Announcements for Week of September 8th – 14th

Announcements: Week of September 8^th – 14^th

Did you know…

Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number thirteen, has ancient origins.  This fear can be seen in hotels that lack a thirteenth floor and airplanes without a thirteenth row. Even Hammurabi’s Code from more than 3,000 years ago left out the number 13.

 

Phobias such as triskaidekaphobia are a form of anxiety.  Research has shown that art can reduce anxiety.  This extends not only to creating art, but even to looking at art or watching art being created.  So if you suffer from triskaidekaphobia or some other fear, try turning to art to calm your brain.

 

• Learn a fun game to play with friends and family. The Intro to Mah Jongg class with Alice starts Monday, September 9 from 1-3:30pm. Come join the fun!

 

• Practice speaking Spanish in a relaxed environment. Beginning Conversational Spanish with Ricardo returns on Thursdays from 10:30am -12:00pm starting September 12. Weekly topics will include: Greetings and Goodbyes, ”How do you Feel?”, Home and Family, Food and Groceries, Stories, and Basic Conversations.  To reserve your seat, email [email protected], call 813-932-0241, sign up online at lectampa.org, or sign up in person.

 

• NEW START TIME for the Poetry class with Mish! Beginning Thursday, September 12, the Poetry class will begin at 10 am and will end at noon. Join the class online or in person to learn about a new poetry form each week.

 

• A NEW Paper Art series of classes begins Monday, September 23 from 10 am to noon. The series kicks off with two weeks of Paper Collage on September 23 & 30.  Other topics in the series are Mixed Media Collage, Card-making, Printmaking, Journaling, and Gel prints. Each topic will have two classes.  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 1-4pm. 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.

 

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.

 

• 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.

 

• This year, the LEC will hold its Birthday Bash on Saturday, November 9 to celebrate hosting 44 years of arts and activities. An alumni reception will be part of the event. Also, baskets will be raffled off that day. If you have ideas for basket themes (i.e., coffees, wine & cheese, relaxation, etc.), let us know.

In other news…

• Have you checked the bulletin board in the entrance hallway? The calendar for the month is 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 more information on triskaidekaphobia or on the art-anxiety connection:

https://www.verywellmind.com/triskaidekaphobia-2671880

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/01/11/795010044/feeling-artsy-heres-how-making-art-helps-your-brain

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mind-of-a-collector/202402/your-brain-on-art-enhancing-neuropsychological-capabilities