Month: July 2020

Virtual Program: Cool Vintage Places, Good Eats and Retro Fun… with Mod Betty!

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Join us Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 pm as Mod Betty presents “Cool Vintage Places, Good Eats & Retro Fun” within a daytrip distance of Chester County. Vintage diners, roadside ice cream stands, miniature golf, drive-in movie theaters, many of these authentic vintage places that have survived the decades with their vintage charm intact are hidden in plain sight, and make perfect destinations for a summer drive.

Beth Lennon (writing as Mod Betty) is the creative mind behind the Retro Roadmap website and travel guide book series, where she shares “Cool Vintage Places, Good Eats and Retro Fun!” with readers and online Facebook and Instagram followers across the country – and the globe!
Featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Boston Sunday Globe, Huffington Post, the BBC, WHYY-TV, WLVT-TV she has written for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Vintage Camper Trailers magazine, and starred in the Retro Roadmap Video Series on Youtube.

In addition she delivers live Retro Roadmap presentations, like the one she will be doing for us on July 30, to delighted audiences across multiple states. When she’s not on the road exploring you can find her online at RetroRoadmap.com or seated in her vintage 1964 vintage travel camper planning her next adventure and writing her next Retro Roadmap Roadbook!

Please register for the program: Thursday, July 30, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 2 hours before the program starts.  Make sure to check the email address you registered with to receive the link.  You do not need a Zoom account to attend the virtual program.

For lazy afternoons: Summer Vibes collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks

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Have you seen our Summer Vibes collection of downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks? They are perfect for lazy summer reading. Here are just a few that are ready for you!

Summer with My Sisters by Holly Chamberlin – eBook

Bestselling author Holly Chamberlin’s heartfelt novel, set in a beautiful Maine beach town, tells of three sisters–and one summer filled with revelations…

Same Beach, Next Year by Dorothea Benton Frank – eAudiobook

New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank returns to her magical Lowcountry of South Carolina in this bewitching story of marriage, love, family, and friendship that is infused with her warm and engaging earthy humor and generous heart.

Sunshine Beach by Wendy Wax – eBook

By the USA Today bestselling author of The House on Mermaid Point, three women join forces to bring a historic seaside hotel back to life. There’s nothing that a fresh coat of paint and a few glasses of wine can’t fix….

Looking for other summer reads? View our Summer Vibes collection here.

Virtual Program: The Unique Trials and Challenges of the Pandemic on the Economy

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Join us for The Unique Trials and Challenges of the Pandemic on the Economy, Monday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

After countless lectures on art history, Fred Dixon will return to his roots as an economist with a presentation on “The Unique Trials & Challenges of the Pandemic on the Economy.” If the decline in ‘08 and ‘09 is called “The Great Recession” then the episode in ‘20 should be called “The Greatest Recession.” It is the most damaging economic event since the Depression.

Trillions of dollars have been spent trying to turn things around. That has elevated the already lofty federal deficit from $1 trillion to an unimaginable nearly $4 trillion. Could there be unintended consequences? When the pandemic ends will it be business as usual or will there be a new normal much less appealing? What happens if there is a 2nd wave? Dr. Dixon will offer his perspectives on what the future holds at a time when it is not hard to get the feeling things have spiraled out of control.

Fred Dixon has a PhD in economics and was economist for mega firms like Merrill Lynch in NYC. He ran his own consulting firm Economic Insights for years. He volunteered his time as an advisor to six governors over a span of 36 years on economic and financial matters.

Please register for the program: Monday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 2 hours before the program starts.  Make sure to check the email address you registered with to receive the link.  You do not need a Zoom account to attend the virtual program.

Dream Journaling

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What are your dreams telling you?

Have you ever woken up from an intense dream that felt so real that you were unsure if it actually happened or not at first? Or, maybe a specific person was in your dreams, and now they keep popping into your mind? Dreams are mysterious and sometimes intense, leaving lasting impressions on us. I find myself constantly having dreams that feel so real and powerful, yet I end up forgetting them almost completely not even 20 minutes later. I decided to start dream journaling to keep track of hidden meanings in my dreams and also to learn more about myself. 

A dream journal is a reflective way to keep track of your dreams. I keep my dream journal next to my bed so whenever I wake up from a dream-filled sleep, I can write it down on paper quickly before I start forgetting. Many believe that dreams are a manifestation of emotions that we carry with us throughout the day. If something is bothering you, even if it is pushed deep down into your subconscious, it can use dreams as a source of release. There are a lot of common dreams, like having your teeth fall out, feeling like you’re being chased, or moving in slow motion that can have deeper meanings attached to them. Things like stress, impatience, anxiety, conflict, or avoidance can be represented in the former dreams, and by documenting your dreams, you can reflect on things that may be bothering you in your real life. Dream journals can also help you if you are trying to learn how to lucid dream. Lucid dreaming occurs when a person is aware that they are dreaming and can control what they do and what happens within their dreams. According to Healthline, “When you write down your dreams, you’re forced to remember what happens during each dream. It’s said to help you recognize dreamsigns and enhance awareness of your dreams.” If you are interested in learning more about dream journaling, check out the resources below.

