Courtesy of University Community Branch Library, 4155 Governor Drive, 858-552-1655, www.sandiego.gov/public-library; now open Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 6 PM!
Programs for Adults
Qi Gong (Chi Gong) is a simple preventative health method of relaxing and harmonizing the body. These gentle exercises are suitable for any age and health condition. Every Monday @ 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Zumba for Special Needs and Beginners led by Lis Garces (licensed Zumba instructor since 2007), Founder/Director of the Juan Carlos Organization providing dance therapy exercise for the Special Needs Community. Every Monday @ 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Get fit where you sit! Chair Sit Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing using a chair for support. Tuesday, November 1 & 15 @ 2:00 p.m.
CERT Meeting educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. Tuesday, November 1 @ 6:30 p.m.
Adult Yoga Gentle exercises to aid flexibility and improve concentration. Bring your own mat or towel. Every Thursday @ 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Except November 24)
Learn how to end Peripheral Neuropathy pain. Presented by: The Foundation for Wellness Professionals, a non-profit. Tuesday, November 1 @ 12:00
Concert: The Swinging with Dean Show. Multi-talented musician Dean Ratzman performs music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, plus Rock and Soul hits of great American Artists. Wednesday, November 2 @ 6:30 p.m.
Book Talk: Local author and retired teacher Fred Loase reads excerpts from his new novel, Chasing Redemption. Wednesday, November 9 @ 2:00 p.m.
University City Community Association (UCCA). This is a community meeting featuring updates from law enforcement, fire-rescue service, legislative and other community leaders. All are welcome. Wednesday, November 9 @ 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
All are welcome! Accordion Club meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Saturday, November 12 @ 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The UC Book Club will be discussing Flight Behavior, by Barbara Kingsolver. Wednesday, November 16 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Latin Dance Class – Learn the basics of bachata, merengue and salsa. Help integrate different parts of your brain through the coordination, rhythm and strategy of dance. Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
Covered California: Initial Enrollment Assistance. Meet one-on-one with experts from the Family Health Center of San Diego to enroll for the first time in a health insurance plan. Tuesday, November 22 @ 2:00 p.m.
Oasis Concert: Love Songs of World War II. Mike Chamberlin, the Singing TV Guy, will perform songs in tribute to those who served in World War II, including familiar tunes from Irving Berlin and George Gershwin. Wednesday, November 30 @ 6:30 p.m.
Programming for Children
Live! Homework Help. A volunteer will be at the library to help with homework. Tuesday & Thursday @ 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join us for Preschool Storytime for Kids; stories, crafts, finger plays and songs. Every Thursday @ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
A Makerspace Craft Station is available in the Children’s Area with a different craft each week. All week long (Monday – Saturday).
Join us for Art with Elizabeth, where school aged children can learn how to draw and do other art projects. Tuesday, November 1 @ 5:00 p.m.
Programming for Tweens/Teens
Video Game Fridays, Wii gaming with your friends, Get your game on! Every Friday @ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Except November 11 & 25)
Each month the Teen Writing Club will talk about different techniques to improve your writing. Tuesday, November 15 @ 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Challenge Island – On Blow Cart Beach, the windiest part of Shark Tooth Island, students will use their creative and critical thinking skills to design and build vehicles that use wind to power them. Space is limited, please call (858)552-1655 to RSVP. Wednesday, November 16 @ 2:00 p.m.
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Notes: Many thanks to the Friends of the Library for their generous sponsorship. You, too, can be a Friend; ask at the Check Out Desk. Please call the library to confirm any given program and holiday hours. Changes are rare, but may occur.
