Announcements for the Week of September 15 – 22

Announcements: Week of September 15^th – 21^th

 

Did you know…

 

Inspiration sometimes be hard to find.  Have you ever stared at a blank canvas, screen, or paper with no idea what to create?  One possible source of inspiration is the abundance of daily holidays. From days celebrating various pets, hobbies, and people to holidays all about food and drink, on most days there is at least one non-traditional holiday.  For example, September 21 is National Chai Day.  You could celebrate by drinking a chai tea latte.  Or you could use it for inspiration.  Write a story or poem involving chai in some way.  Draw or paint a still life of a steaming cup of chai.  Bake and decorate cupcakes inspired by chai flavors.  You could even decide to tea-stain cloth or paper or maybe even try painting with tea.  Just by looking up a daily holiday, creative block can be eliminated.

 

LEC Birthday Bash 2024:  Saturday, November 9 (10am – 2pm)

• Celebrate 44 years of LEC arts and activities!
  • Sell your creative works (books, paintings, jewelry, etc.) at the Birthday Bash! Tables will be free for LEC members & $10.00 for non-members. They will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis after payment (if applicable) is received.  Sign up on the Resource table at the LEC, email [email protected], or call 813-932-0241.
  • Baskets will be raffled off at the Birthday Bash. If you have ideas for basket themes (i.e., coffees, wine & cheese, relaxation, etc.) or would like to help with the baskets, let us know.
  • An alumni reception will be part of the event, so spread the word about the Birthday Bash to past LEC members, instructors, and participants.

 

Classes and Workshops

• Paper Collage, Mixed Media Collage, Card-making, Printmaking, Journaling, and Gel prints are all part of the NEW Paper Art series of classes beginning Monday, September 23 from 10 am to noon. The series kicks off with two weeks of Paper Collage on September 23 & 30.  All supplies are included for each class.  Participants are expected to sign up for both classes in a topic, but they do not have to sign up for every topic.  Email [email protected], call 813-932-0241, sign up online at lectampa.org, or sign up in person.

 

• Make jewelry for yourself or someone else during a series of three weekend Jewelry-making classes with Zan and Jo beginning on Saturday, September 21^st from 1-3pm. All supplies will be provided.  No experience necessary. Email [email protected], call 813-932-0241, sign up online at lectampa.org, or sign up in person.

 

• The next Book Club Zoom will be Tuesday, September 17 from 12:30pm to 2pm. The Book Club selection for September is The Overstory by Richard Powers.

 

• The next Photo Club Zoom will be Wednesday, September 18 from 1:30 to 3 pm. The Photo Club Photo Challenge for September is “Contrasts.” Take pictures of anything you think meets the challenge.

 

• REMINDER: The new start time for Thursday’s Poetry class with Mish is 10 am. Join the class online or in person to learn about a new poetry form each week.  The last class (for now) will be held on September 26.

 

Mark your calendars!

 

• On Saturday, October 12 from 10am to noon, there will be an Intro to Pastels Workshop with Janice. Try a new medium or practice your skills. No experience necessary.  Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own soft pastels. Advanced sign-up required.

 

• On Saturday, October 19 from 10am to 1pm, there will be a Watercolor Techniques Workshop with Lionel Sanchez. This is an in-person only workshop. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own watercolors. Advanced sign-up required.

 

• The next Photo Club field trip will be Saturday, November 2. The group will photograph the unveiling of the fifteen new mermaid statues at Weeki Wachee.  Attend a Photo Club Zoom class to learn more.

 

• ThanksGibbons will take place Wednesday, November 20 from 11:30am to 1pm. Sign-ups for side dishes/desserts and turkey money contributions will begin in October.

 

Other LEC news…

 

• Have you checked the bulletin board in the entrance hallway? The calendar for the month posted there.  There is also information about an upcoming Senior Expo and Hillsborough County’s Senior Outdoor Active Recreation schedule of hikes, walks, kayak trips, and museum tours.  Check the board for all sorts of interesting opportunities!

 

• Do you have a free two-hour block during the week? The LEC needs volunteers! Please call or drop us an email if you are interested in volunteering. Responsibilities include checking emails, light organizational projects, answering phones, etc.

 

For lists of daily holidays:

• • https://www.today.com/life/holidays/september-holidays-and-observances-rcna33296
  • https://www.holidays-and-observances.com/september-holidays.html