Master Rosarian and Chairperson for the Mesa Community College Rose Garden Steve Sheard, will share his experience and expertise in composting. Steve’s personal garden is expansive and includes roses, fruit trees, bedding plants, bulbs, and tubers. Steve will teach participants how to use the Johnson-Su method for “no turn” composting of garden waste. Registration is […]
Join HD SOUTH volunteer Karen Harper, a historian and history professor at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, as she shares her knowledge and love of history with our community. Using diaries, images, and various primary sources, Karen will bring to life the experiences of women who helped settle Gilbert, Arizona. Come and hear about the […]
Join Steve Hoza, historian, and archivist, for an enjoyable evening learning about the children’s TV show Wallace and Ladmo. The popular after-school show entertained children in the Phoenix area for 35 years. All program attendees will be eligible to win prizes after the presentation, Ladmo Bags, posters, books, and DVD’s. Registration is required. *Program registration […]
Welcome back Peter Schumann as he shares his lighthearted adventures from Australia to America. In this program Peter will discuss what it takes to start a new life in a new world with new customs, and yes…a new language. He will tell of his experience adjusting to an American lifestyle and all the social differences. […]
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 this inspiring workshop. The more we gather ancestors’ names, dates, and other genealogical facts, the more we learn about their life stories, and accounts of their daily struggles, hopes, […]
Whether you come on you own or with friends, you will have a great time decorating gorgeous, themed cookie sets. Guided by the talented Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar, participants will learn a variety of cookie decorating techniques including how to hold the icing bags, outlining, flooding, wet-on-wet techniques, and more! Cookie sets are designed […]
Meditation can provide relief from the intrusive thoughts of grief. It can also help your nervous system learn to heal with your grief. Join Stuart Preston, certified Sound Practitioner, in a sound “healing” session designed specifically for those grieving a loss. Participants must bring a yoga mat, 1-2 blankets and a pillow. Please wear comfortable […]
Have fun at the museum with AP teacher Karen Maas, from the Gilbert Classical Academy, and her STEM students as they share a STEM learning adventure 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 […]
Learning how to read body language is a powerful tool and, in this workshop, professional trainer Jerry Balistreri, will share the techniques that provide practical strategies for understanding and using non-verbal communication for the highest impact and effectiveness. Whether you are a counselor, manager, supervisor, sales rep, attorney, or HR professional, the degree of career […]
Local children’s picture book author/illustrator, Jenifer Tull-Gauger will lead this workshop which will inspire writers, artists, crafters, and creators of all sorts. 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, you are invited to bring it. Small […]
