Salisbury
Connecticut
This Week's Smartphone Class With Rebecca Lee, A Talk By Dickpaddock On The East-West Railroad; Upcoming Tech Class
Schools and Libraries
June 21, 2022
From: Scoville Memorial LibraryJuneteenth
Honoring Juneteenth
Quilts
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Dora Smith (DeKalb County, Georgia), Pieced and Appliqued Quilt, 1901. Collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
For information about programs and a forthcoming exhibition celebrating the artistry and accomplishments of Black artists and artisans at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg:
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Unidentified maker, Cream and Red Appliqued and Quilted Bedcover, ca. 1850, Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture's extensive art and archival collections are available online. Additionally, it has hosted a wide array of online events interpreting and celebrating Juneteenth:
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Missouri Pettway, Path through the Woods, 1971, National Gallery of Art, Washington
Over decades, the women of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and neighboring areas made dazzling quilts from well-worn clothing or leftover scraps of fabric. Path through the Woods and Blocks and Strips (below) are two of many inventive works that have recently entered the National Gallery's collection to be exhibited at the NGA in the fall of 2022.
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Mary Lee Bendolph, Blocks and Strips, 2002, wool, cotton, corduroy, National Gallery of Art, Washington.
This Week At Sml
Smartphone Photography Workshop with Rebecca Lee: an outdoors photo walk
Saturday, June 25, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, SML, Live
Please join us outside the Scoville Memorial Library, 38 Main Street, Salisbury, at the south entrance of the Library near the parking lot
This workshop, led by Rebecca Lee, will focus on best practices for using your smartphone camera. Lee will begin the meeting just outside the Library where she will show the group basic techniques to improve smartphone photographs. Hands-on help will be offered to individuals while the group walks and photographs plants and landscapes along the Rail Trail. In the event of rain, the class will be held inside SML and will focus on objects and interiors.
Rebecca Lee is an artist from California living in Connecticut. She earned her MFA in photography from Hartford Art School, University of Hartford. This workshop is primarily for adults and older teens. Registration is not required. Friendly dogs are welcome.
The Coming of the East-West Railroad: A Talk by Dick Paddock
Saturday, June 25, 4:00 pm
In person at the Salisbury Congregational Church: 30 Main Street Salisbury, CT
Local historian Dick Paddock will talk about how the east-west railroad changed the social fabric of NW Connecticut, drawing its communities into the larger world. Dick is a Salisbury Association Trustee, President of the Friends of Beckley Furnace, and retired IBM engineer.
Sponsored by the Salisbury Association Historical Society and the Scoville Memorial Library.
UPCOMING AT SML
MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR TECHNOLOGY: Learn to Overcome Your Fears to Use Your Phones, Smart Devices, and Computers Like a Teenager
Thursday, June 30, 4:00 pm
This non-technical, interactive workshop, hosted by a long-time professional tech tutor, will try to provide perspective on the most common barriers for tech users - especially for older consumers. We’ll discuss the factors seen most frequently with real-world users, including how to:
- Learn to explore fearlessly
- Teach yourself to teach yourself
- Stop over-thinking what are actually easy steps, such as screen alerts • Realize that it's often not your fault, but the result of poor design or messaging
We’ll also show you some of the top tips and tricks to let you make the most of your tech, and will take the time to answer questions about your specific issues, on your own devices – so bring your phones, iPads, or laptops. The workshop is interactive and will be conducted with just a handful of patrons.
Let a technology tutor and former Apple Store specialist show you how you can change your thinking, and make friends with your tech.
Instructor Michael Jay is a technology consultant and educator who has worked with tech products professionally for over 30 years. He has taught tech-related courses at NYU, among other universities, as well as at numerous Connecticut libraries. Michael is a certified Apple Teacher and the owner of Personal Tech Support.
The class will be limited to 8 students. As of June 19, we have room for six more students. The class will be held in SML's spacious community room with windows open. To sign up, please email: [email protected]. Or call us at 860-435-2838. Or:
Ongoing Weeklies with SML
Meditation Kathy Voldstad
Sundays, 9:00 AM, Zoom
Open to everyone - no experience required. The group will sit for a period and there will be an opportunity to reflect on the practice.
Join here Password "peace"
Therapeutic Movement with Suzanne Mazzarelli
Thursdays, 10:30 AM, Zoom
A sampler of gentle somatic movement, Yoga, Qi Gong, and more! No experience is necessary. This class is easily adaptable for people of all ages and ability levels. Suzanne is a certified Yoga Therapist who believes strongly in the body’s innate ability to heal, and the power of mind-body practices to support wellness at any age.
Bridge with John Dippel at SML
Through the remainder of June, classes meet on Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Local resident John Dippel is offering a course on “Bridge Basics," held in the main circulation room of SML. The course will cover evaluating your cards, bidding fundamentals, and playing the hand. It will run until the end of June and then restart in the fall. If you want to join, send an email to [email protected]. Please include your phone and email address, as well as the level of bridge you’re interested in. Couples and singles are both welcome. Dippel, a historian, and author returned to playing bridge when he moved to Salisbury ten years ago and took a similar course. He has been playing regularly in town ever since.
Passes To Cultural Institutions
The Scoville Memorial Library is pleased to offer passes to the following institutions:
Admits a family of 4
Admits up to 4 visitors
CT State Parks Centers and Historic Buildings
Admits 2 adults and 4 children
All can be checked out for 48 hours. Contact the library to reserve your pass. Information Here