What is happening at Pawling Library?

The book club will be discussing Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom.

Share your passion for reading.

Enjoy friendly discussions about your favorite books.

This evening is for you.

Book selections are made by our members.

Movie: One Life
Stars: Anthony Hopkins 
Drama
Rated: PG 
Runtime: 1h 49m

Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. –from IMDb


NOTE: This afternoon movie presentation is for an adult audience.


The Pawling Library is proud to be partnering with Pawling Recreation.







2 Lakeside Dr, Pawling NY 12564
845-855-1131
Email: recreation@pawling.org
http://pawlingrec.com

 

Tuesdays
6:15-7:45 pm


To register, please email Donald at adult @pawlinglibrary.org. Thank you.


This writing group, led by author and teacher Walter Woodhouse and author Steve Haggerty, is open to anyone ages 18 and up who has an interest in writing. We welcome books of fiction, short stories, nonfiction, and poetry. The program will run as the classic writing workshop, where participants have the opportunity to read their work and offer helpful comments to one another.

Please join us for this weekly program.
 

About our presenters:


Walter Woodhouse: Before retiring in 2012, Mr. Woodhouse was Assistant Superintendent for Instruction for Nyack Public Schools, where he began as the English Department Chair. He also served as Assistant Headmaster at the Rockland Country Day School, where he began as a teacher. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Oregon in Eugene, as well as an M.A. in Education from Pace University. He and his wife, Martha, raised four children in Nyack, New York before moving to Pawling, and now have nine grandchildren. In retirement, Mr. Woodhouse returned to his first love, writing, and published In Sanity, A Memoir in 2017. He is currently working on a second book with the title of Time Zones.


Steve Haggerty: Free-lance writer and author Steve Haggerty graduated from the University of South Carolina with his M.A. in Journalism. He was employed as a staff editor for McGraw-Hill Publications in New York City. His book, Norman Rockwell’s Models, In and Out of the Studio, was published by Rowman and Littlefield in Feb. 2023. He previously published Cows in the Fog and Other Poems and Stories. Mr. Haggerty, who has a stepson and daughter, is a resident of Pawling.


 

The Art of Using Foods to Heal

Presented by Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik
Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician


This series discusses the mechanism of action of food on the body and its healing abilities. In this lecture the focus is on arthritis and autoimmunity. While osteoarthritis (wear and tear on joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune dysfunction) are classified and treated differently by conventional approaches, Ayurveda takes a similar approach to both and to other autoimmune conditions as well. This may include diet modifications, herbal remedies, detoxification, and lifestyle counseling with meditation and therapeutic yoga. Although the approaches may be similar, each plan is unique to the individual based on their dosha, or body constitution.


Come and discover:

•    The reasons the body may be attacking itself
•    Foods that exacerbate the symptoms of autoimmune conditions
•    Immune support to reduce the body attacking itself
•    Foods and herbs that increase circulation
•    Anti-inflammatory herbs and foods to include in the diet
•    Oils that can be used for self-massage to relieve discomfort
•    Foods that strengthen the microbiome for gut health
•    The benefit of a dosha-specific diet 
•    Importance of detoxification



About our presenter: Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and chief medical practitioner of Dr. Kaushick’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic in Cross River, NY. With over 35 years’ experience as an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Kaushik’s medical training is extensive. He is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America and is the recipient of the Dhanwantri Award, his profession’s highest honor. Dr. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution.

After completing the 6 ½ years of schooling for his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Kurukshetra University, India, in 1983, Dr. Kaushik worked as an Ayurvedic Medical Officer for two years.

Upon moving to the United States in 1985, Dr. Kaushik received his Masters of Public Health (MPH) and Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Alabama in 1988. He then worked as an Epidemiologist and Director of HIV/AIDS Sero-surveillance Program with the Alabama Department of Public Health in Birmingham while maintaining an Ayurvedic practice.

In 1999 he moved to Connecticut and received his Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) from the University of Bridgeport, CT in 2003. He taught Ayurvedic Medicine and Public Health at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, University of Bridgeport, as well as serving as the Director of Admissions there. He has been a faculty member with the University of Bridgeport, Division of Health Sciences since 2001. Dr. Kaushik co-founded the Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies in Fairfield, CT in 2006.

Dr. Kaushik lectures on Ayurvedic Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, as well as at various national and international symposiums and events. He also offers courses, workshops, lectures, and training in Ayurvedic medicine locally. Dr. Kaushik is an approved continuing education provider for Yoga teachers through the YACEP (Yoga Alliance for Continuing Education Providers) and has achieved the highest Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher certificate having completed 500 hours of training (E-RYT 500). He includes therapeutic Yoga in his practice.

Each year, Dr. Kaushik and his family travel to India to set up camps offering free medical care for underserved populations. He’d like to expand this service to other countries as well.

Dr. Kaushik brings his unique background as an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic practitioner with experience in public health and health education to this locality. He welcomes you into his wellness community.