7:00 PM: Hearing Loss Association of America- Many of us feel a deep sense of grief when we find out that we have a hearing loss. The word 'loss' is in our diagnosis and certainly in our minds when we contemplate making that first appointment with the audiologist. Davia Boyle, Bereavement Services Coordinator for Scott and Barbieri Family Funeral Homes, will walk us through the grieving process using humor and introspection.

9:00 AM-Noon: People to People Student Ambassadors

1:30 PM: Northeastern New York Orchid Society

1:00 PM: AARP of Colonie—Chapter 2873- A representative of the Capital District Center for Independence will speak on "Promoting Independence of People with Disabilities."

7:00 PM: Hudson Mohawk Bird Club and Audubon Society of the Capital Region present "Birding at Tropical Lodges"- Tropical birding holds a fascination for many birders from temperate regions, if for no other reason than the remarkably high species diversity compared to higher latitudes. For North American birders, birding the nearby neotropics is also a way to begin gaining familiarity with entire new bird families. Self-contained lodges located in the heart of even the most remote tropical forests are making exploring these complex habitats easier. Many combine spectacular natural history observation with unexpected creature comforts. Gregg Recer, past president of the Hudson-Mohawk Bird Club, will share slides and stories of recent birding adventures at lodges in Belize, Costa Rica and Trinidad & Tobago and consider ideas for touring tropical lodges as a way to see representatives of all (or, at least, most) of the world's bird families.

6:30 PM: Smart Choices in Retirement- This retirement seminar will cover topics such as: making decisions in retirement, mapping out goals, planning a long fulfilling retirement, smart spending, preparing for the unexpected, and maintaining a healthy portfolio. Presented by Edward Jones of Loudonville. Reservations are required; call the Information Desk at 810-0314.

7:00 PM: The Ends of Fiction Book Discussion Group- A new season begins with a discussion of Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. New and returning members are asked to register in advance by calling the Information Desk at 810-0314. (Youth Services Activity Room)

12:15 PM: Noon Book Review- Our Noon Book Review returns: local attorney Steve Coffey will review Rick Perlstein's new book Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America. For more information about the book, pick up a Noon Book Review flyer on one of the tables at the entrance to the library.

7:00 PM: Ready, Set, College- Admission Counselors from the Sage Colleges will walk through the steps students should be taking during their college search. They will help students get the most out of college visits and teach them the right questions to ask before they hit application and fee roadblocks. They will also provide tips on narrowing down their college list, what questions they should ask on a campus visit, and who they should request to meet during their visit. Reservations are required; call the Information Desk at 810-0314.

4:00-6:00 PM: North Colonie Schools Art Department Exhibit Opening Reception- The exhibit will be on display from September 3- 29.

2:00 PM: Tinnitus Association of the New York Capital Region- The guest speaker is Debra Trees, AuD. from St. Peter's Rehabilitation Services. Her topic is "Testing Protocol for Tinnitus."

7:30 PM: Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Book Discussion Series (September 15: Tevye the Dairyman by Sholem Aleichem at 7:30 PM)- Join us this fall as the Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature book discussion series returns. Sponsored by Nextbook (an organization which focuses on Jewish literature, culture, and ideas; see their excellent website at www.nextbook.com) and the American Library Association – with 100 discussion series nationwide – this year's theme is A Mind of Her Own: Fathers and Daughters in a Changing World. We are fortunate to again have as discussion leader for all five books Joel Berkowitz, Chair of UAlbany's Judaic Studies Department. (Those of you who attended last year's discussion series know how great he was!) Titles and dates: Monday, September 15th, Tevye the Dairyman by Sholem Aleichem; Wednesday, September 24th, Bread Givers by Anzia Yezierska; Monday, October 27th, O My America by Johanna Kaplan; Monday, November 10th, American Pastoral by Philip Roth; Monday, November 24th, Bee Season by Myla Goldberg. All discussions will begin at 7:30 PM in the Stedman Room; books will be provided. To reserve a spot sign up at the Information Desk or call the Information Desk at 810-0314.

