LUNCH HOUR BOOK CLUB
2025-03-31 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Bring your lunch and join HD SOUTH and Literally, A Bookshop, who have partnered to host a community book club. The Book Club will meet twice a month, and the book selection will be discussed over the course of the two sessions. The March book selection is “You Only Call When You’re In Trouble: A Novel” written by Stephen McCauley. McCauley’s rollicking and touching novel asks an increasingly important question: Is it ever okay to stop caring for others and start living for yourself? Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 12 registrants. Registration includes one copy of the book, which can be picked up at Literally, A Bookshop, or at HD SOUTH.
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YOGA AT HD SOUTH
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, Amilia Lucie and Alyssa Schaeffer, for a hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning muscles. Enjoy the benefits of effective breathing, improved flexibility, and greater balance. This is an all-level yoga class for teens through adults. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.
Registration is required.

ARIZONA’S WORLD WAR II AIRFIELDS
2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join local historian extraordinaire Steve Hoza, who has worked in the museum field for the past 35 years as he shares his knowledge of Arizona’s war airfields. Arizona was home to 59 military airfields during World War II, training tens of thousands of pilots, bombardiers, and gunners. Steve has visited each of these fields and presents information on the fields and how they were used. Artifacts from the trainings will also be on display.
Registration is required.

ADVENTURES IN ART WITH GVAL
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Joins us in celebration of spring with mixed media combination of paper and acrylic paint. Learn some drawing skills and create it “Your Way.” Pam Hendricks, a member of the Gilbert Visual Arts League (GVAL) will lead participants through a workshop teaching new artistic techniques. All supplies provided.
This program has been rescheduled.

STEM SATURDAY
2025-04-05 13:00 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Have fun at the museum on Saturday afternoons with AP teacher Karen Maas, from the Gilbert Classical Academy and her STEM students as they share a STEM learning experience with participants. GCA students will introduce a variety of activities including 3D printing with both 3D pens and printers, CAD applications using Tinkercad, Makey Makey apps with fruit, and more! Age 6 years and up. Registration is required. Registration will close at 12pm on Friday.

YOGA AT HD SOUTH
2025-04-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, Amilia Lucie and Alyssa Schaeffer, for an hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning muscles. Enjoy the benefits of effective breathing, improved flexibility, and greater balance. This is an all-level yoga class for teens through adults. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.
Registration is required.

CREATIVE GROWTH WORKSHOP
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Local author/illustrator Jenifer Tull-Gauger, will lead this workshop which will inspire writers, artists, crafters, and creators of all kinds. The topics covered will include sources of inspiration, the art of title and headline creation, illustration, and more! If you have an idea/inspiration notebook of your own, please bring it. If you do not have one, one will be provided. Age 12 years and up.
Registration is required.

SETTING BOUNDARIES- POSTPONED
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
This workshop will raise awareness of increasing interpersonal effectiveness through understanding how to establish good boundaries with others. Focus will be given on how to enforce boundaries with consistency and compassion, so others will learn how to respect them. Facilitated by Paul Gibson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience, is also the clinical director of reVibe Mental Health. Paul embraces the values of authenticity, compassion, and humor as he works to connect with people to help them find the place where they would like to be. Age 16 and up.
The PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED

KID’S CROSS-STITCHING
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
HD SOUTH’S volunteer Louise Kircher is teaching her famous cross-stitching class again at the museum. Stitch along with other participants to create a colorful balloon pattern cross-stitched wall hanging. This stamped cross-stitched design is done on unbleached muslin. Each participant will take home their completed project. All supplies are provided. Recommended for ages 8 to 14 years. Class size limited.
Registration is required.

MAKE AND PLAY
2025-04-12 13:00 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Play musical instruments from around the world with ASU Emeritus professors Daune and Maureen Roen, in this fun interactive musical workshop. Learn how to make and play simple percussion instruments from items found around the home. The workshop will end with a brief concert performance alongside Duane and Maureen. Supplies provided. Age 6 years and up.
Registration required.

FAMILY HISTORY-THIS IS WHO I AM!
2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join ASU professor emeritus Duane Roen, founding coordinator for the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Integrative Science and Arts, for a unique family history workshop. We will discuss questions that will help others know who we are and what we want them to know about us. Then we will take some time to write and share what we have written. Age 12 years and up.
Registration required.

