Announcements: June 16th – 22nd

Announcements:

Week of June 16^th – 22^nd

 

Hurricane Preparations!

It’s hurricane season in Florida, and while many of us have been through our fair share of storms, it is always good to go over your plan for this hurricane season. As always, the Weather Channel predicts the paths of these massive storms, we all know too well that things can change minute to minute.

In the case of a hurricane, the Life Enrichment Center will follow the county schools on closing.

 

1. Make and/or review your evacuation plan
2. Hand-write a list of contacts in case of power loss
3. Supplies: nonperishable food, water, batteries, chargers, radio, cash, medication, pet food
4. Print out your important documents, including insurance and your medication list, and keep in a waterproof container (washing machine, dishwasher)
5. Take pictures of your home, inside and out, your yard, and your vehicle for insurance
6. Sign up to receive emergency alerts
7. Have a “Go bag” ready with the essentials, toiletries, important documents, medications, and pet food.
8. Keep your gas tank full
9. Prepare your home (hurricane shutters, sandbags, etc)
10. Know where your local shelters are or have a plan to evacuate to a family or friends home that is not in an evacuation zone.

 

Read more here:

https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/fema_how-to-prepare-for-hurricane.pdf

https://www.noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season

 

• Time to Vote in the Creative Loafing 2024 Best of the Bay! Nominate the LEC for Best of the Bay 2024 now through 11:59 p.m. on July 5^th. To vote for the LEC, go to cltampa.com. Click the “Places” section and select the “Best of Nonprofits” category then you can enter ‘The Life Enrichment Center’. You can also vote for ‘Embers and Ashes’ by selecting the “Arts” category, then “Best Literary Journal” and entering “The Life Enrichment Center’s ‘Embers and Ashes’. Help us be recognized as the Best of the Bay 2024!

 

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

 

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

 

• Beginning Abstract Painting with Sarah Hanson is on Tuesdays, 1:00 to 3:00pm. This class is both in person and on Zoom.

 

• Book Club is meeting June 18^th at 12:30 on zoom to discuss this month’s pick, ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ by Bonnie Garmus.

 

• Wednesday, June 19^th, Photo Club is meeting on Zoom at 1:30.

 

• Beginning Drawing with Arleen starts Wednesday, June 19^th and runs from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The signup sheet is available on the resource table. This four-week course is designed for individuals who have an interest in learning how to draw or sketch, or simply want to improve their skills.

 

• Tim’s Matting and Framing workshop is Thursday morning, June 20^th 10:00am to noon. Bring your picture, a piece of matboard, and your choice of frame. Tim will be instructing you on how to cut it for your picture and frame it.

 

• Saturday, June 29^th you can Paint-Along with Tim Gibbons and create a bright sunflower. This class is from 10:00am to noon and is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Supplies included in the cost. No artistic experience is necessary to attend. You will be taking home a finished painting at the end. You must sign up to attend, seats are limited.

 

• 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 be learning the basics of acrylic painting.

 

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

 

• We have two opportunities to learn and play Bridge. Bridge is on Mondays and Fridays from 1:00-3:00pm. No experience necessary, so come and join a fun group of people and play Bridge.

 

• The LEC will be closed July 4^th and 5^th for the holiday weekend.

 

• 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.