Falcon Ranch April 2018

Library News
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL)
Public Information Office - 281-633-4734
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY
(FT. BEND CO. LIB.)
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.,
Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311,
Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM,
Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12
Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed.
To register online for any classes at the library’s
website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click
on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch
Library” and find the program. Participants
may also register by calling the library at 281-
395-1311 or by visiting the library.
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
April 1 st : Easter
April 28 th : FBC Precinct 3 Literary
& Fine Arts Festival & Parade
SPECIAL EVENTS
• INCOME-TAX-PREPARATION ASSISTANCE
– Mondays thru April 16 th , 1-5 PM, Meeting
Room. Representatives from the AARP will provide
free income-tax-preparation assistance
for low-income taxpayers. Patrons should
bring the following information to the session
if possible: photo ID; Social Security card(s) for
self, spouse and all dependents; last year’s tax
return; W-2, 1099s and any other compensation
received in 2017; unemployment compensation
statements and any other documents
that are necessary to complete your return.
This service is free and open to the public on
a first-come, first-served basis. Income-tax
forms are not available at the libraries, but
patrons may use the libraries’ computers and
printers to download and print out the forms
from the IRS website, www.irs.gov, during
regular library hours. A library card is needed
to use the printers and the cost to print is 10¢
per black-and-white page.
• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday,
April 7 th , 10:30 AM-2:30 PM, Meeting Room.
People of all ages and skill levels - from beginners
to advanced - who are interested in
playing chess, are invited to practice their
strategies while playing against others in a
relaxed, stress-free environment. Learn a new
chess move (or two) during this come-and-go
activity. Experienced players will be on hand to
provide tips and assistance. A limited number
of chess sets will be provided, but players are
welcome to bring their own sets as well.
• ANCIENT EMPIRES-EARLY CHRISTIANITY
- Saturday, April 7 th , 1-3 PM, Meeting Room.
In this fourth of five programs on Ancient
Empires, former architecture professor Sheba
Akhtar will talk about the origins of Christianity,
beginning with the birth of Jesus in
Bethlehem (4 BCE), his baptism by John the
Baptist (20 CE) and his crucifixion in Jerusalem
(30 CE). Hear about the experiences of the
Apostles during the reformation of Judaism,
the conversion of the Apostle Paul (35 CE) and
Christianity for gentiles and the creation of the
New Testament in the Christian Bible. Akhtar
will also talk about Christian persecution by
the Romans, the conversion of Constantine
the Great and the legalization of Christianity.
She will conclude by sharing history on the
Hagia Sophia in Constantinople/Istanbul and
the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. In
May, the series will conclude with a program
on Islam.
• RETIREMENT: MAKING YOUR MONEY LAST
& SOCIAL SECURITY: YOUR QUESTIONS
ANSWERED - Saturday, April 14 th , 10:30 AM-
12:30 PM, Meeting Room. This 2-part program
is designed to help individuals get a better
understanding of how to financially prepare
for retirement. During the first part of the
program, “Retirement: Making Your Money
Last,” get tips on how to build a reasonable
and sustainable strategy for managing income
and expenses during retirement. Learn how
to prepare in advance for circumstances such
as inflation, healthcare expenses and market
volatility. The second part of the program, “Social
Security: Your Questions Answered,” will
focus on social security. Learn about different
options and how they can impact retirement
savings. Get a better understanding of tax
considerations.
• THE ART OF HENNA - Thursday, April 19 th ,
6:30-7:30 PM, Meeting Room. Professional
henna artist Sakina Khuzeima Jafferjee will
talk about the history of henna and its uses as
a dye to create temporary body art. Learn how
it is made, how it is applied and how to take
care of the designs after they are completed.
Jafferjee will demonstrate different types of
henna designs while she explains their significance.
Anyone who wishes to try a henna
design must complete a consent form. This
program is intended for all ages, but those
under the age of 18 must have a consent form
signed by a parent before coming into contact
with the henna. A consent form is not required
for those who do not wish to come into contact
with the henna.
• POWER OF ATTORNEY & DESIGNATION
OF GUARDIANSHIP - Saturday, April 21 st ,
10:30-11:30 AM, Meeting Room. Linda Jordan,
founder of Senior Resources Collaborative,
will explain the concepts of power of attorney
and legal guardianship. Learn about the
differences between medical and statutory
power of attorney and what they enable or
allow a person to do or not do on behalf of an
individual. She will also explain the role of a
guardian and why it is sometimes beneficial
to have two different guardians to oversee
healthcare and finances. Jordan is a licensed
real estate consultant and a certified senior
real-estate specialist. The material that will
be discussed is for informational purposes
only and is not a substitute for the advice of
an attorney.
26 April 2018 | Falcon Ranch Community Newsletter