Tag Archive for: Book Club

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Announcements for Week of September 8th – 14th

Announcements: Week of September 8th – 14th Did you know… Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number thirteen, has ancient origins.  This fear can be seen in hotels that lack a thirteenth floor and airplanes without a thirteenth row.…
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Announcements for the Week of September 1st – 7th

Announcements: Week of September 1st – 7th Did you know… Industrial Art includes artworks created using machinery or mass-produced products. This could be almost anything--from stacked tractors to painted light bulbs and wires arranged…
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Announcements for the Week of August 25th – 31st

  Did you know… Mobius strips are loops that look double-sided but are actually single-sided. Although named after August Mobius, this mathematical phenomenon was simultaneously “discovered” by Mobius and his colleague, Johann…
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Announcements for the Week of August 18-24

    Did you know… From 1912 to 1948, “sporting arts” Olympic medals were awarded in architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture.  The entries had to reflect sports in some way.   Over the years, the five…
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Announcements for the Week of August 11th – 17th

Did you know… Pastel as an art medium dates back to the 15th century.  DaVinci was one of the most notable pastel artist of that time, using pastels as a drawing tool.  Later artists, especially in 18th century France, approached pastels…
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Announcements: July 21st – 27th 

Announcements: Week of July 21st – 27th    The LEC will be closed Friday July 26th through Monday July 29th. The building is being treated for termites. Online classes are unaffected.   Call for Manuscripts! LEC’s…
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Announcements: June 16th – 22nd

Announcements: Week of June 16th – 22nd   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.…
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Announcements: June 9th – 15th

Announcements: Week of June 9th – 15th   Beverly Kieny, LEC Director   Welcome, Beverly Kieny, the new Director of the Life Enrichment Center.   Bev is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a B.A.…
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Announcements: Week of May 12th – 18th

Announcements: Week of May 12th – 18th   How to Help Prevent Falls. Wear sensible shoes. Consider changing your footwear. High heels, floppy slippers and shoes with slick soles can make you slip, stumble and fall. Instead, wear…
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Announcements: May 6th – 11th

Announcements: Week of May 6th – 11th Is laughter really the best medicine? Whether you're chuckling at a TV program or giggling at a cartoon, laughing is good for you. Laughing is a natural response and can provide stress relief and better…