Weekly News: May 5 – 10

MAY POTLUCK: Wednesday May 7, noon – 1pm
Learn about the world of miniature art while sharing food with friends. The special guests for the May potluck will be Julie J. McGowan, Ph.D., President, Miniature Art Society of Florida and Lynnette Vaughan, Director of the MASF Annual International Exhibition. (Bringing miniature food items is optional.)

• YARN ARTS CLUB TIME SHIFT: On Wednesday, May 7, the Yarn Arts Club will meet from 9:30am – 11am.

• MAH JONGG TIME SHIFT: On Wednesday, May 7, Intermediate/Advanced Open Play Mah Jongg will meet from 1:30- 4 pm.

MOTHER’S DAY PAINT-ALONG WITH ARLEEN
Need a gift for Mother’s Day? Come to this LEC paint-along on Saturday, May 10 from 10am – 12pm, and create an original gift for your favorite mom, mother-in-law, or mom-like person. Better yet, invite your mom to share the experience and paint a diptych (a work made of two matching parts). Beginners welcome. Pay on or before Wednesday, May 7 to guarantee your seat. Register online here, or you can email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

Class & Club News

• BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH UPDATE: The Beginning Conversational Spanish class will NOT meet on Monday, May 5. Instead, the group will meet on THURSDAY, May 8 from 1-3pm. The topic of conversation this week will be asking for help in various situations. No experience necessary. Register online here, or you can email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person.

• INTRO TO MAH JONGG RETURNS: The new 8-week Intro to Mah Jongg class continues Monday, May 5 from 1-3:30pm. Join the class and 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.

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

• 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.

• NEW MONTH, NEW READ: The Book Club 2.0 selection for May is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind (John E. Woods, translator). (Note: This is a suspense novel and may have content not suitable for all readers.)

DONATIONS NEEDED: Dawn dishwashing liquid

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY:  Artsy Shark is seeking a featured artist.  Deadline:  Thursday, May 8.  For more information, go to: https://www.artsyshark.com/become-a-featured-artist/