Announcements: July 7th – 13th

Announcements:

Week of July 7^th – 13^th

Mah Jongg is more than a matching game.

Did you know that American Mah Jongg is far more involved than matching tiles up on your computer or cell phone? Developed in China in the 19^th century, it has spread throughout the world as a beloved game of strategy and skill, with a bit of luck.

Mah Jongg is played with 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols, and 3 or 4 players. Players begin with 13 tiles, and during their turn will draw and discard tiles until they complete a hand. While many variations of Mah Jongg exist, there are many common rules across them that remain the same, including drawing and discarding, the use of suits and honors, and the order of play.

We have an Open Play, Intermediate Mah Jongg class that meets on Wednesdays 1:00-3:30pm. Instructor Alice Webb is there to guide and help when questions arise. If you’re interested in an Introductory Beginners Mah Jongg class, let us know at [email protected] or (813) 932-0241.

 

• Our Artfully Aging Anthology is now available on Amazon for $12. However, you can order copies through us for $6 each. A preorder sign up is on the resource table. Contributors will receive a complimentary copy.

 

• Call for Manuscripts! LEC’s yearly Anthology Creative Fire, Embers and Ashes 25 is now accepting original works of writing in fiction, nonfictions, and poetry from LEC Members. Submissions deadline is August 30^th. The guidelines are posted on the resource table and bulletin board. If you have any questions give us a call at (813) 932-0241 or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your entries.

 

• The LEC needs volunteers! Please call or drop us an email if you are interested in volunteering with us on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday for two hours.

 

• Beginning Drawing with Arleen is going on now. This four-week class is on Wednesdays and runs from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Beginning Drawing is designed for individuals who have an interest in learning how to draw or sketch, or simply want to improve their skills.

 

• Morgan is hosting a 4 week Beginning Acrylic Painting Class. It starts Wednesday, July 17^th and runs from 5:30-7:00pm. You will learn the basics of acrylic painting.

 

• July 18^th ClareMedica is sponsoring a Tech Workshop all about phones and how to navigate them. The signup sheet is on the resource table. This workshop is free to attend.

 

• July 20^th Paint Along with Arleen! Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00pm join us and paint a beautiful landscape of a flowering tree over the water. The signup sheet is on the resource table. You can also let us know you’ll be joining by emailing us at [email protected] or calling us at (813) 932-0241.

 

• Crochet is continuing 6 more weeks through July! Join Becky and our crochet group on Monday afternoons at 1pm. No prior crochet knowledge is needed to attend.

 

• Are you Interested in a Quilting class? We are thinking about having a small quilting class in the fall (date to be determined). If you are interested and would like to attend, please call or email us and let us know. (813) 932-0241 and [email protected]

 

• ClareMedica would like to sponsor an Exercise Wellness Class. This would be every other week and encompass physical wellness and nutrition. If you’re looking for a class to help you stay fit and answer any wellness questions, then let us know. You can email us at [email protected] or call us at (813) 932-0241.

 

• The LEC will be closed Friday July 26^th through Monday July 29^th. The building is being treated for termites. Online classes are unaffected.

 

• The LEC is looking for volunteers to represent us at the Forest Hills Block Party from 5:30 to 8:00pm at the Babe Zaharais Club House. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, let Bev know. You can call or email her at (813) 932-0241 or [email protected].