Name: Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older Adults with Amy Woodman of Farmington Valley Nutrition
Start: 2026-09-28T13:30:00-04:00
Location: Simsbury Public Library

Simsbury Public Library

<h5>Whacha Got Cookin' for Breakfast?</h5>
Join Amy Woodman, a registered dietician from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, for this series of fun cooking demonstrations to improve your general health! Using the Library’s Charlie Cart, she will share meal-prep ideas that add variety and flexibility when choosing what to cook for breakfast.
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Co-sponsored by the Simsbury Senior Center and the Simsbury Public Library.

Local Event: Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older Adults with Amy Woodman of Farmington Valley Nutrition 

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Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older...

Whacha Got Cookin' for Breakfast?
Join Amy Woodman, a registered dietician from Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, for...

Whacha Got Cookin'? Wellness Foods for Older Adults with Amy Woodman of Farmington Valley Nutrition 

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This is a small class with one embroidery machine available. Brynn will demonstrate the machine's operations, and hopefully, everyone will be able to operate the machine by the end of the workshop.

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Mike &amp; Sue Ivankovich have been involved in some phase of the Antiques &amp; Collectibles business for more than 40 years. Mike has authored more than 20 books and eBooks in his areas of specialty and has written articles and columns for most major national trade papers. Sue handles the family eBay Business and will be sharing her 15+ years of eBay experience, tips, strategies, and learning experiences with attendees of this program.
This is the second in a 3 part series. Part 3, eBay 301: Advanced eBay- Selling More Items in Less Time <a href="https://simsbury.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-ebay-301-advanced-ebay-selling-more-items-less-time-90327" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">can be found here</a>.
Registration required for Zoom link.

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The first topic, “Civil Discourse – Is it still necessary and what happens without it”, sets the stage and parameters for future discussions. Dan Sommer, a former Marketing Director, will moderate this discussion. Reading For Discussion: <a href="https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-research/policy-topics/public-leadership-management/sake-argument" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">For the Sake of Argument | Harvard Kennedy School</a> <a href="https://standtogether.org/stories/free-speech/what-is-civil-discourse-the-surprising-power-of-civil-discourse-in-a-divided-world" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">What is civil discourse? How it can actually help bridge divides</a> <a href="https://www.pacefunders.org/bridging-divides-civility-is-insufficient/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Theme 2: Civility is Insufficient PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement)</a> <a href="https://www.gonzaga.edu/woodley-institute-for-civil-engagement-and-humanistic-dialogue/civil-discourse/teaching-and-fostering-civil-discourse/why-is-civil-discourse-important" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Why is Civil Discourse Important? | Gonzaga University</a>
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