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Adults<br />
The Women of Natural<br />
History R<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Friday, 11/3 • 10 am<br />
Many women proficient in a scientific or<br />
natural history discipline, were informally<br />
educated or self-taught and rarely<br />
given the credit they deserved during<br />
their lifetime. Hear highlights of some<br />
of these influential women, from Queen<br />
Hatshepsut (1458 B.C.E.) to Jane Goodall.<br />
Presenter: Kim White, Master Naturalist. Partner: Elgin<br />
Garden Club.<br />
Civic<br />
Coffee with the Mayor<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Monday, 11/13 • 9 - 10 am<br />
Grab some coffee and talk to Steve Ward,<br />
the South Elgin Village President, and<br />
Steve Super, the Village Administrator and<br />
hear Village updates.<br />
Representative Suzanne Ness’<br />
Travelling Office Hours<br />
Rakow Branch<br />
Tuesday, 11/14 • 10 am - Noon<br />
Stop by to meet Representative Suzanne<br />
Ness and her staff. She will be available to<br />
answer questions and address concerns.<br />
Financial Wellness<br />
KCT Financial Wellness Series:<br />
Identity Theft & Scams R<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Tuesday, 11/7 • 6:30 pm<br />
Learn how to minimize your risk of<br />
identity theft and what you can do if you<br />
suspect you are a victim.<br />
Budget & Debt Management<br />
for the Holiday Season<br />
with KCT R<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Tuesday, 11/14 • 6 pm<br />
Learn tips and tools to help you budget<br />
for and manage holiday debt.<br />
Crafting Herbal Mocktails R<br />
Virtual via Zoom<br />
Thursday, 11/16 • 7 pm<br />
This masterclass demonstrates how to use<br />
simply syrups and herb extractions to craft<br />
a myriad of herb-flavored and scented<br />
alcohol-free mocktails.<br />
Public Star Party! with Fox Valley<br />
Astronomical Society R<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Wednesday, 11/29 • 6:30 pm<br />
Learn about the Webb Space Telescope<br />
the most powerful to be placed in orbit<br />
and more interesting facts about space.<br />
Health & Wellness<br />
Take Charge of Your Health<br />
Series R<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Mondays, 10/16 - 11/20 • 1 pm<br />
Hear about new tools and strategies to<br />
help manage your and your loved-ones’<br />
chronic health conditions.<br />
Winter Wellness with<br />
Essential Oils R<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Saturday, 11/4 • 10:30 am<br />
Learn about natural oils that can keep<br />
your immune system strong.<br />
Medicare 101 R<br />
Rakow Branch Living Room<br />
Thursday, 11/9 • 10 am<br />
Learn some Medicare basics and get<br />
updates on what will be new with<br />
Medicare in 2024. Presenter: An Illinois Senior<br />
Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor.<br />
Illinois SHIP Counselor<br />
Office Hours R<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Tuesdays, 11/14, 11/28 • 10 & 11 am<br />
Illinois’ SHIP offers free, unbiased health<br />
insurance counseling for Medicare<br />
beneficiaries and their loved ones.<br />
Diabetes Awareness Event<br />
with Advocate Sherman Staff R<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms AB<br />
Wednesday, 11/15 • 6:30 pm<br />
Gather the information and skills<br />
necessary to recognize and successfully<br />
manage your diabetes. Presenter: Staff from<br />
the Diabetes & Nutrition Care Center at Advocate<br />
Sherman Hospital.<br />
Engage Café<br />
South Elgin Branch<br />
Tuesday, 11/28 • 2 - 3:30 pm<br />
For seniors. This group meets to review<br />
“tech bytes,” a seasonal activity or<br />
speaker.<br />
The Holidays in Elgin R<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursday, 11/30 • 6:30 pm<br />
Get in the holiday season! Explore how<br />
Elgin prepared for the holidays during<br />
the 20th century with Elgin collectibles<br />
and traditions including Santa, parades,<br />
shopping, decorations and more. Presenter:<br />
Linda Rock, Elgin Historian. Partner: Elgin History Museum.<br />
The New Faces of AIDS ES<br />
Exhibit at the Main Library Second Floor<br />
11/21-12/2<br />
Come and meet “The New Faces of HIV-<br />
AIDS” and learn more about the fight<br />
against HIV-AIDS.<br />
Medicare Fraud and Scams R<br />
South Elgin Branch Hoffer Room<br />
Wednesday, 12/6 • 11 am<br />
Don’t fall prey to false promises and<br />
Medicare scams. Presenter: Area Agency on Aging.<br />
Exercise/Wellness for Life<br />
with Advocate Sherman Staff<br />
Main Library Elgin Room<br />
Thursday, 12/14 • 6:30 pm<br />
Find fun ways to stay fit that you can<br />
easily incorporate into your lifestyle.<br />
World AIDS Day ES<br />
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms<br />
Saturday, 12/2 • Noon – 2 pm<br />
Learn about the history and advances<br />
in the fight against HIV and hear a<br />
first-hand story from someone who lives<br />
with HIV. In English and Spanish.<br />
Library in the Community<br />
Elgin Memory Café<br />
Stanley’s Grill, 335 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin<br />
Tuesdays, 11/14, 12/12 • 4 pm<br />
Those with mild cognitive impairment,<br />
Alzheimer’s or a related dementia and<br />
their care partners are invited for a social<br />
event and resources. RSVP 847-289-5848.<br />
ES =Descripción en español, ver paginas 10-11.<br />
8 R=Registration required • Three ways to register: Online at gailborden.info/register • Call 847-429-4597 • In person
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