Book Talk with Author at Walpole Library:

Burned by Billionaires by Chuck Collins

Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 pm

At Walpole’s Bridge Memorial Library

Don’t miss this engaging talk followed by a Q&A.

Books signed by the author will be available for sale.

Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet by Chuck Collins is a book that argues extreme wealth concentration among the ultra-rich negatively impacts society, politics, and the planet, leading to issues like political hijacking, housing crises, and environmental damage. Collins, a scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, details how the actions of the top 0.01% rig the system in their favor, undermining democracy and creating a “myth of meritocracy”. The book serves as both a critique and a call to action, offering solutions for a more equitable society with universal abundance. 

Seating is limited. RSVP is required by emailing rsvp.walpole@gmail.com. Please indicate if you would like to join the event via Zoom, and we will send you the link before the event. 

Sponsored by Working for Democracy

CURIOUS ABOUT TAI CHI?

NEW BEGINNERS GROUP STARTS FEBRUARY 18

DOZENS OF STUDIES SHOW HOW TAI CHI CAN HELP YOU:

☯ Sharpen and maintain your sense of balance. Reduce your risk of falling

☯ Lift your spirits, boost your energy, and improve your sense of well-being

☯ Improve your coordination and move with fluidity and grace

☯ Loosen your joints and expand your range of motion

☯ Lower your blood pressure 

☯ Ease symptoms of arthritis and other chronic conditions

☯ Make new friends and have fun

YOUR FIRST SESSION IS FREE – NO COMMITMENT

Come for an hour on Wednesday, February 18, at 11 a.m. Learn more, ask questions, try a few moves, and see if tai chi is right for you. We’ll meet on the second floor of the Walpole town hall. 

From then on, the group will meet every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the town hall.

The course is led by Ben Daviss, a senior instructor with the nonprofit Oriental Healing Arts Association. A tai chi player for 30 years, Ben also holds a teaching certification from the American Tai Chi & Qigong Association.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY:

I marvel at the effect of the classes. I feel more resilient and capable as a human being in all its dimensions thanks to tai chi. – Lark L. 

I’m not the only one who thinks the way you teach tai chi makes it most accessible. This will be my practice for years to come. – Marina C.

For more information or to register, contact Ben at 603-445-2200 or bdaviss@comcast.net.