Adult Create Space: Felt Peonies Thursday, June 1, 7-8:30 pm Ages 18 and older. Create colorful felt peonies to enjoy year round. Materials provided. R Mats for the Homeless Service Project Monday, June 5, 6:30-8:30 pm Volunteers from St. Edna Catholic Church and National Louis University will train participants to make mats for the homeless. Extra plastic bags or a crochet hook size M or N are optional. R Crochet & Knitting Club Mondays: June 5 & July 3, 1-3 pm Join us for crafting and chatting. Our instructors will teach you everything you need to know. Bring your own supplies. Experienced crafters, bring current projects to work on. R Writer’s Workshop Tuesdays: June 6 & July 11, 6:30-8:45 pm Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. NR Informed Afternoons: Frank Lloyd Wright Wednesday, June 7, 1-2 pm Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's birth by learning more about this architect and his iconic style. R
Growing and Using Herbs Thursday, June 15, 7-8 pm Herbs are wonderful plants that add color to our gardens, flavor and nutrients to our food, and health to our bodies. Mark Lyons, an experienced gardener, will show you how to plant, cultivate and use these wonderful plants. R Create Space: Paper Quilling for Beginners Tuesday, June 20, 7-8:30 pm Ages 18 and older. Paper quilling, also known as paper filigree, is the art of rolling strips of paper and arranging them into shapes and designs. Participants will learn the basic quilling technique and create beautiful flower designs on a bookmark and greeting card. Instructions and materials provided. R Informed Afternoons: The Rise and Fall of Ladies' Undergarments Wednesday, June 21, 1-2 pm Ellie Carlson unveils facts and exposes myths about women’s unmentionables. Stories from real women, past and present, and their amusing and sometimes uncomfortable relationship with their foundations complete this unique program. Historic undergarments will be on view. R
Les Bavards du Nord: French Conversation Group Saturdays: June 24 & July 22, 1-3 pm This is a group for people who enjoy speaking French in a relaxed, informal setting. Participants choose general topics for discussion and are always free to help each other with grammar and vocabulary in this non-classroom setting. Basic conversation skills needed. For more information, contact lesbavardsdunord@yahoo.com. NR Sunday Songs: The Alba Trio Sunday, June 25, 2-3 pm The Alba Trio is comprised of flute, violin and cello musicians who share their love of music through classical, pop and jazz-inspired selections. R Essential Oils 101 Monday, June 26, 7-8:30 pm Essential oils expert Rebecca Alonso shares the secrets of different uses for oils—including the benefits of using natural products in your home. Each participant will make lavender sheet spray to take home. R
When Virtual Becomes Reality Wednesday, June 14, 7-8:30 pm Discover the wonderful world of virtual reality (VR), as Philip Schneider provides an overview of this technology, its current and potential uses and how to apply it to your home and work life. R
R = Registration required | NR = No registration
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