Weekly News: June 2 – 7

JUNE POTLUCK: Wednesday June 4, noon – 1pm
While you share food with friends, enjoy poetry readings by members of the LEC Poetry and Creative Writing classes. The new LEC Poetry Anthology will also be available to purchase (and get autographed).

• YARN ARTS CLUB TIME SHIFT: On Wednesday, June 4, the Yarn Arts Club will meet from 9:30am – 11am

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

MASSAGE TECHNIQUES:
Relax! On Saturday, June 7 from 10am – 12pm, instructor Dale Hartman, LMT, will teach you various techniques to relax muscles and relieve tension in yourself, a friend, or family member. Register online here, email info@lectampa.org, call (813) 932-0241, or sign up in person on or before Thursday, June 5.

Class & Club News

• EDGAR ALLEN POE-MS: On Thursdays from 10:30am – 12pm the Poetry class meets online and in person. The topic for this week is “Edgar Allen Poe”. No experience necessary. Raven optional. Register online here, or you can email info@lectampa.org or call (813) 932-0241 for more information.

• BOOK CLUB 2.0 JUNE SELECTION: Blowing the Bloody Doors Off and Other Life Lessons, a memoir by actor Michael Caine

Other LEC News:

• DONATIONS NEEDED: Lysol wipes & Ziploc bags (snack, sandwich, and gallon size)

• OUTREACH INSTRUCTORS NEEDED! One day per month. Paint-along format. Training provided. Locations in Tampa, Temple Terrace, Wimauma, Plant City.

NEW CLASS STARTING SOON: Intro to Drawing
A 6-week Intro to Drawing class taught by artist Jay Coachman will meet on Friday afternoons from 1-3pm starting June 13. Sign up for the June 13th class on or before Wednesday, June 11 so we can prepare materials. Please email info@lectampa.org or call (813) 932-0241 for more information.

Save the Date!
The LEC is celebrating its 45th Birthday on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10 am to 3 pm. As in years past, we’ll have vendors, demos, and a basket raffle. Come join us!