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NEW SALEM Library Tuesday December 9th at 4pm. Blood Pressure and Heart Health presentation with Public Health Nurse to launch the Libraries with Heart Initiative 

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NEW SALEM Library: Old Time Radio Christmas Show December 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (save the date). Brian Casey will be back for only one radio show this year. Join us for some great old-time radio featuring Jack Benny and Phil Harris in some shows from the 1940s.

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NEW SALEM: Volunteering for Village Neighbors -Orientation Tuesday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Village Neighbors, a volunteer-run non-profit organization, helps residents over age 60 in four towns including New Salem stay connected and age independently at home. One of the best things about volunteering for Village Neighbors is it's on your terms and doesn't have to be a huge commitment. You decide what you're interested in doing and then provide those services as your life permits. As volunteers, we are helping our senior neighbors and at the same time helping ourselves by creating connections and friendships. There will be a volunteer orientation Tuesday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Wendell senior center. Call Village Neighbors at (413) 345-6894 or email volunteers@villageneighbors.org with your contact info if you'd like to attend. At the orientation meeting, you will learn more about our organization, and meet other volunteers. The orientation lasts about an hour, you'll fill out an application and give permission to do a background check. If you plan to provide transportation, we'll need a copy of your driver's license and page one of your insurance coverage selection pages. Please bring contact information for two references.

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WARWICK LIBRARY: Monthly Short Story Hour -Lori Ostlund, December 11th (2nd Thursday) @ 7:30 pm: We'll read
selections from Are You Happy? (2025), of which author Jai Chakrabarti writes: “This is a wise collection,
capturing its characters swimming upstream to encounter their fates. With vivid and compassionate prose that
explores the countless ways we betray and then rediscover ourselves, Lori Ostlund reminds us of the vitality
of the genre.” Come to read or just to listen

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NEW SALEM Library Saturday December 13th at 1pm, Part 2 of the Healthy Living Series. This session will focus on the importance of sleep and the impact of social connection.

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WARWICK LIBRARY: Mobile MakerSpace workshop (#12) - Paper Ornaments: Saturday, Dec. 13th @ 1 pm - for all ages:
Learn various techniques to create unique paper decorations. Using various materials to create festive
ornaments for holidays, birthdays, or for fun. Space is limited—please register in advance. Program will run
approx. 90 minutes

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NEW SALEM Songs of Celebration and Light - Wednesday, December 17, at 2 p.m
Moonlight and Morning Star are a multicultural duo from New Salem who have performed in New England and beyond for over 30 years. The Wendell Community Chorus has been singing and performing locally for 15 years (give or take a few). Together they will bring a joyful noise to the New Salem library Wednesday, December 17, at 2 p.m. This concert will feature songs from many traditions… with a couple of singalongs for those who love to sing. For more information, contact Morning Star at morningstar210@gmail.com.

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WARWICK LIBRARY: Non-Fiction Discussion Group - Thursday, December 18th @ 7 pm: This discussion group is wide open:
Could be something you’re reading now or from long ago; science, history, memoirs, biographies; articles,
books, newsletters, journals. It’s all up for discussion at the new non-fiction discussion group. Designed for
independent, asynchronous reading, we’ll get together to share our favorite non-fiction reads and make
recommendations. Come to share/discuss or just to listen and build your reading list.

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NEW SALEM Library Wednesday January 7th at 2pm, our Public Health Nurse will be at the senior Wednesdays for Tea and Topics at the New Salem Library talking about staying safe in dropping temperatures

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NEW SALEM Library Saturday December 13th at 1pm, Part 3 of the Healthy Living Series. This session will focus on stress management and cognitive health.

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WARWICK Town Hall Tuesday January 20th at noon, wellness clinic with our Public Health Nurse following the senior lunch

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WARWICK Library Tuesday January 20th at 7pm, Blood Pressure and Heart Health presentation with our Public Health Nurse to launch their libraries with heart initiative.