arts_crafts

Wanted: Wooden thread spools for the Woodcarving Club, new cabinets for Arts & Crafts Room

Certificates. Not sure what to buy friends and family? Get them a gift certificate for The Center For Active Generations! Gift certificates can be used for: Computer classes, fitness memberships, lunch tickets, one-day trips, art classes, the beauty shop and more! Stop by the Center's front desk today to learn more. Give the gift of active living!

Art Classes

Woodcarving Club: Mondays & Saturdays, 9:00 am, Room 132
The Center's Woodcarving Club led by member Frank Orthmeyer, meets every Monday at 9:00 am in the Art Room. For more information, contact Frank at 333-9980

Painting & Drawing Open Studio: Tues & Wed, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Room 132,
On-going class.
Learn about oils, watercolors, and drawing. Students mentor each other. No registration required. Cost: Own supplies

Quilting Club: Every Tuesday at 10:00 am, Room 201
The Center's quilting club is a great way to learn about quilting or share your own experience with others. This wonderful group makes lap robes for nursing homes, as well as small baby quilts and larger quilts to sell in our gift shop. People with quilting experience are encouraged to help members who would like to learn more about quilting. People who would like to learn more about quilting are welcome to come and learn. People with quilting experience are encouraged to come and help members who would like to learn more about quilting. This club also meets on some Wednesdays, depending on the projects in progress. The club needs a sewing machine to do more elaborate crafts and projects. Their current machines do not have the zig-zag option. Call 333-3307 if you have a machine to donate.

Knitting Club: Wednesdays, 9:30 am, Room 201
The Center's new Knitting Club meets Wednesday mornings at 9:30 in the Center's coffee shop. Come and learn to knit or bring a project that your are working on and socialize with other knitters. The club is also helping the community by knitting baby hats for Avera McKennan Hospital's newborn nursery! Come join the fun, learn to knit and help the community at the same time!
Yarn donations are needed for the clubs many service projects. Please donate.

Creative Writing Club: First meeting: March 16 at 6:30 pm, Room 128. Kaye Jones will be the club facilitator. The only qualification for members to join this group is an interest in self expression through writing. Maybe it's something you are already doing and would like constructive input from others. Either way, we'll have a fun time. Writing assignments will range from poetry to short stories to descriptive paragraphs. Contact Lisa at lhoward@cfag.org or 333-3307 for more information.

Gift Shop Crafters: Thursdays, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Room 201
This creative and informal group gets together weekly to make craft items for the Center's gift shop: dish towels, baby items and other crafts. Help is greatly needed and is always very much appreciated. Join these crafters and bring your enthusiasm and ideas!

New Horizons Band: Fridays, 10 - 12 noon.
If you want to "play music" again, check out www.newhorizonsmusic.org. The New Horizons Band of Sioux Falls is a member of the new Horizons International Musical Association whose goal is to encourage people over 50 (pre-seniors also welcome) to play an instrument. We are actively seeking new members from Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. Research indicates playing music makes positive difference in the health and well-being of seniors. What could be better -- playing music with friends and enjoying a healthier, longer life? Dust off your horn and your skills and join us on Fridays from 10 to noon for practice in Lillehaug Rehearsal Hall located in the humanities Building on the Augustana College campus, 33rd and Grange, Sioux Falls, SD. The band is often invited to play concerts in the city and surrounding area. For more information, contact us at nhbsxflls@yahoo.com

Drama Club:
2nd & 4th Mondays at 10:30 am.
The Center's Gold 'n Silver Drama Club is seeking new members to join their troupe. You don't have to be a "seasoned" actor or actress to participate in this group. There's a spot for everyone! If you like to have fun, if you can sing, dance or have skills in decorating or working with clothes/costumes, the club wants you! There are fun opportunities to help behind the scenes as well as on the stage! The Gold 'n Silver Drama Club performs at the Center's birthday parties throughout the year and also puts on one large production each year. If you are a "ham" and like to "act up", join us. For more information contact Director Frieda Fossum at 361-3834 or 526-3647.

Plein Aire Art Class
Thursday, June 3 at 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy a great day of outdoor painting, Pleain Aire. We will meet at the Center and then travel together to a designated spot. Everyone may bring their own paints and ground, an easel, chair (if desired), a camera, hand wipes and a snack if they wish. If you are a watercolorist, you will need a small jug of water. Some may bring attachable umbrellas or a hat if it is sunny and warm.
Cost: $5. Instuctor: Joran Olson. Registration Deadline: June 1.