Resources & Inspiration:

“How to Keep a Dream Journal: Tips, Examples, and Templates” from Penzu

“Keeping a Dream Journal” from Psychology Today

“The Best Way to Keep a Dream Journal” from Lucid Dream Society

“5 Techniques to Try for Lucid Dreaming” from Healthline

Allrecipes magazine on Flipster

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Are you in a summer recipe slump? Jazz up your repertoire with new recipes in Allrecipes magazine. Inside the June/July issue are great ideas for:

  • Picnics
  • Berry desserts
  • Grilling
  • Quick dinners
  • Healthy ice pops

And don’t forget to check out the latest feature article on video cooking star Julia Levy.

It’s easy to access Allrecipes magazine on Flipster. Visit https://chescolibraries.org/downloads and scroll to Flipster to sign in with your library card.

Prevention magazine on Flipster

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Take a look at the August issue of Prevention magazine on Flipster. Inside you will find articles, exercises, recipes and more to promote healthy living, including:

  • Information about vaccines
  • New thoughts on salt intake
  • Natural benefits of berries
  • Latest on sunscreens
  • Better balance workouts
  • Delicious and healthy recipes

It’s easy to access Prevention magazine on Flipster. Visit https://chescolibraries.org/downloads and scroll to Flipster to sign in with your library card.

Virtual Program: Power Yoga

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Join us for Power Yoga, Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Power yoga is an empowering practice with a vigorous fitness based approach to vinyasa style yoga. It incorporates the athleticism of Ashtanga Yoga with vinyasa to create a series of poses that can be practiced in any sequence. The freedom to practice the flow in any sequence makes each class different than the last. This practice still focuses on connecting the breath with movement, while also physically toning the body, improving balance, and increasing stamina. In this form of yoga, learn to move with more purpose and acceptance which can be applied to life outside of class.

Please register for the program: Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 2 hours before the program starts.  Make sure to check the email address you registered with to receive the link.  You do not need a Zoom account to attend the virtual program.

Harvard Health Letter – helpful and timely health articles

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Did you know that we have the Harvard Health Letter on Flipster? This informative newsletter is full of helpful and timely health articles that keep you up to date on important issues.

In July’s issue, you will find COVID-specific articles on video calling to beat loneliness, living room workouts, an ask-the-doctor column as well as special section on learning new things from home.

It’s easy to access the Harvard Health Letter. Go to https://chescolibraries.org/downloads and scroll to Flipster to sign in with your library card.

PA CareerLink Chester County: Expanded Virtual Services and Selected On-Site Services Now Available by Appointment

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PA CareerLink® Chester County has expanded virtual services for job seekers and employers and will now offer limited on-site services by appointment beginning Monday, July 6, 2020.

PA CareerLink® Chester County has provided essential virtual services for job seekers and employers since mid-March when statewide mitigation efforts began to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Moving to the green phase for COVID-19 has allowed some services to resume at the PA CareerLink® Chester County offices at the Oaklands Corporate Center, 479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500 in Exton.

“We strongly encourage customers to continue using our virtual services – which include career counseling, job search and resume assistance, and on-the-job training programs,” said Butch Urban, PA CareerLink® Chester County Site Administrator. “But we are also now accepting appointments for limited on-site services, including use of the Computer Resource Center (CRC) for job search purposes paperwork completion for Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) programs, and on-site educational assessments.”

To schedule an appointment for limited on-site services and all other information, please contact the PA CareerLink® Chester County at 610-280-1010 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Specifically, the PA CareerLink® Chester County expanded services include:

Virtual Services

  • Adult education classes
  • All employer services
  • Career counseling
  • Eligibility determination for Workforce Innovation programs and service
  • Job search assistance
  • On-the-Job Training programs
  • Resume assistance
  • Virtual workshops
  • Youth Programming and work readiness services

Limited On-Site Services (Appointment Only)

  • Copying and faxing documents for unemployment compensation (UC) office
  • Employer services
  • Individual customer appointments to complete program paperwork for Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs
  • On-site educational assessment

Use of the PA CareerLink® resource room for job search activity.

To protect the health and safety of all visitors and staff, and to continue following COVID-19 social distancing and mitigation recommendations, the Unemployment Compensation (UC) courtesy telephone will not be available in the PA CareerLink® office.

For regular UC questions:

  • Email uchelp@pa.gov
  • Call 888-313-7284 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • LiveChat (call 888-313-7284 for a secure 6-digit code) Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

For Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) questions:

  • Email ucpua@pa.gov
  • Call 855-284-8545 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

PA CareerLink® Chester County system is the one-stop shop for Chester County job seekers and employers. More information on their services, including information on local employment opportunities is available on their website.

Virtual Program: Virtual Stitch ‘n Time Needle Arts Group

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Join us for the Stitch ‘n Time Needle Arts Group, Monday, July 13, 6:30 p.m – 8:00 p.m.

Sometimes the most difficult part of any project is finding the time to work on it! Wouldn’t it be great to have a time set aside just to work on your project in the company of other like-minded people? Enjoy friendly tips, camaraderie and much needed time! Learn new skills or build on old ones. Whether you knit, crochet, cross stitch, needle point, weave, quilt, sew or any of the other needle crafts, you are welcome to join the group!

Please register for the program: Monday, July 13, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants 2 hours before the program starts.  Make sure to check the email address you registered with to receive the link.  You do not need a Zoom account to attend the virtual program.