December 1, 2023 —
Monday, December 4 By a Lady: A Look at Jane Austen’s World* Tames gives an engaging description of what it was like to be alive during the time Jane Austen wrote her books. In the first half of this program, Tames Alan appears in an authentic Regency dress that any of Jane Austen’s characters would... Read More
November 1, 2023 —
Friday, November 3, November 10, & November 17 Creative Writing and Poetry Explore the literary arts through this inclusive creative writing series. Each session will feature a unique, short writing project that calls on participants to reflect on their own life, special memories, values, and experiences – those things that make you ‘you’! The writing... Read More
November 1, 2023 —
Monday, December 4 By a Lady: A Look at Jane Austen’s World* Tames gives an engaging description of what it was like to be alive during the time Jane Austen wrote her books. In the first half of this program, Tames Alan appears in an authentic Regency dress that any of Jane Austen’s characters would... Read More
October 6, 2023 —
Monday, October 2 Around The World with Nellie Bly – A Living History Performance by Debbie Dimitre Join living history performer, Debbi Dimitre, as she portrays Nellie Bly, the first female investigative journalist in America. Must RSVP to Jana to attend. jwennstrom@franketobeyjones.com or 253-756-6219. 3:00 pm, MJ Wicks Wellness Center Wednesday, October 11 Glaciers at... Read More
October 6, 2023 —
Friday, November 3, November 10, & November 17 Creative Writing and Poetry Explore the literary arts through this inclusive creative writing series. Each session will feature a unique, short writing project that calls on participants to reflect on their own life, special memories, values, and experiences – those things that make you ‘you’! The writing... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
Friday, August 4, August 11, August 18, & August 25 American Mah Jong, Beginning Level* Mah Jong is a game of calculation, skill, and strategy employing tiles with Chinese Characters. Players seek to acquire specific tiles to form a “mah jong” in a predetermined pattern. In the American version, several exchanges of tiles among players... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
Friday, September 1, September 8, September 15, September 22, & September 29 Writing Forever Letters* This 5-week course introduces participants to the value of writing about their own beliefs and values to the people important in their lives, whether they be living or have passed on. This class will teach the value of writing Forever... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
The Operas of Mozart Monday, July 10 – Early works Wednesday, July 12 – Opera Seria: Idomeneo; La Clemenza di Tito Monday, July 17 – Opera Buffa – The Mozart/da Ponte Operas: Le nozze di Figaro; Don Giovanni; Cosi fan tutte Wednesday, July 26 – Singspiel: Die Entfürung aus dem Serail; Die Zauberflöte 10:00 am,... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
Friday, August 4, August 11, August 18, & August 25 American Mah Jong, Beginning Level* Mah Jong is a game of calculation, skill, and strategy employing tiles with Chinese Characters. Players seek to acquire specific tiles to form a “mah jong” in a predetermined pattern. In the American version, several exchanges of tiles among players... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
Wednesday, June 7, June 14, & June 21 Evolution of Ballet* Learn about European classical ballet’s rich tradition from Louis XIV’s Versailles to its progression into the various eras. We will also greatly discuss ballet’s advances in The United States. 10:00 – 11:30 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room Friday, June 16, June 23,... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
The Operas of Mozart* Monday, July 10 – Early works Wednesday, July 12 – Opera Seria: Idomeneo; La Clemenza di Tito Monday, July 17 – Opera Buffa – The Mozart/da Ponte Operas: Le nozze di Figaro; Don Giovanni; Cosi fan tutte Wednesday, July 26 – Singspiel: Die Entfürung aus dem Serail; Die Zauberflöte 10:00 am,... Read More
May 3, 2023 —
Fridays, May 12,19 and 26 Meaningful Journaling —To Enhance your Well-Being Sometimes Journaling can seem pointless and redundant or becomes more like a diary of the weather or everyday events. This class will introduce participants to the importance of Mindful Journaling and how the practice of it can enrich our lives. Participants will learn: What... Read More
May 3, 2023 —
Wednesday, June 7, June 14, & June 21 Evolution of Ballet Learn about European classical ballet’s rich tradition from Louis XIV’s Versailles to its progression into the various eras. We will also greatly discuss ballet’s advances in The United States. 10:00 – 11:30 am, Bristol View 1st Floor Bowditch Room Friday, June 16, June 23,... Read More
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