7:00 PM: The Story Circle of the Capital District- The Story Circle was established to provide members an opportunity to tell before a live audience; to hear stories told; to give the community a roster of active tellers; and to encourage beginning storytellers. Members of the group tell tales to all ages at a variety of events and locations. Members of the public interested in learning more about storytelling or listening to stories are invited to attend. Anyone desiring more information should call 786-1271.

7:00 PM: Colonie Tuesday Night Live Poets' Corner- Local poets and writers of all ages are invited to present six to ten minutes of their original work at this open reading forum. The public is encouraged to stop in and listen. Hosted by William Robert Foltin (785-1252). (Training/Conference Room)

7:00 PM: Mohawk River Community Partners- The Mohawk River Community Partners of Colonie, Inc. is organized to identify, preserve, protect and promote the natural, scenic, cultural, historical, economic and recreational resources of the Mohawk River waterfront area in the Town of Colonie. As part of its community outreach strategy, this session will inform the public about the resources of this area and the importance of preserving the potential for opportunities that support the stewardship of Colonie's 10.2 miles of waterfront. Anyone interested in learning more about the MRCP is encouraged to attend.

7:00 PM: Foster/Adoption Orientation- This orientation is designed to provide information on the various programs offered at Parsons Child and Family Center as well as the process for becoming a foster or adoptive parent. For more information or to register contact Diane Baird at 426-2605.

6:00 PM: Film: DHARM(Belief/Faith) Hosted by Dr. Said Shah- The dramatic focus of the plot emerges when a baby is abandoned at Chaturvedi's doorstep triggering off what can only be called a conflict between religious compulsion and the individual conscience culminating in one of the most rousing and radical denouements on religious bigotry and communal prejudice put on screen. The narrative is driven deftly forward by a powerful script (Vibha Singh) and an editing pattern that embraces austerity at a time of tremendous dramatic excesses in the plot. What truly holds up this taut tale and rescues it from becoming perched on the ruinous precipice of polemical pirouette is the debutante director's vision. Director Bhavana Talwar's vision encompasses both acute sensitivity and immense compassion. The pulls and pushes of an ancient religion that remains dynamic in spite of its dark decadence, emerge in scenes that are written not to impress us with drama but to underscore the spiritual underbelly of the plot. Reservations are required; call the Information Desk at 810-0314.

6:00 PM: Film: PROVOKED Hosted by Dr. Said Shah- Set in London, Provoked is the traumatic story of a battered Punjabi housewife and mother of two, Kiranjit Ahluwalia [Aishwarya Rai]. Unable to bear the brutality of her alcoholic husband Deepak Ahluwalia [Naveen Andrews], she takes revenge by setting him on fire. Charged with first-degree murder, she is sentenced to life imprisonment, where she befriends her cell-mate, a white woman named Veronica Scott [Miranda Richardson], from whom she learns English. Her cell-mate is so moved by her story that she asks her step-brother Lord Edward Foster [Robbie Coltrane], a highly respected queen's counsel, to file her appeal. Her case comes to the notice of a motley group of South Asian social workers running an under-funded organization called Southall Black Sisters. They bring her plight to the attention of the media by organizing rallies to gather public support for her freedom. Reservations are required; call the Information Desk at 810-0314.

7:00 PM: Fiction Book Discussion Group- This month the group discusses Bleak House by Charles Dickens. (Youth Services Activity Room)

1:30-3:00 PM: Transitions- The Town of Colonie Senior Resources Department is pleased to provide a support group appropriate for those seniors who are coping with a recent loss, death or significant life change. The purpose of the group is to help group members develop the skills to cope with change and loss in a supportive environment. The group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month. For additional information contact Christine Cary at the Senior Resources Department at 459-5051. (Training/Conference Room)

7:30 PM: Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Book Discussion Series- Bread Givers by Anzia Yezierska. Reservations are required; call the Information Desk at 810-0314.
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6:00 PM: Capital Area Speech and Hearing Association

10:00 AM: Signing with Your Child- Learn how to sign together as a family A workshop for parents, grandparents & anyone who works with children. Learn how to use American Sign Language as a tool to communicate with hearing children before they are able to speak. Parents are encouraged to bring their child/ren (ages 5 months to 3 years) along.
Register online at www.whfc.org/events
For more information, contact: Lori Johnson or Jennifer Doane at 413-448-8367

1:00 PM: Capital District Genealogical Society- Dick Hillenbrand presents "Brick Wall Battering Rams."

