May events at the Parkland Community Library, Walbert Ave., South Whitehall include a free retirement seminar with Mike Sullivan, Bill Kiss, Series 65 Fiduciary, CLTC, and R. Steven Porreca, JD. 6-9 p.m. May 14.

Topics include controlling shopping costs, bubble proofing your nest egg, investing health care/medical options and estate planning.

Reservations are needed to attend.

To register, call the library at 610-398-1361.

The library's book group for adults, Book Quest, will meet at 7 p.m. May 15 to discuss "Minding Frankie" by Maeve Binchy. New members are always welcome.

Join the discussion group for adults, Books into Movies, 7 p.m. May 22 to discuss "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" by Deborah Moggach.

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Come to a Memorial Day Jewish Community Center Ride for Fitness May 27 to benefit the JCC Fitness Department.

Rides start and end at Wehr's Dam. The goal is for rides to end 11:30 a.m.

Check-in begins 7:30 a.m. But, arrive 30 minutes before you ride.

Ride choices are: 45 mile ride, departs at 8:30 a.m., the 25 mile ride, departs 9:30 a.m.; and 10 mile ride, departs at 10:30 a.m.

There will be a pre-ride helmet and safety check by Fitness Central.

Fee includes the ride, refreshments and T-shirt, guaranteed with registration by May 15.

Refreshments will be available before the ride and at the finish line.

In the event of rain, there will be consecutive spin classes and breakfast inside the JCC.

To pre-register, call the JCC at 610-435- 3571 or email news@lvjcc.org.

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Jewish Family Services is having a brunch and learn 9:45 a.m. May 22 at 2004 Allen St., Allentown. Rabbi Mordechai Eskowitz from the Touro Synagogue will discuss this Rhode Island landmark's long and fascinating history.

For reservations, call 610-821-8722 by May 20.