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Paralegal Assistance For Seniors- MSCC ( 8:00 am )
Paralegal assistance is offered monthly for seniors and the disabled in the greater Edwardsville area through a partnership with Land of Lincoln Legal Assisantance Program.
Receive assistance with advance directives, simple wills, and other legal matters. Exclusions of criminal and other matters do apply.
To make an appointment, call the Center at 656-0300 or email
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Url: http://www.mainstcc.org
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Dialogue With An SIUE Professor At MSCC ( 9:30 am - 10:30 am )
Winds of Change in the Middle East
On Thursday, May 23, from 9:30-10:30am, Abdullatif Hamad, Professor and Chair, Physics, SIUE, will present Winds of Change in the Middle East. Dr. Hamad will lead a discussion on the recent changes in some of the Arab countries and the current situation in Syria. He will also analyze how these changes will affect the future of the area and, potentially, the world.
These presentations are in partnership with the SIUE Office of Educational Outreach, with technical equipment provided by the SIUE Meridian Society. They are open to the public.
1003 N. Main ST, Edwardsville 618-656-0300
Url: http://www.mainstcc.org
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Storytime In The Treehouse- Watershed Nature Center ( 9:30 am - 11:00 am )
Join us for storytime in the Watershed Nature Center's Treehouse. We'll meet at the WNC's Welcome Center and walk together to the Treehouse. To register, call or email your name, address, phone number, and age of child to
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or call 618-692-7578.
Registration required, space limited, free event. watershed
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"Write Your Own Story" - MSCC ( 10:00 am - 11:00 am )
Main Street Community Center is offering a wonderful opportunity to write your life story for your family! The “Write Your Own Story” class will be led by Center volunteer Mary Diamond along with other volunteers throughout the year who will provide you with a choice of topics each week (e.g. your favorite childhood memory, your high school years, your first job, etc.). You will choose a topic and write a page or two each time you attend the class. Classes are not mandatory, but the more you attend, the more content you will have for your book. You may start the class at any time. The class will run through the second week in November. Then, the books will be compiled for duplication and binding. The books will make special holiday gifts. Please bring a spiral-bound notebook and a pen/pencil – or a laptop computer. Cost is $1/class. Duplication and binding will be voluntary.
To find out more about the class, contact MSCC: 656-0300 or
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Square Dancing Lessons- MSCC ( 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm )
Get moving to the music at Main Street Community Center by joining a dancing group. Beginners are welcome and encouraged.
Square Dancing, Thursdays, 7-9pm.
Please call before attending. Groups take some weeks off during the year.
For more information call the Center at 656-0300 or email
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Url: http://www.mainstcc.org
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| Friday, May 24, 2013 |
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Ageless Grace- MSCC ( 10:00 am - 11:00 am )
MSCC is pleased to announce that certified Ageless Grace instructor Lisa Beaumont will be teaching Ageless Grace at the Center on Friday mornings at 10:00am. The Ageless Grace program “consists of 21 simple exercise Tools designed for all ages and abilities. These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. The 21 Tools have creative, imaginative names, so they are easy to remember. They are simple to do at home. The movements are designed to be performed seated in a chair, yet they can be done on a bed, standing near or behind a chair, down on the floor, or standing. Almost anyone can do them, regardless of most physical conditions.” Cost of the class is $5, with a FREE initial visit.
Exercise Classes at MSCC
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Coffee Talk At MSCC- We Honor Veterans ( 10:00 am - 11:00 am )
Main Street Community Center will host Kathleen Bott, RN, BSN, CHPN of SSM Hospice for a Coffee Talk on Friday, May 24, at 10am. One out of every 4 dying Americans is a veteran. Ms. Bott will discuss how hospice programs across the nation are assisting veterans with the challenges they may be facing from illness, isolation or traumatic life experience.
Coffee Talks are open to the public. Suggested donation is $1.00. Refreshments will be served.
For additional information, please contact Main Street Community Center at (618) 656-0300.
1033 N. Main ST, Edwardsville IL
Url: http://www.mainstcc.org
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Electronics Recycling At TheBANK Of Edwardsville ( 12:00 - noon - 6:00 pm )
As of January 1, 2012, the State of Illinois forbids electronics from going into the normal trash pick-up in our community. With the help of Web Innovations and Technology Services, Inc. (WITS), TheBANK of Edwardsville is offering an electronics and appliance recycling program. You can drop off eligible items at these bank locations (February thru November):
Glen Carbon Center / 157 –
4th Friday of each month
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Alton Center/M. L. King Drive –
1st Friday each month
O’Fallon Center –
2nd Sunday of each month
Unacceptable items for recycling include tires, wood furniture, other wood products, paint and paint cans, and household and industrial chemicals.
There is a suggested drop-off donation of $5 each for computer monitors and laptops and televisions. For large appliances and all Freon-containing devices there is a $5 required fee. Everything else may be dropped-off free of charge.
As WITS is a not-for-profit, community agency in the greater St. Louis region, all donations of reusable items are tax-deductible and will be refurbished when possible and given to one of our programs such as Kids for Kancer, Free Computer Program or Veteran Technology. For more information about WITS and its recycling collections, please visit their website.
Together we can take care of our environment.
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| Saturday, May 25, 2013 |
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Discovery Day- Wet And Wild! At Watershed Nature Center ( 10:00 am - 12:00 - noon )
What are macroinvertebrates? Why are they important? Join in the fun at Watershed Nature Center as we use dip-nets to collect creatures, observe specimens with hand lenses and microscopes, and learn about what lives in the water.
