Announcements for week of November 11 – 17

Announcements:  Week of November 11^th – November 17^th

Did you know…

In 1938, November 11^th became a federal holiday.  Not Veterans Day, but Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the agreement that ended World War I at the 11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month of 1918.  In 1954, Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day to honor all those who had served during wartime in the two World Wars and in Korea.  It has since been expanded to honor anyone who has served in the military and as a day to recognize and address the special needs of veterans and their families.

To all the veterans at the LEC, thank you for your service:  Rick Austin, Campbell Buchannan, John Chaplick, Steven Elliott (Bell), Tim Gibbons, Betty Hagan, Marty Kledzik, Patricia Korducavich, & Lionel Sanchez

NOTABLE DATES and DEADLINES:

• Saturday, November 16: Watercolor Workshop with Lionel
• Monday, November 18: Journal-making class Part 1
• Wednesday, November 20: ThanksGibbons Feast
• Thursday, November 21: Mixed Media Collage Part 2 (make-up class)
• Monday, November 25: Journal-making class Part 2
• Tuesday, November 26: Florida State Fair applications/fees due to the LEC

LEC HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:

• Wednesday, November 27- Friday, November 29: LEC Closed
• Monday, December 23-Wednesday, January1: LEC Closed

COMING ATTRACTIONS 2025:

• Wednesday, January 8: Deadline for bringing State Fair entries to LEC
• Saturday, January 18: Acrylic Pour Workshop
• Saturday, January 25: Colored Pencils Workshop with Mark Menendez

Florida State Fair 2025
Pick out your best pieces and get ready to enter!  The Florida State Fair is just around the corner, and applications and fees are due to the LEC by 2 pm on Tuesday, November 26^th.  Additional information & paper applications are now available at the LEC.

ThanksGibbons

ThanksGibbons is filled with comfort food and is always a fun time. It will take place Wednesday, November 20 from 11:30am to 1pm.  Please sign up and tell us what you’ll be bringing to the feast: sides, desserts, drinks, or other non-turkey accoutrements. The sign-up sheet is on the Resource table.  You may also call or email to sign up.

Class and Workshop News

• NEW DATE: The second Mixed Media Collage class that was cancelled due to Hurricane Milton is re-scheduled for Thursday, November 21 from 10am – 12pm. Please tell the instructor, Sheila, or email/call the LEC if you want to attend the class.

• Learn to turn a photo into a watercolor painting during the Watercolor Workshop with Lionel Sanchez on Saturday, November 16 from 10am to 1pm.    No experience necessary.  Supplies will be provided. To help us plan, please sign up on the Resource table at the LEC, email info@lectampa.org, sign up online at lectampa.org, or call 813-932-0241.

• Don’t forget to sign up for Journal-making class on Mondays, November 18 and 25 from 10-noon. In this class you will learn how to make at least two DIY journals of your own that you’ll absolutely love! We’re not journaling or writing. We’re making the cover and interior pages so you can fill it with whatever you want. They also make great gifts. We need to know how many supplies we need, so please email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, sign up online at lectampa.org, or sign up in person.

• ROOM CHANGE: Until further notice, Tai Chi and Chair Yoga will take place in the FHUMC Fellowship Hall.  Directions: Walk out of the FHUMC parking lot towards the closest street which is Edison.  Turn right onto the sidewalk. Look for signs or an open white door.  You can also stop by the LEC building if you need help finding the new room.

Club News

• DATE CHANGE: The Photo Club will photograph the unveiling of the fifteen new mermaid statues at Weeki Wachee on Saturday, January 11 at 11:30am.  Come to a Photo Club Zoom meeting or contact Dave Beebe to learn more.

• We are forming a new Book Club! If you are interested in joining, please sign up on the Resource table at the LEC, email info@lectampa.org, or call 813-932-0241.

Other LEC news…

• The LEC’s 2024 anthology, Creative Fire: Embers and Ashes vol. 25, is now available for purchase on Amazon (click here).

• The LEC calendars for November and December are posted on the LEC hallway bulletin board.  There is also information from Seniors in Service, the Arts Council, and from Hillsborough County’s Senior Outdoor Active Recreation (SOAR).

• The LEC still needs volunteers for every other Tuesday morning, every other Wednesday afternoon, and every other Friday.  Volunteers work 2-hour shifts and are responsible for checking emails, light organizational projects, answering phones, etc. Please call or drop us an email if you are interested in volunteering.