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Words on Wednesday: Ina Claire Gabler and Judy Marano
A Words on Wednesday program at Gallery 40 spotlights June’s featured authors, Ina Claire Gabler and Judy Marano. Gabler’s fiction for adolescents has appeared in Scholastic Scope magazine, the Scope English Anthology Level Two, and Young Miss magazine. Her young adult novel Laura Who? was longlisted in a UK annual writing competition. She has also published short fiction for adults in US and UK literary journals, earning finalist recognition in several international story contests. She taught writing at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, where she completed a Ph.D. focused on methods of teaching writing, and she read her flash piece Cold Remains during an interview on The Roundtable on Woodstock radio. Marano is the author of Words Matter and So, I’ve Been Thinking, with the latter receiving the Literary Titan Gold Award for Nonfiction. She is at work on Questions That Keep Us Up At Night. Her professional roles include college professor of writing and communication, college counselor, and owner of Educational Awareness, a college-prep company. She lives in Brewster, New York, and draws inspiration from daily yoga, her happiness journal, and conversations with new people.
Gallery 40Wellness Wednesday: Toddler & Me Yoga
Settle in for a calming, kid-friendly yoga session with Mindful Yoga with Liz created for toddlers and their caregivers. Using hands-on materials, little ones explore body awareness and balance, build core strength, and practice fine and gross motor skills in a playful, supportive setting. It is also a chance for caregivers to connect with their children while engaging mind, body, and spirit. This program is for seasoned walkers up to three years old. The session is included with museum admission. Because space is limited, preregistration is encouraged. Yoga mats are limited, so bringing your own is recommended.
Mid-Hudson Discovery MuseumLearn & Lunch Bunch | “Look Close” Photography
Photographer and visual artist Jen Radicone leads a Learn & Lunch Bunch program on how careful looking and simple photographic practices can help rediscover the beauty woven into everyday moments and often overlooked natural details. The gathering will be held in the Temple Beth-El Social Hall. Registration is required to assist with meal planning. The menu features vegetable quiche, a gluten-free vegetable quiche option, salad, and fruit bars, with gluten-free choices available upon request, and it may change. A suggested donation of $8 per person is appreciated, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Open to all. Learn & Lunch Bunch is presented by the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County and Jewish Family Services and takes place on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month, with a different speaker and lunch menu every time. For information, call 845-471-9811 or email admin@JewishDutchess.org.
Temple Beth-El Poughkeepsie🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster at Dutchess County Department of Health 🔥
Cousins Maine Lobster rolls into the Dutchess County Department of Health with a menu of fresh Maine seafood. Expect hot, buttery lobster rolls, Connecticut-style favorites, lobster tacos, and rich, creamy bisque, all delivering bold coastal flavor. It is a convenient stop for a quick, satisfying meal for anyone in the area or craving seafood.
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