Weekly News: Sept 22 – 27

Upcoming Workshop & Class Registration DEADLINES
Classes and workshops that do not meet a certain minimum number of participants will be cancelled, so sign up today!  Register online HERE, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by.

• Wednesday, Sept. 24 deadline: Air-dry clay—Houses (3-week class) (Th 9/25 10a – 12p) Pre-registration required.
• Thursday, Oct. 2 deadline: Watercolor workshop w/Roxanne Tobaison (M 10/6 9:30a – 12p) Pre-registration required.

LEC BIRTHDAY PARTY & BASKET RAFFLE NEWS!
The Life Enrichment Center is celebrating its 45th Birthday on November 8, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm.  As in years past, we’ll have vendors, a basket raffle, and more.

• BASKET SUPPLIES NEEDED: empty baskets, ribbon, tissue paper

• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you would like to help wrap and decorate baskets on Monday 9/29 and/or Tuesday 9/30, please email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by.

• BASKET RAFFLE:If you want to contribute to the baskets, please email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by. (Also, raffle tickets go on sale soon!)

• VENDOR TABLES:Do you want a table to display and sell your wares at our November 8 Birthday Bash? There are only a few spots left, so sign-up on the Resource table, email info@LECtampa.org, or call (813) 932-0241 ASAP.

Class, Workshop, & Club News

• AIR-DRY CLAY HOUSES: Thursday, September 25 (3 weeks) 10am – 12pm. $10/$12 per class + clay. No experience necessary. Unleash your inner architect & get your hands dirty. Throughout the classes, select armature components, apply air-dry clay, & add details. It’s easy (& fun)! Register online HERE, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by.

• “FIND” A POEM: On Thursdays from 10:30am – 12pm the Poetry class meets online and in person. No experience necessary. The topic for this week is “‘Found’ (or ‘Collage’) Poems,” where one cuts out words from sources and arrange them onto an artsy background to create a new poem. (It’s like refrigerator magnet poems only better.) Supplies needed: scissors, glue, and background art. Register online HERE, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by.

• BOOK CLUB 2.0 SEPTEMBER SELECTION: Read or listen to Sisters of Night and Fog by Erika Robuck, then join the discussion on Monday, September 29 (10am -12pm). (Note: This book may have content not suitable for all readers.) Register online HERE, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or just stop by.

Other LEC News

• SUPPLIES NEEDED: coffee creamer, individual bottles of water

• AUTUMNAL ART WANTED: The Commemorative Art Exhibition is still on display in the LEC Gallery. However, on October 1, there will be a new set of artworks to view. Instead of an Artist of the Month, autumn-inspired art will adorn the walls. Submissions of autumn-inspired art of any medium are now being accepted.  For more information, email info@LECtampa.org or call (813) 932-0241.

Mark Your Calendars! (Call or email if you would like more information.)

• Tuesday, September 23: Photo Club outing to tour TPA’s public artworks
• Wednesday, October 1: Potluck & Basket Raffle Kick-off
• Monday October 6 (9:30am – 12pm): Watercolors with Roxanne Tobaison ($20/$30)
• Monday, October 20 (10am – 12pm): Watercolor 101 with Kathy Edwards (3-week class) ($10/$12 + paper)

More upcoming are posted on the bulletin board at the LEC, so stop by and check them out or email info@LECtampa.org to receive an electronic copy.