Weekly News: April 28 – May 3

Special Guest:  Karl Kelly from Mt. Vision Pastels

• On Thursday, May 1, Karl Kelly from Mount Vision Pastels will be visiting the LEC during the Pastels class (1-3pm).  He will be bringing a selection of his pastels with him (available to purchase).  Karl hand-makes high-quality soft pastels only about a mile from the LEC! Even if you are not a regular in the Pastels class, stop by to visit with Karl and learn all about how he makes pastels.

Class, Club, & Workshop News

• INTRO TO MAH JONGG RETURNS: A new 8-week Intro to Mah Jongg class starts Monday, April 28 from 1-3:30pm. Come learn this increasingly popular game that helps support a healthy brain. Register online here, or you can email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

• POP-UP BOUQUET CARD-MAKING WORKSHOP: On Saturday, May 3 from 10am-12pm learn how to create cards featuring a lovely bouquet of flowers that pops up when the card is opened. Great for Mother’s Day or birthdays! Pay on or before April 30 to guarantee your seat. Register online here, or you can email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

• BOOK CLUB 2.0: The Book Club will meet in the LEC Library on Monday, April 28 from 10 am – 12pm to discuss The Wonder by Emma Donoghue. (Note: This is a psychological thriller and may have content not suitable for all readers.)

• IN THE KITCHEN: On Mondays from 10:00am – 12pm the Beginning Conversational Spanish class meets in person. The topic for this week is “¡En la cocina! (In the kitchen)”. Register online here, or you can email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

• POEMS ABOUT POETRY: On Thursdays from 10:30am – 12pm the poetry class meets online and in person. The topic for this week is “Poems About Poetry (Ars Poetica)”. No experience necessary. Register online here, or you can email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

• TUESDAY BRIDGE CLASS HIATUS: The Tuesday Bridge class is taking a break for the summer. It will resume in September. (The Friday Bridge class is continuing as scheduled from 1-3pm each week.) Call or email if you have questions or would like more information.

• FIND YOUR STRIDE: Anyone interested in joining the weekly Monday morning Walking Club outing, please email Arleen at grants@lectampa.org for details. Include your cell phone number.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK

• QUILLING ON CANVAS WITH JULIA MACEK: Julia Macek, the quilling artist who was the guest at April’s potluck, will be offering a class at the LEC! Over the span of 4 weeks, learn the different shapes that quillers use to create their artwork while creating an underwater scene on an 8“ x 8“ canvas. The class will meet on Thursdays from 10:30am – 12pm beginning May 8.   Pay in full ($80) on or before Thursday, May 1 to guarantee your seat.  Register online here, or you can email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

N. Boulevard Road Closure Update:

• N. Boulevard north of Busch Blvd. (including the section that runs past the LEC) is resurfaced and open for driving! However, starting Monday, April 28, N. Boulevard between Busch Blvd. and Waters Ave. will be closed for re-surfacing. For more information or help navigating around the closures, call (813) 932-0241 or email info@lectampa.org.