Winter 2024

DOODLES & DANGLES WORKSHOP SERIES | 50+ YRS Kathy Lamancusa Combine these classes for a complete experience! A supply list is sent with your emailed receipt as an attachment and can be used for each of these workshops.

DOODLES WORKSHOP Doodling is the limitless drawing activity that stimulates movement in the mind by making art forms with expressive, loose moving lines, repeating patterns, and simple imagery, organic or geometric forms in black and white or color. It is a very simple process, requires very few materials and there are no strict rules. It can be a personal, creative art expression or serve as a therapeutic mental and physical practice leading to

DANGLING DOODLES WORKSHOP In this class you combine Doodles and Dangles to create stunning designs that can be used vertically or horizontally. You go beyond the simple basic shapes learned in the Doodles and Dangles class and go to the next level of design by learning spacing and sizing which allows the designs to be used wherever necessary. Selecting specific colors and shapes can enhance your design to set a mood or feeling with your work. 551127 C Noon-3 pm W 3/6 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $20

serenity and gratification. 551127 A Noon-3 pm Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $20 DANGLES WORKSHOP

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Dangles are beautiful illustrated strings of charms that can be used to decorate letters, shapes and objects. They can hang gracefully from the top of note cards and stationery. There are no limits to your creativity and what makes a dangle interesting are the unique charms you can add to them such as a heart, diamond, circle, arrow, cloud, square or swirl. Select line styles that enhance and complement your overall creation. Dangles can be personalized to fit any mood or theme. 551127 B Noon-3 pm W 2/28 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $20 Join our certified art therapist as she shares the benefits of incorporating art into our lives as seniors. While the research is well-documented, how does this actually work in the body? Each week you learn about aspects of aging that can be slowed or reversed with art activities, then, complete an art project that can enhance your life. Bring a notebook and pen for taking notes, all art supplies are provided. Areas we explore include: -Improved cognitive function through stimulation of the senses making it easier to form quick neural connections in the brain that may have slowed down due to aging. -Reduced feeling of depression, stress and anxiety by diverting focus to something productive and providing an outlet for suppressed emotions. -Improved function in limbs & joints by enhancing motor skills and blood flow, improving muscle coordination & dexterity. -Enhanced self-expression and communication caused by physical or mental slowdowns allowing healing from loss or grief in their own time. -Reduced suffering from disorders and symptoms such as chronic pain due to joint problems such as arthritis and inflammation. -Improved memory from diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia by helping one to remember forgotten memories about old times and loved ones. 551128 A 11 am-Noon Th 2/8-3/14 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $65 O 6 sessions ART HEALTHY | 50+ YRS Kathy Lamancusa

MINDFUL MANDALA DRAWING CLASS 50+ YRS Kathy Rausch Mandalas are spiritual art with a deep significance. A traditional mandala is a square containing a circle, and the entire design is symmetrical and balanced. Creating mandalas calms and activates your mind with sacred geometry and creativity, and has been scientifically proven to create a sense of balance, calm and joy. All supplies included. No artistic experience required! 551111 A 12:30-3:30 pm Th 3/7 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 $30 HANDICRAFTERS | 50+ YRS Volunteer Led Knit, crochet and other needlecrafts welcome! This friendly group works on individual projects for themselves or others. All skill levels welcome. If you are a beginner, we are happy to teach you. Bring your own tools and supplies and create with us! You must be a current Senior Association Member to register. 551108 A 1-3 pm M Ongoing (skip 2/19, 1/15) Senior Center Bldg 2, Rm 204 Free, registration required

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