Whole Foods Nutrition 101

Do you love to eat, but aren’t sure you’re eating right? Do want to improve your diet, but don’t quite know where to start? Proper diet is the foundation of health. Learn more by attending a free Whole Foods Nutrition 101 class at the Library! at Collister.

Whether you’re a health-food junkie, or a health-nut wanna-be, Dr. Emily Penney’s interactive class is sure to entertain and inform. The 90-minute class will cover key points on the three macro-nutrients (fats, proteins, and carbs), and offer tips on weight loss, healthy cooking, and maintaining optimal energy levels.

Wednesday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m.

Questions? Call the library at 562-4995.

Exercise your Brain with GAMES

Fun for Seniors

Studies show that using your brain for new activities keeps you sharper and thinking faster for more years. With that in mind, we're starting a new series for seniors in January.

Choose from a variety of board games, Brain Age2 on Nintendo DS, and Wii games. Come alone or bring a friend, and get ready for some fun!

Tuesdays in March, 10:00 a.m.

Questions? Call the library at 562-4995.

Threadbenders Club

If you like to crochet, knit, quilt, cross-stitch, embroider, or do any other kind of needlework, you are invited (guys too!) to a monthly get-together at the Library! at Collister. All skill levels welcome! Bring your project and your mug.

Thursday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m.

Questions? Call the library at 562-4995.

Collister Book Club

Enjoy lively book discussions on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Library! at Collister. The library is offering a book club for adult readers, with topics and genres chosen according to club member preferences. Book discussions will be led by a facilitator.

In March, we'll talk about The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. See the book club's titles for the year.

Tuesday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m.

Questions? Call the library at 562-4995.

Organic Gardening

A Do It Yourself Program

Local gardeners will show you just how easy and affordable it can be to create your own organic garden!

This is part of a monthly series of DIY workshops at the Library! at Collister exploring topics that can help you become more self-reliant and learn new skills.

Tuesday, April 13, 7:00 p.m.

Questions? Call the library at 562-4995.

Fit and Fall Proof Fitness Classes

Presented by Central District Health Department

Come join us at the Collister Library for a FREE Fit and Fall Proof program (FFP)! The program focuses on functional fitness, improving your ability to do everyday tasks. Muscle strength and flexibility play a primary role in balance and maintaining physical activity. Strengthening your muscles will make it easier to do the things you want to do—lift a grandchild for a hug, get out of a chair with ease, or climb stairs without puffing.

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m. January 12 through March 18.

Questions? Call the library at 562-4995.

Become a Technology Coach

Volunteer and make a difference!

The Library! at Collister is looking for tech-savvy volunteers to assist us with a technology mentoring program. Volunteers will be paired with library customers who need help with basic computer skills.

If you’re proficient in Microsoft Office products, comfortable navigating email and the Internet, and willing to donate a minimum of one hour per week, please let us know!

For more information or to sign up, please contact Megan Egbert at 562-4922 or megbert@cityofboise.org