2024-Fall-Guide

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WALKING BOOK CLUB Similar to a regular book club, except we will take the book club meeting outside for a walking discussion! Copies of the book will be available at the Downers Grove Library (DGPL library card or a card from another SWAN library required) one month before each discussion at the second floor Adult Teen & Services Desk. Pre-registration is required through the Downers Grove Public Library. This one-day program will include discussion of the entire book. This program will meet at the Patriots Park/ Barth Pond pavilion at 501 55th Pl., Downers Grove. Location: Patriots Park Pavilion Age: 18+ Fee: Free Date Day Time Book 9/12 TH 9:30-11:00am Yellowface by R.F. Kuang 11/14 TH 9:30-11:00am A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith NEW! Do you want to know what to do when confronted by someone on the street? Or how to stop someone from taking something precious from you? Learn the principles behind proven techniques to defend yourself and your loved ones. Explore methods to defend against various weapons and confrontations involving multiple attackers. Acquire skills to engage in combat both standing and on the ground. Real self-defense for the real world, pure and simple. Age: 14+ Min/Max: 4/25 R/NR: $60/$90 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Kicking Dragon’s Circle Martial Arts Class # Date Day Time 4270L47-01 9/5 - 9/26 TH 7:00-8:00pm 4270L47-02 10/3 - 10/24 TH 7:00-8:00pm REAL STREET DEFENSE: SELF DEFENSE CLASS

PAWSITIVE THERAPY TROUPE MEET AND GREET NEW! Join us for an afternoon of furry fun and relaxation. The PAWSitive Therapy Troupe is an Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy program designed to share registered therapy dogs with patients and students in a variety of health care and educational settings, and will be here with some registered therapy dogs to teach us more about what they do. After a short presentation, enjoy interacting with the animals and their handlers and create your own dog-inspired craft keepsake. Pre registration is required. Age: 55+ Fee: Free Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 4700L26-01 11/1 F 12:30-2:30pm SWEET TASTING: CORKS, CACAO AND CHARCUTERIE NEW! Join us for an exclusive evening with chocolate connoisseur Karen Gula from Lilett Candies and Ice Cream Shop and an equally gorgeous creation for charcuterie lovers from Gone Grazy! Dive into the rich history of chocolate, where every bite tells a story of centuries-old traditions. This is your chance to taste the finer things in life! Wet your whistle as you wish with tea or try selected vinos provided by Hinsdale Wine Shop! Fee includes guided and informative tastings of chocolates, wine, charcuterie treats, a take home treat and tasting notes. Variety of teas, cozy conversation and a little sugar jolt to liven your evening! This event takes place at The

Community House, 415 W 8th St., Hinsdale. Age: 21+ Min/Max: 5/25 R/NR: $22/$28 Location: The Community House Class # Date Day Time 4700L27-01 9/19 TH

5:30-7:00pm

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