Special Interests

SPECIAL INTEREST

China Painting

Porcelain Painting is the art of decorating porcelain and ceramic ware with over-glazed colors. We will learn to paint fruits, flowers, and landscapes on porcelain. Registration required.

Days: Time: Fee:

Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $5/month

Enamel on Glass Suncatcher

Create a baked enamel glass 3 dimensional window hanging suncatcher. Design choice and glass color will be selected prior to class.

Registration required by March 1. Date: Time: Fee:

Monday, March 27 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. $8

Writing Your Life

Join us as questions stimulate memories, historical tidbits jog our thoughts, and words of real people encourage us. Purchase of material, “Writing Your Life” is on your own. Registration required.

Days: Time: Fee:

1st & 3rd Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. FREE

Whatcha Wanna Know

This interactive instructor led class is designed to explore ideas and information to common questions regarding budget, thrifting, house repairs, transportation, senior opportunities and more. Bring your questions to class.

Registration required. Dates: Time:

February 27 & March 20 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tech 101

Technology getting more complicated? Bring your device and your questions to be answered one on one by Young Men’s Service League.

Registration required. Dates: Time: Fee:

January 16, February 20, March 13 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. FREE

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Growing & Nursing Healthy Community Gardens with Texas A&M

This six-session series teaches participants how to build a garden and grow fruits and vegetables. Learn tips and tricks of gardening, and enjoy eating the product you grow! Registration required, must

attend entire session

Days: Mondays Dates: March 6 - April 17 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

No Class on March 27

BINGO

Join your friends for a fun game of BINGO. Cards and dauber provided.

Seating opens at 1:30 p.m. Dates: Time: Fee:

January 9 with Mayor Mizani January 23 February 13 & 27 March 6 & 20 2:00 p.m. FREE - Prizes for Winners

Ceramics

Can’t find that unique piece? This class is for you! Get your creative mind going and join us.

Registration for preferred session required.

Days: Tuesdays Time: AM Session:10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PM Session:12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fee: $5/month

SPECIAL INTEREST

Prayer Group

A new non-demoninational prayer group is for anyone who would like to pray with or for others, and for those who need prayer, strength, peace and are trying to cope with problems and anxiety.

Registration required. Days: Time: Fee:

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Free

UNT - OLLI Program

OLLI provides programs that foster intellectual stimulation and social engagement through a classroom and learning opportunities designed specifically for adults 50 years or better.

Registration required through OLLI by UNT.

Days: Tuesdays Dates: February 7 - April 25 Spring Semester Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

No Class March 14

Basic Wood Carving & Whittling

Join this instructor-led group to learn the basics of safe wood carving and whittling. Basic tools provided to complete project.

New Carver/ Intermediate Instruction Dates: Wednesdays February 1 - March 29

Intermediate must have knowledge of safety and some experience. Advanced Open: must bring tools and carving board for table protection

Days: Time: Fee:

Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. $10 per 9-week session for beginners and intermediates

RisKey Readers Book Club

Reading is the Key to knowledge. Join our book club to discuss a wide array of books. Call us for updated book list.

Registration for preferred session required. Days: Dates: Time: Fee:

3rd Wednesdays January 18, February 15, March 15 Session 1: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Session 2: 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. FREE

Social Painting

Bring your supplies and current projects to join this wonderful group as they paint together.

Days: Time: Fee:

Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. FREE

Genealogy

Learn how to do research, use family tree makers, and different search sites to find everything you would like to know about your heritage.

Days: Time: Fee:

2nd & 4th Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FREE

Drawing Instruction

This instructor led class is for anyone who has always wanted to learn how to draw. The basic techniques will help you start on your creative artistry. No drawing skills required. Bring your own supplies. Bring your own supplies, see front desk for supply list.

Dates: Time: Fee:

Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. FREE

SPECIAL INTEREST

Indoor Aviation RC Model Airplane Flying

Have a passion for the hobby and sport of indoor aviation? Bring your ultralight, slow flying, or battery operated RC airplane and let your inner pilot soar.

Days: Time: Fee:

Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FREE

No Aviation: February 2

Chatty Crochet and Knitting

Join this chatty group of crocheters and knitters. You will learn something new every time. All levels welcome. Bring your own supplies.

Days: Time: Fee:

Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. FREE

Coffee Talk

This is a wonderful group which presents an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone is welcome.

Days: Time: Fee:

Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. FREE Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. FREE

Brazilian Embroidery

In this instructor-led class you will learn the highly textured technique using a variety of stitches to create floral and floral-related designs. Basic practice kit will be provided by instructor with a suggested $5 donation. Project kit with materials sold separately.

Registration required. Days: Time: Fee:

Oil Painting Demonstration

Observe an oil painting landscape demonstration by artist, Irma Ward, using basics of perspective and form. Principles apply to almost any medium. Painting following the demonstration is optional (Bring your own supplies.) Non-painters are welcome.

Registration required. Dates: Time: Fee:

January 20, February 17, March 24 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Suggested $5 donation to instructor

Get Your Bling On

This class is designed to start you on a journey to creating fun jewelry for yourself or a special gift.

Registration required. Dates: Time: Fee:

January 27, February 10, March 10 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. $5 some tools/ supplies provided to share

Spooling Around

If you like to do any level of general sewing, quilting, embroidery, cross-stitch or other activities that involve a needle and thread, come join us.

Days: Time: Fee:

Fridays 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. FREE

Music Lovers Circle - Open Jam

If you are a music lover looking for a place to jam, bring your own instrument and hook-ups and let’s build a program suitable for all.

Days: Time:

Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.