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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Not Today, Santa
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cyrill-Westside Library

The holidays can be a stressful time for many. Come destress with us at the Cyrill-Westside Library for a hygge-inspired evening. A cozy environment, light refreshments, and stress-reducing activities will be provided, This is a drop-in event from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Adults only, please.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
RENEW: Walking Group
Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Greer Relief & Resources Agency, Inc.

Take a walk with a neighbor in the park. Check-in and out at Greer Relief.

Weather dependent unless otherwise noted.

Remember:

  • Please be early. There are no late check-ins.
  • The class is for adults only. Children can walk with you in the park if you (or someone) can watch them. They can participate if they wish, but only those 18 and older will earn a RENEW reward.
  • Must attend in person and be present for the entirety of each class to earn RENEW Rewards.
  • RENEW Rewards: $10 

About RENEW: RENEW is an education, enrichment, and life skills program designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of the greater Greer community. We welcome any and all individuals who are passionate about learning and developing skills that will set them on a path of healthy living.

RENEW: Reaching Every Neighbor Every Way, for classes on: Financial Wellness, Job Services, and Healthy Living

30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Dec 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Inman Library

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Teens Watch: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Dec 20 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Headquarters Library

Suit up and follow Mile Morales on his adventures in the multiverse with Gwen Stacy! For teens ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12. Movie rated PG.

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Third Thursdays Theatre: The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Taylors Library

Watch and discuss The Shop Around the Corner (1940). Led by former OLLI instructor Chip Kaufmann. Film is not rated.

A remarkable blend of comedy, drama, and romance that takes place during the Christmas holidays in pre-WWII Budapest. Remade as the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail.

Registration required. call 864-268-5955 to register.

Dinner And A Movie – Edward Scissorhands
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm
Eighteen Hundred Drayton Catering & Events

This themed menu not only reflects the movie’s themes of Whisical Sattire and overall craziness!

Topiary Crudité – snip Your vegetables right off the tree

Scissor Cut Noodles with Spicy Asian Shrimp – Pho Style broth, Cut Ramen, Stir fried shrimp, scallions

Chopped Salad – Chopped lettuce, egg, tomato, avocado, red onion, pepperoni, olives, Feta cheese, in an oregano vinaigrette

Scissorhand Kabobs – Charred Steak, Peppers, Onions, Squash in an herb marinate over “dirty” Rice with a creole demiglace

“Ambrosia” Dessert Salad

Friday, December 22, 2023
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Dec 22 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Boiling Springs Library

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Dec 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Inman Library

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. The charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Family Support Group
Dec 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Boiling Springs Library

Join Kathy Marzec, a volunteer representative for the SC Alzheimer’s Association, in the first of a series of moderated support groups focused on assisting families affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Winter Reading: Feast Your Eyes
Dec 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Join us for a Great British Baking Show Holiday Marathon. See the amazing Christmas and New Year’s themed baked creations of these talented chefs. The rating for this show is TV-14. Children under 14 must have permission from a parent or guardian. Refreshments will be provided.

Friday, December 29, 2023
30/30 Gentle Exercise Class
Dec 29 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Boiling Springs Library

Stay healthy with 30 minutes of low-impact cardiovascular exercise followed by 30 minutes of gentle yoga taught by registered nurse, DJ Liner. Charge for the class is $2.00 per person and open to adults 18+.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Teen Pizza Mania + Movie
Jan 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chesnee Library

Watch the new movie, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” create your own pizza restaurant logo, make “pizzerts,” and enjoy pizza. Film rated PG. Ages 12-18 or in grades 7-12.

Cowpens Movie Night: Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”
Jan 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Cowpens Library

Join us as we watch the Oscar winning film, Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio.”

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
“Metropolis” discussion
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this classic science fiction film of silent era.

Thursday, January 4, 2024
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Jan 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Landrum Library

Whether you’re concerned for yourself or someone you care about, it’s important to know the warning signs of dementia so you can ensure an early diagnosis. Kathy Marzec from the SC Alzheimer’s Association will cover 10 of the most common warning signs for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
David Lynch’s “Dune” (1984) discussion
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss the immaculate fever dream that is David Lynch’s “Dune”.

It is currently streaming on HBO Max.

Go On, Be Brave Film Screening
Jan 17 @ 7:30 pm
Regal Hollywood - Greenville

This inspiring film follows Andrea Lytle Peet’s incredible race against time and attempt at the impossible – to be the first person with ALS to complete a marathon in all 50 states. Andrea declared her goal in Year 5 of her ALS diagnosis…right before a pandemic shut down all races. Go On, Be Brave is not just a “sports” or “disease” documentary. It inspires the audience to answer a universal question… What does it mean to truly live?

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
“The Fifth Element” discussion
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss this fun sci-fi epic!

The Fifth Element is currently free to watch on YouTube (I assume with ads).

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
RENEW: The Power of Breath
Jan 31 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Greer Relief

Join Doug Allen for a 6 week class about the Power of Breath.

“Ex Machina” discussion
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Coffee Underground

Join us to discuss the wonderful film about Ai.

Ex Machina is currently streaming on HBO Max.