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Mental Health Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
Resources provided by Kassy, Librarian at Northwest Library and Sheldon, Librarian in Special Collections
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are sharing mental health resources in our monthly podcast:
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Learn Something New
Tim, Central Information ServicesIt’s a new year. Some of us have made resolutions, and many of us have already broken them. To help you get back on track, we’re here with suggestions to learn something new this year and solutions for how we can help.
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Explore with all five of your senses in this fully hands-on program where you will navigate through different stations to complete the sensory scavenger hunt and be named Adventurer of the Summer!
Ages: 1-5
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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This interactive workshop explores how to communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals. The presenters will cover the gifts and challenges of the medical system as well as teach the team approach to providing overall care. 
Raqs sharqi, or bellydance as it is referred to in the West, is a dance style that comes from the Middle East. This low-impact class will teach basic bellydance steps to get you moving and grooving.
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The library is not liable for injuries to people, damage to their property or loss of property belonging to individuals or groups, using the meeting rooms.
Exercise while having fun! Let's learn to line dance at the library. Learn basic, and advanced dance steps with dance instruction Gene Fowler. Enjoy a social activity, and get great exercise. No experience necessary.
Este programa ofrece clases gratuitas e interactivas de una hora por 8 semanas.
Para inscribirte llama ahora al 425-4308 ó envía un correo electrónico a totalwellness@occhd.org. Mayores de 18 años pueden participar.
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