not rated.

Tue, Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2:30 p.m.
Poetry Workshop

Award-winning poet Stacie Kiner will conduct a four-week poetry workshop for 12 participants. (90 min.)
Preregister. 
Wed, Dec. 3, 2:00 p.m.
Discover the World: Book Discussion Series

Roberta Proctor will lead a discussion of “Breath, Eyes, Memory,” by Edwidge Danticat. Sign up and check out the book. (60 min.)
Thu, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 1:00 p.m.
English Exchange

Practice English conversation skills with Literacy?AmeriCorps member Paula Alexander. Basic English speaking skills required. (2 hr.) Call 649-5495 to preregister.
Thu, Dec. 4, 2:00 p.m.
Making People Happier

Psychologist Dr. Ann Ruben will provide tips on how to bring more happiness into your life. (45 min.)
Fri, Dec. 5, 2:00 p.m.
Discover the World: Book Discussion Series

Barbara Harnick will lead a discussion of “Love in the Time of Cholera,” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Sign up and check out the book. (60 min.)
Fri, Dec. 5, 2:00 p.m.
Storytelling: I’ll Tell You Mine If You’ll Tell Me Yours

Get together with storyteller Glad McLeod and let’s have fun sharing our stories. (60 min.)

Sat, Dec. 6, 2:00 p.m.
An Afternoon with Local Wordsmiths

Authors Jim Cary, Julie Malear, Ginger Curry, Tom Collins, and Prudy Taylor Board will discuss where they get their ideas, getting over rejections, and more. (2 hr.)

Tue, Dec. 9, 2:00 p.m.
Five Wishes® - The Living Will with a Heart

J.C. Stern of Hospice of Palm Beach County will discuss this living will that deals with your emotional, personal, and spiritual wishes. (60 min.)

Thu, Dec. 11, 1:00 p.m.
Writers’ Workshop

A monthly workshop led by Dr. Mary Blomgren, a Florida Writers’ Association member. Limit of 12.
(2 hr.)

Thu, Dec. 11, 2:00 p.m.
American Heroes

Seymour and Ethel Goldstein will lead this interactive program featuring famous Americans who have contributed to our culture. (60 min.)

Wed, Dec. 17, 2:00 p.m.
Pain Management

Dr. Stuart Rubin, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, will discuss pain management and answer questions. (60 min.)

Thu, Dec. 18, 1:00 p.m.
Writers’ Workshop

This writing workshop will be led by author Bob Davis. Limit of 12. (2 hr.)

Thu, Dec. 18, 2:00 p.m.
Winter Music Special

Enjoy a variety of seasonal music performed by the Coral Chorus. (60 min.)

 


HAGEN RANCH ROAD YOUTH PROGRAMS

Mon., Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. Family
Sat., Nov. 22, 11:00 a.m.

Families Reading Together
A jazzy time of music and merriment as we read “What a Wonderful World,” sing, dance, and make a craft. (45 min.) Preregister.

Tues., Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m. Child
Thanksgiving Make & Take Craft

Make cool crafts to decorate your holiday table. Ages 2 & up. (45 min.) Preregister.

Tues., Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m. Teen
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Help plan terrific events for you and your friends and get to know the teens behind the scenes. Grades 6-12. Snacks! (60 min.)
Wed., Nov. 26, 10:00 a.m. Child
Amazing Science

Try hands-on science demonstrations and experiments. Ages 7–11. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. Teen
Wrap It Up

Wrap up 2008 by making wrapping paper for the holidays. Materials supplied. Dress to get messy. Grades 6-12. (60 min.)
Thu, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 10:00 a.m.
Little Folks Fun Time

We’ll read stories, sing songs, and dance for fun. Ages 1-3. (30 min.) Preregister.
Thu, Dec. 4, 11:00 a.m. Child
Meet Nanny Gingerbread

Nanny Gingerbread (Suzy Hammer) will read stories about sweet and spicy treats, dazzle with her magic, and “treat” us to a rollicking good time. Ages 6-10. (45 min.)
Sat, Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m. Family
Calling All Cookie Lovers!

We’ll celebrate the snack with flannelboard stories, books, and a non-edible craft. Ages 3 & up. (45 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. Teen
Stretch Yourself with Yoga

A basic yoga instructional class. Wear appropriate attire and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Grades 6-12. (60 min.)
Mon, Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. Child
Holiday Make & Take Craft

Decorate a wooden ornament/magnet as a gift for the holidays. Ages 6-12. (30 min.) Preregister.
Tue, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. Teen
Show & Tell with the Web

We’ll show you our favorite web sites for study or fun, and you show us yours! Grades 6-12. (60 min.)
Tue, Dec. 23 & 30, 10:00 a.m. Family
Movie Mornings:

12/23: “Wall-E.” (97 min.) G
12/30: “Kung Fu Panda.” (92 min.) PG
Tue, Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m. Teen
Teen Movie Madness: Iron Man

The comic book hero comes to life in this film starring Robert Downey, Jr. Grades 6-12. (126 min.) PG-13
Tue, Dec. 30, 6:30 p.m. Teen
T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board)

Help plan terrific events for you and your friends, enjoy refreshments, and have fun getting to know the teens behind the scenes. Grades 6-12. (60 min.)

HAGEN RANCH ROAD COMPUTER TRAINING

Nov. 20 – 10:00 a.m.
MOUSE AROUND (Hands-On)

Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister.
Nov. 21 – 2:00 p.m.
BEGINNING COMPUTERS (Lecture)

Learn the basics about computers, including hardware, software, files, and networks. For beginners. (90 min.) Preregister.
Dec. 1 & 15, 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 11, 10:00 a.m.
MOUSING (Hands-On)

Practice using a mouse in a self-paced setting. For beginners. (60 min.) Preregister.
Dec. 2, 2:00 p.m.
BEGINNING INTERNET (Lecture)

Learn the basics of using the Internet in this helpful beginners-only lecture.  (90 min.)
Dec. 4 & 18, 10:00 a.m.
Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m.
BASIC WINDOWS (Hands-On)

Prerequisite: Mousing
Learn the basics of the Windows program, including how to open and move a window. Sign up at the Information Desk.
Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m.
INTERNET TIPS & TRICKS (Lecture)

Learn how to use different Web search tools and helpful tips and tricks for using your browser. Some computer knowledge is necessary. (2 hr.) Preregister.
Dec. 19, 2:00 p.m.
BEGINNING COMPUTERS (Lecture)

A once-a-month class to introduce you to the different parts of a computer and how to use one. (90 min.) Preregister.
 

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