HD SOUTH - Home Of The Gilbert Historical Museum

CANCELLED YOGA AT HD SOUTH
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, 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.

PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT MAKE AND PLAY
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:30
Play musical instruments from around the world with ASU Professors Emeritus Duane and Maureen Roen, in this fun and interactive musical workshop. Learn how to make and play simple percussion instrument from items found around the home. The workshop will end with a brief concert performance alongside Duane and Maureen. Supplies provided. Ages 6 & up.
Registration required.

ART OF THE IMAGINATION
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00
Welcome back Debra McVay M. Ed., for this unique art workshop. Children are guided through a calming visualization that encourages relaxation, imagination, and self-expression. After the guided journey, they’ll paint what they visualized, turning their inner world into meaningful artwork. Visualization helps children build focus, reduce stress, and boost creativity and imagination—all while having fun and expressing themselves through art.
Ages 9—13. Registration is required. Space is limited.

RIBBON CUTTING
2025-10-17 15:45 - 18:00

PARTY IN THE STARS
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00
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~

TRAVEL THE WORLD
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-07 18:30 - 20:00
Join HD SOUTH as we welcome world travel expert extraordinaire Tim Steele and his wife Carol who will share their experiences with traveling the world economically. This travel presentation will include information on great travel locations, the cost of travel, accommodations, food, transportation, and more. Being prepared is the key! 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. Bring a travel buddy and learn about these self-guided tours, no travel agent needed, for your next vacation. Pictures and artifacts are included. Handouts provided.
Registration is required.

LINE DANCING
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00
Welcome back Laina Lee for a FUN evening of Line Dance classes! Laina brings 30 years of training and experience to her classes, providing an outstanding opportunity to learn from the best. This is a good time of year to get our bodies moving to the rhythm of great country, Motown, and oldies music. It’s the most fun you’ll have while exercising your body and brain too! Learn popular line dances such as Copperhead Road, Cowboi Boogie, Rita’s Waltz, Old Time Rock n Roll, All Shook Up and more.
Registration is required. Payment will be required when coming to the class
Cost: $60 per 6-week session or $12 drop-in. Laina takes Zelle and Venmo, and you can sign-up with her upon your first class.
Visit her site at www.dancelane.net to learn more.

Payment must be received by Laina Lee for classes

PHOENIX ARIZONA PARANORMAL SOCIETY (P.A.P.S.) PRESENTS PARANORMAL ON FILM - Session 2
2025-10-11 20:00 - 21:30
Step into the shadows of history at HD SOUTH for an unforgettable evening of mystery and discovery. Join investigators from P.A.P.S. for Paranormal On Film, a captivating program that explores the unexplained. Guests will enjoy an hour long presentation featuring real investigations and documented paranormal activity captured on film, offering a rare glimpse into the unseen. Following the presentation, attendees will take part in a live spirit box session inside the historic museum—an opportunity to experience one of the tools used by paranormal investigators to communicate with the other side. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious, this unique event invites you to explore the stories and spirits that linger within Gilbert’s oldest building.
Registration is required.

PHOENIX ARIZONA PARANORMAL SOCIETY (P.A.P.S.) PRESENTS PARANORMAL ON FILM - Session 1
2025-10-11 19:00 - 20:30

ADVENTURES IN ART WITH GVAL
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00
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. In this class participants learn from the masters. Great artists like Van Gogh can help us learn techniques that can be used for our own creations. Join us as we explore state of mind and innovative art styles and —MAKE IT YOUR WAY. All supplies provided.
Registration is required.

PAINT AND SIP
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00
Join local acclaimed 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 provided.
Registration is required.

BOY OUTTA THE BUSH
2025-10-07 18:30 - 20:00
Find Your Passion…Empower Your Community…Make Someone’s Day! Welcome back Peter Schumann for an hour and a half of humor, inspiration, and adventure. Early in life Peter realized the world was full of fascinating opportunities, adventures, and experiences he would recall as “SURVIVAL” skills that would set the foundation for who he is today. Learn how Peter used his survival skills to make a positive impact in his community.
Registration required.

LINE DANCING
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00
Welcome back Laina Lee for a FUN evening of Line Dance classes! Laina brings 30 years of training and experience to her classes, providing an outstanding opportunity to learn from the best. This is a good time of year to get our bodies moving to the rhythm of great country, Motown, and oldies music. It’s the most fun you’ll have while exercising your body and brain too! Learn popular line dances such as Copperhead Road, Cowboi Boogie, Rita’s Waltz, Old Time Rock n Roll, All Shook Up and more.
Payment will be required when coming to the class
Cost: $60 per 6-week session or $12 drop-in. Laina takes Zelle and Venmo, and you can sign-up with her upon your first class.
Visit her site at www.dancelane.net to learn more.

Payment must be received by Laina Lee for classes

SOUND MEDITATION FOR GRIEF
2025-09-30 18:30 - 19:30
Join Stuart Preston, a certified Sound Practitioner, for a deeply empathetic Sound Meditation Session designed for those grappling with loss. It’s not about moving on but finding moments of peace and clarity amidst sorrow. Bring a yoga mat, blankets, and a pillow to create your personal sanctuary. Dress comfortably and arrive 10 minutes early. Learn more about Stuart and this unique practice at www.LaoStu.com.
Registration is required due to limited space. Ages 16 & up.

