Upcoming events at the Cold Spring Harbor Library

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE KNITTING
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8.
Morning session: 10:00-11:30 am
Evening session: 7:00-8:30 pm
Learn to knit, improve your technique, or get help with a current project. In-person registration must be accompanied by a $120 check payable to the Cold Spring Harbor Library. Students must bring their own yarn and needles to class.

Irish Step Dancing Performance by Doherty Petri School of Irish Dancing
Thursday, March 12 at 5pm
For all ages. Free. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, come see a lively performance of Irish Step Dancing! Learn about the art and even practice the steps with the dancers!
Advance registration requested.

EMPIRE SAFETY COUNCIL DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Saturday March 14, 10am to 4pm
Refresh your driving knowledge, reduce your points, and save on insurance premiums, all in one Saturday afternoon! Ramona Tracy, an instructor for the Empire Safety Council, will cover all of the material in this full-day session.

Benefits of a defensive driving course include:
•    Save 10% on ALL VEHICLE liability, PIP, and collision insurance for three years!
•    Reduce up to four points from your driving record.
•    100% student processing for your NYS DMV point reduction.
•    All students receive TWO official certificates.
•    New York’s most state specific online course, not a boring national generic program.
•    No formal testing, EVERYONE PASSES!

This program is open to all – you do not need to be member of the Cold Spring Harbor Library to attend. Please register in person at the Library’s Information Services Desk one week prior to the class date.  A check for $30, payable to instructor Ramona Tracy, is required at the time of registration.

Remember to bring a bag lunch  and your NYS driver’s license the day of class!

TO YOUR HEALTH TUESDAY: Neck and Lower Back Pain
Tuesday, March 17, 10am
A North Shore-LIJ Physician will lecture on this month’s topic. This program is free and open to the public. Advance registration is requested

TO YOUR HEALTH TUESDAY: Colon Cancer Awareness
Tuesday, March 17, 11am
Learn more about the detection and prevention of this silent killer. This program is free and open to the public. Advance registration is requested

KARKOWSKA SISTERS DUO: MUSIC LOVE STORIES
Sunday, March 22, 2pm
This violinist and pianist duo will present a dazzling performance of classical compositions, and share entertaining tales of the affairs of the heart that inspired such great masterpieces as Johannes Brahms’ Hungarian Dances,
Sir Edward Elgar’s Salut d’Amour, Henryk Wieniawski’s Legende, Hubay’s Carmen Fantasie, and many more! This program is free and open to all.
Advance registration is appreciated.

YOUTUBE LECTURE
Tuesday, March 24, 2pm
Visit the YouTube website with a SeniorNet guide.  YouTube is a free website that allows you to view videos on every imaginable topic, from entertainment to computer support to do-it-yourself projects.  You will also learn how to upload your own videos.
Lecture followed by Q&A.
Advance registration is encouraged.

GUIDED MEDITATION
Wednesday, March 25 at 7pm
Need to get away this winter? Why not travel inward to the center of your being, and discover the peaceful oasis that lies within. Join us on for a relaxing hour of guided meditation led by Linda Cafiero, and discover the path to your true nature. Chairs will be available, as well as floor space for those who prefer to lie down. Please bring a towel, mat or pillow if you plan on being on the floor.
This program is free and open to the general public. Advance registration is appreciated.