Adult Classes

All adult classes have fees, 10% of which benefit the library. 

Book Presentation: Author Meade Saeedi will present her second novel Shadows and Walls Thursday, March 18, 10:30 am, at the library. Meade will be available to meet and greet readers and to sign her book along with copies of her first novel Balancing Act. Light refreshment will be served.

Meade’s new tale relates the challenges of a young, uneducated, curious woman in the late nineteenth century Persia. It features a collection of experience and choices—as a wife, a mother, a daughter, a supervisor of other women, but most importantly, as herself. Her dilemmas are reflective of issues most women have faced in numerous cultures, both then and now.

Meade worked as a rehabilitation counselor for thirty-five years at the State of Maryland and the Department of Veteran Affairs. She and her husband, a native of Iran, now live half the year in Maryland and half the year here in Puerto Rico.

Hatha Yoga Classes with Vatsala Ronda, RYT (registered Yoga teacher): Anusara Inspired Yoga Classes for Adults meet every Thursday morning from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm  Beginning January 14.  A slightly slower paced class meets on Friday mornings from 9 am—10:30 am. Both classes will be focusing on the theme: “Expanding into More, Invest in Ultimate Love.” Our Yoga teacher shares that “given all the 24 –7 ‘scary’ news, my heart needed to expand out regardless of whatever happens in times of change and uncertainty. During 2010 we’ll continue to build on the discovering; the yet to be explored vastness of Luminous Grace within our one heart.” Join in practicing this ancient art to wellness and serenity.  Commit to managing your stress.  All levels welcomed.  $15.00 per class.  Questions, Call Vatsala at 787-486-3168.

Spanish, English or Italian Conversation Classes, Beginning January 15, With retired college professor Elsa Gomez.  Call Professor Gomez to arrange for individual or group lessons tailored to your needs.  Flexible hours to fit your schedule. $20 per class. 787-946-9233.   Did you know that the average hourly fee for language teachers is often more than $50.00 per hour? (at Berlitz the hourly rate is now over $90.00!)  Forget your fears and start learning the phrases and grammar that will make your life easier! 

Water Color Classes for Adults:  With Thelma Rivera.  Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 am.   Beginning January 13 and January 16.  $90.00 for 5 classes.  If you don’t think you can paint, but you want to, you can, this is your class. Paint from where you are and develop from there. To register and for a supplies list, please call Thelma at 787-751-2843. Classes available in English and Spanish.  

Scrapbooking: Let us know if you are interested in joining a scrapbooking class as we have teachers available for groups of six or more people.

Music Is Fun!  Individual and group music lessons for adults and children.  Piano, guitar, recorder, and electric guitar.  With Maria Elisa Cintron, B.A. and M.A. in Music Education.  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon lesson times available.  We encourage taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity to study music.  Both listening to Music and learning to play a musical instrument are known to develop strong Mathematical and Language skills,  stimulate creativity, focus concentration, enhance self esteem and celebrate the human experience.  Group recorder or guitar lessons are also available.  Imagine the fun in becoming part of a trio of players; plus, group classes are a great way to progress in music.  Please call Professor Cintron at 787-529-3995  to register and to take part in the many benefits that come from playing a musical instrument.  

Study Group – Conversations With God Book 1 by Neale Donald Walsch – www.CWGPR.org “Imagine the grandest version and the greatest vision of who you really are!” – CWG.  Then, dedicate every living moment of now to declare, express, and enjoy Who You Really Are! Angel Cruz, your Facilitator of CWG, will guide you through the Book 1 of CWG explaining its concepts and getting them to work for you in your day to day life.  It’s all about practical spirituality.  Conversations with God currently on hiatus. Keep checking back with us as Mr. Cruz is currently very busy and unable to be here on Saturdays.

We welcome to our library The Book Club of the Newcomers Club of San Juan.  They will hold their meetings at 9 am on the third Wednesday of every month.  At the March  17th meeting they are discussing Evening Class by Maeve Binchy.   The April 21st selection is Jodie Picoult’s Keeping Faith.  For May 19th, they selected The Rescue  by Nicholas Sparks.

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Let our director know if you are willing to help or direct the following activities:  Saturday afternoon chess classes with teenagers (provide guidance, you don’t have to attend every Saturday), Pilates, Calligraphy: am or pm / adults or children.

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