Gente de Maiz Solo Exhibition Opening Reception
2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:00
Please RSVP AT
gente de maiz solo exhibition — Sun Snail Studio

This series of watercolor and drawing portraits by critically acclaimed local artist Edgar “8ahau” Fernandez is dedicated to everyday people who embody the ancestral understanding that humans are like Maíz. The portraits commemorate both departed family members and loved ones who remain, capturing their distinct identities and illustrating how they are intrinsically linked to the spirit of Maíz. Each piece features a grid in the background symbolizing societal constraints, while the subjects depicted represent the act of transcending these limitations to realize their fullest potential. Watercolor and graphite were chosen as primary media to highlight the nuanced beauty and complexity achieved through transparent layering, contributing depth and vitality to each portrait within the collection. Edgar “8ahau” Fernandez was born in Los Angeles, California and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in the year 2000 where he embraced his identity and found his passion for painting in the Sonoran Desert. Fernandez recently completed his BFA in painting at ASU and is a full-time artist. Since 2013, he has accomplished public recognition in Arizona through solo exhibitions, group shows, awards, and mural projects. His work inspires creativity, cultural identity, and resilience within his audience.

STEM SATURDAY
2025-09-27 13:00 - 14:30
Have fun at the museum on Saturday afternoon 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 more! Registration is required.
Registration will close at 12pm on Friday.

PAINT AND SIP
2025-09-23 18:30 - 20:00
Join locally acclaimed artist Peter Eobbi, 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 provided. Registration is required. See the calendar for this month’s art project.

YOGA AT HD SOUTH
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00
Join HD SOUTH and Yoga’s Arc, 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

LUNCH HOUR BOOK CLUB
2025-09-22 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-09-08 11:30 - 13:00
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 September book selection is “The Lion Women Of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali. Set against three transformative decades in Tehran, The Lion Women of Tehran is a mesmerizing tale of love and courage, and a sweeping exploration of how profoundly we are shaped by those we meet when we are young. Advanced registration is required and limited to the first 12 registrants.
To register and purchase the book, visit www.literallybookshop.com.

AUTHOR VISIT-BOOK READING
2025-09-20 10:30 - 12:00
Join debut author Ronni Chavez for an insightful exploration of her novel, “The Crazy Quilter”. With degrees in history and library science, Ronni Chavez brings a love of research to weaving together her twin passions of writing and quilting. Her debut novel, ‘The Crazy Quilter,’ is a cozy gothic mystery of missing heirloom quilts, a haunted quilt shop, and the healing power of quilting. Ronni will share her creative process and the quilts that have shaped her journey—featuring both vintage pieces and her original designs.
Registration required.

FAMILY HISTORY-THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN OUR FAMILIES
2025-09-16 18:30 - 20:00
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 unique look at our family history. Music plays many roles for each of us and our families. For example, when we hear a song from our teenage years, it can bring back a flood of memories about what was happening in our lives at the time. Or when we hear our mother’s favorite song, it can make us think about her. In this workshop, we will write about songs that have been meaningful to us and/or members of our families (please bring paper and a pen or a laptop). Ages 14 and up.
Registration required.

ADVENTURES IN ART WITH GVAL
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at HD SOUTH 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. For this month’s art project, enjoy a start to finish farmhouse style painting, using layers of acrylic paint. Use inspiration, photo, and instructor rendering to choose to paint it YOUR WAY!
Registration is required.

SELF DEFENSE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:30
Kids ages seven and older, teens, and adults are invited to join certified black belt instructors from East Valley Martial Arts, to learn and brush-up on self-defense. Instructors are caring professionals experienced at teaching both kids and adults the life protection arts. Physical techniques for protecting oneself will be covered, as well as “street smarts” and prevention of incidents. Children ages 7 to 12 must have a parent or guardian present with them. Parents/guardians are welcome to join the class, or to sit quietly and observe from the sidelines. Safety is always a priority, and we recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing. Class size is limited.
Registration required.

HISTORY OF RAILROADS
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:00
Ride the rails with historian David Doiron, as he shares his knowledge of Arizona’s railway system using historical photographs, artifacts, and maps. Participants will be able to handle and examine relics of railroading including a piece of rail from the Gold Spike ceremony at Promontory.
Registration required

POSTPONED- CHILDREN’S AUTHOR VISIT-BOOK READING
2025-09-06 10:30 - 12:00
HD SOUTH welcomes local author Sande Roberts and her wonderful book “Blake’s Big Day”. Sande will read from her book and share with participants a story about Blake, who counts himself a very lucky cat when a man named Glen decides to adopt him. Little did they both know; Glen is lucky as well. Blake interrupts Glen’s seizure, which strengthens their bond and gains Blake national recognition. Follow Blake’s true story journey from rescue cat to hero cat, taking him and his friend Glen all the way to New York City. Ages 5 and up.
This event has been postponed