3:00 PM: A Musical Journey through "Attitude": "Musitudes" An Attitude with Songs, It's a Musitude!- The musical duo Two Broads with A Lotta Sound (Diane and Q) returns with a new presentation on Sunday, September 28 at 3:00 PM. One never knows where the journey will go, but a good time is guaranteed! Come find your "musitude!"

7:00 PM: How Money Works- Primerica Financial Services wants to help you and your family have a better financial future. Primerica educates consumers about money management. It's getting tougher everyday to decide where to put your money to make it work more effectively for you. This seminar is designed to help you find the right answers. Topics to be covered include asset management: a savings plan that makes sense; debt management: lower your monthly cash outlay; and protection management: cut your insurance costs. Reservations are required; call the Information Desk at 810-0314.

6:30 PM: Do's and Don'ts of 401(k) and IRA Planning- The major asset in the estate of most retirees is their retirement plan. During the working years the focus was on accumulating wealth for retirement. Then comes retirement and the focus shifts to the distribution phase. The big problem is taxes. All retirement plans, except the Roth IRA, which offer tax free income distributions, such as 401(k) plans, IRAs, etc. are subject to estate and income taxes. With a proper understanding of the tax and distribution rules applicable to retirement plans, mistakes can be avoided. This class will cover important elections before, at and after retirement, the rollover rules, do's and don'ts when selecting a beneficiary, the use of trust to retain control over retirement plan assets after death, and avoiding the wrong beneficiary receiving death benefits in the case of second marriages. Presented by Robert L. Wolff, Esq. who has been certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation, and has been designated a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor by the College for Financial Planning.

Introduction to Computers: Gateway to the World Wide Web
Date: September 18 @ 2:00 PM
Are you a computer novice? This hands-on computer course is designed for individuals with little or no previous experience. The course will focus on developing skills in the following areas: 1) Basic understanding of the Windows environment. 2) Ability to use the computer mouse. 3) Ability to use the computer keyboard. 4) Ability to access computer programs and files. This 2-1/2 hour class is limited to 8 participants.

Introduction to the Internet
Date: September 8 @ 2:00 PM
This class is designed for library patrons who have little or no experience with the Internet and the World Wide Web, but who are basically competent with using a computer. Learn Internet terminology and how to access the Internet from home, work, and at the library. Emphasis will be on browsing and searching the World Wide Web using a Web browser's toolbars, menus, and hypertext links. The class lasts approximately two hours and is limited to 8 participants.

Intermediate Internet: Using Search Engines
September 8 @ 10:00 AM
This class is designed for library patrons who have experience using the World Wide Web, and are very familiar with using the computer mouse, keyboard and the Windows environment. Learn the best methods of searching the Internet. We will explore the many search engines and directories available to aid you in your informational quest. WARNING: This is not an Introduction to the Internet. We ask that you have already spent time online and have a modest understanding of the World Wide Web and the Internet. Each patron will work at their own individual computer workstation in the library training room while learning about the best search tools on the World Wide Web and how to use them. Each class lasts approximately two hours and is limited to 8 participants.

Basic Word Processing and File Management
Date: September 16 @ 2:00 PM
This class explores the basic features of the Microsoft Word Screen from top to bottom. Students navigate the menus and icons along with the instructor. The purpose of this class is to encourage students to perform basic editing functions on a prepared document, to create a folder in Windows Explorer, and to save the document to the folder. Students should have dexterity with the mouse, keyboard experience, familiarity with the Windows environment, and a sense of humor. The class runs for two hours and is limited to six students.

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Last updated September 2, 2008