Topics cannot get much more diverse than Umbrella Academy\u2019s upcoming programs. Founders Meisha Lohmann and Lisa Coniglio announce their schedule for the next few months, which will include something meditative, something ancient, something insightful and something practical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still located upstairs at the Coburn Free Library, at 275 Main St. in Owego, classes run every second and fourth Tuesday from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday, May 28, returning presenter, Yoga instructor Melissa Collins, offers \u201cBetter Living through Yoga and Ayurveda.\u201d The ancient Eastern system of ayurveda and the philosophy of yoga can bring health and happiness to life. Collins will discuss how a lifestyle based on these practices can improve physical and emotional health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday, June 11, Dr. Judy Bjorkman will present \u201cDigging in Syria.\u201d A girlhood dream to go on an archaeological \u201cdig\u201d was realized in 1975 when Bjorkman went to Tell Hadidi, in central Syria. Located two hours east of Aleppo, the mound (tell) borders on the great Euphrates River. Both the excavation and the experience of living in this small rural village were as fascinating as Judy expected. She will show slides of the social life of these Syrian Arabs, offer stories of interactions with the Americans sponsoring the dig, and outline some of the dig results. In addition, a few comments on the history of Syria and its current difficulties will be offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday, June 25, Binghamton University English instructor Dr. Meisha Lohmann will present \u201cCanterbury Characters.\u201d The enduring popularity of Geoffrey Chaucer\u2019s Canterbury Tales<\/em> is often ascribed to its rich characterizations. Come discuss the General Prologue<\/em> and meet some of Chaucer\u2019s most fascinating creations. If you would like to read the text before the talk you can access will be linked to Umbrella Academy\u2019s Website, umbrellaacademy.org\/index.html. Lohmann\u2019s expertise is medieval literature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On July 9, Kathleen Pernice will present on \u201cQualified Charitable Donations.\u201d Pernice has been working in the financial industry for over 30 years. She will discuss some of the special rules regarding IRAs and how to best utilize them to your advantage. Highlights include using IRA distributions as a tax-free way to donate income to charities (without the need to itemize) and turning IRA assets into income.\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n