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eBook Reader, Tablet, and Laptop Help on Fridays!
Have you gotten a new eBook reader, laptop or tablet, and having trouble learning to use it? You can get assistance at one of the Aston Public Library’s help times.
Fridays at 10AM for the rest of 2015 , we will have eBook help time. Bring your eBook reader or tablet, and learn how to use it with Stephen!
Fridays at 11AM for the rest of 2015, we will have a laptop/tablet basics help time. Stephen will help you learn how to use your laptop or tablet!
Do you have a family member who needs assistance? Let them know about the programs!
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Holiday Jewelry Making Class
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 14th at 11:00am
as Linda Sivilich
teaches us to make a beautiful pair of earrings
to wear for the Holidays or give as a gift.
Cost of the program is $25.00 for supplies.
For more information call: 610-494-5877
Go to http://www.astonlibrary.org and click on calendar to register.
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Free Wednesday Evening Chair Yoga Classes returning to Aston Library ! Sign Up Now!
There will be free chair yoga classes at the our library starting next month, but space is limited, so sign up today. Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonadultevents
to register!
Dates and times-
Wednesdays at 6:00PM from November 4th to December 30th
Who Can Do Chair Yoga?
“Anyone can do it!” Men as well as women. Chair yoga can benefit you whether you are a beginner who wants to start yoga slowly, out of shape, young or old, overweight or averse to gyms. It is also beneficial for most health problems or concerns in any one area of your body, or to gently help your body strengthen and recover from an illness or surgery. Remember to always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.
What is Chair Yoga?
Chair yoga is the term generally used to describe a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support. Chair yoga gives you the benefit of relieving stress and gentle stretching of muscles and joints. With the use of this type of yoga modification, it helps to make yoga easier if you have physical limitations in balance, flexibility, or strength. Yoga is not about trying to twist your body into a pretzel. It is meant to gently stretch and bend the muscles and open air flow with the breath. Whether you are doing classical yoga or chair yoga, you will leave class with a calmer state of mind and a more resilient spirit.
Benefits of Chair Yoga
Chair yoga as well as classical yoga is considered safe. Studies have shown that yoga helps people with the symptoms of many health issues including:
- hypertension (high blood pressure)
- manage stress, anxiety, clinical depression
- fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome
- arthritis
- insomnia
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- chronic pain
- poor circulation
- relieves stress ,tension in neck, shoulders, torso and legs.
- gain strength, flexibility and balance
- digestion
- osteoporosis – helps stop bone loss or increase bone density
- well-being feeling
- breathe easier
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Free Quilting for Beginners Class!
Have you ever wanted to learn to quilt? Now you can!
The Aston Public Library is offering a FREE class for beginners.
The class runs each Thursday at 6:30PM for six weeks starting October 1st.
Materials are supplied, but seating is limited.
For more information, call Ms. Debbie at 610-494-5877.
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Meet Local Author Jennell Williams
Wednesday September 9th at 10:30AM at the Aston Public Library, you can meet Local Author Jennell Williams and purchase a signed copy of her book,“Older Adults Should Not Be Left Behind” !
“Older Adults Should Not Be Left Behind” – This book seeks to provide “information inspiration” to older adults, and motivate them to engage in today’s digital society. It emphasizes the importance of technology skills to maintaining a high quality of life and remaining active in the world.
About Jennell Williams- Jennell L. Williams is an entrepreneur who started her business journey since 1983. She has established three corporations. Her areas of expertise include Direct Mail, Bulk Mail Preparation, Data Base Management, Mortgage Loan Origination, Housing (HUD) Counseling, Licensed Life and Health Insurance Advisor, Human Resource Consulting, Conflict Resolution Trainer Facilitator, Motivational Speaker, Health Care Management and Geriatric Consulting. Her companies have been awarded contracts with the Federal Government, State Government and Local Governments. She has provided Consulting Services for Xerox Corporation, Crozer Chester Medical Center, City of Philadelphia, DuPont Company, Liberty Resources Inc., Delaware County Community College, School District of Philadelphia and Univ. of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
Since 2008, Ms. Williams has led the “Senior Lift” program, an organization empowering baby-boomers, elder seniors and caregivers to access the resources that will aid them in sustaining the quality of their everyday living. 
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Free Chair Yoga Coming Tuesday afternoons at Aston Library!!
There will be a free chair yoga class at the our library starting soon, but space is limited, so sign up today. Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonadultevents
to register!
Dates and times-
6 Tuesdays September 15th – October 20th at 2PM each day.
“Chair Yoga” is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support. It is appropriate for adults of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders. This session will be instructed by Lisa Dombroski RYT.
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Jewelry Making Class!
Join us on July 28th at 6:30pm
as Linda Sivilich
teaches us to make a beautiful pair of earrings.
Cost of the program is $15.00 for supplies.
Bring your friends and make it a girl’s night out!
For more information call: 610-494-5877
Go to http://www.astonlibrary.org and click on calendar to register.
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Free Chair Yoga Classes For Men and Women! Sign Up Now!
There will be free chair yoga classes at the our library starting next month, but space is limited, so sign up today. Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonadultevents
to register!
Dates and times-
Saturdays 11AM — from August 1st to September 5th (six Saturdays)
Who Can Do Chair Yoga?
“Anyone can do it!” Men as well as women. Chair yoga can benefit you whether you are a beginner who wants to start yoga slowly, out of shape, young or old, overweight or averse to gyms. It is also beneficial for most health problems or concerns in any one area of your body, or to gently help your body strengthen and recover from an illness or surgery. Remember to always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.
What is Chair Yoga?
Chair yoga is the term generally used to describe a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support. Chair yoga gives you the benefit of relieving stress and gentle stretching of muscles and joints. With the use of this type of yoga modification, it helps to make yoga easier if you have physical limitations in balance, flexibility, or strength. Yoga is not about trying to twist your body into a pretzel. It is meant to gently stretch and bend the muscles and open air flow with the breath. Whether you are doing classical yoga or chair yoga, you will leave class with a calmer state of mind and a more resilient spirit.
Benefits of Chair Yoga
Chair yoga as well as classical yoga is considered safe. Studies have shown that yoga helps people with the symptoms of many health issues including:
- hypertension (high blood pressure)
- manage stress, anxiety, clinical depression
- fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome
- arthritis
- insomnia
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- chronic pain
- poor circulation
- relieves stress ,tension in neck, shoulders, torso and legs
- gain strength, flexibility and balance
- digestion
- osteoporosis – helps stop bone loss or increase bone density
- well-being feeling
- breathe easier
SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF ASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY!
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