Qigong Class @ the Library
Donna Bunte of Donna Bunte Whole Health will teach a qigong class at Perrot Library on Monday, October 6th, from 9:15 to 10:15 am in the Program Room, Radcliffe Children’s Library.
Qigong is a form of meditation in motion that is at least 2,000 years old. It is a very calming routine used to increase mindfulness, and it is also used for building strength, balance, flexibility, and resiliency. The practice of qigong can be done standing or sitting and can be practiced by almost anyone young or old.
Donna has been practicing Chinese medicine since 1996 when she graduated from Chinese medical school in New York City and became a licensed acupuncturist in New York and Connecticut. Qigong and tai chi were her first introduction to Chinese medicine and energy exercises in 1980 in New York City, years before she studied Chinese medicine. Donna has studied with a variety of teachers, including Robert Peng and Daisy Lee, and began teaching qigong in Greenwich in 2017. She has taught classes locally since then, as well as online during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or judys@perrotlibrary.org.
The Nurse Is In: Free Blood Pressure Screening
On the first Monday of each month, a nurse from Greenwich Hospital will be here at Perrot Library from 10 to 11 am to take free blood pressure screenings. The screenings will take place in the Rand Room, Waid Building. Because of the Labor Day holiday, there will be no screenings in September. The next screenings are scheduled for Monday, October 6th.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 or at judys@perrotlibrary.org.
Book Presentation: “50 Vegetarian Recipes from 50 Years at Claire’s Corner Copia”
Celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month with a visit from Claire Criscuolo, owner of Claire’s Corner Copia, located in New Haven, Conn., on Monday, October 6, at 6 pm in our Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library. Claire will discuss her new book, 50 Vegetarian Recipes from 50 Years at Claire’s Corner Copia. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the program.
Step into the welcoming world of Claire’s Corner Copia through this anniversary cookbook that celebrates a half-century of nourishing both body and soul. From crowd-favorite lasagnas to celebrated scones, each recipe carries the warmth and wisdom of Claire Criscuolo’s pioneering approach to vegetarian cooking.
Inside, you’ll find:
• Classic dishes that blend Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Greek influences
• Healing recipes developed during the pandemic, including restorative smoothies and mocktails
• Personal stories and photographs that capture five decades of serving the New Haven community
• Clear instructions for recreating Claire’s most requested dishes at home
Whether you’re a longtime patron or new to vegetarian cooking, this collection invites you to experience the timeless appeal of fresh, wholesome food made with love. Many recipes are accompanied by full-color photography and all include Claire’s warmhearted stories, making this book both a practical cookbook and a touching tribute to one of America’s most enduring vegetarian establishments.
Claire Criscuolo, co-founder of Claire’s Corner Copia with her late husband Frank, is a pioneer in vegetarian cooking. Her restaurant is renowned for its diverse menu, which blends Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Greek flavors. A former columnist for The New Haven Register and author of four cookbooks, Claire is a passionate educator and advocate for healthy,
homemade vegetarian cuisine. She frequently lectures at Yale University and Quinnipiac University and is an associate fellow at Hopper College.
Registration is required. To register, click here.
Reserve a copy of the book through our catalog or order a copy from Athena Books.
For more information, contact Lisa Thomas at 203-637-1066 x20 or lisat@perrotlibrary.org.
Perrot Walks!
Join us on Tuesday, October 7th at the second concession stand at Tod’s Point for Perrot Walks. We will walk at a leisurely pace and enjoy conversation and the beauty of the Point. All fitness levels are welcome.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or at judys@perrotlibrary.org.