This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi - Qigong for Everyone!

9:00am - 10:00am
Health & Wellness
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Tai Chi – Qigong for Everyone!

Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice.  It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well.  It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness. This class is offered every Tuesday from September 2023 – March 2024 and every Tuesday and Thursday from May 2024 – July 2024 .  Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC.  She has been sharing the ancient practice for over a decade in our community.  She believes no matter where you are on your healing journey Tai Chi practice can help improve your quality of life.  To learn more about her classes visit www.MindBodyFocusQi.com

No registration.  Questions, please call 480-488-2286 

Questions about Tai Chi & Qigong for Everyone please contact instructor, Bina Bou, at bina.b75@gmail.com

Cost: $10, paid to instructor at each class 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation French - 1

10:00am - 12:00pm
Language
Closed
Required
Payment
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Conversation French - 1

Parlez-vous francais?  This Conversation French - 1 class meets once a week for eight weeks.  The focus is on conversation, using practical vocabulary for everyday situations.  This is not an introduction to French... a basic knowledge of French is required (first year high-school level minimum).  Handouts will be provided. 

A new experience is awaiting you!  So, join and start preparing for your next French vacation! 

Bonjour!  Dominique Flamm is a native French speaker and a foreign language teacher.  She graduated from the Ecole du Louvre in art history and museology, and was an Art Lecturer of the French National Museums in Paris.  After moving to the U.S., Dominique began a teaching career and taught French and Spanish in the Cave Creek Unified School District. 

Questions about the class, please contact instructor at dominique.flamm@gmail.com

RSVP at dfla.org.  Class limited to 10 students, register today!   

Cost: $80 

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Cancelled

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 4 to 7 years old and their families are encouraged to join Miss Sierra for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

A Conversation with Douglas Preston - #1 NYT Bestselling Author

11:00am - 12:30pm
Performance
Closed
Required
Payment
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

 Douglas Preston, the #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God, presents jaw-dropping true stories of Egyptian burial chambers, prehistoric ruins, pirate treasure, bizarre crimes, and more… stories that have insp

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All About Hands

12:30pm - 1:45pm
Education, Health & Wellness
Closed
Required
Payment
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Health & Wellness
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

H.A.N.D.S is a unique educational seminar and fitness class consisting of stretching, movement, breathing and hand specific exercises. Is it difficult to use your hands due to pain or weakness?

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Informal MahJongg: Unsupervised Play

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Games, Hobbies
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Main Floor Periodicals
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Informal MahJongg: Unsupervised Play

Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent students of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community.  This group is unsupervised; basic knowledge of game play required.  No sets are provided, must bring your own. 

Register below | Questions, please call 480-488-2286 

Free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

This event is in the "Youth & Teen" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game Café

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Games
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Sierra in the Teen Lounge every Tuesday afternoon from 3-4pm for fun and exciting gaming hangouts! Tournaments, Co-Op, Speedruns, Cozy Gaming, Board games and more!

This program is intended for ages 11-17.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Reservation

Jubilate - Beginning String Ensemble

3:30pm - 4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Purpose of Meeting

For students who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello in first position.  Students enjoy playing simple pieces of music together in a group and increase their ability to engage with other young musicians.  Instructor:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What Do We Need To Know About Long Term Care?

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Business & Finance
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business & Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Join Anthony Silva CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, on either Tuesday afternoon, December 5th  or Wednesday morning, December 6th to discuss long-term care planning.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Event Details:

For students who are able to read music and play violin, viola, or cello beyond first position, focusing on playing different styles of music, the ins and outs of playing together in an ensemble, following a conductor, and increasing skill on thei

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.