MAY 2012
REGULAR MONTHLY
EVENTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 pm
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS FOR ADULTS
First Thursday at 1:00 pm:
May 3rd
Under Fishbone Clouds
by Sam Meekings
June 7th
Incendiary
by Chris Cleave
Monday at 6:30 pm:
May 21st
Tender is the Night
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
June 25th
Family Matters
by Rohinton Mistry
BRIDGE
Mondays (7, 14, 21)
at 1:00 PM
LEGO CLUB FOR ALL AGES
Mondays at 6:30 PM
Bring your imagination and join our LEGO Club for all ages. We will supply the Legos. For more information contact kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.
DUPLO & LEGO CLUB
Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Come build a creative project with your friends at our new Duplo and LEGO Club. We will supply the Legos. For more information contact kerry@crossmills.org or call 401-364-6211.
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MAY 2012
REGULAR MONTHLY
EVENTS (Cont'd)
BASIC COMPUTER INSTRUCTION CLASSES
Thursday at 6:00 pm, Friday at 2:00 pm, Saturday by appointment
Basic Computing and E-mail:
May 3, 4 and 10
Search Engines/Google:
May 11 and 17
eBay Buying:
May 18
How to Clean Windows:
May 24
Basic Word Processing:
May 25 and 27
MAH JONGG GROUP
Wednesdays (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Newcomers are welcome to participate in our mah jongg group.
DROP-IN KNITTING CLUB Thursdays (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Join our fun, relaxing Knitting Club. All ages and knitting abilities are welcome. Learn to knit, work on a project, get help with something new, or knit for a charity cause.
Charlestown Writers' Workshop
Thursday, May 10th and
May 24th from 6:30 to
8:00 pm
A writing group where participants have an opportunity to write their stories, poems and life experiences. Teachers will help get you started. Bring writing materials. For more information call Charlestown Writers Workshop at 364-9412.
Cross' Mills Beaders' Meeting
Thursday, May 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Join a circle of experienced beading enthusiasts and bring tools and a project along to work on.
Contact Linda Theadore for more information at LTadore@hotmail.com
CHESS CLUB FOR ALL AGES
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Open to players of all levels and experience. Chess sets and roll-up boards will be provided. For more information contact the library at 401-364-6211.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Well Water Workshop with Alyson McCann, URI
Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 pm
Alyson McCann from the URI Water Quality Program will host a free workshop for private well owners. Topics included are regular testing, protection from pollution and well maintenance.
Annual Pruning Workshop with Jim Normann
Saturday, May 5th at 9:30 am
Jim Normann has a BS in botany and is co-owner of HortiCare. He has 30 years experience working in both private and public gardens. Rain or shine.
Drop-in Mother’s Day Crafts for All Ages
Saturday, May 12th from 10 to 11 am
Join Ms. Kerry in making some wonderful crafts for Mom. No registration required. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Women’s Labor History Performance
“Clara, the Voice that Incited the Uprising of 20,000”
Monday, May 14th at 6:30 pm
Autumn Guillotte will perform her National History Day piece on Clara Lemlich. Autumn is a 10th grader at North Kingstown High School and will be representing RI at the National History Day Competition at the University of Maryland.
Apple Gadget Group
Thursday, May 17th at 6:30 pm
New group forming for those who own, love or want to own an Apple product. Open to all ages and stages of expertise. Led by Gail Adelhardt.
Family Movie Night
The Muppets
Rated: PG
Friday, May 18th
6:30 pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Garden Tour Lecture Series Featuring: Container Gardens
Monday, May 21st at 7:00 pm
Sherry Drude will demonstrate how to create a container garden. Question and answer period will follow. Refreshments served and a Garden Tour ticket will be raffled.
Open Mic Night
Thursday, May 24th
6:30 pm
Join us for a night showcasing your talents. Come and sing a song, recite a poem, play an instrument and be part of the audience. Snacks will be served. If you plan to perform or have any questions please call 364-6211 or send an email to Nomi@crossmills.org.
Drop-in Memorial Day Crafts for All Ages
Saturday, May 26th
10 to 11 am
Join Ms. Kerry in making some crafts in observance of Memorial Day. No registration required. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Charlestown Community Outreach Day with the Staff of U.S. Senator Whitehouse
Thursday, May 31st
5 to 7 pm
Want to know how Senator Whitehouse’s office can assist you with federal agencies? Want to share your ideas on issues important to you? Senator Sheldon Whitehouse staff will be on hand to provide answers to your questions.
MAY ARTIST:
Janice Carlson
Photography
All About Rhubarb
Saturday, June 2nd
10:00 am
Ms. Kerry will be demonstrating all things rhubarb. No registration required. Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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CHILDREN'S STORY AND MUSIC PROGRAMS
Please contact Ms. Kerry at kerry@crossmills.org to register.
STORY AND CRAFTS WITH MS. KERRY
Ages 3, 4 and 5
Tuesday at 9:30 am
Ages 2 and up (with caregiver)
Thursday at 9:30 am
MUSIC AND STORY WITH MR. MIKE
Ages 2 and Younger with Caregiver
Wednesday at 9:30 am
Ages 3, 4 and 5
Wednesday at 10:30 am
Ages 3, 4 and 5
Thursday at 10:30 am
For more information about the above classes write kerry@crossmills.org or call 364-6211.
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