Tuesday, October 3, 2017 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Main Library Ground Floor Meeting Room
Get ready for the Lighthouse Challenge of NJ on October 21-22, 2017 and learn about NJ's own treasured landmarks!
This presentation will include a discussion of lighthouse history, structure, and characteristics. Topics include lighthouse keepers, governance, purpose, and how weather affects lighthouses. Historical facts about New Jersey lighthouses and keepers who were women will be highlighted.
Speakers Marilyn Dunning and Alan Jacobson are volunteer presenters for the New Jersey Lighthouse Society. They have been sailors for many years on the Chesapeake Bay, in the Virgin Islands, and in New England. They take tours throughout the United States and Canada to visit lighthouses on land and on the water.
It is now being recognized that the practice of meditation contributes to a more positive, healthy lifestyle. It is an invaluable tool helping people reduce stress, gain a deeper sense of fulfillment in life as well as foster greater physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Join, Jim Rose M Ed Rutgers University , retired executive of Johnson and Johnson and long time meditator as he connects meditation and spiritual development to important aspects of our lives. He will offer a practical technique of meditation that can positively impact your life. Through first hand demonstrations of this simple yet highly effective method you will discover the key to deeper concentration, relaxation and profound personal growth.
Do you want to add more whole, nutrient dense vegetables, grain and fruits to your diet? We’ll cover the many health benefits of a plant based diet, basic nutrition, what products are available in the supermarket, why you might want to choose organic and non-GMO foods and transitioning to a more compassionate lifestyle. Handouts will include menus and recipes. Join Susan Rose, Vegetarian Lifestyle Coach who will present a simple meditation technique that can be practiced at home by young and old.
