HD SOUTH - Home Of The Gilbert Historical Museum

Paint and Sip
2023-04-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and a local artist 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 taken through artistic techniques to make their own personal art projects. Be sure to bring your special someone for an evening of painting and fun. Ages 21 & Up. All supplies are provided.
Registration is required

Yoga at the Museum
2023-04-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-06 18:00 - 19:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join instructor Darien Pruitt, The Mobile Yogi, as she guides participants through a hatha flow class. Darien has practiced yoga since 2010 and recently completed her 200-hour yoga instructor training. She helps her students realize how yoga, breath, and mindfulness can change their lives for the better. Ages 16 & up. Bring your own mat.
Registration is required.

STEM Saturday
2023-04-22 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
April 22, 2023 | 10:30am-12:00pm. Spend a Saturday morning at the museum conducting fun and exciting science experiments. Local teacher, Erik Gillman, will lead participants through a workshop that will allow kids to carve their own wood art using computer numerical control. Whatever design you can draw (or import from the Internet), you can carve into wood. The basic components of the workshop will include:

Creating a design on a Chromebook using EASEL software
Converting the design into GCODE which the router understands
Setting up the CNC router and starting the carving process

All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 & up. Registration is required. Space is limited. Every attendee will need an email address to set up a free account on EASEL.

Afternoon Yoga
2023-04-20 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-04-13 13:30 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join us for an afternoon of yoga at the museum! Instructor, Sara Nakai has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has over 200 hours of yoga instructor training. Sara has found yoga can improve posture, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, alleviate pain, and boost your mood and general outlook. Sara will guide participants through a class perfect for those seeking a slower and more introspective yoga practice. Ages 16 & up. Bring your own mat.
Registration is required.

Art with GVAL
2023-04-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-03-18 10:30 - 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. A member from the Gilbert Visual Arts League will lead participants through a workshop where they will learn new artistic techniques and make their own personal art projects. All supplies will be provided. Ages 10 & up.
Registration is required.

Introduction to Genealogy
2023-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Members from the Mesa Family History Center will assist program participants with uncovering their genealogy. They will provide tips and clues to use when beginning your researching your family and ancestors. They will also discuss how important information is put together and what to look for while looking for your family.
Registration is required.

Party in the Stars
2023-04-11 19:00 - 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 will take place at the Observatory at the Riparian Reserve. Donations to the EVAC are appreciated and accepted at the Observatory.
Registration is required.

Afternoon Yoga
2023-04-06 13:30 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join us for an afternoon of yoga at the museum! Instructor, Sara Nakai has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has over 200 hours of yoga instructor training. Sara has found yoga can improve posture, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, alleviate pain, and boost your mood and general outlook. Sara will guide participants through a class perfect for those seeking a slower and more introspective yoga practice. Ages 16 & up. Bring your own mat.
CANCELED

Spring Cookie Decorating Class
2023-04-01 11:00 - 12:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
We are welcoming back the very talented Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar to teach you how to decorate gorgeous Spring themed cookies! Vickie will teach basic decorating techniques to help you master artistic cookie decoration! Attendees will take home their creations. All supplies are provided. Cost: $22 per person and includes instruction, 3 cookies, icing and sprinkles.
Please click the link to register: https://forms.gle/5wshGTKoW9qF6k3P8

Mushrooms and Stones
2023-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
The Earth has many superpowers that humans can use as medicinal products. We can find some of these medicinal superpowers in unique areas that are accessible to everyone. Join HD SOUTH and small business owner, Michelle Taylor, for a fun and interactive presentation on the benefits of functional mushrooms and energetic stones. Michelle will educate participants on the healing and medicinal powers of mushrooms as well as the benefits of energetic stones.
Registration is required.

Irish Genealogy
2023-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Members from the Mesa Family History Center will assist program participants with uncovering their Irish lineage. They will provide tips and clues to use when researching your family from Ireland. They will also discuss how important information is put together and what to look for while constructing your family tree.
Registration is required.

Yoga at the Museum
2023-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join instructor Darien Pruitt, The Mobile Yogi, as she guides participants through a hatha flow class. Darien has practiced yoga since 2010 and recently completed her 200-hour yoga instructor training. She helps her students realize how yoga, breath, and mindfulness can change their lives for the better. Ages 16 & up. Bring your own mat. R
egistration is required.