For additional information,contact Watershed Nature Center, 618-692-7578 or email
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Free; all ages welcome. Registration requested for groups of 10+.
Url: http://www.watershednaturecenter.com
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Yoga @ Your Library- GC Library ( 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm )
Designed to enhance vitality and a sense of well being, this Yoga workout will help participants gain improved flexibility, balance, strength and posture. The Yoga class will borrow from the instructor’s experience with Yoga and may incorporate basic poses from various Yoga styles. Please bring your own Yoga mat if desired.
Classes are limited to 15. Registration is required and is available online.
Url: http://www.glencarbonlibrary.org
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| Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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Round Dance Lessons At MSCC ( 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm )
Beginning Level classes - Waltz, followed by Cha Cha.
Each dance lesson will be approximately 1 1/4 hours with a short break between waltz and cha cha. You can attend one or the other, or Both for the same fee of $5/person each night ($10/couple). Those with partners- and singles- are welcome.
For more information contact Bob and Debbie Pyles, 618-398-8816 or email
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Main Street Community Center is located at 1003 N. Main ST, Edwardsville IL.
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| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
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Ballroom Dancing- MSCC ( 10:15 am - 11:15 am )
Pull out those dancing shoes and get ready to move! Every Tuesday, Betty and Gene Fedder will be teaching Ballroom Dance at MSCC. Everyone is welcome and you don’t have to have a partner to participate. The classes are from 10:15 to 11:15am. The instruction is for basic ballroom only.
1003 N. Main ST, Edwardsville 618-656-0300
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| Wednesday, May 29, 2013 |
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Strategies And Skills For Successful Interviewing- Glen Carbon Library ( 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm )
Instructed by: Professional Strategist Rebecca Clark
Become a top-notch interviewee by planning, preparing, and practicing in this interactive session with lots of takeaways including 50 top interview questions. This session will include: Tips and Tactics for Phone Interviews Etiquette: Proper Attire and Thank You Notes How to Answer Questions / Storytelling to Present Yourself Panel Interviews Interactive Practice of Basic Interview Questions with Feedback What Questions to Ask Question and Answer Session
NOTE: Rebecca will be filming this workshop for her certification with CPLP for trainers with American Society for Training Development.
Where: Community Room
Registration is required and available online.
Url: http://www.glencarbonlibrary.org
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| Thursday, May 30, 2013 |
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Breakfast At MSCC ( 7:30 am - 8:30 am )
Main Street Community Center is hosting a monthly breakfast on the last Thursday of each month. Enjoy a hot breakfast with friends on Thursday, May 30 from 7:30-8:30am. For $3/person, guests will receive egg casserole, muffins, fruit, juice & coffee. Reservations are not required, but appreciated, by contacting the Center: 618-656-0300 or
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1033 N. Main ST, Edwardsville IL
Url: http://www.mainstcc.org
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Storytime In The Treehouse- Watershed Nature Center ( 9:30 am - 11:00 am )
Join us for storytime in the Watershed Nature Center's Treehouse. We'll meet at the WNC's Welcome Center and walk together to the Treehouse. To register, call or email your name, address, phone number, and age of child to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call 618-692-7578.
Registration required, space limited, free event. watershed
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"Write Your Own Story" - MSCC ( 10:00 am - 11:00 am )
Main Street Community Center is offering a wonderful opportunity to write your life story for your family! The “Write Your Own Story” class will be led by Center volunteer Mary Diamond along with other volunteers throughout the year who will provide you with a choice of topics each week (e.g. your favorite childhood memory, your high school years, your first job, etc.). You will choose a topic and write a page or two each time you attend the class. Classes are not mandatory, but the more you attend, the more content you will have for your book. You may start the class at any time. The class will run through the second week in November. Then, the books will be compiled for duplication and binding. The books will make special holiday gifts. Please bring a spiral-bound notebook and a pen/pencil – or a laptop computer. Cost is $1/class. Duplication and binding will be voluntary.
To find out more about the class, contact MSCC: 656-0300 or
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Square Dancing Lessons- MSCC ( 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm )
Get moving to the music at Main Street Community Center by joining a dancing group. Beginners are welcome and encouraged.
Square Dancing, Thursdays, 7-9pm.
Please call before attending. Groups take some weeks off during the year.
For more information call the Center at 656-0300 or email
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Url: http://www.mainstcc.org
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| Friday, May 31, 2013 |
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Ageless Grace- MSCC ( 10:00 am - 11:00 am )
MSCC is pleased to announce that certified Ageless Grace instructor Lisa Beaumont will be teaching Ageless Grace at the Center on Friday mornings at 10:00am. The Ageless Grace program “consists of 21 simple exercise Tools designed for all ages and abilities. These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind. The 21 Tools have creative, imaginative names, so they are easy to remember. They are simple to do at home. The movements are designed to be performed seated in a chair, yet they can be done on a bed, standing near or behind a chair, down on the floor, or standing. Almost anyone can do them, regardless of most physical conditions.” Cost of the class is $5, with a FREE initial visit.
Exercise Classes at MSCC
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Insurance Information- Glen Carbon Library ( 10:30 am - 11:30 am )
MEDICARE PART D INFORMATIVE DISCUSSION
Presented by: Walgreens
Medicare Part D, also called the Medicare prescription drug benefit, is a federal program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. This informative discussion will go through the various plans from which to choose, the best plan for the value and will take time for a question and answer session. Handouts will be given to all participants.
Community Room
Registration is required. Registration Link
Photos may be taken during Library events and posted online. Please let Staff know if you prefer not to have your photo taken
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