Join us Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 PM to hear motivational
speaker, Randy Pierce, as he speaks about life lessons with engaging stories of
his progress through managing adversity. He learned to thrive not just in spite
of challenge but perhaps because of it.
During two short but significant weeks in 1989, a devastating
neurological disease transformed Randy Pierce from a healthy and ordinary young
man to a blind man completely uncertain of his future. Randy’s passion for
experience encouraged him to use adversity as a positive catalyst for growth
and opportunity, resulting in such amazing adventures and honors as his earning
his second-degree black belt, historic hiking accomplishments in New
Hampshire’s White Mountains and summiting Africa’s highest peak—Mount
Kilimanjaro, winning a national marathon championship, competing in Tough
Mudder events, and being inducted as a fan into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
in Canton, Ohio. Believe and Achieve through Goal Setting, Problem Solving, and
Perseverance is the focus of his program.
Registration is required. Do this
via phone or website. This program is
free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by Community Crossroads located
in Atkinson, NH and The Friends of The Kimball Library.
LOW
VISION GADGETS & TECHNOLOGY: Stephanie Hurd from the McGreal
Sight Center (Association for the Blind) will present 'Low Vision Gadgets &
Technology' on Tuesday, December 6th, at 1:00pm. She will bring some devices and gadgets to
assist individuals who have low vision.
She will also will talk about how low tech and high tech including apps
can help those who have low vision do many things. Some of the devices she will have on hand
include money readers, large print check books and tons of different
magnifiers. She covers how magnifiers are all different and therefore you can't
just have someone run to the store to pick one out for someone else.
McGreal Sight Center (The NH Association for the Blind)
assists people who are partially sighted so that they can use their remaining
vision more effectively. Low vision evaluations and training in the use of low
vision aids and devices is provided by eye care professionals and low vision
therapists. The Low Vision department provides vision assessments and
demonstrations of magnification equipment and adaptive aids. A Low Vision
Specialist is trained to conduct a functional eye examination that focuses
directly on how a particular person's vision affects day-to-day living.
Hand-held magnifiers or special reading glasses can help individuals make the most
of their remaining vision.
In addition to optical and non-optical aids, Low Vision
Therapists provide information and recommendations to help clients make
modifications to their environments so that they can continue to feel safe and
comfortable in their homes. Changes can include improved lighting and contrast
while reducing glare through the use of colored filters or window blinds.
Stephanie’s presentation will allow time Q&A. This is a
prefect presentation to attend if you either have low vision, if you know of
someone who has low vision needs, or if you just have general questions if low
vision services might be appropriate for you.
For more information on the McGreal Sight Center visit: www.sightcenter.org
DROP IN CRAFTS: Is your belly still full of turkey and pie?
Drop-in anytime today (Saturday, November 26th, from 10:30-2:00PM.)
Relax. Make something with foam! We have plenty of supplies for creative minds.
No registration is needed. We just want you to have fun and take home a
creation. Younger children may require
your help and any age may make something.
HOLIDAY HOURS: We will
be closed on November 24th & 25th as a Thanksgiving
hiatus. We will be open on Saturday the
26th. Please plan
accordingly.
MORE INFO: Go to www.kimballlibrary.com
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