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Gilbert-Summit Branch Library will begin its Toddlertime, Preschool Storytime, Books and Beyond, Tween Extreme and Teenscene programs this month.

Toddlertime will begin January 17 at 10:30 am. Preschool Storytime begins January 17 at 11:15 am. Lego Mania begins on January 16 at 2:45 pm, and Books and Beyond begins January 24 at 3 pm. Each of the programs for children and teens is interactive and encourages the enjoyment and development of storytelling, literature, poetry, songs, and hands-on approaches to learning. Each of the programs will continue through April. Registration is required. For information, call the library at 785-5387.

Just Hours prior to New Year’s Day, Gilbert-Summit Senior Center members had their own New Year’s Eve party. Director Donna Neel, said the members were looking forward to wearing their party hats and having a time of fellowship and snacks.

Last week members shared memories with each other from past New Year’s Day activities. January 2019 will be a busy month for members, Neel said. Activities include weekly arts and crafts, morning trips to the SC State Museum, Mission Lexington, lunch and fellowship at Beulah United Methodist Church, bowling, and the Palmetto Senior Show at the SC State Fairgrounds. Neel said the members will also enjoy weekly games such as bingo, corn-hole, dominoes, and exercise with line dancing, and videos. If you are a senior age 60 or above and would like to become a member of the Gilbert-Summit Senior Center, call 892-5745 for information.

Women on Mission members at First Baptist Church in Gilbert will have a Bible study beginning January 15 and running through February 19. The Bible study will be from Melanie Shankle’s book, the “Church of the Small Things.” For information on this class, call 892-3708.

Beulah United Methodist Church will have a free blood screening February 4 from 7:30 until 9:30 am. To schedule an appointment, call Alice Wallace at 892-3161.

Many New Year’s resolutions always include getting in shape and losing weight. A good way to start your journey is with the community dance fitness classes held at Beulah United Methodist Church. The classes include Overcomers and Dance Fitness on Tuesdays, 7-8 pm; Beginners Dance classes on Thursdays, 10 -10:45 am; Line-Dancing classes on Mondays, 10:30 am until 12:30 pm, Tuesdays, 3:15-5:15 pm, Wednesdays,10:30-11:30 am and 11:15 am until 12:15 pm. Donations are accepted for all classes. For information, call Mary Rowell at 463-8974 or Susan Wright at 864-980-2885.