Announcements for week of September 23 – 29
Announcements: Week of September 23th – 29th
Did you know…
People who play bridge are less depressed, sleep better, and have a lower risk for Alzheimer’s or dementia. Bridge is a social game with four players working in teams of two. Players use “bids” to communicate the contents of their hand to their partner. The thirteen rounds of play in one bridge game help with short-term memory. It also requires patience, communication skills, reasoning, and quick thinking. Using these skills helps keep brains active and young. To play Bridge, you just need a deck of cards and three friends.
Learn and practice Bridge on Monday afternoons (1-3pm). No experience necessary.
LEC Birthday Bash 2024: Saturday, November 9 (10am – 2pm)
Celebrate 44 years of LEC arts and activities!
- Only a few spaces left! 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 would like to help with the baskets, email Bev at [email protected].
- An alumni reception will be part of this event, so spread the word about the Birthday Bash to past LEC members, instructors, and participants. If you know of any LEC alumni we should invite, please email [email protected] with the subject line “Alumni Invite”.
Classes and Workshops
- The NEW Paper Art series kicks off with two weeks of Paper Collage on September 23 & 30 followed by two weeks of Mixed Media Collage on October 7 & 14. Classes are Mondays from 10am to noon. Upcoming topics are Cardmaking, Printmaking, Journaling, and Gel Prints. 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.
- On Saturday, October 12 from 10am to noon, there will be a 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.
- Create in 3-D! A four-week Paper Clay Sculpture class starts on Thursday, October 17 from 10am -noon. Learn various techniques for paper clay sculpting including the use of armatures. Paint your creations once they are dry–no kiln necessary.
- The next Book Club Zoom meeting will be Tuesday, October 15 from 12:30pm to 2pm. The Book Club selection for October is Day: A Novel by Michael Cunningham.
- The next Photo Club Zoom meeting will be Wednesday, October 16 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Join the Photo Club “safari” at ZooTampa on 10am Wednesday, October 2 to photograph the Halloween decorations or photograph the ZooTampa decorations on your own.
- Make jewelry for yourself or someone else during a weekend Jewelry-making classes with Zan and Jo on Saturday, September 28 from 1 to 3 pm. 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.
- 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.
Mark your calendars!
- The Photo Club will photograph the unveiling of the fifteen new mermaid statues at Weeki Wachee on Saturday, November 2. Attend a Photo Club Zoom meeting to learn more.
- ThanksGibbons will take place Wednesday, November 20 from 11:30am to 1pm. Sign-ups for side dishes/desserts and $3 turkey 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 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 still needs volunteers for every other Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoons, and every other Friday. Please call or drop us an email if you are interested in volunteering. Responsibilities include checking emails, light organizational projects, answering phones, etc.
For more information on the social and cognitive benefits of playing Bridge:
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