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Mahopac Library Observes Wellness Month With Fitness Programs In February

MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Get ready to get fit as the Mahopac Public Library fills the month of February with wellness events to fit all ages.

The Mahopac Library will celebrate Wellness Month in February with a full lineup of 'wellness-themed' activities.

The Mahopac Library will celebrate Wellness Month in February with a full lineup of 'wellness-themed' activities.

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Here are the upcoming events: 

  • Enjoy Your Herbs Year Round! Monday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. Savor summer throughout winter! Learn how to dry, freeze, and use herbs in infusions. 
  • Make Your Own Salve with Tina Triburgo Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 –11:30 a.m.; $5 material fee. Join Tina as she shares her knowledge of plant medicine and shows you how to make a skin-healing salve. Everyone will leave with a sample as well as a recipe so that you can make your own at home! 
  • Drumming Circle with Kevin Makarewicz on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m. Community drum circles are enlivening and fun. Learn basic technique, rhythm, and improvisation. Bring your drum or other hand percussion - instruments will also be available. 
  • Make an Elderberry Elixir with Tina Triburgo Saturday, Feb. 27, 1-2:30 p.m.; $5 material fee. Tina will teach participants to make elderberry syrup, all will leave with a sample of the syrup and a recipe to share with family and friends. 
  • Mini-Yoga Sessions: Gentle Yoga with Meredith Laubin Friday, Feb. 5 & 12, 12-1:30 p.m.; $10/person for two-week session. This class is geared towards those who feel that they need adaptive poses based on simple movements that can be done with or without the aid of a chair.
  • Self-Discovery through Yoga with Wendy Wolf Tuesday, February 16 and 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $10/person for two-week session. Participants are guided to listen to their bodies and their mind, including thoughts, emotions and spirit. 
  • Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra with Phyllis Solar Saturday, Feb. 20, 3-4:30 p.m.; $5/person. Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that systematically guides and relaxes you at every level of your being.
  • Yoga & Spa Afternoon Wednesday, Feb. 17, 3-5 p.m. For grades 6-12; $5 material fee. Experience an hour of yoga with Chun-Kim Levin followed by a Spa workshop! Enjoy a relaxing all-natural facial and create your own aromatherapy products for you to take home! 

For information on any of the event, 845-628-2009, ext 100.

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