Annual Members Meeting 2023
2023-03-23 18:00 - 19:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join us for our 2023 Annual Members meeting
Held in the Neely Community Room
Guest Speaker Dale Hallock

Paint and Sip
2023-03-14 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join HD SOUTH and a local artist 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 taken through artistic techniques to make their own personal art projects. Be sure to bring your special someone for an evening of painting and fun.
Registration is required.

Blood Drive
2023-03-08 09:30 - 14:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
We are partnering with the American Red Cross and hosting a blood drive. The blood drive will be held in our Neely Community room. Every person who donates will receive one free admission pass to HD SOUTH!

Click on the link below to schedule your donation:
Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross (redcrossblood.org)

HD SOUTH 11th Annual Signature Fundraising Event
2023-03-04 17:30 - 22:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Join us for our 11th Annual Fundraising Event on March 4, 2023

For ticket information please call the museum at 480-926-1577

Movie Night at the Museum
2023-02-28 18:30 - 19:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Come spend a night out at the museum. Each month HD SOUTH will be showing a different movie in the Neely Community Room. Bring your friends and family to relax and enjoy some of your favorite movies. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Movies will be rated from G to PG. This month’s movie will be Inside Out. Ages 5 & up. Attendance will be limited to 50.
Registration is required.
Cost: FREE

Gardening in the Desert
2023-02-25 10:30 - 12:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
The desert heat in Arizona can make starting your own gardens difficult. Join HD SOUTH in learning how to start and upkeep your gardens during the long summer months. Included will be information about which plants and trees are the best to include in your home gardens.
Registration is required.
Cost: FREE

Sound Meditation for the Grieving
2023-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Meditation can provide relief from the intrusive thoughts of grief. It can also help your nervous system learn to heal with your grief. There is no moving on, no getting over grief. But when your mind clears, you start to mend.
Join Stuart Preston, certified Sound Practitioner, in a sound “healing” session designed specifically for those grieving a loss.
• Bring a cushion (like a yoga mat), 1-2 blankets, and a pillow
• Wear comfortable clothing
Stuart is a long-time musician and certified Sound Practitioner. He creates compositions of sound using Gong, Drum, Crystal and Himalayan Bowls, Wave Drum, Rain Stick, Shruti Box, and more. Learn more at www.LaoStu.com.
Show up early, as doors may be locked once we start to keep from interrupting the flow.
Registration is required.

Mental Health Talks
2023-02-21 18:30 - 20:00 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
Summary of Presentation
This presentation is intended for parents, caregivers, and other adults who care to open up critical
conversations about suicide. Dr. Paula McCall from Semicolon Society will be providing
information about warning signs of suicide and how to respond to suicide risk, including
resources and immediate steps to take in crisis. Discussion will also focus on how to build
resiliency in our youth and open up critical conversations about mental health. Teens are
welcome to attend with a caring adult.
Biography
Dr. Paula McCall is an Arizona licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School
Psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents in her private practice,
Next Step Psychology. She is also the founder, director, and president of Semicolon Society, an
Arizona nonprofit organization providing free community mental health education as well as
suicide prevention and postvention education and supports. Dr. McCall is passionate about
mental health education and suicide prevention and has collaborated with multiple school
districts and local agencies to build suicide risk assessment procedures and provide free
community supports and education. Her proudest role though is that of being a mom to her two
children.
Registration is required.
Cost FREE

Art with GVAL
2023-02-18 10:30 - 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. A member from the Gilbert Visual Arts League will lead participants through a workshop where they will learn new artistic techniques and make their own personal art projects. All supplies will be provided. Ages 10 & up.
Registration is required.
Cost: FREE

Valentine's Cookie Class
2023-02-11 15:00 - 16:30 | HD SOUTH, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85296, United States
We are welcoming back the very talented Vickie from Mae’s Cookie Jar to teach you how to decorate gorgeous Valentine’s Day themed cookies! Vickie will teach basic decorating techniques to help you master artistic cookie decoration! Attendees will take home their creations. All supplies are provided.
Attendance is limited.
Cost: $22 per person and includes instruction, 3 cookies, icing and sprinkles.
Please click the link to register. https://forms.gle/HXrHnpPpT7J8gjhb6