SPRING HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING WITH MAE’S COOKIE JAR
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Whether you come on your own or with friends, you will have a great time decorating delicious, Spring-Easter themed sugar cookie sets. Guided by Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar, you will learn a variety of techniques including holding your icing bag, outlining, flooding, applying transfers and wet on wet. All supplies and a take-home box are provided.
Registration is required. Age 16 years and up.
www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth

SOUND MEDITATION FOR GRIEF
2025-04-22 18:30 - 19:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join Stuart Preston, a certified Sound Practitioner, for a deeply empathetic Sound Meditation session designed for those grappling with deep grief and loss. Bring a yoga mat, blankets, and a pillow to create your own personal sanctuary. Dress comfortability and arrive 10 minutes early. Age 16 years and up.
This program has been rescheduled for May 27th, 2025

PARTY IN THE STARS
2025-04-23 19:30 - 20:30 | Gilbert Riparian Ranch Observatory, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85234, United States
The East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) is a group of more than 100 astronomy enthusiasts which began in 1987 and includes members from all over the Valley. Join EVAC and HD SOUTH for a Star Party where attendees will learn about the cosmos and be able to view celestial bodies in our galaxy! This event takes place at the Observatory at the Riparian Preserve. Registration is required.
~donations for EVAC are accepted at the observatory~

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join professional genealogist Melissa Lopez of Ancestor Reunions and learn how to navigate FamilySearch.org and the value of using census records. Census records provide an excellent way to learn more about your ancestors. A wealth of information can be gleaned by analyzing census records at FamilySearch to build up your ancestral tree.
Registration is required.

LIVING BEHIND A CHINESE LAUNDRY
2025-04-26 11:00 - 12:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Gilbert resident and U.S. Navy veteran Lucy Wong, was born in Los Angeles and grew up behind her parent’s Chinese laundry in Los Angles County. Lucy will share personal accounts of her family’s experiences working in an environment that is a unique and often untold part of American history. She will recount their achievements, struggles, racial prejudices, and social and cultural isolations.
Registration is required.

YOGA AT HD SOUTH
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, Amilia Lucie and Alyssa Schaeffer, for an hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning muscles. Enjoy the benefits of effective breathing, improved flexibility, and greater balance. This is an all-level yoga class for teens through adults. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.
Registration is required

PERSONALIZED CARD MAKING
2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Led by acclaimed artist and Gilbert Visual Art League member, Peter Eobbi, participants will make a variety of themed greeting cards. Peter has an extensive background in design and makes art that celebrates life! Join us and let your creativity shine!
Registration is required.

LUNCH HOUR BOOK CLUB
2025-05-05 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-19 11:30 - 13:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Bring your lunch and join HD SOUTH and Literally, A Bookshop, who have partnered to host a community book club. The Book Club will meet twice a month, and the book selection will be discussed over the course of the two sessions. The May book selection is “Clear” by Carys Davies. Against the rugged backdrop of a remote Scottish island in 1843, this intimate drama unfolds with tension and tenderness: a touching and crystalline study of ordinary people buffeted by history and a powerful exploration of the distances and connections between us. Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 12 registrants. To register and purchase the book, please visit:
Literally A Bookshop | Events 2380620250505

YOGA AT HD SOUTH
2025-05-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, Amilia Lucie and Alyssa Schaeffer, for an hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning muscles. Enjoy the benefits of effective breathing, improved flexibility, and greater balance. This is an all-level yoga class for teens through adults. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.
Registration is required. Space limited.

WORLD MAP OF TRAVEL
2025-05-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Welcome world traveler extraordinaire Tim Steele and his wife Carol as they share their experiences with traveling the world economically. This travel presentation will include information on great travel locations, excursions, the cost of travel, accommodations, food, transportation and more. Traveling can be fun, adventurous, and an unforgettable experience, especially if you are well prepared. In this 3-part program, Tim and Carol will teach you how to make your next trip abroad a wonderful travel experience while keeping costs low. Pictures and artifacts are included.
Registration is required.

PAINT & SIP
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join acclaimed local artist Jean Smith, for a paint and sip night at the museum. Bring a friend and your favorite beverage and enjoy an evening of painting. During this workshop, participants will be instructed on varying artistic techniques to make their own personal art projects. Be sure to bring your special someone for an evening of painting and fun. All supplies are provided. Registration is required. Class attendance limited.

ADVENTURES IN ART WITH GVAL
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and the Gilbert Visual Arts League for this fun and interactive art workshop. Pam Hendricks, a member of the Gilbert Visual Arts League (GVAL) will lead participants through a workshop teaching new artistic techniques. Floating around creatively with this mixed media project, gives each participant an opportunity to express their own flare in colors, textures, and form. All supplies provided.
Registration required.

Cookie decorating and Macrame with Mae's Cookie Jar and Knot Your Momma's Macrame
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar and Michele from Knot Your Momma’s Macrame have teamed up to bring you cookie decorating and crafting fun. Vickie will guide you in decorating these 3 delicious cookies and then Michele will teach you to macrame these 2 beautiful coasters.
Register Here:
www.maescookiejar.com/hdsouth
