LIBRARY DOIN’S – Stanford Free Library
It’s an eclectic month of April at the Stanford Free Library. Let’s take a look at a couple programs, one ongoing and another one-timer.
IT’S HEALTH AWARENESS TIME
It’s important to take care of ourselves from top to bottom and inside out. That translates to regular doctor visits, a healthy diet, exercise, and, as necessary, lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and minimizing alcohol intake. Wait, there’s more.
Michael Bucci’s goal: “Hope for kids and the future”
“It’s not how old you are, it’s how you put in the time,” Michael Bucci said. At an age when many have retired, he is still putting in time at his Tomorrow, Tomorrow Sanctuary and Healing Center in Livingston, finding ways to help children and animals.
LIBRARY DOIN’S
Were I a schoolgirl within the environs of the NorthEast-Millerton Community Library, I might consider signing up for the library’s Girls Who Code club, overseen by Youth Services Coordinator Naomi Schmidt, who runs the grades 3-5 club.
Viva Las Vagus!
Let’s talk about the Vagus nerve and how it’s health can improve or exacerbate cardiac disease and our overall health. Here, I share what the Vagus nerve is, what it does, why it is so key to health, and how you can holistically (and easily) optimize its function.
Governor Kathy Hochul: In a New York State of Mind
We’re only a few weeks into 2026 and the new year is already presenting some hope and continued positive change in New York.
Have Heart
This month, we are focusing on heart. Beyond Valentine’s Day, February also marks American Heart Month—a national observance led by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and American Heart Association.
Show Some Love
Love is in the air. The cupids are practicing their aim as they prepare to take flight with their bow and arrows.
On Screen: THE RIP
At various counts, Matt Damon (Dane Dumars) and Ben Affleck (JD Byrne) have been involved in 15 different films, so “The Rip,” currently streaming on Netflix, might simply be another take on the evergreen “buddy movie” concept. Not so fast. This one has a twist … or three ... or we stopped counting.
Online resources to consider for your next home workout
Whether you’re in search of cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates, or any other kind of workout to get your body moving, there are plenty of free resources that you can access in the app store and on YouTube. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, below are some resources that may be helpful to kickstart your home health journey and keep you on track.