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Backyard Composting Made Simple @ Central

Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 10:00am - 11:00am

What is compost, why should we compost, what are the benefits, and what are simple ways to compost in your own backyard?  All these questions will be answered and more during this presentation with a URI Master Gardener.  Learn how to turn your food scraps into black gold for your garden.

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Visit https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/10701365  or contact the library for assistance.

LED Mini Golf @ Central

Saturday, October 21 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Everyone is welcome to come play LED Mini Golf, hosted by One Up Games! Stop by during the three hour block and play 9 holes of golf (last group admitted at 3:40pm). No registration required.

Greg O'Brien: Living with Alzhieimer's @ Central

Tuesday, October 24 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm

The City of Cranston’s Dementia-Friendly Initiative will be closing its Signature Events Series with a super evening event, where the world famous and renowned Documentary Film: “Have you heard about Greg?”: Being Patient will be presented, ending with a question-and-answer session with Mr. Greg O’Brien.  Dr. Rudy Tanzi will be invited to assist and be part of the panel.

Please register for this event by calling or emailing: 401-780-6000 / dquiroa@cranstonri.org.

Building a Resilient Brain: Tips and Tricks

to Keep Our Memory Strong as We Age @ Central

Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join Terry Fogerty of Rhode Island Hospital’s Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Program for a fun, interactive presentation about memory, including what’s normal and not, how it works, and tips and tricks to help strengthen our memory as we age.

Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Visit https://events.cranstonlibrary.org/event/10071039  or contact the library for assistance.