Bi-weekly News: Mar. 11 edition

Spring Cookout at Lowry Park

Everyone’s invited to the LEC Spring Cookout at Lowry Park (Shelter #116) on Wednesday, March 19 from 9am – 2pm.  Join us for games, do some plein air art, enjoy food with friends–it’s a great opportunity to socialize, have fun, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors.

Sign up to bring sides, desserts, drinks, etc.  Email info@lectampa.org or call (813) 932-0241 if you have questions.

Class & Workshop News: March

• AIR-DRY CLAY: Brenda Raj will offer a 4-week Paper Clay Sculpture class on Thursdays from 10am – 12pm starting March 13.  Participants need to attend all classes to be able to complete the project. Register online here, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

• RELAX! On Saturday, March 22 from 10am to 12pm, licensed massage therapist Dale Hartman will teach you how to give and receive a massage, with a focus on self-massage. Register online here,  email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

• BEGINNER- ONLY PASTELS: Janice Shindle will teach a beginners-only pastels workshop on Saturday, March 29 from 10am – 12pm.  Pastels techniques learned in the workshop can also be applied to other media like colored pencils.  Register online here,  email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

Club News

• PHOTO CLUB:  The monthly Photo Club online meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 19 from 1:30-3pm.  Register here or email info@lectampa.org for the link.

• A NEW READ: Book Club 2.0 will meet in person Monday, March 24 at 10am to discuss the book Someone Like Us by Dinow Mengestu.  Everyone is welcome to join. If anyone has a copy of the book to share or donate, please drop it by the LEC.  Register online at here, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

Class & Workshop News: April and Beyond

If you are interested in attending one of the classes or workshops described below, please email us (info@lectampa.org), call us at (813) 932-0241, or fill out the sign-up sheet in person.  We will notify you when online registration opens.

• MORE ABOUT MASSAGE—PARTNER MASSAGE: Learn how to help a friend or family member relieve tension (Saturday, April 5 from 10am – 12pm)

• UPCYCLED ART WORKSHOP: Use everyday and found objects to create several projects.  (Saturday, April 19 from 10am – 12pm)

• HAT-DECORATING WORKSHOP: Just in time for the Kentucky Derby!  Create an extravagant hat using a variety of materials.  Best hat wins a prize!  (Saturday, April 26 from 10am – 12pm)

• FANCY WRITING: Instructor Emily Kouris returns with a 4-week Calligraphy class  (Thursdays 10am -12pm, April 10 – May 1)

• INTRO TO MAH JONGG: A new 8-week Intro to Mah Jongg class starts Monday, April 21 from 1-3:30pm.  Come learn this increasingly popular game.

• COMING SOON: Card Bouquets (May 3), Mother’s Day Paint-Along with Arleen (May 10), Watercolors with Lionel Sanchez (May 24), Colored Pencil Workshop with Mark Menendez (July 19), Christmas in July Ornament-making

Other LEC News

• SUPPLIES NEEDED: Paper towels

• MEMBER SHOUT-OUTS: Shout-outs to our new and renewing members:  Isabel, Maggie, Linda, Joyce, April, Ursula, Karen, Joyce, Ann, & Donald!  We look forward to seeing you at the LEC.

• VOLUNTEER AT THE LEC: Volunteers are needed for afternoon shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays. If you are interested or would like more information, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or let us know in persoon.

Local Artist Opportunities

• LANDSCAPE, SEASCAPE, & CITYSCAPE: Now accepting entries—no more than 3 per person. Entry fee ranges from $20 – $45 depending on number of entries.  Drop off art March 28 or 29.  Pick up art April 30 or 31.  Click HERE for more information or to register.

• PATHWAYS, PORTALS AND JOURNEYS: Application Deadline: Monday, April 14. Open to anyone age 15 years and up. 2D or 3D art.  Exhibit runs May -September.  Entry fee: $25 for up to 2 artworks. $12 for each additional artwork up to 5.  Click HERE for more information or to register.

Other Opportunities

• The LEC is now partnered with Tampa General & Village Well. You can find lots of activities and events designed to make wellness fun & rewarding. Discover local events, earn points for healthy activities, and unlock exciting rewards. Let’s continue our goal of becoming healthier and happier. Start exploring! Download the app or sign up online. https://www.villagewell.co.