Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Sam Ducharme

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Tuesday, October 30th at 7 pm.

A modern-day adventure: a 2,180 mile, 14 state backpacking trip from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin Maine.

During his six month journey, Sam documented the rugged beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, the wildlife, the hardships encountered on the trail, as well as the people, culture and humanity at its finest. Come join him as he takes you through the trail towns, over the mountaintops and through the backcountry. The images and stories will leave you with a renewed awe of the beauty of our country and its people.

Estate Planning: An Introduction to the Essentials

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE with Peter Hoffman:  Monday,  October 29th at 7 pm.

Estate Planning: An Introduction to the Essentials

Estate Planning is not just for seniors and the wealthy! Even new parents have critical estate planning needs. Estate Planning is the way to ensure that what is important to you happens when you are no longer around or are not able to speak for yourself. No matter what your life situation, you have estate planning needs that you owe yourself ‐ and your family ‐ to understand. It can mean the difference between passing on a legacy – or a tax bill – to your heirs.

 

Peter Hoffman, MBA, CFP, RLP is a Certified Financial Planner professional with Orion Wealth Advisors of Lexington.  Peter is offering this free program as a member of the Financial Planning Association.

A Troubadour’s Tour of Nantucket with Joe Flood

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Please join us on Sunday, October 14 at 2 pm.

Journeyman songwriter Joe Flood brings his considerable storytelling skills to bear in this special musical presentation. Under the auspices of the Nantucket Historical Association, Joe spent months visiting the island researching its 400-year history to capture Nantucket’s boom and bust as the one-time whaling capital of the world and its rebirth as an art colony and summer vacation destination.

Retirement Income Planning: How to make the most of what you saved!

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE with Peter Hoffman:  Tuesday,  October 9th at 7 pm.

Peter Hoffman presents a series of informational financial workshops. 2nd in the series: RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING: How to make the most of what you saved! Workshop is free and open to the public.

 

Peter Hoffman, MBA, CFP, RLP is a Certified Financial Planner professional with Orion Wealth Advisors of Lexington.  Peter is offering this free program as a member of the Financial Planning Association.

October Teen Events

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TAG (Teen Activities Group) meets most Wednesdays at 1:30 pm during the school year and is open to everyone in grades 6 through 12. We enjoy snacks and all different kinds of activities – crafts, games, movies, experiments, and more! There is no sign-up – just drop in!

10/3 – Oreo Tasting – There seems to be new and wild flavors of these favorite cookies every month. Try some new ones and see if you can figure out the flavors!
10/10 – Movie: Coco (2017) – Young Miguel finds himself in the Land of the Dead and learns the secrets behind his family’s generations-old ban on music. (PG)
10/17 – Bendable Mummies – Create your own poseable mummy with wire and cloth.
10/24 – Monster Cupcakes – Decorate cupcakes to create hideous creatures for Halloween.
10/31 – No TAG – Have a great Halloween!

Solving the Social Security Puzzle: What to know before you claim.

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Monday October 1, 7 pm.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE with Peter Hoffman – Solving the Social Security Puzzle: What to know before you claim.

Did you know there are literally hundreds of ways to claim Social Security retirement benefits? And that choosing the wrong strategy can mean leaving well over $50,000 in benefits on the table?

This seminar will address your important questions about Social Security:

  • Will Social Security be there when I’m ready to claim?
  • How are my benefits calculated?
  • How much will I get?
  • How can I get more?

Remember:  A small change in strategy can mean much more money over your lifetime!

 Peter Hoffman, MBA, CFP, RLP is a Certified Financial Planner professional with Orion Wealth Advisors of Lexington.  Peter is offering this free program as a member of the Financial Planning Association.

On Exhibit in the Gallery…

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Viridi
Works by Colleen Pearce

September 13 – November 7, 2018

Artist’s Statement ~ 
My art offers a felt experience of nature. My research always begins in the natural world, whether it is observing a leaf dancing its way to the soft forest floor, seeking the cool beneath massive pines, or just getting lost in the mesmerizing meditation of water.

Utilizing the ancient tools of burnt charcoal, graphite, oil paint and paper, I create gestural responses to my encounters with ecology. This work creates a deeply personal stance, in order to elicit a visceral response from the viewer.

Society works best when we can make connections and see the humanity in each other. Currently there is a push to see each other as enemies, rather than the collaborators we are in desperate need of. My small act of hope is situated creating paintings that embed the viewer in the reverence of the natural world. With these reminders of the sublime home that we all inhabit, I yearn to inspire the courage to see ourselves in solidarity with each other and with this beautiful planet.

“Change is rarely straightforward… Sometimes it’s as complex as chaos theory and as slow as evolution. Even things that seem to happen suddenly arise from deep roots in the past or from long-dormant seeds.”  –  Rebecca Solnit

 

This exhibit would not be possible without assistance from the Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library.
The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular library hours.

September Teen Events

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TAG (Teen Activities Group) meets most Wednesdays at 1:30 pm during the school year and is open to everyone in grades 6 through 12. We enjoy snacks and all different kinds of activities – crafts, games, movies, experiments, and more! There is no sign-up – just drop in!

9/12 – Decorate your school supplies and meet your fellow TAG-ers! We’ll have tons of art supplies and ideas, so bring your books and binders to decorate for the year. Don’t forget to fill out a TAG survey, so we know what activities to plan for you!
9/19 – Movie: A Wrinkle in Time (2018) – Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and her friend Calvin go on an interplanetary mission to rescue her father.
9/26 – Paper Bookmarks – Fold and cut paper to create a variety of adorable bookmarks!